Join us for an unforgettable celebration of art, imagination, and the brilliance of North Pole Studio artists.
This year, Things That Glow invites you into the creative worlds of our artists through an immersive evening of art, animation, storytelling, and light.
Throughout the evening, the work and voices of North Pole Studio artists will take center stage in unexpected ways, illuminating the creativity, connection, and possibility that define our community.
Enjoy cocktails, original artwork, live and silent auctions, and a few surprises along the way, all while helping create more opportunities for artists with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities to build thriving careers in the arts.
We can't wait to welcome you to Things That Glow!
Thursday, December 3rd from 6:00-9:00p | doors open at 5:45p
at AVENUE Portland
631 NE Grand Ave. Portland, OR 97232
map to venue
Your support at this fundraiser is critical to our work and raises 1/3 of our annual operating budget!
Program:
Get ready for an unforgettable evening featuring:
Inspiring stories from NPS artists & staff
A Silent Auction showcasing original works
A high-energy Paddle-Raise to power our mission
Dinner:
Enjoy appetizers, cocktails, and dinner by Grand Cru Hospitality featuring Stoller Wine.
Host:
Soak in an unforgettable program emceed by KGW News Anchor
Christine Pitawanich
Attire:
MAKE YOUR OUTFIT GLOW!!
Guests will be visited by three GLOWING characters throughout the evening that will share their light.
Many North Pole Studio artists develop characters within their art practice. Three special characters will be brought to light as glowing sculptures, telling their stories and bestowing their brilliance on us all.
Adam Richard’s Sunshine
Hunter Vorhaben’s
Jellyfish of Greatness
Davis Wohlford’s Rudolph
Giving Opportunities
All night long, you’ll have chances to spark impact and fuel our mission. Guests can:
Bid on unique treasures in the Silent Auction
Compete for exciting Live Auction items
Try your luck with the Raffle
Raise a paddle high during the Paddle Raise
Every gift allows us to continue empowering NPS artists to shine. Every Paddle raised powers possibility—here’s how your gift can make a difference.
$20,000
Build capacity by supporting the expansion of our team.
$1,000
Pay for 1 year of an accessible parking stall for studio artists
$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
Support our Scholarship Fund by funding 1 artist’s annual studio fees
$100
Support art storage and professional documentation of artwork.
THANK YOU 2026 EVENT SPONSORS
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