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Artist In Focus: Mary Beth Boone

For years, Mary Beth Boone imagined creating an artist book inspired by Green Hill Cemetery. With support from an Artist Support Grant, the Greensboro…

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A Festival Built to Last

More than 135,000 people attend the North Carolina Folk Festival each year, bringing energy — and significant economic activity — to downtown Greensboro.…

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My Arts Story: Hunter Cole

I met a professor who worked with bioluminescent bacteria — living organisms that glow on their own through a chemical reaction. He told me he had drawn a…

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Setting the Stage for Sustainability

The North Carolina Theatre Conference benefitted from The ACGG’s sustainability cohort — and shared those lessons with members across the state.

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My Arts Story: Beatrice Schall

After decades as a working artist, I’ve come to realize that creative careers are often shaped by moments that seem small at the time. For me, one of those…

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Opening Gallery Doors

An exhibition featuring cardboard is changing more than perceptions of an everyday material. It’s changing who walks through the gallery doors.

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Built to last

Strong communities need strong arts organizations. But strong arts organizations don’t happen by accident. Behind every exhibition, concert, festival, and…

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Artist In Focus: John Gibbs

Most of us see cardboard as something to recycle. John Gibbs sees possibility. During the pandemic, surrounded by shipping boxes like everyone else, the…

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Community Invests More Than Half a Million Dollars in the Future of Creativity 

The Greater Greensboro community invested more than half a million dollars in the future of creativity this year, contributing $554,798.71 to The Arts…

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My Arts Story: Maria Gonzalez

I have always believed that the most meaningful things we build are not buildings or programs, but communities. Growing up in Medellín, Colombia, I was a…

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Building Together

The strongest organizations don’t stand still. They learn. They adapt. They evolve. At The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro, that means we are continually…

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Leading the Future

Beginning July 1, The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro welcomed an exceptional group of business, civic, and creative leaders to its Board of Directors.…

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Artist In Focus: Christopher Shipman

For poet Christopher Shipman, writing Mortar meant confronting a family story that shaped generations. The poetry collection explores the lasting effects of…

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My Arts Story: La-Tasha Best-Gaddy

My first introduction to the arts began at the piano. As a young girl, I took lessons and prepared for a recital that felt like one of the biggest moments…

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Non-Profit Accelerator

For small non-profits with limited capacity, it is essential to think strategically, adapt quickly, and build sustainable operations. Many of these…

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Downtown Together

Explore the arts in the heart of GSO: On a summer evening in downtown Greensboro, the pavement still radiates heat and the brick buildings seem to glow.…

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Artist In Focus: Emilio Marz

Competition should, at its essence, be about collaboration, symbiotic relationships wherein each person develops their own skills and those of every…

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Artist In Focus: Maritzaida

usband and wife musical duo Maritzaida Amador and Aaron Weibe’s work is rooted in a passion for revival. They draw deep inspiration from composer Sylvia…

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Downtown Greenway

Most people find it hard to conceive of a plan that won’t come to fruition for decades. Fortunately for Greensboro residents in 2026, the ambitious Downtown…

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Eastern Festival of Music

This summer at Guilford College, your quiet walk along the shady grounds will be accompanied by the sound of classic symphonies, flowing from spaces all…

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My Arts Story: Ashley Vanore

A passion for art and interior design led me down a path that was never planned. As a wife and mother to five, I spent most of my time planning meals,…

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Artist In Focus: Jeremy Kamiya

Furniture is Art. That is the mantra and mission statement for Jeremy Kamiya, maker of fine furniture in High Point. As he stands in his workshop, Jeremy…

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2026 Summer Camps: The arts are blooming this summer

Summer planning is already underway across Guilford County, and new arts camps are being announced every week. The best way to keep up is by checking The…

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Festivals Connect Us: A Roundup of Springtime Arts Festivals

As Greensboro welcomes spring, a renewed energy pulses through the city. Music, art, and a steady stream of festivals mark the season. Through the Festival…

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My Arts Story: Marc Keith

Wanting me to be “well-rounded” and to have a strong resume for college applications, my parents exposed me to various artistic activities throughout my…

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My Arts Story: Megan Mabry

In middle school, I participated in a creative problem-solving competition and somehow got put in charge of designing the “set” for our skit about a…

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The ACGG Update: NEA Funded Project

The history of a neighborhood is the foundation for much of a community’s identity. To strengthen our community and honor its cultural heritage, we must…

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The ACGG: ArtsFund 2026

The Pyrle marquee was lit as the sun began its descent. Large glass doors with polished brass handles, cool against the February air, opened into a lobby…

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Artist In Focus: Joe Grant

Just as a glassblower breathes life into molten glass, Joe Grant has spent his career doing the same for the communities in which he finds himself. A…

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My Arts Story: Rodney Dawson

I’m Rodney Dawson, and I’d call myself a storyteller. I also use media to do it. I understand that my journey as an artist started with my first official…

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The ACGG Update: ArtsFund: Annual Fund Event at The Pyrle

Greensboro’s creative community is sustained through something both visible and essential: steady financial support that allows creativity to thrive, even…

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Organization Highlight: The Art of Wellbeing

Every Wednesday morning, a circle of chairs fills up in Dance Project‘s studio. People with Parkinson’s settle in for an hour of movement, breath, and…

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Artist In Focus: Carrie K. Thomas

Sometimes, to move forward, you have to find the courage to stand still. For actor and poet Carrie K. Thomas, the journey of creativity isn’t a sprint to a…

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Festival Grant Applications: Spring 2026, Now Open

Festivals play a vital role in bringing people together, celebrating culture, and strengthening community connections across Guilford County. If your…

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My Arts Story: Moses Goldberg

My story is shaped by failure. Read on. My summer job all through college was working as a camp counselor and I got very involved with the children in my…

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The ACGG Update: Corporate Affinity Program

Local businesses that invest in their communities know a thriving arts ecosystem does not happen by chance. It grows through leadership, collaboration, and…

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Organization Highlight: High Point Arts Council

Some seasons shift quietly, while others open in a rush of possibility. As a new year begins in High Point, the arts community is stepping into the latter.…

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Artist In Focus: Daniel Quisol

When your creativity grows bigger than your workspace, you face a choice. You can accept the limits, or you can dream bigger and build the space to hold it.…

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Annual Fund Chairs: Clifford and Martha Thompson

The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro is thrilled to announce Clifford and Martha Thompson as co-chairs of our 2026 Annual Fund. As lifelong champions of…

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A Candid Conversation: Full Video

On November 10, 2025 leaders from business, government, philanthropy, and the nonprofit arts sector came together in Greensboro, NC for A Candid…

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Organization Highlight: Festival of Lights

On December 5th at 5:30 pm, the switch flips for the holiday season in Greensboro, and downtown is gearing up for one of the biggest nights of the year. The …

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Artist In Focus: Mayia Warren

Life has a way of throwing curveballs. One moment, you’re on a charted path, and the next, you’re experiencing something much differently than planned. For Artist Support Grantee Mayia Warren, …

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Recap: A Candid Conversation

Recap: A Candid Conversation: The Arts as an Economic Catalyst On November 10, 2025 our community came together for A Candid Conversation: The Arts as an Economic Catalyst. Community leaders, …

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My Arts Story: Lindsay Emery

This story looked very different until recently. I won’t jump ahead, but the plot twist has arrived. I’m one of the lucky ones—I grew up with endlessly supportive parents when …

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A Candid Conversation

Across industries, creative thinking drives innovation, attracts talent, and keeps communities vibrant. In Greensboro, the arts play a powerful role in shaping our local economy. This month, business, civic, and …

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Organization Highlight: Marshall Muse Gallery

Get ready, Greensboro! Marshall Muse Gallery has officially opened its doors inside a beautifully restored Tudor-style home on North Church Street. There may still be a few boxes and frames …

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Artist In Focus: Sarah Harvell

People talk about the butterfly effect, how one tiny decision can impact the course of your life. It is not often that we can see those ripples in real time, …

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My Arts Story: Ishmam Mustain

My name is Ishmam Mustain, and at 26, I bring a unique perspective shaped by both global roots and American experiences. Born in Dhaka, Bangladesh, I immigrated to the United …

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Artist in Residence Program: What's Next?

Step into a third-grade classroom at Sedalia Elementary, and you might catch students dancing, orbiting around one another like planets in motion. You might hear laughter as they create a …

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Organization Highlight: NC Brass Band

Bring on the brass! The North Carolina Brass Band (NCBB) is entering its 11th season. Founded by Brian Meixner in 2014, the 28-member ensemble is one of only a handful …

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Artist In Focus: Artists in the Universities

Travis Hicks, UNC Greensboro With support from The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro’s Artist Support Grant, Travis Hicks is expanding his watercolor practice in new and challenging ways. A professor …

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My Arts Story: Jaymie Meyer

When I’m not working with artists at The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro, I am serving as a current board member of two gems in Greensboro’s arts scene – Reconsidered …

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Creative Greensboro Partnership

Artist Happy Hours are back this September and October, inviting artists of every discipline to come together, share ideas, and spark new connections. The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro (The …

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Organization Highlight: National Dance Day and Night

Get ready to put on your dancing shoes! On Saturday, September 27, LeBauer Park will once again become a dance floor as National Dance Day and Dance Night return for …

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Artist In Focus: Marielis Garcia

For movement artist Marielis Garcia, dance is much more than performance. “Movement is a language, a way of thinking, and a tool for transformation,” she says. Her work is rooted …

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Now Hiring - Marketing Manager

The Marketing Manager, in consultation and collaboration with the President and Marketing Committee, will lead engaging, innovative communications to promote The ACGG’s mission, drive public awareness, and support fundraising and …

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My Arts Story: India Spease

I’m India Spease, Director of Finance at the Arts Council of Greater Greensboro, and my personal mission is simple: to preserve and affirm culture by using my arts administration knowledge …

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Telling the Data Story

At The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro, we believe that understanding impact starts with understanding data. That’s why we are building a Data Center of Excellence, beginning with strengthening our …

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Organization Highlight: North Carolina Folk Festival

We all know the NC Folk Festival, a staple in Greensboro’s cultural scene. Or do we? Welcoming more than 100,000 people each year, the festival lights up downtown with a …

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Artist In Focus: Returning Artists

Have you ever made it to season six of your favorite show and a character from season two suddenly shows up? It’s a shake-it-up moment, a reminder of how far …

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Carolina Theatre Now Hiring: Box Office Manager

About: The historic Carolina Theatre of Greensboro is seeking a Box Office Manager to join our team and grow our promotion and brand in order to sustain the great art …

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My Arts Story: Gregg Bryant

I got involved with Artmongerz through a happy coincidence. I met Dorothy Sellers, the main controlling owner of Artmongerz, at Strive Gym, where she worked and had some of her …

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Back Table and New Collaborations

325 artists. 20 workshops. 4 networking events. This year, The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro’s Professional Development Hub supported connection, learning, and the growth of artist entrepreneurship across the region. …

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Organization Highlight: Oz Fest

Greensboro is known as the Gate City, but for one special weekend this August, it just might become the Emerald City. Community Theatre of Greensboro (CTG) is celebrating the 30th …

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Artist In Focus: Sam Fribush

Sam Fribush (Middle), with drummer Adam Deitch of Lettuce and guitarist Ari Teitel of Dumpstaphunk. Photo credit: Grace Clark Sam Fribush is bringing a fresh take on jazz funk organ …

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Casa Azul of Greensboro Call for Artists

Our Heroes: Celebrating and Honoring the Ones Who Made Us Casa Azul of Greensboro is excited to announce the annual call for submissions to our Arts and Education Series 2025. …

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Carolina Theatre Now Hiring: Box Office Associate

About the Position Workplace Type: On-siteLocation: Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro NCTitle: Box Office AssociateJob Type: Casual, flexible as-neededSalary Range: $10-12 per hourTo Apply: Send resume a by …

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My Arts Story: Kristin Peek

Board and Staff at The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro Over the course of my career, I have developed and managed growth strategies and strategic initiatives across diverse industries and …

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Professional Development Hub

At The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro, we believe that creativity and entrepreneurship go hand in hand. That’s why we launched the Professional Development Hub, a survey that helps place …

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Organization Highlight: Bridging Cultures

The Center for Visual Artists (CVA) and Casa Azul of Greensboro are both organizations dedicated to serving the community. Having partnered to present Casa Azul’s Dia de los Muertos in …

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Artist In Focus: Kasia Ozga

Kasia Ozga, Essential Workers Materials hold memory. A wedding ring passed down through the generations, your grandfather’s timeworn toolbox, a well-loved pair of jeans from high school: each tells a …

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My Arts Story: Stephen Colyer

I think my starting point in the arts was my mother – she read to me nightly. I’ve always loved reading, and I loved history as a kid. Reading is …

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Grants Opening Soon!

