Eye-Catching Art - For Rent!: Tip-of-the-Day #246

Based in New York, Artsicle scours for art works from local up-and-coming artists and rents their art out to you for a totally reasonable fee (starting at $25/month). At last, you can display original work by a bona fide fancy-schmancy artist without making a buying commitment or writing a check that would make even Mitt Romney think twice.

But if you fall deeply in love with your new artwork, they're available to purchase, too.

A few of their favorites: Todd Wright's street-art-influenced abstracts, Nathan Sawaya's LEGO sculptures, Jena Kim's geometric paintings, and Joana Ricou's ever-so-unsettling nudes.
 

Reward: Get 20% off your first rental with code "rundownart," just so you can get a taste of the collector's life.

But wait, the pot gets ever sweeter. Shoot them a note at artsicle@rundown.com for the chance to win a $100 gift card (plus Artsicle email updates). And blammo, free art.

Free Wheelz! Tip-of-the-Day #245

Wheelz, the only "car sharing platform" that connects car owners and renters, is officially launching in San Francisco. For the weekend of 11/02-11/04, every rental on a Wheelz car is free for up to 24 hours! (Standard fuel charges and penalty fees apply.)

If you own a car, it's a great way to make a few extra bucks and pay down your monthly obligation. Charge anywhere from $10 on up an hour. If you need wheels, you can check out rides right in your 'hood and avoid key exchanges and insurance because it's all handled seamlessly behind the scenes. Pretty cool idea and worth checking out! http://www.wheelz.com/signup