Katie Aronat

If you have participated in Artclectic before, tell us what you most love about this event.

Yes, I participated for the first time in 2025 and I am already counting down to the next one! The space is beautiful and so thoughtfully transformed into a real gallery setting. The artists are well curated, the staff is incredibly supportive, and the whole event is just wonderfully organized. My mom came as my assistant, and by the end of the weekend she was already crossing her fingers to come back. The culture Artclectic is creating around young collectors and future art lovers might be the most exciting thing about this event. I sold work to so many kids, and there is something so special about watching parents empower their children to become art collectors and appreciate artists at a young age. Education day was one of my favorite parts. Kids are so honest and curious! I am already planning to bring more things for them to touch and explore next time, rather than, you know, the actual art 😂. And I have to mention: I heard that my tissue boxes became a topic of conversation at soccer practice afterward, and I will never stop bragging about that.