transformation

Starworks 2025 Benefit & Live Auction

Saturday, October 25 - 11am - 3PM

Be part of a transformative celebration featuring a community artwork with acclaimed glass artist Therman Statom, a delicious luncheon, and the company of Starworks friends and guest artists.

Enjoy live jazz from Soul Noises, explore the Experience Starworks Silent Auction, and raise your paddle in our Makers Dozen live auction of 13 curated works that celebrate craft.

Celebrate, connect, and support!

Makers Dozen Live Auction announced soon…

Bid on these stunning works on Saturday, October 25, 2025

Learn more about Sponsorship

Absentee Bidding

Join our exciting live auction by phone, or by coordinating with the team at Starworks ahead of the event.

Email Support@StarworksNC.org to participate in Absentee Bidding.

Donate - Raise the paddle

Past Celebrations

Tapas & Tango-40.jpg

Tapas & Tango-35.jpg

Tapas & Tango-37.jpg

Tapas & Tango-46.jpg

Tapas & Tango-45.jpg

Tapas & Tango-31.jpg

Tapas & Tango-30.jpg

Tapas & Tango-19.jpg

Tapas & Tango-07.jpg

Tapas & Tango-08.jpg

Tapas & Tango-01.jpg

Tapas & Tango-04.jpg

Tapas & Tango-26.jpg

Tapas & Tango-28.jpg

Tapas & Tango-43.jpg

2024 Auction

"Boat" Jack Barnes, 2024 Wood, 28" x 22" x14" Value: $750

"Boat"

Jack Barnes, 2024

Wood, 28" x 22" x14"

Value: $750

"Bird" Matt Kelleher, 2022 Wood fired ceramic, 7.25" x 14.5" x 7" Value: $600

"Bird"

Matt Kelleher, 2022

Wood fired ceramic, 7.25" x 14.5" x 7"

Value: $600

"Porcellus" Wes Heart, 2023 Blown glass, 11.5" x 11.5" x 8" Value: $2,000

"Porcellus"

Wes Heart, 2023

Blown glass, 11.5" x 11.5" x 8"

Value: $2,000

"Cityscape" Aytec/Davids, 2021 Blown, sandblasted & carved glass Value: $8,000 13" x 13" x 5"

"Cityscape"

Aytec/Davids, 2021

Blown, sandblasted & carved glass

Value: $8,000

13" x 13" x 5"

"Shared Landscapes" Katherine Maloney, 2018 Glazed ceramic, 11" x 10" x 10" Value: $900

"Shared Landscapes"

Katherine Maloney, 2018

Glazed ceramic, 11" x 10" x 10"

Value: $900

"Globe: Camel" Ibrahim Said, 2019 White earthenware, 11" x 10" x 10" Value: $5,400

"Globe: Camel"

Ibrahim Said, 2019

White earthenware, 11" x 10" x 10"

Value: $5,400

"Pines" Mark Peiser, 1978 Blown cased glass, 6.5" x 4.5" x 4.5" Value: $3,500

"Pines"

Mark Peiser, 1978

Blown cased glass, 6.5" x 4.5" x 4.5"

Value: $3,500

"Lidded Striped Jar" Donna Craven, 2024 Wood fired ceramic, 24" x 24" x 24" Value: $2,500

"Lidded Striped Jar"

Donna Craven, 2024

Wood fired ceramic, 24" x 24" x 24"

Value: $2,500

"Winter Rain" Michael Waller, 2024 Cast iron, 26.75" x 16" x 10"

"Winter Rain"

Michael Waller, 2024

Cast iron, 26.75" x 16" x 10"

"Burnt Orange Bonnie, Yellow Ochre Ivy Lea, Aunt Viola" Leah Foushee Waller, 2022/2023 Cast iron 4.5" x 4.5" x .5", 4.5" x 4.5" x 1.25", 4.5" x 4.5" x 1.25"

"Burnt Orange Bonnie, Yellow Ochre Ivy Lea, Aunt Viola"

Leah Foushee Waller, 2022/2023

Cast iron

4.5" x 4.5" x .5", 4.5" x 4.5" x 1.25", 4.5" x 4.5" x 1.25"

"Curly Fries" John Miller, 2023 Glass, Bottle: 16.5" x 5" x 5" Fries: 17" x 18" x 10" Value: $5000

"Curly Fries"

John Miller, 2023

Glass, Bottle: 16.5" x 5" x 5" Fries: 17" x 18" x 10"

Value: $5000

"Geo Dog" Richard Jolley, 1990 Blown glass, 15" x 9" x 4" Value: $3,000

"Geo Dog"

Richard Jolley, 1990

Blown glass, 15" x 9" x 4"

Value: $3,000

"Horse" Jen Fuller, 2024 Glass & steel Value: $800

"Horse"

Jen Fuller, 2024

Glass & steel

Value: $800

Thank you for joining us!

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