Grant Opportunities Opening Soon! The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro (The ACGG) will begin accepting applications soon for two major grant opportunities: the Fall 2025 Festival Grant Program and the …

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Organization Highlight: The People's Market

When Shanté Woody describes The People’s Market, her voice is animated with the kind of passion that only comes from lived experience. “We’re not just another pop-up market,” she says. …

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Artist In Focus: Steve Mitchell

At first, he thought he had to know everything.The hair color, the eye color, the backstory.He mapped the landscape until there was nothing left to explore.And then, quietly, he stopped …

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Now Hiring: Director of Finance and Operations 

We’re hiring! The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro is looking for a Director of Finance and Operations to join our team. About the Position Position Overview The Arts Council of …

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A Note to Supporters: From Laura Way

Creative Communities Don’t Just Happen—They’re Built. By Artists. Artists allow us to experience creativity, shaping how we see, feel, and connect with the world. Their work challenges us, inspires us, …

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My Arts Story: Lauren Worth

Meet Lauren Worth: Painter and Supporter of The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro I come from a family of artists, so I’ve always been around creativity. Both my uncle and …

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Arts Collaboration

Collaboration is a key element that defines our arts community. Over the past year alone, 21 arts organizations brought together by The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro’s New Creative Investment …

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Organization Highlight: Strange Fruit Festival

From the smoky jazz clubs of the 1930s to the electrifying hip-hop freestyle of the 1990s, Black music has shaped American culture. Jazz and Blues echo resilience, Soul and Funk …

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Artist In Focus: Monica Hilario

Art and science are inherently interlinked. Think about how you see and experience art—the neurons in your retina detecting wavelengths of light and transmitting signals to your brain, where the …

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Creative Aging Network-NC's 3rd Annual Arts Unbound Festival – Call for Artists and Vendors

Deadline to Register: April 17, 2025 Creative Aging Network-NC (CAN-NC) will host its 3rd Annual Arts Unbound Festival: An Open House and Celebration of Arts & Culture on Saturday, May …

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Yadkinville Mural Project – Call for Artists 

PUBLIC ART OPEN CALL: Submittal Deadline: April 30, 2025 Electronic Submittals Accepted Only: info@yadkinarts.org Project Budget Range: $7,500-$10,000 Overview The Yadkinville Public Art Committee in partnership with the Yadkin Arts Council …

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My Arts Story: Larry Fairley

Meet Larry Fairley: Board Member at The ACGG To say that Larry Fairley is a resilient optimist is an understatement. As an entrepreneur, he believes in persistence, innovation, and the …

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Artists in Residence Program at Sedalia Elementary

In the classrooms of Sedalia Elementary, something extraordinary is happening. Third-grade students aren’t just learning about science—they’re experiencing it through the arts. This fall, The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro …

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Organization Highlight: Vinmark International Dance Company

Founded in 2003, Vinmark International Dance Company is more than a dance studio— it is a movement dedicated to cultural education and community impact. Going out to meet the community …

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Artist In Focus: Joanna Blitch

The arts act as a buffer against the monotony of daily life, sweeping away the daze of routine and sparking the connections that bind us as a community. They resonate …

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UpMarket Gallery Call for North Carolina Artists

UpMarket Gallery invites artists to submit work for their upcoming exhibition, “Tar Heel Art” celebrating the essence of North Carolina’s history, people, and spirit. What does it mean to be a …

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Creative Aging Network-NC Seeking Teaching Artists

Seeking Teaching Artists Creative Aging Network-NC (CAN-NC) is seeking teaching artists and crafters to work with aging adults in Triad area independent and assisted living settings. Pay is commensurate with …

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My Arts Story: Jose and Lynette Milan

Meet Jose + Lynette Milan: Supporters of The ACGG Our journey has been one of diverse experiences, and a deep-rooted passion for the arts. Having lived in several states across …

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Annual Fund Launch

The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro has announced their 2025 Annual Fund goal of $600,000 with the rallying tagline: Embrace the Arts: THEY MAKE THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE. From creating jobs …

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Organization Highlight: Grapes and Grains

Six months ago, Grapes and Grains Tavern opened its doors at Revolution Mill, quickly becoming a hotspot for Greensboro’s arts and music. More than just a bar, this modern twist …

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Artist In Focus: Taylor Williams

“It all really started with Guitar Hero 3,” says Taylor Williams, songwriter, guitarist, and Artist Support Grantee. “My brother and I had the whole sibling rivalry thing going on, trying …

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Volunteer Opportunities with the Center for Visual Artists

Center for Visual Artists Volunteerism The Center for Visual Artists is gearing up for an exciting few months! Volunteer opportunities include: Friday evening events Upcoming Turnover and Installation days Gallery …

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North Carolina Theatre Conference Artist Opportunities

NCTC Theatre Admin Intensive Want to start or run your own theatre company? Are you a board member eager to help your company grow? Want to level-up your arts management …

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Now Hiring: Remote Bookkeeper

We’re hiring! The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro is looking for a Remote Bookkeeper to join our team. About the Position Remote BookkeeperThe Arts Council of Greater Greensboro (ACGG) seeks …

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UNC Greensboro Hiring Assistant Professor of Arts Administration

About the Position The University of North Carolina at Greensboro School of Art seeks to fill a Tenure Track Assistant Professor position in Arts Administration to begin August 1, 2025. …

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My Arts Story: Jordan Pearson

Meet Jordan, Data and File Management Assistant Greensboro has always been home for me. Growing up here gave me a sense of belonging and a love for community that has …

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2025 Artist Support Grantees

The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro (The ACGG) and the Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Artist Support Grant, with …

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Organization Highlight: What’s New at Carolina Theatre?

The Carolina Theatre of Greensboro is a community staple many have enjoyed since 1927. Year after year, cherished traditions like The Nutcracker, The Sound of Music screening, and The Wizard …

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Artist In Focus: Jennida Chase and Hassan Pitts

How does a place evolve amidst the tension between history and technology? How do people interact with technology as it transforms over time? These are some of the questions that …

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Call for Art- Rebirth: Art by Survivors of Domestic Violence

About Rebirth: Art by Survivors of Domestic Violence focuses on the courage, resilience and strength of the survivor’s journey. The intention of Rebirth is to use art to raise …

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Support Your Arts Community

Two supporters and creatives in our community are writing today on behalf of The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro to ask for your year-end support. We hope you find their …

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My Arts Story: Linda Spitsen and Josephus Thompson III

Meet Josephus, Co-chair of the ArtsFund Josephus Thompson III, co-chair of The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro’s annual fund, is a poet, educator, and advocate for the arts who has …

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Organization Highlight: Greensboro Children's Museum

Picture this: It’s 25 years ago in downtown Greensboro. While the world parties like it’s 1999, the Greensboro Children’s Museum opens its doors for the first time, creating a space …

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Artist In Focus: Sabrina Tillman

They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. For artist and High Point local, Sabrina Tillman, the windows of her artistic career opened by painting eyes. “I started making …

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Last Call

Last Call, the new ticketing campaign designed to make the arts more accessible, is offering discounted tickets to arts events in Greater Greensboro. With a focus on providing affordable access …

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Call for Art- “REWOVEN” The Art of Renewal

Textile/Fiber Artwork Arts Access is excited to announce a call for textile art by artists with disabilities for our upcoming exhibition “Rewoven”. This is an opportunity to showcase the unique, …

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Now Hiring: Development + Annual Fund Manager

We’re hiring! The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro is looking for a Development + Annual Fund Manager to join our team. About the Position OverviewThe Arts Council of Greater Greensboro …

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My Arts Story: Sarah Lanse

My name is Sarah Lanse, and I’m the Director of Marketing for the Greensboro Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Greensboro). I’ve lived in several states, and through those experiences, …

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High Point University Festival Workshops

Since early October, The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro has welcomed arts organizations to a series of four impactful workshops led by Dr. Brianna Clark and Dr. Jessica Wiitala from …

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Organization Highlight: Summerfield Stage Company

A Full Cast. Two Leaders. One Vision. Summerfield Stage Company was born from a bold idea shared by its founders, Elyse Rodriguez and Amy Alvino: to bring accessible theatre to …

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Artist In Focus: John and Rachel York

Voices hum from the mist-laden Appalachia, carrying stories of resilience, heart, and community. For John and Rachel York, a father-daughter creative team, chronicling these stories is their life’s work. Together, …

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Request for Proposals:  Truist Mosaic Project

Call for Artists The City of Mount Holly is seeking qualifications from professional artists, or artist teams, to work in collaboration with the Public Arts Advisory Commission and some select found …

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My Arts Story: Cortni Witherspoon

Even as a child, there were moments that truly touched me—the images of distant places, the music that filled our home, and the way letters danced across the page. I …

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Artist Salon Series

It’s been seven months since the launch of the Artist Salon Series debuted at Well-Spring, A Life Plan Community. Featuring Artist Support Grantees from The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro, …

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Organization Highlight: Kids Poetry Basketball

What if, when you watched an NBA game, there were letters on the scoreboard instead of numbers? Clement Mallory, a poet and basketball fan, founded Kids Poetry Basketball in 2010 …

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Artist In Focus: Alexei Mejouev

From strings to screens, Alexei Mejouev has built an artistic career spanning media. Born in Russia, Alexei grew up in a family where music was part of everyday life. Everyone …

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Southeast Honors String Festival

Call for Student Applications The 14th Annual Southeast Honors String Festival hosted at UNCG is an intensive three-day festival for students in grades 9-12, as well as middle and high school orchestra directors. …

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My Arts Story: Lisa Simpson, CPA

I’ve always been someone who finds beauty in the simple things around me. Growing up in North Carolina, my mother, a master gardener, and my father, a nature lover, instilled …

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Greensboro Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Partnership

The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro is excited to collaborate with the Greensboro Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (GACVB) to enhance the promotion of arts in Greater Greensboro, elevating the …

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Organization Highlight: Community Theatre of Greensboro

As a 75-year-old organization, the Community Theatre of Greensboro (CTG) is a hometown staple, most widely recognized for its beloved annual production of The Wizard of Oz. True to the …

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Artist In Focus: Jiwon Ha

Photo credit – Donguk Oh Dance encompasses more than just movement – Artist Support Grantee Jiwon Ha shares how she tells stories by blending traditional Korean folk dance with her …

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Artist in Residence Program at Dix Park

Call for Artists In partnership with Raleigh Arts and with funding from the Carlyle Adams Foundation, the Dix Park Conservancy is prioritizing the development of an Artist in Residence Program …

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Call to Artists: 50th Annual Day in the Park Festival

Call for Artists The High Point Arts Council invites all artists and makers to join them at the High Point City Lake Park in Jamestown, NC, on September 21st, 2024, …

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Job Opening - Development + Annual Fund Manager

We’re hiring! The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro is looking for a Development + Annual Fund Manager to join our team. About the Job The Development + Annual Fund Manager …

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Revity Federal Credit Union Requests Proposal Submissions for Mural Project

Call for Artists Revity Federal Credit Union is seeking a muralist to paint an outside wall of their new Greene Street Branch building, scheduled to be completed at the end …

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2025 Visitors Guide Cover Design Contest

Call for Artists The Greensboro Convention and Visitor’s Bureau is looking for artists to submit original artwork for a chance to be featured in the 2025 Greensboro Area Convention & …

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My Arts Story: Regina Glaspie

Community service has always been close to my heart. Growing up as the youngest of six siblings—five of whom pursued civil servant roles—community involvement was ingrained in me from an …

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Grant Cycles Opening

Festival Grant: Applications Open July 22, 2024 – August 18, 2024 Applications for the Festival Grant are now open July 22, 2024 – August 18, 2024! We support one to …

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Organization Highlight: A Collective of Excellence, Inc.

In fall 2023, The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro launched the Festival Grant program to support local organizations in producing arts-based festivals. Recognizing the significant role festivals play in enhancing …

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Artist In Focus: Jade Donnell

Jade Donnell, a dancer and 2024 Artist Support Grantee The people we surround ourselves with can have a profound impact on the trajectory of our lives. Such is the case …

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The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro Welcomes New Board Members and Board Chair

GREENSBORO, NC – July 30, 2024 – The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro (The ACGG) announces the addition of eight distinguished individuals to its board of directors. We are also …

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Job Opening - Data & File Management Assistant

We’re hiring! The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro is looking for a Data & File Management Assistant to join our team. About the Job The Data & File Management Assistant’s …

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Randolph Arts Guild Nature & Wildlife Themed Open Gallery

Call for Artists Calling all artists to participate in a Nature & Wildlife themed open gallery in honor of the Zoo’s 50th anniversary. Artists are encouraged to submit up to …

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Annual Fund Goal Reached

It’s because of you. Because of you, we invest in our community making sure that you have a place to go for thriving, sustainable arts. Because of you, we seek …

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My Arts Story: Kate Tobey

I’m a lifelong musician and creative producer. I’ve told stories through music, videos or words for most of my life’s work. I grew up right here in Greensboro playing violin …

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Artist In Focus: Rachael Keplin

Rachael Keplin, Violist, String Educator, and 2024 Artist Support Grantee Rachael Keplin keeps the arts community ‘looped’ in, both literally and metaphorically. As a classically trained violist and string educator, …

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Organization Highlight: M.A.D, Inc.

