Sweet Art Fundraiser to honor General Store Paso Robles founders

By Paso Robles Press · Mon Feb 23 2026

PASO ROBLES — Studios on the Park will celebrate the founders of General Store Paso Robles during its annual Sweet Art fundraising event on March 18.

Erin Stuck, Jillian Waters and Joeli Yaguda opened the General Store 13 years ago with a mission to share their love of thoughtfully curated, locally inspired goods. Since then, the shop has become a staple of downtown Paso Robles, showcasing local makers and offering visitors a taste of the city’s charm.

This year’s Sweet Art theme, “A Crowded Table,” draws inspiration from a song by The Highwomen and reflects the welcoming spirit the General Store founders bring to the community. Studios has invited artists to create works interpreting the theme for the live auction.

The 2026 Sweet Art Auction will take place at the newly renovated Paso Robles Inn, located across the park from both Studios and the General Store. Tickets are $150 and include light bites, cocktails, wine, live music and the auction. For ticket information, email contact@studiosonthepark.org

Now in its 15th year, Sweet Art is the primary annual fundraiser for Studios on the Park, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit art center providing creative and educational visual arts programs, including services to K-6 students throughout San Luis Obispo County.