Christo and Jeanne-Claude

Gabrovo, Bulgaria 1935-2020 New York, NY and Casablanca, Morocco 1935-2009 New York, NY

Offset color-lithograph on paper

Signed, Edition of 1,000

25 Ã- 39 inches

Courtesy of Ladene & Russell Newton

Value $750

Enjoy all the best that Asheville has to offer! Spend the night in a luxury room at Kimpton Hotel Arras in downtown Asheville; dine at local favorite restaurants Strada, Chestnut, and Farm Burger; shop for unique gifts at Horse + Hero, Duncan & York, and Embellish Asheville, or find the finest in elegance at Rite of Passage; visit Asheville landmarks with two tickets to Biltmore Estate, passes to the Moogseum, and tickets to ride with LaZoom Tours; then relax with RU Social spa and enjoy some decadence from Old Europe Pastries; and finally, head home and enjoy organic coffee and fruit treats from SRO Coffees.

Wolf Kahn

Stuttgart, Germany 1927-2020 New York, NY

Color-lithograph on paper

Edition 56/150

12 × 18 inches

Courtesy of Delphia Lamberson

Value $1,000

Robert Postma

Born Akron, OH 1939 | Active Indiana, OH

Acrylic on canvas

20 × 16 inches

Courtesy Andrew & Hathia Hayes

Value $2,000

Winners of this extravagant experience will enjoy a six day/six night dream vacation villa for eight people through Primus Villas. You and your group will get to pick from two destinations-Costa Rica or Belize! This grand adventure is sure to produce a fun filled week and long-lasting memories. Combining the freedom and space of a private estate with the personalized attention of a professional concierge, Primus Villas offers a unique blend of opulent seclusion and exceptional service that is second to none.

Jinbao Han

Born Zhalantun, Hulunbeier, Inner Mongolia | Active Asheville, NC

Oil and acrylic on canvas

45 × 33 inches

Courtesy of the Artist

Value $3,000

Terri Logan

From Black Diamond series

Carved basalt and silver

Courtesy of Julia Calkins Peterson

Value $1,550

Satin Topaz Arabasque with Three Polished Lines, ca 2004

Mark Peiser

Born Chicago, Illinois 1938 | Active Penland, North Carolina

Coldstream cast glass bowl, ca. 2004

20 x 8 1/2 inches

Courtesy of Mark Peiser

Value $7,500

To support the Museum's role as a vital cultural and educational resource, we welcome you to raise your paddle more than once. Your gift will support our vision to transform lives through art, now and in the future! All contributions to "Fund the Need" are fully tax deductible.

Tom Pazderka

Born Prague, Czech Republic 1981 | Active Ojai, CA

ash and oil on burnt panel

24 × 24 inches

Courtesy of the Artist and Bender Gallery

Value $2,750

Enjoy a week of all that Hilton Head has to offer with this fantastic opportunity! This experience includes a weeklong stay for 10 in a super-stylish 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home in Sea Pines Plantation. This house includes a guest house, heated in-ground pool, hot tub, full kitchen, and laundry. Right on the golf course and just a quick trip to the beach, this vacation includes all of the best amenities. To be used between September 1, 2023 through March 1, 2024 when available; no pets.

Lorna Blaine Halper

Boston, MA 1924-2012 Pawling, NY

India ink and watercolor on paper

Sheet: 10 ? × 11 ½ inches; image: 6 ½ × 7 inches

Courtesy of the Estate of Lorna Blaine Halper

Value $3,000; Reserve $1,500

Constance Williams

Born Somerset, England 1960 | Active Asheville, NC

Encaustic on panel

44 × 60 inches

Courtesy of Julia Peterson

Value $5,000

Jeanette Pasin Sloan

Lithograph

23 ½ × 25 ¼ inches

Edition of 50

Courtesy of Black Rock Editions

Value $1,400

This experience includes a week at the prestigious ocean-front Atrium Resort on Simpson Bay Beach on the beautiful island of St. Maarten in the Caribbean. This offer includes 7 days, 6 nights at a 2-bedroom condominium with all of the amenities one could ask for-pool, salon, fitness center, laundry, bar, and spa. Home to 37 beaches, this island boasts dozens of outdoor adventures both on and off the water to ensure that your adventure never stops. Must be used before 12/31/2024.

Kenny Pieper

Born Birmingham, Alabama 1959 |Active Burnsville, NC

Blown glass

17 × 6 inches

Courtesy of the Artist

Value $1,200

14Karat yellow gold chevron link bracelet with diamonds and tourmaline gemstones. 7.5" long.

$7,500 Value.

14Karat yellow gold dimond ring.

Size 7.

Value $5,850

Good for one (1) alcoholic beverage. Drink tckets purchased in advance of event will be given to guest upon check-in.

Face Jug "Jamie", 2022, blue glass, blown & sculpted, 10" x 5" by Crucible Glassworks.

Face Jug "Ezra", 2022, orange glass, blown & sculpted, 7" x 4" by Crucible Glassworks.

Face Jug "Anton", 2022, green glass, blown & sculpted, 12" x 6" by Crucible Glassworks.

Sunset Bottle by Cole Johnson Glass, 2022, handblown/ surface worked glass

14" x 8.75" x 8.75"

Nesting Collection - Tall Flat Taper: Cobalt & Teal by Lexington Glassworks, 2022, blown glass.

Carafe & four stemless wine glasses set by NC Glass Center, blown glass.

Pinwheel Bowl by Robert Levin, 2006, blown glass, Courtsey of Andrew & Hathia Hayes

"Canyon" by Almaguer Glass, glass (carved with sandblaster), 2015.

Pink Mica Vase by Almaguer Glass, glass with local mica, 2016.

Clear Mica Vase by Almaguer Glass, glass with local mica, 2015.

Bud Vase by Berstein Glass, blown glass, 2023.

Golden Hour 1 by Kathryn Adams, handblown/ sand carved glass, 11 x 6 x 6 inches, 2023.

Golden Hour 2 by Kathryn Adams, handblown/ sand carved glass, 12 x 6 x 6 inches, 2023.

Sailor's Delight by Kathryn Adams, handblown/ sand carved glass, 16 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches, 2023.

Trifecta by Judy McManus, handblown glass, 5 x 5.5 inches, 2023.

Curry & Olive Footed Bowl by Judy McManus, handblown glass, 5 x 5.5 inches, 2023.

Red with Color Overlay Footed Bowl by Judy McManus, handblown glass, 5 x 5.5 inches, 2023.

Floral Arrangement Centerpieces.

Courtesy of Florresence and Jim & Julia Calkins Peterson