Our signature fundraising event playfully unites the widely popular Farm-to-Table culinary trend with a contemporary interpretation of the “tableaux vivants” (living pictures) from French theater.
WHAT IS A TABLE(AUX)?
A Table(aux) combines aspects of theatre and visual arts. They can be fixed or roaming three-dimensional interpretations based on a chosen theme. They include carefully posed actors in costume, often appearing in sets adorned with vibrant props and scenery.
LEFT: A fixed table(aux) of Van Gogh's painting Café Terrace at Night.
ABOVE: A roaming table(aux) of Van Gogh's Starry Night and Self Portrait.
Farm to Table(aux) events feature fresh, seasonal and locally-sourced dishes prepared by inventive chefs featuring artistic displays. Signature cocktails, beer and wine compliment your feast.
FARM TO TABLE(AUX) IS A PROVEN WINNER WITH ART LOVERS AND FOODIES, ALONG WITH DONORS, SUPPORTERS AND FUNDRAISERS BECAUSE IT:
- Showcases creativity from art auctions featuring nonprofit clients’ work, table(aux) art installations, and “Mystère” box raffles.
- Invites participation from the community, your supporters, local culinary creatives along with artists and designers.
- Celebrates community as guests share delicious dishes “family style” at long feasting tables.
"For a nonprofit leader, the STUDIO 4Forty team and their Farm to Table(aux) event is a dream come true, hitting all the right notes and then some. We've done events on our own for many years but not at this caliber. The investment is well worth it.” - ZANE SMITH, Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County
THE OPPORTUNITY
ATTRACT NEW SUPPORTERS: Media! TV, print and social media love this fresh non-profit event concept. Our events draw new committee members, volunteers, attendees, donors, and sponsors.
RAISE MORE REVENUE: We help you strategically plan innovative ways to use art, wine, and auction donations to drive a stream of revenue sources.
THE SUCCESS RATE:
- $400+ MILLION Raised with our Partners
- 800+ Events
- 100+ Cities
- 250+ Nonprofit Partners
- 90%+ Event Repeat Rate
"Through Farm to Table(aux), we have been able to reenergize our core support base and bring in new volunteers and donors. We are excited to see where this year takes us!” - CARMEN OVERTON, The Columbus Museum