Wole Ajala, a Health Sciences Professor and dedicated mathematics/Physics teacher with a passion for woodworking, founded M.A.D, Inc. (Math Arts Designs) STEAM Makerspace in Dallas, TX originally. From the organization’s …

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Ethno USA Residency

Ethno USA Residency JM International (JMI), Folk Alliance International (FAI) and the North Carolina Folk Festival announce their second year of partnership to bring the global international musical exchange program, …

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The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro Nears Annual Arts Fund Goal

Greensboro, NC, June 18, 2024 – The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro is pleased to announce that it is just $28,000 away from meeting its $500,000 annual fund goal. To …

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Driving Neighborhood Impact: The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro Celebrates the Warnersville Community and 2024 Community Elevation Grantees

Greensboro, NC – June 13, 2024 – The Community Elevation Grant (CEG) supports artistic projects in East Greensboro that honor and elevate the interwoven relationships, history and creative pulse of …

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49th Annual Asheboro Fall Festival Call for Vendors

Call for Arts Vendors After the successful return of the Fall Festival in 2023, The Randolph Arts Guild Board of Directors is excited to announce the 49th Annual Fall Festival …

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ArtStock Call for Artists

ArtStock Studio Tour Call for Artists Now in their 26th year, ArtStock is an annual arts event which attracts visitors from the community and beyond. They’ve got a lot of …

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My Arts Story: Kim Martin

Supporter of The ACGG Growing up in a large family as one of five kids, I was surrounded by a strong sense of community and togetherness. My mother was an …

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Lunch & Learn Series

Our Lunch & Learn series is designed for artists and art organizations, offering knowledge, connections, and skillsets to help them thrive in the creative industry. Artist Lunch and Learns: Professional …

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Organization Highlight: Triad Pride Performing Arts

Triad Pride Performing Arts (TPPA) originated 25 years ago in response to a need. In 1998, Anthony Moore, Chip Alfred, and Alexis Kiger began weekly trips to sing with the …

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Artist In Focus: Maggie Murphy

Maggie Murphy, Mixed-media Artist and a 2024 Artist Support Grantee What are the conditions for epiphany? Is a seed an archive? When should I stop hurrying? Maggie Murphy, a mixed-media …

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Call for Teen Artists for Trash Bash with Reconsidered Goods

Trash Bash The Office of Sustainability and Resilience (OSR), in partnership with the nonprofit Reconsidered Goods, will host Trash Bash, a found art competition for teens, from 6-8:30 pm, Thursday, …

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My Arts Story: Tumaini Johnson

Videographer at The ACGG As a lifelong student of art and technology, I’ve always sought ways to express my creativity. From a young age, I’ve been fascinated by computers and …

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Community Elevation Grantees

In our second year of the Community Elevation Grant Program (CEG), our grantees have been busy partnering with Warnersville community members to honor and elevate the interwoven relationships, history and …

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Organization Highlight: Women in Motion of High Point

Yolanda Grier, a local artist and author from High Point, found her path to empowerment through Women in Motion of High Point. “The sharing and uplifting I felt through that …

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Artist In Focus: Andy Eversole

Andy Eversole, Musician, World-Traveler, and a 2024 Artist Support Grantee Have you ever wanted to explore the Amazon Rainforest or the peaks of Peru’s Andean mountains? Perhaps the allure of …

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My Arts Story: Katherine Mooring

Consultant and Partner with The ACGG’s New Creative Investment Growing up surrounded by a family deeply rooted in the arts, I learned early on the profound impact creativity can have …

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The ACGG Time Capsule

1958 – The Sixties The first significant movement toward establishing an arts council in Greensboro occurred in the late 1950s when the Chamber of Commerce created a committee on the …

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Organization Highlight: Casa Azul of Greensboro and Greensboro Bound

In a world where change is constant, collaboration is a vital tool for building stronger communities. The recent partnership between Casa Azul of Greensboro, Greensboro Bound, and Guilford County Schools …

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Artist In Focus: Michael Clapp

Michael Clapp, Architect, Multi-media Artist, and Artist Support Grantee Explore the world of constructed thought experiments through the lens of architecture with Michael Clapp, an artist whose passion is to …

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Opportunities for Artists, Educators, Students + Other Creatives at Center for Visual Artists

The Center for Visual Artists (CVA) is hiring! Art in the Afternoon Instructor CVA is hiring an experienced art educator to lead a group of 3rd-5th grade students in CVA’s …

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Call for Artists Greater Charlotte Region Atrium Health (Carolinas Medical Center) Lobby Gallery

About the Exhibit Atrium Health has recently renovated their flagship hospital, Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) in Charlotte, NC. As part of this exciting initiative, they have opened The CMC Art …

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The Randolph Arts Guild's 2024 Juried Art Show

About the Exhibit The Randolph Arts Guild and the Sara Smith Self Gallery are pleased to announce the 4oth Annual Juried Art Show exhibit, to be displayed in the Sara …

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Greensboro Downtown Greenway Public Art Opportunity at Market + Branch Greensboro, NC

About the Downtown Greenway The 4-mile Downtown Greenway will, when complete, encircle Greensboro’s central business district while expanding its perceived footprint. The Downtown Greenway is one of Action Greensboro’s signature …

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My Arts Story: Jamilla Pinder

Board Member at The ACGG In my role as the Director of Equity and Community Engagement at Cone Health Foundation, I’ve had the privilege of navigating the intersections between healthcare …

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Artists in Schools Program

The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro (The ACGG) is gearing up to launch its Artist in Schools Program, a pilot initiative that aims to bring arts integration into classrooms. Mary …

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Organization Highlight: International Society of Furniture Designers

Creatives shape the very spaces where we live. That’s why the International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) has been laser-focused since the 1990s on celebrating and supporting the product designer’s …

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Artist In Focus: Taylor Allison

Taylor Allison, Textile Artist Beyond merely binding materials, artist Taylor Allison sews together a sense of community through their textile art. Raised in North Carolina, Allison started their artistic career …

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Charlotte Area Transit System Call for Artists

The City of Charlotte is continuing to expand transportation options in the region and Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is seeking NC and SC artists to integrate art into the design of …

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Call for Muralists

Calling all muralists! Wyndham Rewards, in partnership with Creative Greensboro, First Tee – Central Carolina and the Wyndham Championship, are beginning work on a mural that will represent the history …

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Instructor Needed at Center for Visual Artists

The Center for Visual Artists (CVA) is hiring an experienced educator to lead a visual arts based after school program. About the Art in the Afternoon Program The Art in …

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Created in the Classroom Open Artist Call

This exhibition will showcase art made in the classroom, from CVA’s Art in the Afternoon program to the Print Shop to the Ceramics Studio. CVA is also opening up the …

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Discounted Studio Space for Creatives Available

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Paid Mural Training Program - TOSS

Mural by Eric Okdeh, photographed by Isabella Dellolio Photography This is a paid, unique artist call that will equip emerging makers through a paid training program to lead large-scale, community-engaged …

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Call for Artists - 2024 Greensboro Urban Ministry’s Holiday Honor Card Design Contest.

The Holiday Honor Card competition is officially open! This is an opportunity for professional and amateur artists’ artwork to be featured on the 2024 Greensboro Urban Ministry Holiday Honor Card …

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My Arts Story: Andrena Coleman

Board Member at The ACGG My involvement in the arts ties together different threads of my life, not unlike the quilts I make. During my time at Bennett College, I …

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ARPA Funding Ignites Projects

The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro is an active partner with North Carolina Arts Council strengthening communities and building local collaborations. Today, we delve into some of the inspiring narratives …

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Organization Highlight: Greensboro Opera

In 1981, the Greensboro Opera raised its curtain for the first time, initially operating as a volunteer-led organization featuring just one opera annually. Over the years, it has transformed into …

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Artist In Focus: George Frederick Hall II

CEO/Founder of Gezzani Ever pictured your favorite armchair transforming into a stylish handmade jacket? That’s the venture George Fredrick Hall started when he founded Gezzani in 2014. Evolving from aesthetic …

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The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro Announces 2024 Community Elevation Grantees

Highlighting the Warnersville neighborhood, The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro (The ACGG) is proud to introduce the recipients of the 2024 Community Elevation Grants (CEG). This marks the continuation of …

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Valentine's Day Sale at Sternberger Artist Center

Get ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a unique twist at Sternberger Artist Center’s Art Sale. Join the Sternberger Artist Center (SAC) on February 10, 2024, from 10:00 AM to …

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Randolph Arts Guild: Job Opening

JOB OPPORTUNITY Program Manager Full Time Position: Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10am-6pmSalary: $17/hourReports: Directly to RAG DirectorJob Summary: This position will work closely with RAG Director to plan and implement programs, classes, …

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Triad Pride Performing Arts: Job Opening

JOB OPPORTUNITY Director of Development Job Location: Greensboro, NC The position will remain open until filled. Organization Website: www.triadprideperformingarts.org Type of Position: Part-Time – Independent Contractor Salary: Contract position only, pay commensurate with …

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My Arts Story: Josie Greenwald

Development Manager at The ACGG I’ve never really considered myself an artist. Music has always been an important part of my life, from being a Swiftie to pursuing a degree …

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Artist Support Grantee Announcements

Celebrating local talent, the Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County and The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro (The ACGG) are thrilled to unveil the recipients of the 2024 Artist …

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Organization Highlight: iAlign Dance Company

iAlign Dance Company is committed to aligning Greater Greensboro with causes championed through community-building and art. Established in 2015 by Brittany Williams, iAlign is a non-profit dedicated to dance, education, …

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Artist In Focus: Houston Odum

Founder and Director of Activate Entertainment In October 2020, Activate Entertainment took to the streets to perform a unique 15-minute show titled “Flying Awake”, entertaining audiences across the Triad five …

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Department of Education - Grant for Personnel Development to Improve Services for Children with Disabilities

The 325R grant program provides grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) and private nonprofit organizations to prepare personnel in related services to work with children, including infants, toddlers, and …

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New Artist Grant Cycles at South Arts

South Arts is opening three new grants cycles — In These Mountains: Infrastructure Grants, Individual Artist Career Opportunity Grants, and Presentation Grants. Individual Artist Career Opportunity Grants The Individual Artist …

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Open Call for Artists - Cone Health ARMC Heart and Vascular Center

Alamance, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, and Rockingham County Artists! Cone Health Philanthropy, in partnership with the Alamance Community Foundation and Alamance Arts, is embarking on an ambitious project to bring art …

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Guilford County's Nonprofit Arts and Culture Industry Showcases Resounding Economic and Social Impact

GREENSBORO, NC – December 6, 2023 — Guilford County’s vibrant nonprofit arts and culture scene is not just a source of inspiration; it’s an economic powerhouse and a catalyst for …

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My Arts Story: Devin Lane

Photographer at The ACGG I’ve always had a creative mind, but growing up I would have never considered myself an artist. In all honesty, I hated art class in school. …

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Celebrating The ACGG Board

Behind the work of The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro, there lies a backbone uplifting and guiding us forward: The individuals that make up The ACGG’s Board of Directors. Serving …

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Organization Highlight: High Point Arts Council

The High Point Arts Council (HPAC) has been a long-standing partner of The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro (The ACGG), the two organizations working in unified cooperation within two unique …

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Artist In Focus: Jasmine Mallory

Makeup, dress, lighting; Nothing is spared when it comes to Jasmine Mallory uncovering and recreating the photos of Historical Black figures. Noticing a gap in the narrative, Mallory seeks to …

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Artist Support Grants

Grant Funding The Application Period is Now Closed Apply Now Artist Support Grant Applications are due at Midnight on Sunday, September 24, 2023 Dismiss this alert. About The Grant Artists …

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Arts Across Guilford Event Returns (And Here's a Sneak Peek)

Mark your calendars! The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro’s Arts Across Guilford event will return May 7, 2024 with exciting speakers and local art. You won’t want to miss it. …

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My Arts Story: Denny Kelly

Chair of the Sternberger Artists Center Commission and Supporter of The ACGG I believe that the arts are the heart and soul of any community. Across time, various art forms …

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Partnerships Matter: Cone Health

Today, we honor the partnerships that support, enrich, and make possible the work of The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro (The ACGG). Our community is built on a synergy of …

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Organization Highlight: Footsteps to Follow

From shoulder pads made of footballs to dazzling tutus, the annual Footsteps to Follow fashion show has captivated audiences for the past sixteen years through the work of young designers …

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Artist In Focus: Megan Lagueruela

Cruising down the road, you might slow down to marvel at the architecturally graceful arch of a bridge. Most people would see a structure; for fiber and clothing artist Megan …

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My Arts Story: Jeremiah Meyer

Art Student Having been born and raised in Greensboro, I feel an affinity for the art scene here, be it the visual arts, performing arts, you name it. I am a …

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Community Elevation Grant Program Launch

As The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro prepares to launch applications for the 2023-24 Community Elevation Grant Program, all eyes are on uplifting community voices in partnership with the Warnersville …

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Organization Highlight: Triad International Ballet

A young child sits huddled in the corner of a studio, their gleaming eyes tracing the steps of a dancer leaping across the floor. Captivated, a part of them stirs …

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Artist In Focus: Tiffany Albright

When we talk about trust, it’s easy to conjure images of trust falls, daring leaps of faith, and those cheesy team-building exercises we’ve all endured at corporate retreats. But for …

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Empowering Cultural Diversity: The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro Announces 2023-2024 Grassroots Multicultural Grants

The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro (The ACGG) is thrilled to announce the opening of the 2023-2024 Grassroots Multicultural Grant cycle, effective September 18, 2023. These grants are designed to …

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Community Elevation Grant Program: Bridging Art and Community Development

The Community Elevation Grant (CEG) Program is a beacon of hope, leveraging the transformative power of art and culture in the realm of community development and revitalization. Launched in the …

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The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro (The ACGG) Empowers Local Arts and Cultural Organizations through the New Creative Investment Organizational Sustainability and Resiliency Initiative.

