The Makers’ Dozen

Starworks 2026 Benefit & Live Auction

Saturday, October 17 - 11am - 3PM

Join us for an afternoon of exceptional craft, great company, and meaningful giving as we celebrate and support the mission of Starworks.

Enjoy delicious food and drinks, live entertainment, a thoughtfully curated silent auction, and The Makers' Dozen—our signature live auction featuring thirteen remarkable works by outstanding artists whose craftsmanship reflects the excellence, innovation, and creativity at the heart of Starworks.

Your participation helps sustain artists, expand educational opportunities, and inspire creativity through art, entrepreneurship, and community.

Online ticketing opens soon.

A look back at our 2025 live auction . . .

Paul Stankard, Medieval Herbal Cloister, 6" x 3" x 3"

Paul Stankard, Medieval Herbal Cloister, 6" x 3" x 3"

Janina Myronowa, People’s Friend, 10" x 15" x 5"

Janina Myronowa, People’s Friend, 10" x 15" x 5"

Grant Garmezy, Whiskerwind, 13" x 24" x 13"

Grant Garmezy, Whiskerwind, 13" x 24" x 13"

Sergei Isupov, Balance on Toe (Teapot), 12" x 11" x 8"

Sergei Isupov, Balance on Toe (Teapot), 12" x 11" x 8"

Cedric Mitchell, Swing Theory, Left: 15.5" x 8" x 11", Right: 15" x 8" x 10"

Cedric Mitchell, Swing Theory, Left: 15.5" x 8" x 11", Right: 15" x 8" x 10"

George William Bell, Abstract Form Study in Amber, 24" x 15" x 15"

George William Bell, Abstract Form Study in Amber, 24" x 15" x 15"

Eric Warren, Teardrop Spires, Left: 19" x 8" x 8", Right: 24" x 7" x 7"

Eric Warren, Teardrop Spires, Left: 19" x 8" x 8", Right: 24" x 7" x 7"

Joe Grant & Mac Metz, Cosmic Paradise, 24" x 26" x 6"

Joe Grant & Mac Metz, Cosmic Paradise, 24" x 26" x 6"

Lydia Thompson, Flocking: Compulsion, 16" x 6" x 11"

Lydia Thompson, Flocking: Compulsion, 16" x 6" x 11"

Juana Gomez Ramirez, Jaguar, 12" x 9" x 13"

Juana Gomez Ramirez, Jaguar, 12" x 9" x 13"

Paul Spainhour, Fireplace Set, 37" x 9" x 5"

Paul Spainhour, Fireplace Set, 37" x 9" x 5"

Ken Sedberry, Rabbit, 17" x 14" x 6"

Ken Sedberry, Rabbit, 17" x 14" x 6"

Joseph Sand, Lidded Jar, 41" x 19" x 19"

Joseph Sand, Lidded Jar, 41" x 19" x 19"

Absentee Bidding

Can’t attend, but want to participate in our live auction?

Download this Absentee Bidder Form and send it to Support@StarworksNC.org by October 16 to participate in Absentee Bidding.

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Thank you for joining us!

Your support helps us create remarkable opportunities for artists and the community.