Annual Holiday Gala!
Spend a night in the stars at North Pole Studio’s most magical event of the year! Join us for an evening of extraordinary art, exquisite food & drink, and a captivating program to benefit artists with autism & I/DD.
Thursday, November 30th from 6:00-9:00p | doors open at 5:45p
at NW Marine Artworks
2516 NW 29th Ave. Portland, OR 97210
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Attire
Semiformal attire, keeping in mind that our warehouse venue is drafty! Wear layers and have fun leaning into our North Star color palette of blues, pinks and metallics!
Program
Soak in an impactful program hosted by Drew Carney with musical performance by special guests, and testimonies from artists and team members about our mission and dreams.
Food & Drink
Acclaimed chef Peter Cho of Portland’s Han Oak restaurant will prepare a seasonal dinner and decadent dessert paired with wine from SuLei Cellars for your enjoyment!
Live Auction Preview
We are thrilled to present four exclusive and very special “only in Oregon” experience packages!
Private Art Workshop with a North Pole Studio Artist!
WORKSHOP FOR 8 PARTICIPANTS
SULEI CELLARS WINE + GRAZING BOARD PROVIDED
Join us at North Pole Studio for private class taught by a North Pole Studio Artist! Sip and snack on wine provided by SuLei Cellars and a grazing board curated by Sprig + Spread. All art supplies provided, no experience required, and all ages welcome! This is the perfect professional development activity with colleagues or one-of-a-kind get together with friends or family members!
Luxury Wine Country Retreat AtTheJoy
SLEEPS UP TO 14 GUESTS (7 BEDROOMS INCLUDED)
Escape to the stunning Eola-Amity Hills, surrounded by 24 acres of breathtaking Anahata Vineyard. AtTheJoy is just one hour south of Portland and will be your very own private oasis, complete with a pool, fire pit and endless amenities. The gorgeous 6,500 sqft a 6+ bedroom luxury estate includes three private bungalows and is yours to enjoy!
*Restricted to Nov-April dates excluding holidays
Court-side Blazers Seats + Exclusive Jordan Brand Gift Bag!
2 TICKETS + $1,000 WORTH OF SWAG
Experience the magic of court-side seats at the Portland Trailblazers! This coveted package also includes a Jordan Brand Gift Bag with exclusive merch so you can show up at the game dressed in style! Package includes 2 courtside tickets and Legend Parking to 1 of 3 incredible games in the 2023-2024 season plus Jordan Brand merch including sneakers, clothing and accessories in your size(s) of choice!
*Restricted to 1 of 3 games 12.29.23, 01.14.24, 02.23.24
Oregon Sports Lover's Extravaganza!
This mega package is an Oregon sports lover's dream with Trailblazers, Thorns/Timbers, and Oregon Ducks all in one!
- TRAILBLAZERS SUITE! Private suite to a mutually agreed upon game with parking and $1,000 worth of catering included! Capacity: 22 people
- TIMBERS SUITE! Private suite to a mutually agreed upon game in the 2024 season with hosted food, beer, wine, soft drinks and water. Capacity: 12 people.
- GO DUCKS! UofO enters its first season in the Big Ten in Fall of 2024, kicking off with home games on August 31, Sept 7 and Sept 14th. 4 tickets provided
*Restricted to mutually agreed upon games in 2024 season for all
Art Auction Preview
This special collection of North Pole Studio Artists’ work will be on exhibit and available for auction at the event!
Raffle Preview
We are very excited to offer the opportunity to win 6 raffle packages curated by beloved Portland businesses.
2 tix for $100 and you choose which prize to enter for. Love them all? You don’t have to choose!
Purchase 6 tix and enter 1 for each package. *All packages are valued between $500-$1,000 - you can’t go wrong!
Amaterra Tasting + Wine Package
Wine down at Amaterra with a Private Tasting and cheese boards for 4, plus 3 bottles of beautiful 2018 Pinot Noir!
Skin by Lovely Wellness Package
Treat yourself over the holidays with a $250 in skincare treatment with a $750 gift card to Skin by Lovely!
Breakside Brews & Takibi Grilling
Ready for adventure with 4 cases of Breakside beer, swag, a $100 food certificate and a deluxe Takibi Home & Camp Cooker!
PDX Dinner & Show Date Night
2 tickets to Portland Center Stage paired with certificates for dinner at Southpark Seafood, and a nightcap at Expatriate!
Freeland Spirits Package
Private distillery tour & tasting for 6 guests with a cheese board by Platter Girl plus swag and a bottle of Freeland gin!
Dogtopia Pet-Lover's Package
A week of luxury daycare and perks and allll the swag for your furry friend plus the perfect pet portrait by Mary Ellen Andersen.
Giving Opportunities
$20,000
Build capacity by supporting the expansion of our team.
$1,000
Support our Financial Aid Fund by funding 1 artist’s annual studio fees.
$10,000
Fund our participation in local and national exhibitions.
$500
Fund community outings to local exhibitions and events.
$5,000
Fund the art supplies for year-round classes and workshops.
$250
Fund accessible easels, specialized tools and resources.
$2,500
Cover 1 month of studio expenses, including rent and utilities.
$100
Support art storage and professional documentation of artwork.
Event Sponsors
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