The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro (The ACGG) is proud to announce the successful completion of Phase I of its “Pathways to Sustainability: Organizational Support and Capacity Building” initiative, which …

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My Arts Story: Charlotte Marcellus

Marketing Manager at The ACGG Recently, I played an icebreaker game where I had to describe my life in a six-word sentence. After mulling it over, I scribbled “I will …

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Grassroots Arts Program

Since its inception in 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program (GAP) has been a driving force of change, providing enriching arts experiences for the citizens of North …

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Organization Highlight: The John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival and the North Carolina Folk Festival

A strum. A drum beat. A voice rising above the hum of the crowd. September brings a time when two remarkable music festivals—each with their own unique spirit—illuminate the Greater …

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Artist In Focus: Jennifer Tamayo (JT)

Jennifer Tamayo (they/them), often referred to as JT, is a multifaceted and dynamic artist whose creative journey has been deeply influenced by their personal experiences and the exploration of identity, …

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The Professional Development Hub

The Professional Development Hub introduced by The ACGG is an initiative to address the gap between being an artist and an entrepreneur. It aims to provide artists with the necessary …

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My Arts Story: Kami Rowan

Guitarist, Professor, and Board Member at The ACGG As an artist and arts educator, my life is full of connections, collaborations, and community. I’m a classical guitarist who loves teaching …

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Organization Highlight: SHINE! Beauty Studio

Traona, affectionately known as Mrs. King by the children she nurtures, is a local salon owner and a North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University graduate. Her story is a …

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Artist In Focus: Jessica Bloch-Schulman

With over two decades of experience working in the world of digital media and technology, Jessica Bloch-Schulman never fathomed that clay, an age-old medium, would ignite a passion within her. …

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My Arts Story: Joy Thompson

Artist Services & Community Engagement Coordinator My parents are musically-inclined baby-boomers, so I grew up being exposed to some of the best soul classics of all time. From Al Green …

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Farewell to Triad Stage

After 20 seasons and more than 140 mainstage productions, Triad Stage is permanently closing its doors. Triad Stage is permanently closing its doors after 20 seasons and over 140 mainstage …

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Organization Highlight: The Art Gallery at Congdon Yards

The Art Gallery at Congdon Yards was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 1992 and has been in independent operation for over 30 years. TAG began in the High …

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Organization Highlight: The Art Gallery at Congdon Yards

The Art Gallery at Congdon Yards was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 1992 and has been in independent operation for over 30 years. TAG began in the High …

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Artist In Focus: Ashlee Connors

She writes because she knows what it’s like to be broken, she speaks because she knows what it’s like to be silenced, she shares because she knows her gift is …

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RFQ: The "5" Royales Mural

OverviewThe Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Art Commission is seeking artists to design and paint a fullcolor mural of The “5” Royales, the early rock & roll band from Winston-Salem that was …

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Open Call: Fine Artists, Crafters, and Food Vendors

The High Point Arts Council is issuing an open call for fine artists, crafters, and food vendors who may be interested in being a part of the 49th annual Day …

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Artful Business Cohort

The High Point Arts Council and Sabrina Tillman’s The Gallery on Main present: The Artful Business Cohort: Learning the ABCs of Art and Business. The High Point Arts Council is …

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Titan Civic Band Accepting New Members

The High Point Arts Council and Guilford Technical Community College present: The Titan Civic Band. The Titan Civic Band is a FREE community ensemble directed by Dr. Lawrence Spell that …

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Ethno USA Applications

JM International (JMI) and The North Carolina Folk Festival announce a new partnership to bring the popular international musical exchange program, Ethno USA, to the North Carolina Folk Festival in …

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2023 Summer Camp Guide

The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro has compiled a list of summer camps in Guilford County with extended registration deadlines or remaining open slots for Summer 2023. The camps range …

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Artist In Focus: Kevin Vanek

As a native of Cleveland, OH, Kevin Vanek describes their upbringing as an immersion in the blue-collar world. They used their working-class upbringing and technical training to guide their artistic …

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Organization Highlight: Triad Pride Performing Arts

In late 1998, three men from Greensboro (Anthony Moore, Chip Alfred, and Alexis Kiger), who had been driving to the Triangle area every week to sing with the nearest gay …

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Organizational Sustainability & Resiliency

In February 2023, The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro launched the New Creative Investment, funded by Guilford County and NCAC, with funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. A key …

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My Arts Story: Nobel Stanley

2023 Development Intern Throughout my life, I have always been drawn to the arts. Music stuck out to me at a young age. I remember being overwhelmed with joy in …

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My Arts Story: Alyce Barrett

As a lifelong artist who grew up in New Orleans, the arts and all forms of creative expression are in every fiber of my being. Immersed in a creative family made an undeniable…

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Organization Highlight: Piedmont Blues Preservation Society

Piedmont Blues Preservation Society (PBPS) was started as a membership club & non-profit in 1985 in Greensboro, NC. It has been volunteer-run for 37 years, with Carolina Blues Festival being …

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Artist In Focus: Carrie Plew

Carrie Plew has been dancing for as long as she can remember. Her mother jokes that Carrie started dancing as soon as she learned to walk. Growing up, she took …

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What is The ACGG?

On May 2, over 300 artists, arts organizations, and community members attended the first Arts Across Guilford Celebration. Seeing so many people unite to celebrate the arts and inspire each …

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Artist Call: Greensboro Children's Museuem Mural

CALL FOR ARTISTS The Greensboro Children’s Museum (GCM) is seeking an experienced muralist to help us transform an overlooked nook of downtown Greensboro into a public work of art and …

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My Arts Story: Sherry Elliott

“Today’s a messy day,” Sherry Elliott says as she pushes her mobile art station into a classroom. She pulls out large trays and different bowls filled with paint for each …

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AG Making it Work: ArtsGreensboro Interns

Left to Right: Kerrington Palmer, Abbey Rark, and Andrew Marshall Every semester, ArtsGreensboro is proud to work with students from local colleges and universities. Each student brings a valuable perspective …

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Organization Highlight: JOYEMOVEMENT Dance Co

JOYEMOVEMENT Dance Company was founded in 2014 by Alexandra Joye Warren. JOYEMOVEMENT’s mission is to tell stories of the African Diaspora that inspire audience members and participants to reexamine embedded …

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Artist In Focus: Andrew Bowen

All Photos by Andrew Bowen Andrew Bowen is a dance photographer based in Greensboro, NC. He partners with student, pre-professional, and professional dancers to portray their talents and artistry through …

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CAN-NC: Call for Artists

CALL FOR ARTISTS Creative Aging Network of North Carolina is reaching out to adult artists (50 and over) in the Triad to participate in a spring art show in celebration …

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Open Call for Bands

CALL FOR BANDS This Open Call will primarily be used to create a roster of artists from which to select for our summer Arts Splash concert series. We will also …

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Greensboro Project Space: Call for Artists

CALL FOR ARTISTS Current Greensboro Project Space Interns are accepting entries for their upcoming show. Threads of Time ExhibitionGreensboro Project SpaceApril 18 – 22, 2023 The curators, Athena & Steven, …

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African American Atelier 30 Under 30

CALL FOR ARTISTS The African American Atelier, Inc is calling for artists ages 30 and under. We will hoping to featuring a wide array of mediums. We are taking artist …

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Organization Highlight: Weatherspoon Art Museum

Weatherspoon Art Musuem (1941) Founded in 1941 by Gregory Ivy, first head of the Art Department at Woman’s College (now UNC Greensboro), the Weatherspoon Art Museum has grown from a …

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Artist In Focus: Krystal Hart

Call for Recess by Krystal Hart (2021) Krystal Hart is a North Carolina native. She received her BFA with honors from the New York Institute of Technology and is a …

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Our Arts Story: Women of the Shoah

She Won’t Take Off Her Boots Monument North Carolina’s Monument and Memorial to the women and children of the Holocaust, “She Wouldn’t Take Off Her Boots,” will be unveiled at …

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MBCM: Job Openings

JOB OPPORTUNITY President and CEO The Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum has been the place for children and families to explore, play, and learn together in our community for more …

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ArtStock Studio Tour Artist Call

CALL FOR ARTISTS Artstock Studio Tours will be held October 21-22, 2023. Artstock Studio Tour is open to all visual artists except film. Application ProcessArtists are required to submit the …

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PTI 2023 Call for Artists

CALL FOR ARTISTS The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority (PTAA) is now opening the 2023 search for artists with a call for two-dimensional paintings, photographs, mixed media, small, three-dimensional sculptures, and …

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ArtsGreensboro Hosts Town Hall Meetings

ArtsGreensboro Hosting Town Hall Meetings to Plan for Nonprofit Arts Organization Capacity Building GREENSBORO, NC— ArtsGreensboro will host three town hall meetings during January to discuss the plan for organizational …

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Organizations of Color Cohort

ArtsGreensboro Welcomes Inaugural Class in Arts Organizations of Color Cohort GREENSBORO, NC— ArtsGreensboro launched its inaugural class for the Arts Organizations of Color Cohort (OOCC) in January 2023. Members of …

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ArtsGreensboro Awarded Lincoln Financial Grant

ArtsGreensboro Awarded Grant from Lincoln Financial Foundation to Expand the Arts in Guilford County GREENSBORO, NC— ArtsGreensboro was recently awarded a $60,000 grant from Lincoln Financial Foundation to support the …

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2022-2023 Grassroots Multicultural Grants

ArtsGreensboro Announces 2022-2023 Grassroots Multicultural Grants GREENSBORO, NC— The ArtsGreensboro Grassroots Multicultural Grant cycle opens for applications beginning Oct. 17, 2022. The Grassroots Multicultural Grant is intended to support Guilford …

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NC Writers' Network Spring Conference

The North Carolina Writers’ Network plans to hold its 2023 Spring Conference, live and in person, on Saturday, April 22, at UNC Greensboro. Kicked off with a keynote address by North …

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Community Mural Institute - Morganton Artist Call

ARTIST CALL The deadline to apply is February 17, 2023. Overview Through the spring and summer of 2023, the Community Mural Institute (CMI) will combine online and classroom instruction, experiential …

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NCFF: Communications & Development Associate

JOB OPPORTUNITY Overview The North Carolina Folk Festival (NCFF) is seeking a Communications & Development Associate to join our team in 2023. This full-time support staff role will be responsible for operational …

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Reconsidered Goods Warehouse Associate

JOB OPPORTUNITY Position: Warehouse Associate Status: Part Time/Hourly/Nonexempt Direct Supervisor: Warehouse Manager Salary: $12 per hour Hours: Saturday 9:45 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday 11:45 am to 5:00 pm Reconsidered …

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AG Making it Work: Community Elevation Grant

ArtsGreensboro Selects 2023 Community Elevation Projects Afro Agriculture Co-founder and Wellness Director Nallah Muhammad ArtsGreensboro selected nine art-based projects to complete in East Greensboro City Council District 2 as part …

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Our Arts Story: Cone Health Foundation

One Love by Phillip Marsh located at 200 N. Davie Street Cone Health Foundation (CHF), Guilford County’s largest health philanthropy, has been supporting art development in Greensboro for at least …

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Artist In Focus: Steven M. Cozart

Judgement by Steven M. Cozart Steven M. Cozart is an artist, educator, and documentarian that loves to draw and, despite being colorblind, enjoys painting. Most of his work is figurative …

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Organization Highlight: African American Atelier

The African American Atelier Celebrates 33 Years African American Atelier Grand Opening in 1990 From Woolworth’s Sit-Ins of the 1960s to two of the most popular HBCUs in the country, …

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A+ Schools is Recruiting New A+ Fellows

ARTIST FELLOWSHIP Who are the A+ Fellows? A+ Fellows conduct the professional development for A+ schools and partner organizations. A+ Fellows are active practitioners who include PK-12 classroom teachers, arts …

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Organization Highlight: Triad Stage

Rebellious by Mike Wiley (2022) Since opening in 2002, Triad Stage has produced over 140 Mainstage productions (including 20 World Premieres), 20 holiday shows (including 3 World Premieres), 10 UpStage …

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Artist In Focus: Karl Ronnevik

Karl Ronnevik is a 2022 Artist Support Grantee Karl Ronnevik‘s musical journey began on the farm. The youngest of four children, Karl grew up in west central Minnesota as a …

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My Arts Story: Hannah Granneman

