2025 Black & White Affair

24th Annual Black & White Affair

Friday, September 12, 6-9 p.m.

Join us for Studio 23’s 24th Annual Black & White Affair, a dazzling evening inspired by the glamour of the 1920s. Step into an Art Deco dream as we celebrate creativity, community, and the arts—all while supporting Studio 23. Come dressed to impress in your best black, white, or Roaring Twenties attire!

Surrounded by the paintings and iPhonography of featured artist Steven Parkhurst, guests will enjoy hors d’Oeuvres by H2O’s Waterside Grill and Artigiano Artisan Cheese Shop, desserts by Petit 4 Pastry, cocktails and mocktails, and an exclusive silent auction with items and artwork generously donated by many local and state-wide artists and businesses!

Proceeds from this event help support our mission of providing the Great Lakes Bay Region with a vibrant arts center dedicated to making the visual arts relevant and accessible to all.

Tickets

Couples Admission: $190
Admission for two guests.

Single Admission: $100
Admission for one guest.

Click the button above to purchase tickets and sponsorships to the Black & White Affair securely through Bloomerang.

Sponsorships

$5,000 - Title Sponsor: Receive 10 tickets to the event, an opening message at the event (optional), and recognition in the evening's program, our newsletter, website, and social media as a sponsor with your logo.

$2,500 - Diamond Sponsor: Receive 6 tickets to the event and recognition in the evening's program, our newsletter, website, and social media as a sponsor with your logo.

$1,000 - Platinum Sponsor: Receive 4 tickets to the event and recognition in the evening's program, our newsletter, website, and social media as a sponsor with your logo.

$500 - Gold Sponsor: Receive 2 tickets to the event and recognition on event program, donor wall, website, and social media as a sponsor with your name.

$300 - Patron Sponsorship: Admission for two guests with recognition in program.

We ask that you kindly RSVP by Saturday, August 30. Ticket prices will increase to $110 each or $200 for a couple after this date.

Black & White Affair Virtual Art Auction

On Display August 23 - September 13
in the Tabor Gallery of Studio 23

Show your support for our mission of making the arts relevant and accessible to all through this exciting virtual art auction! View the exhibit in person at Studio 23, and bid online on one-of-a-kind artwork and more donated by local artists and community businesses.

View the Black & White Affair Virtual Auction

Click the button above to view the Black & White Affair Virtual Art Auction, mark your favorites by clicking the heart icon, and start bidding on August 23.

The Black & White Affair Virtual Art Auction launches at noon on Saturday, August 23, and bidding ends at noon on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

During this time, art lovers can bid on auction items to benefit Studio 23. Bidding is easy to do online once your account is created on the 32 Auctions website - all it takes to get started is a name and valid email.

"Buy It Now" Exhibition Artwork

Artwork featured as a "Buy It Now" item is available for immediate purchase, no bidding required! These purchases help to support our artists, while also assisting Studio 23 in our mission of making the arts relevant and accessible to all. Act fast! All artworks are one of a kind originals created by talented local artists.

We thank the artists and businesses for donating and are honored to have their support!