Starworks Craft Invitational
information for Participating Artists
This inaugural event will feature work for sale by the regions most talented artists with an emphasis on functional craft of the highest quality. All work featured is made by hand or with the use of appropriate tools and reflects excellence and the unique vision of its maker or community. The Invitational will be held in the Exhibition Gallery at Starworks. Also on site is Starworks Ceramic Supply Shop, Cafe & Taproom, and School House Gallery.
Starworks mission is to advance community and inspire creativity through art, entrepreneurship, and education. We do this by engaging our rural community with artwork and visual artists of the highest caliber. Thank you for being a part of what we do!
GENERAL INFORMATION
Event Date: Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 9-4pm
Preview Reception Date: Friday, June 7, 2024, from 6-8pm
Tickets: Show tickets are $5, Preview Reception tickets are $25
Donors who contribute $250 or more annually to Starworks will have their Preview Party and Event ticket fees waived.
Location: Exhibition Gallery at Starworks, 100 Russell Drive, Star, NC 27356
Fees: There is no booth fee for the designated exhibition spaces. A $200 refundable commitment deposit is required of participating artists. Starworks requests deposits in the form of a check, which will be held until the event date and then voided/destroyed. Checks will only be deposited in the event of commitment cancellation by the Artist. Checks can be made out to Starworks. Please contact us if you need to setup a different form of payment.
Sales and Commission:
• Starworks will process all sales on behalf of artists.
• Starworks commission rate will be 25%.
• Starworks will process, report, and pay all sales tax. No NC tax ID required.
• Starworks will pay all payment processing fees.
• Starworks will process and send payment to artists within 7 days of the event.
Food Truck:
House of Odell & Luella Food Truck on June 8
Sponsor:
This event is sponsored in part by Phillips Funeral Home
EVENT SPACE DETAILS
This show takes place in our exhibition space and will not require a standard booth set up (no pipe and drape). Starworks has a large loading dock, ramp access to the exhibition room, and several other entry points. Walls, pedestals, shelves, and chairs are provided. No carpets or display cases allowed, except for jewelry. Floors are timber. Track lighting is provided. Spaces do not include electrical service. Wi-Fi is available. There will be a food truck on site for this event.
Questions?
For all inquiries, please contact craft@starworksnc.org, or call 910-428-9001 and ask for Mary.