Hannah Granneman is the Assist Professor and Director fo the Arts Administration Program at UNCG. At ten years old, Hannah’s parents diagnosed her with the “theater bug.” Coming from an …

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CAN-NC Winter Classes

Creative Aging Network is offering 2 painting classes for adults starting in January 2023. Building an Acrylic Painting Practice with Jennifer Donley Tuesdays, starting January 10th through March 28th from …

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ArtsGreensboro Director of Development

The Director of Development is a member of the senior leadership team and reports to the President + CEO. The Director of Development works with ArtsGreensboro leadership, the Board of …

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Canterbury Schools: Middle School Art Teacher

JOB OPPORTUNITY About Canterbury Schools Canterbury School is part of a long Episcopal school tradition of strong academics, an inquiry-based approach to learning, and a diverse environment. We give a …

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CVA: After-School Program Instructor

JOB OPPORTUNITY Supervisor: Education Coordinator Position Description The After-School Program Instructor is a part-time contracted teaching position in the Education Department of the Center for Visual Artists (CVA). After-school instructors …

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Our Arts Story: New Year's in the Arts

With the new year right around the corner, it’s the perfect time for goal setting. A new year can symbolize a fresh start and give you the energy to take …

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AG Making it Work: Looking Back at 2022

ArtsGreensboro Remembers 2022 Left to Right: Student Ambassador Antionette Cuthbertson, Rebecca Buffington, and Chaunte Rankin. 2022 was an exciting year for ArtsGreensboro. For the past 12 months, we have advocated …

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Artist In Focus: Quilla

Quilla with “dragon beans” art by Ann Marie de Soto Quilla is an electronic music producer, vocalist, songwriter, and educator based in Greensboro, NC. Her music features impressive piano riffs, …

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Grantee Highlight: GreenHill Center for NC Art

One of the first things you see when you enter the Greensboro Cultural Center is the GreenHill Center for North Carolina Art. When you enter the gallery’s front doors, you’re …

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Grantee Highlight: Casa Azul

Casa Azul is a Grassroots Multicultural Grantee of ArtsGreensboro. Casa Azul of Greensboro is a staple in the arts community. From the monthly Latin dance classes in the park to …

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Artist In Focus: Lawrence Feir, Sculptor

Lawrence Feir Shares his Secrets to Success All images provided by Lawrence Feir. Lawrence Feir is a talented mixed-media sculptor who works primarily with metal, stainless steel, and glass. Lawrence …

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AG Making it Work: Community Elevation Grant Launch

ArtsGreensboro Gathered to Celebrate the Launch of the Inaugural Community Elevation Grant Program The Community Elevation Grant Steering Committee. On October 11, the ArtsGreensboro team hosted a celebration recognizing the …

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Our Arts Story: Give Back on Giving Tuesday

John Coltrane Festival by Nia Tate Photography November is a great time to reflect on all the things we’re thankful for and how much we have. At ArtsGreensboro, we’re especially …

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AG Making it Work: Grant Season at ArtsGreensboro

‘Tis the Season for Grants! Dia de Muertos Celebration by 2021-2022 Grassroots Grantee, Casa Azul. With the Artist Support Grant Cycle closing and the Grassroots Multicultural and Community Elevation Grants …

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Your Arts Story: Celebrate Universal Day of Music

Bel Canto Music is one of the longest-standing traditions in history. Cultures around the world for centuries have used music as a way to bring people together. Music is often at …

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Grantee Highlight: Dance Project

Dance Project: The School Jan Van Dyke was a talented choreographer, teacher, scholar, and community leader in the world of dance. She spent four decades creating and showing her work …

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Artist In Focus: Colin Cutler, Musician

Singer-Songwriter Colin Cutler Speaks on His Upcoming Projects All images provided by Colin Cutler. Photographed by David Hutchinson. Colin Cutler brings a world’s worth of traveling to his Americana music…but …

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Why Is Art Important In Education?  

Schools play a pivotal role in cultivating future citizens and leaders, and this requires a well-rounded education that includes art programs for students. ArtsGreensboro’s core mission is to sustain the …

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Why is Philanthropy Important to the Arts and Accessibility?

Philanthropy is a creative and important way to address unfairness of arts funding, revitalize underserved communities, and advance social change. By Rabia Kang, ArtsGreensboro Intern Summer 2022 Funding remains a …

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Marketing Internship

SUMMER 2023 REQUIREMENTS About the Internship ArtsGreensboro is seeking an unpaid part-time intern to work in its marketing department. Students will gain experience in working for a non-profit arts organization …

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Development and Grants Internship

SUMMER 2023 REQUIREMENTS About the Internship ArtsGreensboro is seeking an unpaid part-time intern to work in its grants and development department. Students will gain experience in working for a non-profit …

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Our Arts Story: Come Together at the NC Folk Festival

Jeghetto at Family Stage during 2019 NCFF (Photo by Lynn Donovan) This week we are doing something a tad different with this section. My Arts Story is Our Arts Story—the …

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2022-2023 Artist Support Grants

ArtsGreensboro Announces 2022-2023 Artist Support Grant Cycle GREENSBORO, NC— The ArtsGreensboro Artist Support Grant cycle opens for applications beginning Sept. 1, 2022. The Artist Support Grant is intended to support …

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Grantee Highlight: NC Folk Festival

2021 LeBauer Park Stage Photo by Lynn Donovan Folk music has a long, rich history across the world. Folk music has many meanings across different cultures, but ultimately musicians agree …

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Artist In Focus: Derek Palacio, Author

Author and Professor Derek Palacio Speaks on His Upcoming Novel Series Derek Palacio is an 2021-2022 Artist Support Grant Recipient. Author Derek Palacio grew up listening to his family members …

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NC Dance Festival Announces 2022-23 Season

The NC Dance Festival (NCDF) announces artists and activities for the 2022-23 Season, with performances beginning in September. Each year, the NC Dance Festival, a program coordinated by Greensboro-based Dance …

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Your Arts Story: Ways to Enrich Your Arts Experience

By Rabia Kang, Marketing and Development Intern Art plays a vital role in unifying and challenging the community to do better. Unfortunately, the arts face many challenges. Supporting the arts …

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AG Making it Work: Why ArtsGreensboro?

By Graysen Shirley, Marketing and Development Intern Left to Right: Darlene McClinton, Chaunte Rankin, Leslie Buschmann, and Deb Ruffino. As we begin a new fiscal year, it’s important to reflect …

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Artist In Focus: Daron., Music Producer and Artist

Daron. is a music producer and artist from New Orleans and is set to release new music later this year. By Graysen Shirley, Marketing and Development Intern Daron. / Photo …

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Grantee Highlight: Eastern Music Festival

EMF Serving World-Class Music for All By Rabia Kang, Marketing and Development Intern EMF at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts. Eastern Music Festival (EMF) is a world-class …

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ArtsGreensboro Begins Active Listening Discussions in East GSO

ArtsGreensboro will host community forums for East Greensboro residents through August regarding the Community Elevation Grant Program. GREENSBORO, NC—ArtsGreensboro and a team of volunteers are hosting in-person and virtual active …

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Music for a Great Space to Form Education Fund with New Bequest

Music for a Great Space Recieves Funding to Expand Education and Outreach Programs Cascada de Flores Performance in April 2022 Local chamber music series Music for a Great Space will …

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ArtsGreensboro Welcomes 2022-2023 Board of Directors

ArtsGreensboro Welcomes 2022-2023 Board of Directors and Announces New Board Chair. Madison Carroll Snyder will serve as the 2022-2023 ArtsGreensboro Board Chair. GREENSBORO, NC— ArtsGreensboro’s board of directors recently appointed …

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Thank You, 2021-2022 Board of Directors

ArtsGreensboro Says Goodbye to Board Members Left to right: Michael Sherrill, Nancy Radtke, and Rebecca Buffington Rebecca Buffington started as a liaison to the ArtsGreensboro board as a member of …

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Grantee Highlight: Shared Radiance

Much Ado About Shared Radiance Imagine you are back in your high school English class. Time passes by slowly as you try to decipher Hamlet on your desk. The words are swirling …

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Artist in Focus: Ron Harris

Step on Set with Local Filmmaker, Ron Harris The set of 100 City Plaza Since childhood, Ron Harris has always described himself as a loner. Growing up in a large …

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5 Upcoming Eastern Music Festival Performances Featuring Guest Artists

As the Eastern Music Festival begins its 61st season in a few weeks, here are 5 highlights of upcoming performances featuring guest artists! Orchestra Performance / Eastern Music Festival The …

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10 Fun Things to do in Greensboro, NC

Greensboro is home to a vibrant, growing arts and cultural scene. Here are 10 fun things you can do in “The Gate City.” Downtown Greensboro Skyline, Photo credit: Sean Pavone/Triad …

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Creative Aging Network-NC Hosts Artist Verónica Grossi

Veronica Grossi Partners with Creative Aging Network Creative Aging Network-NC is hosting an exhibition by resident artist Verónica Grossi through June 30th. Join us for closing receptions on Friday, June …

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Support Artists like Katie Podracky and Duane Cyrus

Greensboro Artists Need YOU! Each year, ArtsGreensboro is able to support hundreds of artists across the greater Greensboro area with funding needed for art projects. Artist Support Grants help creatives …

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ArtsGreensboro Leads Participation at Legislative Day 2022

ArtsGreensboro and local arts organizations attend Legislative Day as part of ArtsDay 2022 in Raleigh on June 7, 2022 North Carolina Chamber Music Institute performing during Legislative Day Representatives from …

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ArtsGreensboro Awarded NEA Grant

ArtsGreensboro awarded $50,000 NEA grant to launch Community Elevation Grant Program The Greensboro Cultural Center ArtsGreensboro has been approved for a $50,000 Grants for Arts Projects award from the National …

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Grantee Highlight: Creative Aging Network

Inspiring and Facilitating Healthy Aging Through Art Creative Aging Network-NC‘s (CAN-NC) mission is to provide innovative arts programming and education to enhance older adults’ well-being and social connection throughout NC. …

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Artist in Focus: Ashley Virginia

Explore the World of Music with Ashley Virginia Photo Credit: Alex Cardona My name is Ashley Virginia, and I am a singer-songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, event and content producer, and in …

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Juneteenth GSO Fest 2022

Celebrate Juneteenth in Greensboro Juneteenth has a rich history in the African American community. During the Civil War, the emancipation of enslaved people did not come on one specific date. …

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June 2022 Arts InFocus

JUNE 2022 Each month, ArtsGreensboro brings you stories about artists, arts organizations, and individuals whose lives are infused with creativity. Join us in celebrating our vibrant city. Artist in Focus …

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ArtsGreensboro Commissions Poem for Frontline Workers

ArtsGreensboro thanks local healthcare and emergency services workers with commissioned poem. ArtsGreensboro President and CEO, Laura Way, presenting gifts to local frontline workers. GREENSBORO, NC—ArtsGreensboro presented local Guilford County healthcare …

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Bold Music Makes Their Triad Debut

The Charlotte-based firm offers private music lessons, virtual collaborations, events, and camps Bold Music is continuing its North Carolina expansion, bringing its in-home music lessons and programming to the Triad. …

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Artist in Focus: Katie Podracky

Paint Across NC with Katie Podracky Miles Before I Sleep by Katie Podracky Like most people, Katie Podracky found herself looking for a new hobby during the 2020 lockdowns. A …

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May 2022 Arts InFocus

MAY 2022 Each month, ArtsGreensboro brings you stories about artists, arts organizations, and individuals whose lives are infused with creativity. Join us in celebrating our vibrant city. Artist in Focus …

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Piedmont Direct Mail Awarded Arts in Business Award

On April 27, ArtsGreensboro presented Piedmont Direct Mail with the 2022 Arts in Business Award at the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards. Laura Way, the president and CEO …

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April 2022 Arts InFocus

APRIL 2022 Each month, ArtsGreensboro brings you stories about artists, arts organizations, and individuals whose lives are infused with creativity. Join us in celebrating our vibrant city. Artists In Focus …

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Reimagining Grantmaking to Advance Equity

In 2019, Laura Way became the president and CEO of ArtsGreensboro, one of our state’s local arts councils, and immediately began implementing changes. North Carolina has one of the most …

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ArtsGreensboro Celebrates ‘iHeart Arts Month’ with Annual Public Art Scavenger Hunt

ArtsGreensboro is hosting the annual Public Art Scavenger Hunt from April 16-30 to celebrate “iHeart Arts Month.” Participants can register online at artsgreensboro.org. Participation in the scavenger hunt is free, …

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ArtsGreensboro Announces Re-entry Grant Awards for Local Arts Organizations

ArtsGreensboro has announced that 23 local organizations have been awarded a Re-entry Grant to help recover and plan for post-pandemic services. The Re-entry Grant Program, supported by contributions to the …

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ArtsGreensboro Announces Staff Changes to Better Serve the Arts Community

ArtsGreensboro, the largest alliance of public and private dollars supporting the arts in our region, announces staff changes to better position themselves to serve artists and arts organizations. Jordyn Whitted …

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ArtsGreensboro Staff Changes

