Stewarding Beauty 2026!

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You’re Invited to our 2nd Annual Stewarding Beauty Benefit

Join us on Saturday, January 24th, 2026 from 6–8 PM for an evening that brings art and community together to support healing through creativity.

The Stewarding Beauty Benefit directly funds Make’s Art Therapy programming and outreach across Greater Richmond.

Here’s what the night will include:

  • Silent Auction
    Bid on original pieces from local, regional, and national artists.

  • Food & Community
    Enjoy refreshments and heavy hors d’oeuvres while connecting with others who believe in the power of art.

  • Create in the Studio
    Make your own art keepsake to take home.

  • Collaborative Art Showcase
    Admire & interact with art created by our art therapy participants.

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Become a Sponsor

We invite you to be part of this meaningful night by becoming a sponsor. Sponsorship funds and donations help cover the cost of the event and fuel ongoing programming and outreach in the studio.

Your support directly impacts our ability to reach individuals from all walks of life – including children from underserved communities, those in recovery, and refugees–offering them a safe space to heal through creativity. Please fill out the sponsorship form linked below.

Sponsorship Form

Sponsorship Levels

  • Orange Flower

    Curator Sponsor $500

    Benefits:

    Event signage (e.g., table tent) 

    Logo placement on event website 

    2 Event tickets

    Mention in event program

  • Diamonds Pink

    Museum Sponsor $1000

    Benefits:
    Prominent event signage (e.g., table tent, smaller banner) 

    Logo placement on event website and promotional materials 

    2-4 Event tickets

    Mention in event program

  • Diamonds

    Masterpiece Sponsor $2500

    Benefits:

    Prime event signage (e.g., large banner, prominent table placement) 

    Logo placement on event website and promotional materials 

    4-6 Event tickets

    Opportunity for a brief welcome address or recognition from the podium

    One group event hosted (i.e. Paint Night or Play with Clay) in the studio exclusively for your group

  • Green Flower

    Gallery Sponsor $250

    Benefits:

    Basic event signage (e.g., small table tent) 

    Logo included in event program 

    1 Event ticket

Payment Options

We appreciate your support!
If you choose to become a financial sponsor, there are a few ways you can give:

Pay via credit card
Pay via Bank Account

Please indicate “MAKE Art Studio” as the chosen fund.

Prefer to donate by check? Make your check out to Make Creative Studio and write “Stewarding Beauty” in the memo line. Mail it to:

Attn: Angie Cooke
St. Giles Church
5200 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226

Or drop your check off at the studio during church hours:

8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Thursday,
and 8:30 AM–12 PM on Friday.

Artist Donations

Are you an artist or maker interested in donating your art for the cause? Please fill out the linked form below.

Artwork Donation