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2017 Annual Benefit Auction

 

Friday, August 11 & Saturday, August 12

The Penland School of Crafts Annual Benefit Auction is the premier craft auction in the southeast, providing funds to support the operations of Penland School of Crafts while introducing new artists to collectors and expanding public understanding and awareness of craft.

Entering its 32nd year in 2017, the auction attracts over 800 collectors and volunteers to the Penland campus in the mountains of North Carolina each August. The weekend brings artists and patrons together and provides collectors with opportunities to meet established and emerging artists, learn about trends in contemporary craft, and see and purchase exceptional new work. If you are passionate about art and interested in investing in the health and the future of the arts, join us for this gala event.

 

ON-LINE RESERVATIONS ARE CLOSED

To make a reservation please call Kirsten Huffer at 828.765.2359 x1211

 

 

SPONSORS

Auction Benefactor

SOFA Chicago 2017

 

Auction Supporter

American Craft magazine

David H Ramsey Commercial Photography

Hallmark Capital Management

Laura B Grace in honor of Cynthia and Edwina Bringle

WNC magazine

Society of North American Goldsmiths/Metalsmith magazine

Frank Kiker, Tryon Distributing 


Auction Patron

The Laurel of Asheville magazine

Center for Carolina Living & CarolinaLiving.com

 

Artist Table Sponsor

Classic Event Rental

EbenConcepts

Norman Sound & Productions, Inc

US Foods

 

Auction Contributors

Blue Ridge Printing

Massive Booth

Mountain City Coffee Roasters

Sysco of Knoxville

 

Table Sponsors

Tom Oreck

Laura B Grace

 

Artist Table Sponsors

Richard J Osborne

Table Hosts

Cathy & Alan Adelman

Jacque Allen & Barabra Benisch

Phillip & Amy Blumenthal

Larry Brady

Lillian Giornelli

Harriett Green

Ted & Susie Gross

Virginia Kraus

Joe Logan

Ande Maricich

Sara & Bob McDonnell

Mint Museum

Fred & Sue Sanders

Tim Tate

Ed Westreicher

Rick & Brenda Wheeler