ArtsGreensboro Announces Staff Changes to Better Serve the Arts Community Jordyn Whitted joins the ArtsGreensboro Team. GREENSBORO, NC – ArtsGreensboro, the largest alliance of public and private dollars supporting the …

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March 2022 Arts InFocus

MARCH 2022 Each month, ArtsGreensboro brings you stories about artists, arts organizations, and individuals whose lives are infused with creativity. Join us in celebrating our vibrant city. Artist In Focus …

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February 2022 Arts InFocus

FEBRUARY 2022 Each month, ArtsGreensboro brings you stories about artists, arts organizations, and individuals whose lives are infused with creativity. Join us in celebrating our vibrant city. Artist In Focus …

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January 2022 Arts InFocus

JANUARY 2022 Each month, ArtsGreensboro brings you stories about artists, arts organizations, and individuals whose lives are infused with creativity. Join us in celebrating our vibrant city. Photo credit: Wayne …

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Season of Thanks - Walker Sanders

As part of the season of thanks, we continue to feature a few individuals, known and unsung, who are helping to keep our art community strong and vibrant. Today, we …

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Season of Thanks - Eresterine Guidry

As part of the season of thanks, we continue to feature a few individuals, known and unsung, who are helping to keep our art community strong and vibrant. Today, we …

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Season of Thanks - Nancy Hoffman

As part of the season of thanks, we continue to feature a few individuals, known and unsung, who are helping to keep our art community strong and vibrant. Today, we …

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Season of Thanks - Maria Gonzalez

As part of the season of thanks, we continue to feature a few individuals, known and unsung, who are helping to keep our art community strong and vibrant. Today, we …

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December 2021 Arts InFocus

DECEMBER 2021 Each month, ArtsGreensboro brings you stories about artists, arts organizations, and individuals whose lives are infused with creativity. Join us in celebrating our vibrant city. Artist In Focus …

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Season of Thanks - Kay Cashion

Today, on Thanksgiving and throughout December, we will feature a few individuals, known and unsung, who are helping to keep our art community strong and vibrant. Today, we are giving …

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November 2021 Arts InFocus

NOVEMBER 2021 Each month, ArtsGreensboro brings you stories about artists, arts organizations, and individuals whose lives are infused with creativity. Join us in celebrating our vibrant city. On the Cover …

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The Annual WSNC Juried Exhibition Is Virtual

The Watercolor Society of North Carolina’s Annual Juried Exhibition is virtual for the second year in a row at ncwatercolor.org from October 3-November 12. The Juror this year was Illinois -based …

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October 2021 Arts InFocus

OCTOBER 2021 Each month, ArtsGreensboro brings you stories about artists, arts organizations, and individuals whose lives are infused with creativity. Join us in celebrating our vibrant city. Artist In Focus …

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September 2021 Arts InFocus

SEPTEMBER 2021 Each month, ArtsGreensboro brings you stories about artists, arts organizations, and individuals whose lives are infused with creativity. Join us in celebrating our vibrant city. Artists In Focus …

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Now Hiring: Development Associate

JOB TITLE: Development Associate POSITION TYPE: Full-Time, with benefits/Non-exempt REPORTING TO: Director of Development Starting Salary: $33,000 OVERVIEW: As an integral part of the ArtsGreensboro Team, the Development Associate …

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August 2021 Arts InFocus

AUGUST 2021 Each month, ArtsGreensboro brings you stories about artists, arts organizations, and individuals whose lives are infused with creativity. Join us in celebrating our vibrant city. Artist In Focus …

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Asheboro Artists Haven

This past year, NC A&T graduate Dean Matthews has been updating and renovating a house located at 613 Douglas Street in Greensboro. The house, named the Asheboro Artists Haven, is …

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July 2021 Arts InFocus

JULY 2021 Each month, ArtsGreensboro brings you stories about artists, arts organizations, and individuals whose lives are infused with creativity. Join us in celebrating our vibrant city. Artist In Focus …

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June 2021 Arts InFocus

JUNE 2021 Each month, ArtsGreensboro brings you stories about artists, arts organizations, and individuals whose lives are infused with creativity. Join us in celebrating our vibrant city. Artist In Focus …

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May 2021 Arts InFocus

MAY 2021 Each month, ArtsGreensboro brings you stories about artists, arts organizations, and individuals whose lives are infused with creativity. Join us in celebrating our vibrant city. Artist In Focus …

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April 2021 Arts InFocus

APRIL 2021 Each month, ArtsGreensboro brings you stories about artists, arts organizations, and individuals whose lives are infused with creativity. Join us in celebrating our vibrant city. Artist In Focus …

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The 2021 ArtsGreensboro Public Art Scavenger Hunt

Do you love the arts? Do you like to participate in challenges? Do you like to go sight-seeing? If you said yes to all of them, you’d enjoy this fun …

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March 2021 Arts InFocus

MARCH 2021 Each month, ArtsGreensboro brings you stories about artists, arts organizations, and individuals whose lives are infused with creativity. Join us in celebrating our vibrant city. Artist In Focus …

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My Art Story - March 2021

By Richard “Skip” Moore, ArtsGreensboro Board Member Read the full March 2021 Arts InFocus Newsletter HERE. What the arts are to me…. There is no question that the “arts” in the broadest …

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February 2021 - Arts InFocus Newsletter

Each month, ArtsGreensboro brings you stories about artists, arts organizations, and individuals whose lives are infused with creativity. Join us in celebrating our vibrant city. ARTS HAPPENING BY Titus Gant, …

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CERF+ Covid-19 Relief Grant

Apply Now CERF+ — the Artists Safety Net is launching a third round of COVID-19 Relief Grants. The $1,000 grants are for artists working in craft disciplines who are facing …

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Guilford County Art + Culture Grants - Extended Deadline

ARTSGREENSBORO RE-OPENS GRANT PROGRAM FOR GUILFORD COUNTY NONPROFIT ARTS & CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Greensboro, NC. – On December 17, 2020, …

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January 2021 - Arts InFocus Newsletter

Each month, ArtsGreensboro brings you stories about artists, arts organizations, and individuals whose lives are infused with creativity. Join us in celebrating our vibrant city. ARTIST IN FOCUS BY ANTOINE …

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ArtsGreensboro Celebrates 60 Years of Service in the Arts

Greensboro, NC. – ArtsGreensboro has many reasons to celebrate its 60th anniversary of supporting the arts in greater Greensboro. Instead, they’re focusing on building a resilient and sustainable arts sector …

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North Carolina CARES for Arts Grants

The North Carolina General Assembly designated $9.4 million in federal CARES Act funds for arts councils and arts organizations to mitigate business disruptions caused by COVID-19. The North Carolina Arts …

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SIGNATURE ART PIECE for Cone Health-Outpatient Women’s Services

Issue Date: December 14, 2020 Budget: $15,000 (includes artist fee, materials, installation) Deadline for Applications (Letter of Interest): January 31, 2021 (5:00 PM EST) Introduction to Outpatient Women’s Services Cone …

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ArtsGreensboro Partners With The DeVos Institute

ArtsGreensboro has partnered with Michael Kaiser of the DeVos Institute for Arts Management at the University of Maryland and he will make his preliminary observation and recommendations in December. These …

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Creative Greensboro: PUBLIC RECORD

Creative Greensboro, the City’s office of arts and culture, provides support for, ensures access to, and drives awareness of Greensboro’s creative community. Creative Greensboro is the managers of the Greensboro …

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Ella Fitzgerald Award

We Couldn’t Have This Without You We are honored to announce that ArtsGreensboro has been nominated as an Esther Award winner and will be receiving the Ella Fitzgerald Award from …

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Giving Tuesday 2020

Support the Arts on Giving Tuesday GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform communities and the world on December 1, 2020 and …

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ArtsFund and R&R Campaign

2021 ArtsFund and Reentry & Reinvent Campaign On October 29th, ArtsGreensboro launched an ambitious $1.5 million fundraising campaign in support of Greensboro’s arts community with a virtual kick-off presentation. The …

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Amazon Smile and PayPal Giving Fund

Support the arts while you shop! AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. AmazonSmile is …

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ArtsGreensboro Accepts Applications for NC CARES Arts Grants

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2020 ArtsGreensboro Accepting Applications for NC CARES for Arts Grants ArtsGreensboro is s now accepting applications for North Carolina CARES for Arts …

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Arts through it All

In our most trying times, art and artists are here. As the world confronts chaos and despair, historic levels of uncertainty and unsure footing, art and artists are here. They …

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October 2020 - Arts InFocus Newsletter

Each month, ArtsGreensboro brings you stories about artists, arts organizations, and individuals whose lives are infused with creativity. Join us in celebrating our vibrant city. ARTIST IN FOCUS BY NEIDY …

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SEPT 2020 - Arts InFocus Newsletter

Arts InFocus – September Newsletter Each month, ArtsGreensboro brings you stories about artists, arts organizations, and individuals whose lives are infused with creativity. Join us in celebrating our vibrant city. …

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Guilford County Relief Funding for Artists

On Monday, August 10th, Guilford County’s Emergency Management Director, Don Campbell, joined us for a zoom call to share details on how the Guilford CARES Small Business Assistance Grants work …

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JULY 2020 - Arts InFocus Newsletter

Cover art by The Artist Bloc in collaboration with Elsewhere. Artists include: Darlene J. McClinton, Jamin Guinyard, Neidy Perdomo, Karen “Kidd” Graves, Tambra Parsons, Xavier Carrington, Phillip Marsh, and Quadasia …

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JUNE 2020 - Arts InFocus Newsletter

Photo courtesy of @jtimbermusic and @everything_goldiie / Art by @jeks_nc ARTSGREENSBORO SOLIDARITY STATEMENT ArtsGreensboro acknowledges the long history of racism, discrimination, and inequities against Black people, and we stand in …

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Greensboro Virtual Arts & Creativity Guide

ArtsGreensboro is proud to partner with Creative Greensboro to bring you a daily digest of arts and creative happenings online from Greensboro artists and arts organizations. Click on any date …

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May 2020 - Arts InFocus Newsletter

It has been a strange, stressful time for all of us, in and out of the arts community. ArtsGreensboro has continued to lean in to assist artists and arts organizations …

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Giving Tuesday Now is on May 5th

#GivingTuesdayNow is on May 5th In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, GivingTuesday is launching #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving designed to unite communities in support of nonprofit organizations that …

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April 2020 - Arts InFocus Newsletter

ARTS InFocus April 2020 Each month, ArtsGreensboro brings you stories about artists, artsorganizations, and individuals whose lives are infused with creativity. Join us in celebrating our vibrant city. I’m a …

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ArtsGreensboro Launches Artist Emergency Relief Fund

ArtsGreensboro launches the Greensboro Artist Emergency Relief Fund directed toward working artists in the Greater Greensboro area who have lost fees, commissions, sales, and other incoming generating activities. The creative …

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From Laura Way Regarding COVID-19

Dear friends, While the City, State, and Federal government outline their response to the impact of the COVID-19 situation, uncertainty grows within our arts community. ArtsGreensboro stands with our …

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March 2020 - Arts InFocus Newsletter

Each month, ArtsGreensboro brings you stories about artists, artsorganizations, and individuals whose lives are infused with creativity. Joinus in celebrating our vibrant city. I’ve worked within the community through an …

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NC Arts Council Fellowship Exhibition Features 3 Artists from Guilford County

NC Arts Council Fellowship Exhibition Features 3 Artists from Guilford County The NC Artist Fellowship: Escapes and Revelations will be presented at the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) from …

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February 2020 - Arts InFocus Newsletter

Each month, ArtsGreensboro brings you stories about artists, artsorganizations, and individuals whose lives are infused with creativity. Joinus in celebrating our vibrant city. I have exhibited at the African American …

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ArtsGreensboro Announces Three New Hires

ArtsGreensboro is pleased to announce the addition of three new and integral staff members to the arts council’s team. Darlene McClinton will serve as the new Grants Manager, previously served …

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January Newsletter

Download the PDF January ArtsInFocus Arts InFocus JANUARY 2020Each month, ArtsGreensboro brings you stories about artists, arts organizations, and individuals whose lives are infused with creativity. Join us in celebrating …

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ArtsGreensboro Opens New 2020 Grant Cycle

Project Support Grant Application Deadline is 11:00 pm on Friday, December 27, 2019 ArtsGreensboro announced today the opening of the 2020 Project and Mission Support Grant programs. The Project Grant …

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December 2019 - Arts In Focus Newsletter

Click Here to see the original newsletter with images. Each month, ArtsGreensboro brings you stories about artists, arts organizations, and individuals whose lives are infused with creativity. Join us in …

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November 2019 - Arts In Focus Newsletter

Download the Newsletter as a PDF PDF NOVEMBER 2019 NEWSLETTER INSIDE THIS ISSUE Artist in Focus By Gina Franco Arts Happening By Phillip Marsh AG Making It Work By Catena …

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ArtsGreensboro announces $1 million 2020 ArtsFund campaign​

Details on the campaign will be presented at the kickoff reception on Tuesday, October 22nd at Dance Project Studio 323 in the Greensboro Cultural Center (GREENSBORO, N.C.) ArtsGreensboro announced today …

