Annual Preservation Auction Ends @ 8pm Pacific, Thurs., Dec 18th, 2025
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An Exclusive Evening with George Smart at His Iconic North Carolina Modernist Home
For Up to Four (4) Guests
Generously Donated by George Smart
Enjoy an unforgettable lakeside evening with George Smart, affectionately known around the world as Mr. Modernism. As the founder and Executive Director of USModernist® and NCModernist®, George has dedicated his life to documenting, preserving, and celebrating modern architectural heritage. He created the USModernist Library, now the world’s largest open digital collection of major 20th-century architecture magazines—over 5 million searchable pages, all available free to the public. He also hosts the long-running USModernist Radio podcast and leads a vibrant international community of more than 75,000 Modernist fans.
Your group of up to four will be welcomed to George’s own North Carolina Modernist home, where you’ll enjoy lakeside martinis and appetizers, lively conversation, and behind-the-scenes insights into the incredible world of Modernist design and preservation.
Guests will also receive:
• A feature in the USModernist newsletter
• A curated bag of USModernist goodies to take home
This is a rare chance to spend personal time with one of the nation’s leading voices in Modernist architecture—an inspiring, fun, and truly one-of-a-kind experience.



