Art Bash 2026: Tomorrow, Imagined
40th Anniversary Edition
Join us Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 6-10pm for a spectacular night out on the town commemorating four decades of artistic risk-taking, community building, and cultural impact at Artspace. Art Bash 2026 includes gallery exhibitions, private and live collecting opportunities, art experiences, and gourmet bites, and a curated live art bid.
Tickets
- Tickets are $175 each.
- Dress code is creative cocktail — for added flair, we recommend adding an element from your past or your imagined future.
- Tickets include all beverages, culinary delights, art activations throughout the building, and access to the thrilling Live Art Bid. Plus, proceeds support Artspace’s programming and artists!
Ticket sales for members will open August 10 // General ticket sales will open September 10.
Artspace's Mission
Artspace enriches North Carolina’s culture by connecting artists and the community through the visual arts.
Fundraising the Future
With a goal to raise $200,000, proceeds will help ensure people of all ages, cultures, and abilities have the opportunity to create, learn, and explore meaningful art experiences. From summer art program scholarships, one-of-a-kind youth and adult classes, and Artspace on the Go mobile workshops, to our visual artist residencies, exhibitions of nationally-renowned artists and more, your support makes possible the joy, creativity, and connection the arts offer across the communities in our area.
Featured Exhibition: FRESH
FRESH is Artspace’s biennial fundraising exhibition that celebrates the incredible creative output across North Carolina, while demystifying the typical art jurying process.
From September to mid-October, all artwork submissions will be displayed, where they will be juried. Starting on October 29, the final juried exhibition will open, showing a diverse cross-section of the art of our state.
SPONSORS
VISIONARY
Debbie + Larry Robbins
LEGACY
Robert Zaytoun
FOUNDERS
INNOVATORS
FRIENDS
Greg Ng
Become a Sponsor
We are currently accepting sponsorships for Art Bash 2026! Secure your sponsorship by August 14 to be included on the printed and mailed invitations.
Overall Sponsor Benefits
All sponsors will receive logo recognition on:
- Printed and mailed invitations (1,000+ households)
- Event signage and printed program (400 attendees)
- Instagram, Facebook, and e-Newsletter social channels (33,000+ followers)
- Art Bash webpage (65,000+ unique website visitors annually)
Sponsors receive complimentary tickets to the event according to their level, a valuable opportunity to engage with our audience, entertain clients, and/or have a staff outing. Additional tickets purchased will be upgraded to VIP.
+ Sponsor recognition during the 2027 Calendar Year
- Lobby slideshow logo recognition
- Hyperlinked recognition on Support webpage
- All sponsors are encouraged to attend the Art Bash VIP Hour from 5-6pm with a welcome drink, valet parking, and first chance to peruse the bid items.
Questions? Contact Nathalie Ray at nray@artspacenc.org or (919) 821-2787.
Sponsorship Levels
Presenting Sponsor: $15,040
Only 1 Presenting Sponsorship available
- Includes recognition as the sponsor of two Artspace signature events: Art Bash, and the 2026 FRESH exhibition!
- Logo recognition with exclusive placement on dedicated signage, all printed materials and e-newsletters, advertising around Downtown Raleigh, and the webpage for both Art Bash and FRESH.
- Presenter of Art Bash benefits include:
- speak in the Live Art Bid Presentation,
- Ticket privileges for 15 guests: valet parking and skip the line!
- VIP check-in with welcome drink to kick off the evening
- Sponsor of FRESH exhibition (September – November 2026) benefits include:
- your organization’s name on the gallery wall vinyl
- VIP at the opening reception for Artspace’s largest exhibition of the year
- logo in all digital and print promotions
- and overall sponsor benefits
Visionary Level: $10,040
- Dedicated signage at Art Bash Live Bid
- Acknowledgement in the Live Bid Presentation
- Sponsor of a First Friday in 2027 (with a private sponsor reception for your guests)
- Ticket privileges for 10 guests with valet parking
- VIP check-in with welcome toast to kick off the evening
- and overall sponsor benefits
Legacy Level: $7,540
- Exclusive logo recognition at a bar station
- Ticket privileges for 8 guests with valet parking
- VIP check-in with welcome toast to kick off the evening
- Sponsor of Summer Celebration in 2027 (a family-friendly event with a student art showcase)
- and overall sponsor benefits
Founders Level: $5,040
- Recognition on valet parking signage
- Ticket privileges for 6 guests with valet parking
- VIP check-in with welcome toast to kick off the evening
- Sponsor of an Artist Talk in 2027
- and overall sponsor benefits
Innovators Level: $2,540
- Recognition on art activity station signage
- Ticket privileges for 4 guests with valet parking
- VIP check-in with welcome toast to kick off the evening
- and overall sponsor benefits
Trailblazers Level: $1,540
- Logo recognition in print and digital materials
- Ticket privileges for 2 guests with valet parking
- VIP check-in with welcome toast to kick off the evening
- and overall sponsor benefits
Friends Level: $1,540
- Text recognition on event materials and Art Bash webpage
- Ticket privileges for 2 guests with valet parking
- VIP check-in with welcome toast to kick off the evening
Featured Artists
Honoray Co-Chairs Shawn Brewster + Kaleah Smith are curating an extraordinary Live Art Bid including:
Current Sponsors
Sponsors are updated on a weekly basis.
VISIONARY
Debbie + Larry Robbins
INSPIRE
CREATE
Martha Krick + Adam Derbyshire
ENGAGE
Alan + Benjamin King
MEDIA
IN KIND
EXPERIENCE
FRIENDS
Dianna Wynn + Brian Holland
Dr. Jeanette Beckwith
Patel Squared Fund
Contact Information
Friday, August 14 is the deadline to be included as a sponsor on the printed and mailed invitation.
Sponsorship can be paid at the time of commitment with signed letter of intent or invoiced for payment at future date on or before September 1, 2026. Please reach out to us directly if you have any questions or need additional information:
Carly Jones
President + CEO
cjones@artspacenc.org
Nathalie Ray
Development Manager
nray@artspacenc.org