La Garonne Expose — Studio Sale

The studio sale of La Garonne Expose, a unique artistic event

Every year, on the last Sunday of September, the association La Garonne Expose organizes its studio sale on the Place de la Daurade in Toulouse. This special event allows artists from the collective to offer works, sketches, and artistic materials for sale that they no longer need. It's a rare opportunity to acquire original creations at prices much lower than those charged in galleries.

A collective of artists since 2001

La Garonne Expose is an association under the 1901 law founded in 2001 on the initiative of students from the Beaux-Arts de Toulouse. Today, the collective brings together about fifty artists working in various techniques: painting, sculpture, photography, urban art, engraving, and mixed media. Every Sunday and public holiday, weather permitting, the artists set up their easels and display stands on the Place de la Daurade, offering passers-by an open-air gallery along the Garonne.

Place de la Daurade, a setting on the riverbank

The Place de la Daurade is one of Toulouse's most emblematic locations. Bordered by the Garonne and the Notre-Dame de la Daurade basilica, it offers an exceptional setting for artistic exhibitions. Visitors to the studio sale can enjoy a pleasant stroll along the riverbanks while discovering the creations of local artists. The charm of the place greatly contributes to the event's success.

What can be found at the studio sale?

The studio sale offers a wide variety of items: paintings and canvases of different sizes, sculptures, limited edition photographs, sketches and preparatory drawings, painting materials (easels, tubes, brushes), frames, supports, and artistic supplies. Prices vary considerably, allowing everyone to find a work or an object within their budget. It's also an opportunity to interact directly with the artists about their work and creative process.

An event open to all

The La Garonne Expose studio sale is free and open to everyone, from collectors to the simply curious. The event takes place from 10 am to 7 pm and attracts both art lovers and passers-by enjoying the exceptional setting of La Daurade. It's an ideal outing for a late summer Sunday in Toulouse.