This is a rare opportunity to secure tickets to the famous Penland School of Craft Benefit Auction before anyone else and experience the local talent with a visit the newly founded Treats Studio in Spruce Pine, NC. 

THIS AUCTION ITEM INCLUDES:

• 2 full-weekend tickets to the Penland School of Craft Benefit Auction
• 3 night stay on the Penland campus
• Meet and Greet Studio Tour of Treats Studio with JRACraft Chrysalis Awardee, Morgan Hill and Distinguished Artist Jack Mauch.

These experiences have been donated by each of these organizations and individuals.
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Penland School of Craft
Penland School of Craft is a national craft education center dedicated to the creative life. Located in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Penland offers total-immersion workshops in sixteen beautifully-equipped studios along with artist residencies, a gallery and visitors center, and community programs.

​The Benefit Auction is Penland School of Craft’s major annual fundraiser, supporting their mission of Making Lives Meaningful Through Making. A joyous and festive celebration of craft, community, and all things Penland, they welcome collectors, curators, artists, and friends from far and wide.
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Treats Studios
Treats Studios is a three story building located in the downtown Spruce Pine, NC. It is home to 18 different artists working in mediums ranging from woodworking to weaving to photography and so much more! JRACraft Chrysalis Awardee, Morgan Hill and Distinguished Artist Series participants Annie Evelyn and Jack Mauch are co-founders of this fun and unique studio located less than 15 minutes away from Penland School of Craft. 

Fill out the information below by May 4 at 12 noon to place an absentee bid. All auction awardees will be notified if they have won on Monday, May 8. 

Absentee bids are recorded and are visible to JRACraft and/or the auctioneer during bidding. The auction commences as per normal by firstly establishing a starting bid (usually from the floor in a live auction). Further bids are then asked for at the increment amounts declared by the auctioneer. The JRACraft and/or auctioneer will bid on your behalf against present bidders up to your maximum bid amount. No changes or alterations to submitted bids wills be accepted after April 28. ​

Walk out of your downtown NY condo located on Billionaires’ Row, steps from the Russian Tea Room and Carnegie Hall to Broadway! The apartment, with 1 bedroom and 1-1/2 baths, is 38 floors in the sky and has a view of Central Park. Enjoy a two-night stay, a pair of Broadway tickets and more!
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THIS AUCTION ITEM INCLUDES:

• 2-Night stay in a luxury condo 
• 2 house seats to a Broadway show (choices available)
• 2 passes to the Museum of Art and Design (MAD)
• ... and more!

The adventure must be redeemed by October 31, 2023 and is to be scheduled on a mutually agreed-upon date. Transportation not included.

Fill out the information below by May 4 at 12 noon to place an absentee bid. All bids must be above the starting bid. Auction awardees will be notified if they have won on Monday, May 8. 

Absentee bids are recorded and are visible to JRACraft and/or the auctioneer during bidding. The auction commences as per normal by firstly establishing a starting bid (usually from the floor in a live auction). Further bids are then asked for at the increment amounts declared by the auctioneer. The JRACraft and/or auctioneer will bid on your behalf against present bidders up to your maximum bid amount. No changes or alterations to submitted bids wills be accepted after April 28. 
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Join CraftNOW Philadelphia as they celebrate CraftMONTH this November. This is your opportunity to have special access to experience the "Craft Capital" in a unique way. 

​THIS AUCTION ITEM INCLUDES:

• 4 passes to the renowned Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show
• Reservations for lunch amid CraftNOW's annual symposium
• An exclusive invitation to Ruth and Rick Snyderman's collection in Old City
• A director's tour of The Museum for Art in Wood
• A copy of Craft Capital: Philadelphia's Cultures of Making

These experiences have been donated by each of these organizations and individuals.

CraftNOW
CraftNOW Philadelphia unites the leading institutions and artists of Philadelphia’s community in a celebration of the city’s rich legacy in the field, its internationally-recognized contemporary scene, and its important role as an incubator for arts based in wood, clay, fiber, metal and glass. Through both creating and spotlighting events during the week of the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, CraftNOW invites locals and visitors alike to explore Philadelphia’s innovations in the world of the handmade.

CraftNOW was founded by a consortium of individuals, galleries, museums, universities, retailers and civic organizations. Though diverse in background, CraftNOW has been united in its desire to capitalize upon Philadelphia’s outstanding craft resources and highlight the city’s continuing role in defining the future of craft. With its inaugural events of 2015, CraftNOW began its mission to showcase the city’s craft community and create opportunities for the public to engage directly with the art of craft.

Fill out the information below by May 4 at 12 noon to place an absentee bid. All bids must be above the starting bid. Auction awardees will be notified if they have won on Monday, May 8. 

