Global Refuge Benefit Auction
Sunday, May 3, 2026
4:00-6:00 p.m.
First Lutheran Church
1100 East Superior Street
Duluth, Minnesota
Join us for an elegant evening of sculpture art, food, wine, music, immigrant stories, and the spirit of generosity to benefit Global Refuge, formerly Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, a nonprofit in operation since 1939 that supports and empowers immigrants and refugees who are rebuilding their lives in the United States.
Live Art Auction
Original sculptures made from Lake Superior driftwood by local immigrant artist Wilmer Roballo, who will tell his story and the inspiration behind his sculptures and this event.
All sales will benefit Global Refuge.
See below for details.
Tasty Bites, Wine, and Horchata
Provided by Eduardo Sandoval Luna, local immigrant owner of Oasis del Norte Taqueria, who will also share his story.
Featured Live Auction
Angel Gabriel
Original driftwood sculpture
by Wilmer Roballo
37” tall x 24” wingspan
Estimated Value: $2,800
This piece will be sold in a live auction with 100% of the final sale supporting Global Refuge.
Minimum bid requirements apply.
Additional original sculptures will be auctioned, with 10% of all sales supporting Global Refuge.
Global Refuge (formerly Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service) supports immigrants and refugees as they rebuild their lives in the United States.