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ArtsGreensboro Surpasses ArtsFund Goal with Renewed Outward Focus

The highlight of ArtsGreensboro’s annual meeting on June 19 was the announcement from 2019 ArtsFund Campaign Chair Jada Monica Drew. This year’s ArtsFund campaign surpassed the $850,000 goal with over …

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ArtsGreensboro Announces Laura Way as President & CEO of ArtsGreensboro

Greensboro, N.C., March 5, 2019 – Effective April 2nd, Laura Way will assume the role of President & CEO at ArtsGreensboro. In making the announcement, Board Chair Jill White said …

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ArtsGreensboro Announces Jada Monica Drew as Chair of their 2019 Annual ArtsFund Campaign

Greensboro, N.C., February 07, 2019 — ArtsGreensboro announced today that Jada Monica Drew will serve as the 2019 Chair for their annual ArtsFund campaign- Guilford County’s largest comprehensive annual fundraising …

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Fifth Grade Student, Nevaeh White, wins Opera Writing Contest

Each Spring, Guilford County fourth grade students have an opportunity to enter a short-story writing contest held by Greensboro Opera. This year, approximately 60 students competed for a chance to …

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2019 ArtsFund Kickoff

Join us Feb 7th for our 2019 ArtsFund kickoff at VCM Studio! We’ll be getting crafty during an interactive pop-up art experience to show how our arts community thrives Better …

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Samuel Hummel is the 2019 O.Henry Lifetime Award Recipient

Samuel Hummel will receive the 2019 O.Henry Lifetime Award for his extraordinary contributions to the cultural development of Greensboro ArtsGreensboro together with the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce will …

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ArtsGreensboro Opens New Grant Cycle for 2019

ArtsGreensboro announced today the opening of its 2019 Project and Mission Support Grant programs. These one-year, competitive grants are for arts organizations or individual artists (working with a fiscal sponsor) …

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ArtsGreensboro Announces New Director of Development  

ArtsGreensboro Announces New Director of Development Greensboro, N.C., November 5, 2018—After an extensive nationwide search, ArtsGreensboro’sInterim President and CEO, Amy Grossman, announced today that seasoned development professional, Catena …

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Applications Now Open for the 2019 Five-County Regional Artist Grant

Individual artists must live in Alamance, Caswell, Guilford, Randolph, or Rockingham counties, and focus on visual, performing, literary, or interdisciplinary arts Applications due by Midnight on Monday, November 26, …

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ArtsGreensboro Opens Applications for 2018-2019 Wells Fargo Teacher Art Grants  

The popular grant program is open to K – 12 teachers in public, charter and private schools to integrate the arts into teaching and curriculum. Applications due by Midnight October …

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ArtsGreensboro Accepting Nominations for the 2018 O.Henry Award

ArtsGreensboro is now accepting nominations for the 2018 O.Henry Award. Named for the famed author from Greensboro, this award recognizes an individual’s outstanding contributions to the arts and cultural development …

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2018 Five-County Regional Artist Grant Applications Now Open

2018 Five-County Regional Artist Grant Applications Now Open Individual artists must live in Alamance, Caswell, Guilford, Randolph, or Rockingham counties, and focus on visual, performing, literary, or interdisciplinary arts Applications …

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ArtsGreensboro Surpasses $1 Million in Funds Raised for 2017 Artsfund Campaign

ArtsGreensboro today announced that it surpassed its $1 million June 30 campaign target for its 2017 community-wide Artsfund Campaign – Guilford County’s largest comprehensive annual fundraising effort to support arts …

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Betty Cone Medal of Arts Presented to Scott Fray and Madelyn Greco

Betty Cone Medal of Arts Presented to Scott Fray and Madelyn Greco The prestigious award, sponsored by AT&T, was presented to Fray and Greco at ArtsGreensboro’s Annual Meeting Yesterday Greensboro, …

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The Economic Impact of the Arts in Guilford County

Guilford County’s Nonprofit Arts and Culture Industry Generates $162 Million in Economic Activity and Supports 5,963 Jobs Annually in a New Report from Americans for the Arts Arts & Culture …

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Heather Ellington named Wells Fargo Arts Education Teacher of the Year

ArtsGreensboro presented the 2017 Wells Fargo Arts Education Teacher of the Year Award yesterday to Heather Ellington, Art teacher at Kiser Middle School in Greensboro. Mrs. Ellington received the award …

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2017 Betty Cone Medal of Arts Award Nominations

ArtsGreensboro is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Betty Cone Medal of Arts. Named in honor of two-time O.Henry Award recipient Betty Cone and first awarded in 1999, the Betty …

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Scuppernong Books Receives the 2017 Arts in Business Award

Downtown Greensboro’s Scuppernong Books Receives the 2017 Arts in Business Award Owner Brian Lampkin Accepts the Award at Today’s Small Business Awards Luncheon Downtown’s popular independent bookstore and gathering place …

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Accepting Nominations for the 2017 Arts Education Teacher of the Year

ArtsGreensboro, in partnership with Guilford County Schools (GCS), is pleased to offer the 2017 Arts Education Teacher of the Year Award. The award, established in 2006, recognizes an outstanding arts …

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ArtsGreensboro Hires Pauline Vail as Executive Assistant

ArtsGreensboro President & CEO Thomas Philion announced today that Pauline Vail has assumed the part-time position role of Executive Assistant, beginning March 29. In her new role as Executive Assistant …

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Internship Opportunities at ArtsGreensboro

ArtsGreensboro is seeking applicants for our Festival and Events Internship and our Marketing and Social Media Internship. Please see the descriptions below for more details. To apply, applicants must email …

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Celebrating the Opening of Van Dyke Performance Space

ArtsGreensboro Celebrates Opening of Van Dyke Performance Space With final phase of construction completed, opening events scheduled for April Greensboro, N.C., March 27, 2017 — ArtsGreensboro today announced that …

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The NEA Needs Our Help

Dear Friends, Arts Supporters, and Artists: The White House has released its proposed budget to Congress, and as you may already know, it officially recommends full termination of funding of …

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Announcing Project Support Application Deadline

ArtsGreensboro announced today the opening of its 2017-2018 Project Support Grant program. These one-year, competitive grants are for arts organizations or individual artists (working with a fiscal sponsor) with arts …

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ArtsGreensboro Seeking Nominations for 2017 Arts in Business Award

ArtsGreensboro, in partnership with the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, Guilford Merchants Association, and the North Carolina Entrepreneurship Center at UNCG, is accepting nominations for the 2017 Arts in Business Award. …

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ArtsGreensboro Receives Grant to Present Levitt AMP Series in 2017

ArtsGreensboro Receives $25,000 Grant to Present Free 2017 Summer Music Series Los Angeles-based Levitt Foundation awards $25,000 challenge grant to support a second year of free outdoor “Levitt AMP” concerts …

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National Folk Festival Call for Food Vendors

Food vendors with experience serving high volumes of customers efficiently are welcome to submit applications to participate in the 2017 National Folk Festival. In 2016, the 76th National Folk Festival …

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2017 Regional Artist Grant Recipients Announced

ArtsGreensboro today announced the award of twelve grants totaling $18,000 through its five-county Regional Artist Grants. The Regional Artist Grant program is designed to support exceptionally talented visual, performing, literary, …

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EMF Hiring Summer Staff

Eastern Music Festival is currently hiring summer staff positions. Working as part of a motivated and dynamic team, these positions provide tremendous professional experience and a great opportunity to immerse …

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ArtsGreensboro Announces the 2017 O. Henry Award Recipient

Linda Carlisle receives the 2017 O.Henry Award for her extraordinary contributions to the cultural development of Greensboro Greensboro, N.C., January 19, 2017 — ArtsGreensboro together with the Greensboro Chamber of …

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2016 TAG Recipients Announced

ArtsGreensboro today announced the recipients of the 2016 – 2017 Teacher Art Grants. The 2016-2017 grant program fund and make possible arts projects and programs in all school subject areas; …

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New Video Captures Essence of National Folk Festival '16

ArtsGreensboro today announced the release of a new three minute promotional video about the 2016 National Folk Festival to help spread word of the Festival’s success online and through social …

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New Greensboro Music Series

Fiddler Mark O’Connor and his Family Band will launch a new Great American Music Series on Dec. 1 at the new Van Dyke Performance Space in the Greensboro Cultural Center. …

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Vote Now for ArtsGreensboro to Receive Levitt AMP [Your City] Grant

Fifteen small-to-mid-sized cities will receive funds to produce their own 10-week, outdoor Levitt AMP Music Series in 2017 Online voting is open through November 21, 2016 ArtsGreensboro is vying with …

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2017 O.Henry Award Call for Nominations

ArtsGreensboro and the Greensboro Partnership seek nominations for the 2017 O.Henry Award Nominations are due November 17, 2016 On behalf of the arts community and the Greensboro Partnership, ArtsGreensboro is …

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FaithAction International House Adds Arts Component to ID Card Program

Eight Greensboro arts organizations are providing benefits to FaithAction ID cardholders One-time ArtsGreensboro grant program—funded by the Joseph M. Bryan Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts—focuses on innovative …

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2017 Regional Artist Grant Applications Available

Individual artists must live in Alamance, Caswell, Guilford, Randolph, or Rockingham counties, and focus on visual, performing, literary, or interdisciplinary arts Applications due by 5 pm on Tuesday, November 15, …

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2016-2017 Teacher Art Grant Applications Available

Teachers must serve K-12 students in Greater Greensboro and may teach any subject at public, charter, or private schools Applications due by 5 pm on Monday, October 3, 2016 ArtsGreensboro …

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Bill Porter Elected ArtsGreensboro Board Chair

ArtsGreensboro Board elects full slate of officers and several Board members at its June meeting The ArtsGreensboro Board elected a new slate of officers at its June meeting for the …

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Jancie Reinbold, 2016 Arts Education Teacher of the Year

The Western Guilford High music teacher received the award yesterday at ArtsGreensboro’s Annual Meeting Tammy Larrick, art teacher at Millis Road Elementary, was recognized as Runner-Up ArtsGreensboro presented the 2016 …

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Betty Cone Medal of Arts Presented to Stephen Gee

Media and the public invited to attend as the prestigious award, sponsored by AT&T, is presented posthumously to Gee’s family at 4 pm at ArtsGreensboro’s Annual Meeting at Revolution Mill, …

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Levitt AMP Concert Honors Ralph Shelton

Free Concert at Barber Park Honors Businessman and Philanthropist Ralph Shelton, Who Died in February Billed as “Greensboro’s Tribute to Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the Levitt AMP concert on June 4 …

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Volunteer Registration Opens for National Folk Festival

Approximately 1,200 volunteers needed for 2016 Festival, running in downtown Greensboro from September 9 – 11, 2016 Online Volunteer Registration opens today for the National Folk Festival, a FREE, three-day …

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Accepting Nominations for Betty Cone Medal of Arts & Art Teacher of Year Award

ArtsGreensboro Accepting Nominations for 2016 Betty Cone Medal of Arts Nominations due by Friday, May 27, 2016 Greensboro, N.C., May 3, 2016 — ArtsGreensboro is now accepting nominations for the …

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Accepting Nominations for 2016 Arts Educator of the Year Award

Nominations recognizing arts teachers in Guilford County School must be submitted by May 6, 2016 ArtsGreensboro, in partnership with Guilford County Schools, is accepting nominations for the 2016 Arts Educator …

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Lineup For Levitt AMP Greensboro Music Series, Running May 1 - July 9

Ten free, family-friendly outdoor concerts in Barber Park will feature a tremendous variety of artists The countdown for an unforgettable series of free evening concerts has begun! Today ArtsGreensboro and …

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Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 Study

ArtsGreensboro Joins Americans for the Arts’ National Study of the Economic Impact of Spending by Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations and Audiences “Arts & Economic Prosperity 5” study will provide …

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Nominations due for Arts In Business Award

ArtsGreensboro, in partnership with the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, Guilford Merchants Association, and the North Carolina Entrepreneurship Center at UNCG, is accepting nominations for the 2016 Arts in Business Award. …

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Arts Nonprofits Invited to Submit Letters of Interest for LEAP Grant

Final arts innovation grant opportunity of 2015-2016 is part of a pilot program supported by the Joseph M. Bryan Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts To celebrate Leap …

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2016 17DAYS Schedule and Call for Events

Sixth annual 17DAYS Arts & Culture Festival will run at dozens of venues throughout Greensboro from September 9 – 25, 2016 For priority consideration in 17DAYS print materials, online campaigns, …

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Project Support Grant Workshops and Application Deadline

Mandatory workshops scheduled for Thursday, February 25, 2016 Application deadline: 5 pm on Friday, April 1, 2016 ArtsGreensboro announced today the opening of its 2016-2017 Project Support Grant program. These …

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First Performer Details Announced for 76th National Folk Festival

The National Folk Festival announced today the first group of artists who will be performing in downtown Greensboro from September 9 – 11, 2016. The 76th National Folk Festival in …

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2016 O.Henry Award Recipient, Betty Cone

