11am - Meet our Artists & Studio Tours

12pm - Live Theater Performance by RhinoLeap Productions

1pm - Luncheon with Artists and Special Guests

2pm - “Experience Starworks” Silent Auction Closes

Followed by the “Makers’ Dozen”, a Lively Auction of 13 Specially Selected Artworks

Finally, help us provide urgent studio space and housing for hurricane displaced artists in our “Raise the Paddle” to support Starworks.

During this year's "Raise the Paddle," we’re dedicated to ensuring displaced artists have the resources they need to keep creating. By focusing on providing essential space and materials, we’re helping them rebuild their studios and their futures. Your support will allow us to offer more studio space and temporary housing over the next year to artists displaced by Hurricane Helene. 

• Step into the elegance of the Regency era as we join forces with our friends at RhinoLeap Productions to bring you captivating scenes from Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility. Let yourself be enchanted and inspired by this timeless tale of romance and resilience.

• Enjoy the smooth jazz stylings of Soul Noises at Spectacle. This dynamic duo—Harrison Taylor on piano and Calvin Corbett on drums—breathes new life into jazz standards and popular tunes, delivering each with a fresh, jazz-infused flair.

Click here to preview the "Maker's Dozen" Live Auction.

Savor a delicious catered luncheon from Spoon Lickers as well as sangria, wine, and beer compliments of Starworks Cafe & Taproom.

Your sponsorship will not only contribute to the success of our Annual Benefit on October 26th, but will also have a meaningful impact on the lives of the community we serve.

Scroll down to see more on event sponsorship - or email Support@StarworksNC.org

Selection of Starworks Glasses - 8 glasses (4 tall and 4 short) made by Starworks Glass

A Patch of Glass Pumpkins  - a special selection of 3 pumpkins made by Starworks Glass

12 Days of Ornaments - (6 pendants and 6 blown glass orbs)

“Make Your Own” Glass Experience - We will host a private glass blowing lesson for you and 3 guests, right here at Starworks.

“Make Your Own” Metal Experience - You and a guest will learn to craft with steel from our Metals Program Director, Mac Metz.

“Make Your Own” Ceramics Experience - Pick 3 guests and learn to throw at the wheel or hand build with the Starworks Ceramics team.

Weekend Creative Experience at Starworks - You and a guest will spend a night in our new Artist Housing in Spring 2025 and have a private “Make Your Own” experience of your choice in ceramics, glass or metal. Lodging includes private bedroom and bath along with catered meals during your creative weekend stay.