Starry Night, May 21, 2021

Arrowmont’s annual spring auction

Presenting Sponsor: Margit and Earl Worsham

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Sign up for a Starry Night Experience! Click here to sign up online.

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  ZOOM RECEPTION AND AUCTION WRAP UP

Click the image below to view the video recording of the May 21, 2021 Starry Night Reception and Auction Wrap Up, or visit https://youtu.be/sfb41awHHLM

 

View Starry Night 2021 Auction Winners

 

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Savor an evening that delights your senses. Refashioned for today’s ‘new normal,’ experience an event that brings together extraordinary art, exceptional food and wine, and the intimacy of your balcony or backyard.

Join us for a fresh take on a springtime tradition.

STARRY NIGHT’S 10TH YEAR

Gather with friends for a festive, fun-filled evening of food, wine, art and entertainment. One hundred artists contributed work to make Starry Night an experience to remember.

STARRY NIGHT FEATURES

All the elements that make this event special – delicious food, excellent wine, art from nationally renowned artists, fun and immersive experiences, and the opportunity to be with friends in an innovative hybrid format.

     SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

     May 7, 2021 – Starry Night Auction Opens | airauctioneer.com/starrynight2021

     Bidding begins online at 5:00 pm ET

     May 20, 2021 – Starry Night Auction Closes

     Bidding ends at 3:00 pm ET

     May 21, 2021 – Starry Night Dinner and Zoom Reception | Tickets: $195 per person

     11:00 am – 3:00 pm ET – Dinners delivered
     Dinner delivered to your home or location of your choice.
     5:30 pm ET – Reception via Zoom Webinar | bit.ly/3sTO98e
     A Zoom Reception and Auction Wrap up where we recognize our sponsors and draw for our fabulous door prize.
    Starry Night 2021 Chair Margit Worsham will introduce Arrowmont’s new executive director, Trudy Hughes.

STARRY NIGHT SUPPORTS

Arrowmont’s art education programs including ArtReach, adults and kids community classes, holiday classes, and scholarships for teachers, local community members, and returning veterans.

We are grateful for your support.

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THE DINNER

Tickets: $195 per person

To reserve your tickets contact Fran Day, fday@arrowmont.org, 865-436-5860.

This year, due to lingering concerns about the pandemic and large crowds, Arrowmont is not hosting Starry Night on campus. Instead, we are delivering a chef prepared meal, ready to serve, plus a box of handmade serving pieces to homes or other designated locations on May 21, 2021.

As a nod to our traditional outdoor event, dinner is a picnic. The menu includes:

APPETIZERS

Cheese board with Brie/Camembert, Gruyere
Merguez/Prosciutto, Saucisson Sec, Salmon/Pork/Duck Rillettes
French olive mix, Baguette and basil oil

SOUPS (two included)

Roasted red pepper gazpacho
Vichyssoise with chives

SALAD

Endive and blue cheese salad with walnuts and truffle vinaigrette

ENTREES (two included)

Roasted beef tenderloin with heirloom tomato, Persian cucumber, basil, sherry vinegar, Chimichurri Verde sauce
Cold Fruits de Mer salad

DESSERT (two included)

Chocolate Pots de Crème
Fresh berry shortcake Napoléon

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THE AUCTION

 

The Auction is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated!

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Payment for your items may be made online, by phone, or mailed. Payment may be made by check or credit card. Arrowmont accepts all major credit cards. Your items will be mailed upon receipt of payment. If you have any questions, call Gabrielle Barnhart, 865-436-5860, gbarnhart@arrowmont.org.

AUCTION 

 

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STARRY NIGHT 2021 SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES

ARROWMONT POTTERY PARTY

VALUE: $200 per person

LOCATION: Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts

Create a piece of handmade pottery with friends, fine wine and fabulous food in an Arrowmont tradition — the Arrowmont Pottery Party. Attend with friends and family, and make new friends. You will be guided through the creative process; no previous experience is needed. You will hand build your piece, glaze it, and put on the final touches before enjoying a delicious meal with a selection of wine. Your pottery piece will be fired and made ready for use following the event.

Of the experience, Bill Griffith says, “It is a time for fellowship. The people who attend the Pottery Indulgence may not be expert potters but they are high achievers. Our goal is to help them create an original piece of pottery that they will be proud to use in their home. I often tell them that they are building their next family heirloom.”

 

ARROWMONT FELTING PARTY

VALUE: $200 per person

LOCATION: Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts

INSTRUCTOR: Geri Forkner, Arrowmont Appalachian Craft and Culture Fellow, 2019

Create a unique object or wearable art in a new Party experience — an Arrowmont Felting Party. Bring your friends and make new friends. Geri Forkner will cater the evening with felting projects that appeal to the entire party. This fun and tactile process requires no previous experience — Geri will guide you through an evening of creativity with all-natural, unprocessed cashmere wool. Afterwards, savor fine wine and a delicious dinner as part of the Felting Indulgence experience. All materials are included.

 

ARROWMONT LUMEN PRINTING PARTY

VALUE: $1,200 per party, up to ten people per event

LOCATION: Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts or outdoor venues in Sevier County or Knox County

Create unique botanical prints using found plants and the power of the sun — experience the Arrowmont Lumen Printing Party. This special opportunity is an ideal family event. Talented artists on Arrowmont’s staff will guide you and up to nine of your family and friends through the three-hour creative experience. All of the participants will craft beautiful prints at your home, Arrowmont, or an outdoor location of your choice. Great for children and adults; no experience needed. Lumen printing uses small, flattened flowers, grasses, leaves and more layered atop photographic paper and exposed to bright light. You will assemble dynamic compositions as you enjoy a selection of cold drinks and individual boxed meals by Chef’s Catering. Your prints will be dried and ready for display or further craft projects at the end of the experience.

 

WINE DINNER AT THE PARK GRILL

VALUE: $250 per person, 50 people maximum

LOCATION: Friday, November 19, 2021 at The Park Grill, Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Enjoy an evening in the Smokies sampling and learning about the Wagner Family of Wines, including Caymus Vineyards. It’s all part of the wine and dinner package at The Park Grill where you will have the pleasure of good company, delectable dinner and exceptional service. Learn about these food friendly, distinctive wines with family and friends at The Park Grill — owned by restaurateur and former Board President, Geoffrey Wolpert. parkgrillgatlinburg.com

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SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE

Sponsorships begin at $1500 and include dinner for eight; advertising; and more. For sponsorship questions, call Fran Day at 865-436-5860 or fday@arrowmont.org.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Margit and Earl Worsham

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Monica and Marc Wagenbach

GOLD SPONSORS

The Boyd Foundation
Ted Green and Morrey Atkinson
Dr. Steven and Carolyn Gottlieb
Pat and Geoffrey Wolpert, The Park Grill/The Peddler Steakhouse

 

SILVER SPONSORS

The Champagne Family
Isaac Ogle and Courtney Malone, VTR Connect
Susie and Tom Glenn
Christy and Phillip Robinson

BRONZE SPONSORS

Janet and Tom Harper
Lane Hays
Shirley and David Hogan
Trudy Hughes and Kay and Doug Overbey
Caroline and Clay Johnson
Maribel Koella and Chuck Jones
George W. Jones III
Sharon Pryse, The Trust Company
Barbara and Bud Sherrod
Zan and Steve Thompson