News & Record – Congratulations to Betty Cone, who received the O.Henry Award at Thursday’s Greensboro Partnership annual dinner for her lifelong contributions to the community’s arts and culture. Cone …

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2016 Regional Artist Grant Recipients Announced

Fifteen artists from Guilford, Alamance, Randolph, and Rockingham Counties receive funds to further their development as professional artists Greensboro, N.C., January 14, 2016 — ArtsGreensboro announced today the recipients of …

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Teacher Art Grant Recipients Announced

Teachers from 15 schools receive funding for projects that promote the arts in education ArtsGreensboro announced today the recipients of its 2015– 2016 Teacher Art Grants. The Teacher Art Grant …

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ArtsGreensboro & City Team Win $25K Levitt AMP Grant

ArtsGreensboro and City Partner on Winning Grant to Present Free Summer Music Series $25K Levitt AMP grant will be matched to bring 10 free outdoor concerts to Barber Park in …

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ArtsFund Goal Announced and Campaign Chairs Introduced

Songwriter/singer Laurelyn Dossett and Cone Health VP Bill Porter will oversee the campaign ArtsGreensboro President and CEO Tom Philion announced on Wednesday a $1.1 million goal for the organization’s 2016 …

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ArtsGreensboro Searching for Finance Director

ArtsGreensboro is making things happen in our community! We’re searching for a full-time Finance Director with strong nonprofit experience to help us as we co-produce the National Folk Festival and …

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Seeking nominations for the 2016 O.Henry Award

On behalf of the arts community and the Greensboro Partnership, ArtsGreensboro is now accepting nominations for the coveted 2016 O.Henry Award. Each year, ArtsGreensboro and the Greensboro Partnership recognize an …

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2016 Regional Artist Grant Applications Available

Individual artists must live in Alamance, Caswell, Guilford, Randolph, or Rockingham counties and focus on visual, performing, literary, or interdisciplinary arts Applications due by 5 pm on Monday, November 16, …

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Arts Innovation Grants Opportunities For Arts Organizations

Supported by the Joseph M. Bryan Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts, the pilot Arts Innovation grant program will aid not-for-profit arts groups in engaging new audiences Greensboro, …

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75th National Folk Festival: A tremendous gift to Greensboro

The 75th National Folk Festival was an astounding success, bringing 100,000-plus people to downtown Greensboro Sept. 11-13. It was also a tremendous gift to our city, thanks to the support …

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Media Invited to Living Art Greensboro Bodypainting Competition

Artists are also available for media sessions before Sunday’s daylong event Skin Wars artists Cheryl Ann Lipstreu and Angela Rene Roberts to compete in Greensboro Greensboro, N.C., September 24, 2015 …

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The 75th National Folk Festival, Presented By Belk, Announces 2015 Estimated Attendance

Festival’s North Carolina debut brought record crowds to downtown Greensboro Greensboro, N.C., September 22, 2015 — Over 102,000 people are estimated to have attended the 75th National Folk Festival, presented …

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Wells Fargo Grant to ArtsFund Creates Arts in Education Fund

Fund will support arts programs provided by local arts organizations for students in Guilford County Schools, such as cellist Shana Tucker’s Classical Music Across Cultures performances taking place in four …

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17DAYS Festival Announces Its Own Concert Lineup for 2015

Tickets available now for Country Hammer, Buckwheat Zydeco, Shana Tucker, and Don Flemons 17DAYS runs September 11-27, 2015 Greensboro, N.C., August 14, 2015 — 17DAYS Festival announced today that it …

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ArtsGreensboro to Present Betty Cone Medal of Arts Today to Stephen D. Hyers

Media and the public are invited to attend as the prestigious award is presented posthumously to Hyers’ family at 5 pm at ArtsGreensboro’s Annual Meeting at the ACC Hall of …

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Dance Project Announces Leadership Change

Dance Project, a nonprofit organization based in Greensboro, NC, has announced the selection of Lauren Trollinger Joyner and Anne Morris as the new Co-Directors of the organization, effective July 1, …

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ArtsGreensboro Receives $25,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

The organization’s second NEA grant in 10 months will support the Special Needs and Arts Innovation grant program piloted in partnership with the Joseph M. Bryan Foundation Greensboro, N.C., May …

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Now Accepting Nominations for the Arts Education Teacher of the Year Award

Greensboro, N.C. – April 24, 2015 | ArtsGreensboro, in partnership with Guilford County Schools (GCS), is pleased to offer the 2015 Arts Education Teacher of the Year Award. The award, …

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AT&T North Carolina To Serve As Major Sponsor for National Folk Festival

Sponsorship will fund National Folk Festival artists performing in local schools in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of the Festival, which will take place in downtown Greensboro from September 11 …

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Greensboro City Council Passes Resolution Declaring April I HEART ARTS Month

ArtsGreensboro undertakes first-ever campaign that encourages residents to participate in, celebrate, and donate to the local arts community Greensboro, N.C., April 8, 2015 — Last night the Greensboro City Council …

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National Folk Festival Announces Call for Food Vendors

For priority consideration, prospective vendors should submit applications by May 18, 2015 Free, 75th-anniversary event—making its first-ever stop in N.C.—will attract approximately 100,000 visitors to see hundreds of performers on …

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Family Jubilee & Summer Camp Fair on 3/29 Kick Off I HEART ARTS Month

ArtsGreensboro Kicks off I HEART ARTS Month with Free Family Jubilee and Summer Camp Fair on March 29 First-ever campaign will provide opportunities to participate in, celebrate, and donate to …

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ArtsGreensboro Announces Project Support Grant Workshops And Application Deadline

ArtsGreensboro Announces Project Support Grant Workshops And Application Deadline Greensboro, N.C., March 5, 2015 — ArtsGreensboro announced today the opening of its 2015-2016 Project Support Grant program. This one-year, competitive …

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CALL FOR ARTISTS: PTI Airport Now Accepting Submissions for Suspended Artwork in Terminal

PIEDMONT TRIAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY CALL TO ARTISTS The Project: The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority (PTAA) in partnership with the Cemala Foundation is accepting submissions from North Carolina artists for …

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Greenhill Announces Pop-Up Residencies, a Call for Triad-Based Artists

(GREENSBORO, NC) Greenhill is excited to announce a call for proposals for 2015 Ten-Day Pop-Up Residencies in ArtQuest at Greenhill. ArtQuest is Greenhill’s one-of-a-kind hands-on education studios for children and …

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ArtsGreensboro is Now Accepting Nominations for the 2015 Arts in Business Award

Greensboro, NC – March 3, 2015 | ArtsGreensboro, in partnership with the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, Guilford Merchants Association, and the North Carolina Entrepreneurship Center at UNC-G, is accepting nominations …

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Belk To Serve as Presenting Sponsor for 2015 National Folk Festival

Free, 75th-anniversary event—making its first-ever stop in N.C.—will feature non-stop performances on seven stages in downtown Greensboro, September 11 – 13, 2015 Greensboro, N.C., February 10, 2015 — Belk …

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ArtsGreensboro Announces the 2015 O. Henry Award Recipient

Kathy Manning receives the 2015 O. Henry Award for exceptional impact in Greensboro Greensboro, N.C., January 29, 2015 — ArtsGreensboro, in collaboration with the Greensboro Partnership, has presented the …

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ArtsGreensboro Announces Regional Artist Grant Recipients

Twelve artists from Guilford and Alamance Counties receive funds for furthering their development as professional artists Greensboro, N.C., January 28, 2015 — ArtsGreensboro announced today the recipients of its 2014– …

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ArtsGreensboro Announces Teacher Art Grant Recipients

Teachers from 17 schools in Guilford County receive funds for projects that promote the arts in education Greensboro, N.C., December 15, 2014 — ArtsGreensboro announced today the recipients of its …

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We're hiring! Part-Time Administrative Assistant Position Available

General Description: ArtsGreensboro is seeking a seasoned part-time Administrative Assistant to support the Office of President/CEO. The successful candidate will manage critical administrative functions as the institution expands its capacity …

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Brainstorm with National Artists This Week

YOU’RE INVITED to SmART Forum! December 11: 12:30 – 5:30 pm December 12: 10:30 am – 3 pm Spend time with national artists as they share insights into using public …

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ArtsGreensboro Appoints Local Director for The National Folk Festival

After an extensive nationwide search, ArtsGreensboro has appointed seasoned festival administrator Amy Grossmann as the Local Director for the National Folk Festival, President and CEO Thomas Philion announced today. Working …

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ArtsGreensboro Joins National #GivingTuesday on December 2 to Encourage Holiday Spending With a Purpose

Donations to ArtsGreensboro will benefit the 2015 ArtsFund, which provides over $1.2 million annually to more than 50 arts organizations, artists, and teachers Greensboro, N.C., December 1, 2014 — ArtsGreensboro …

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ArtsGreensboro and the Greensboro Partnership seek nominations for the 2015 O.Henry Award

Greensboro, NC – November 21, 2014 – On behalf of the arts community and the Greensboro Partnership, ArtsGreensboro is now accepting nominations for the coveted 2015 O.Henry Award. Each year, …

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ArtsGreensboro Annouces $1.2 Million ArtsFund Goal and Introduces Campaign Co-Chairs

Bouvier Kelly Chairwoman Denny Kelly and local poet Josephus Thompson III—both ArtsGreensboro Board members—will oversee the campaign Greensboro, N.C., November 20, 2014 — ArtsGreensboro President and CEO Tom Philion …

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ArtsGreensboro announces $1 million pledge to create new performance space at Greensboro Cultural Center

Donor Pledges $1 Million to ArtsGreensboro to Create New Performance and Rehearsal Space for Dance, Theatre, Music, and Other Events in Downtown’s Cultural Center At Thursday’s work session, City …

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ArtsGreensboro Announces Application Deadline for Regional Artist Grants

ArtsGreensboro is accepting applications for the 2014-2015 Regional Artists Grant program. The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2014. ArtsGreensboro (AG) coordinates the Regional Artists Grant program …

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ArtsGreensboro Awards $125,325 in Grants to 17 Organizations Through Its 2014 - 2015 Project Support Program

One of many ArtsGreensboro grants programs and support mechanisms, Project Support Grants are single-year investments in high-quality arts experiences Greensboro, N.C., September 8, 2014 — Seventeen local arts organizations and …

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ArtsGreensboro Seeks Local Coordinator for National Folk Festival

The National Folk Festival comes to Greensboro, North Carolina, beginning in the fall of 2015, continuing a 75-year tradition of celebrating the roots, richness, and variety of American culture through …

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Skin Wars Viewing Parties at The Crown at the Carolina Theatre

Celebrating the Art of Body Painting, 17DAYS, ArtsGreensboro, and Living Art America Host Free Skin Wars Viewing Parties at The Crown at the Carolina Theatre Beginning tonight, August 6, five-time …

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ArtsGreensboro Receives $100,000 Grant from National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

The organization’s first NEA grant in over a decade will fund “Fabric of Freedom” during the National Folk Festival Greensboro, N.C., July 16, 2014 — The National Endowment for …

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Thanks to you, we surpassed our goal!

At a reception last week, we announced that the 2014 ArtsFund campaign received $1,200,826 in contributions and grants for the fiscal year ending June 30 – about $83,000 more than …

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Push us over the top! Give to the 2014 ArtsFund campaign by June 30

The 2014 ArtsFund campaign ends on June 30. As of noon on June 30, ArtsGreensboro was less than $10,000 short of our ambitious $1.2 million goal. Your gift could be …

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Why ArtsGreensboro?

A new brand, a new look, and a new strategy to connect with the Greensboro community. That’s what we announced today at the United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro’s 2013 …

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Request for Proposals: Professional Development Workshops for Artists 

The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro is currently seeking proposals for the following professional development workshops: Professional Development for Musicians: Seeking…

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Music for a Great Space announces call for applications for the 2024 Chamber Ensemble Residency

The MGS (Music for a Great Space) Chamber Ensemble Residency is designed to provide performance opportunities and mentorship for an up-and-coming ensemble interested in chamber…

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Open Call for Artists: Community Art Show at Creative Aging Network-NC

Creative Aging Network-NC (CAN-NC) announces a Call for Artists who are age 50 and better to participate in a community art show on our campus at 2400 Summit Ave, Greensboro,…

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Triangle Art Works Call for Artists: Estate Planning For Artists

Estate Planning For Artists is a month-long course led by an NC-based estate planner/artist that offers artists a free opportunity to dig into planning for their legacy. This…

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Open Call for Musicians: Bobby Previte's Free Improvisation Workshop

GOOD NEWS, MUSIC FRIENDS! Our dear friend and renowned musician Bobby Previte is coming back to Greensboro for a third collaborative residency program. This year's experience is…

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Volunteer at Artworks Gallery

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Volunteers are a vital part of Artworks . They help with gallery operations, receptions, communications, and just about anything else as well. Enrich your…

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CVA - Youth Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIP The Center for Visual Artists makes scholarships available to youth participants in their classes, camps, and after-school programs. The amounts vary depending on…

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Arts in Focus

The September 2026 issue.

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Meet the artists and organizations behind Greater Greensboro’s creative community.