Absentee bids are recorded and are visible to JRACraft and/or the auctioneer during bidding. The auction commences as per normal by firstly establishing a starting bid (usually from the floor in a live auction). Further bids are then asked for at the increment amounts declared by the auctioneer. The JRACraft and/or auctioneer will bid on your behalf against present bidders up to your maximum bid amount. No changes or alterations to submitted bids wills be accepted after April 28. 
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Four guests are invited to enjoy Corning Museum of Glass in true VIP style. This unique opportunity is planned by our 2023 Spring Craft Weekend honorees Amy Schwartz and Bill Gudenrath and comes complete with two private tours, lunch with the artists, an opportunity to try your hand at glassmaking and more!
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THIS AUCTION ITEM INCLUDES:

• 4 admission passes to the Corning Museum of Glass including all galleries and glass demos. Valid for two consecutive days.
• Lunch with the artist in the Museum Cafe
• 4 Make Your Own Glass passes
• Shipping of your work if you do not stay overnight
• $250 AirBnb gift card for nearby lodging 

And just because we couldn't possibly choose: 

• A one-hour tour of Contemporary Art + Design Wing with artist Richard Whiteley
• AND a one-hour tour of Art and History Galleries with William Gudenrath

Corning Museum of Glass 
The Corning Museum of Glass is a not-for-profit museum dedicated to exploring a single material: glass. Annually welcoming just under half a million visitors from around the world, the Museum's campus is home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of glass, the world’s foremost library on glass, and one of the top glassworking schools in the world. Over 50,000 objects representing more than 3,500 years of history are included in the Museum’s collection.

Fill out the information below by May 4 at 12 noon to place an absentee bid. All bids must be above the starting bid. Auction awardees will be notified if they have won on Monday, May 8. 

Absentee bids are recorded and are visible to JRACraft and/or the auctioneer during bidding. The auction commences as per normal by firstly establishing a starting bid (usually from the floor in a live auction). Further bids are then asked for at the increment amounts declared by the auctioneer. The JRACraft and/or auctioneer will bid on your behalf against present bidders up to your maximum bid amount. No changes or alterations to submitted bids wills be accepted after April 28. 

​Detroit will be filled with craft this June! Do not miss this unique opportunity to experience the Glass Art Society (GAS) conference, GAS Firestarter Fundraiser and the Pewabic House & Garden Show Preview Party Fundraiser all happening the same week in Motor City.


THIS AUCTION ITEM INCLUDES:

• 2 two full-conference passes to 2023 Glass Art Society Conference
• 2 tickets to the GAS Firestarter Fundraiser at Atwater in the Park Brewery
• 2 tickets to the Pewabic House & Garden Show Preview Party Fundraiser at Pewabic Pottery

Glass Art Society Conference: Wednesday, June 7th –
Saturday, June 10th, in Detroit, Michigan
The GAS four-day conference will gather the global glass community to celebrate community, collaboration and crossover in the Motor City. Over 100 presenters will connect, inspire, and empower attendees with lectures, demonstrations and special events at the College for Creative Studies, the Detroit Institute of Arts and the iconic Russell Industrial Center. This year only, experience a once-in-a-lifetime partnership with Michigan Glass Project, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering their community through the captivating power of glass art and music. Highlights of the conference include lectures "History of the Glass Fashion Show" by Laura Donefer, "Glass Defined (In the Art World)" by Ferdinand Hampson, "Glass art and Technology" by Fumio Adachi, a panel featuring Mary Savig, a performance by Bohyun Yoon and over 40 live demonstrations.

Firestarter Fundraiser: Tuesday, June 6th 6 - 9 PM
at the Atwater in the Park Brewery
Join GAS for an exciting evening to kick off our 2023 conference and raise funds to fuel the fire! Come dressed to burn the house down and bask in the glory of Detroit’s best fire artists while enjoying a host of delicious food and an open bar of beer and wine. Meet fellow glass enthusiasts, reconnect with old friends, and prepare for the excitement of the conference - all while helping to raise money for GAS!

Pewabic House & Garden Show Preview Party Fundraiser:
Thursday, June 8 6:00 - 9:30PM, at Pewabic Pottery
Join Pewabic Pottery, Detroit's National Historic Landmark Pottery,  as they kick off their weekend celebration of Pewabic's 120th Anniversary. Shop Pewabic’s newest designs and ceramic work from artists across the country, enjoy live music from Ben Sharkey, watch artists demonstrate their sculpting process and enjoy a strolling supper and cocktails from Two Unique Catering.

Fill out the information below by May 4 at 12 noon to place an absentee bid. All auction awardees will be notified if they have won on Monday, May 8. 

Absentee bids are recorded and are visible to JRACraft and/or the auctioneer during bidding. The auction commences as per normal by firstly establishing a starting bid (usually from the floor in a live auction). Further bids are then asked for at the increment amounts declared by the auctioneer. The JRACraft and/or auctioneer will bid on your behalf against present bidders up to your maximum bid amount. No changes or alterations to submitted bids wills be accepted after April 28. ​