A series of events for those who collect, enjoy, buy, sell, and want to know the values of their stuff.

Sponsored in part by Prairie Public


Appraisal Fair Saturday, Oct. 13 • 10 am-2 pm

Bring up to three items per person for a verbal fair market valuation by Ivey-Selkirk auctioneers. Note-taking encouraged. Bring your furniture (images sufficient), silver, porcelains, glass, jewelry, paintings, prints, lithographs, old photos, posters, bronzes, sculptures, Asian decorative arts, American gold coins, decorative works, and Oriental carpets.

Do not bring Nazi memorabilia, weapons, clothing, stamps, autographs, sports memorabilia, or non-American gold coins.
Complete list of suggested and prohibited items at plainsart.org.
$20 ea. / 1st Item; $10 ea. / 2nd & 3rd Items • $5 per person admission. Children under 10 free admission.

Breakfast treats & coffee available for purchase. Café Muse by Mosaic Foods open for lunch.



Lecture Series • 7 pm Thursdays • FREE!

September 20
Arts & Antiques in Fargo-Moorhead
with Donna Ormiston, owner of Fargo's Reed and Taylor Antiques & Kay Ornberg, owner of Art Connection

September 27
Basics of Ebay
with Chuck Solly, NDSU professor & Ebay authority

October 4
Homestead Antiques
with Marilyn Mau, Minnesota antiques dealer, discusses items in & around our homes that have historical significance

October 11
Conversations with Collectors: The Art of Collecting
with Fargo art collectors Susie Freeman, Tom Dawson and Richard Moorhead




VIP Reception • Friday, Oct. 12 • 6:30-9 pm
Front-of-the-Line Reception • Tickets $50


100 guests who act fast & get their tickets right away mingle with six appraisers from Ivey-Selkirk Auctioneers. Bring one item for a verbal appraisal, enjoy luscious hors d'oeuvres from Mosaic Foods, music,& host bar.
Order tickets online by clicking here or 701.232.3821.
Museum Garage Sale
Saturday, Oct. 13 • 10 am-6 pm
Sunday, Oct. 14 • 1-5 pm


Shabby-chic decorators & yard sale junkies will find unbelievable treasures from the attics & cellars of our staff, volunteers, members, & community at garage sale prices.
Saturday admission $5 • Sunday admission Free

Support Plains Art Museum by dropping off your donations during Museum hours from June 4 through September 4. Use Museum east entrance at 704 1st Av. N., Fargo or call ahead to 701.232.3821, ext. 101, for use of loading dock at Southwest corner of Museum's parking lot.
We cannot accept: clothing, large appliances, weapons, bedding, or chemicals.
Receipts for tax purposes available.

Click here for a complete list of suggested and prohibited items.




10-Year Anniversary • Sunday, Oct. 14 • 1 pm

Enjoy cake & coffee & lift a cup of punch to celebrate 10 years in our state-of-the-art, accredited, and historic International Harvester Building.
Free Museum & Gallery admission.



All proceeds from Trash or Treasure events benefit Plains Art Museum Dropoff Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm • Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm • Sunday: 1 - 5 pm



Garage Sale Donation Information

Thanks for considering a donation to our Garage Sale, part of the Trash or Treasures series of events. The Garage Sale will be held Saturday and Sunday October 13 and 14 on the third floor of the Museum and will appeal to shabby-chic decorators and yard sale aficionados.

Your donation will help support Museum programming.

Drop off your donations at the Museum's east entrance, 704 First Avenue North in Fargo, during Museum hours from June 4 through October 4. Museum drop off hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.

Alternatively, if you have a large item, you may call ahead to 701.232.3821, ext. 101 to access the loading dock in the parking lot south of the Museum.

Donation receipts for tax purposes will be available at the time of drop-off.

Items in good condition will be accepted. Suggestions for donations of items include:
  • Collectables
  • Tools
  • Small electronics and equipment
  • Household goods
  • Jewelry
  • Art objects
  • Toys
  • Music
  • Books


These items will NOT be accepted:
Open cosmetics, Personal / Open health care products, Make up, Hair brushes / combs, Medicines, clothes, belts, undergarments, shoes, suits, weapons / firearms, knives, lighters, guns, ammunition, large appliances, chemicals, cleaning supplies, bedding/linens, mattresses, pillow cases, carpet, valances

Note: Large items may only be dropped off Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.