Forsyth County supported Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County in May of 2026 by hosting a workplace campaign. Forsyth County employees had the opportunity to learn about the Arts Council and support the arts financially by donating to the campaign. On the final day of the campaign, Forsyth County invited local artists to their market. Artists kept 100% of the profits from their sales. It was a delightful additional way to support the arts community. Forsyth County

PRESS RELEASE Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County’s and The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro Artist Support Grants applications open Monday, June 1, 2026! Artist Support Grants intend to support a broad range of talented artists in visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, music composition, choreography and interdisciplinary arts. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to spending a significant portion of their time on their work as artists. Individual ar

“Lyrics by the Lake” feels like your favorite family reunion, cookout, and homecoming tailgate all in one. Created in 2021, “Lyrics by the Lake” has continued to grow and has quickly become a summer staple in Winston-Salem and has now returned at Arts Council! Come join us at the next show! Food trucks and food vendors lined the sidewalks at Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts. Local businesses filled Hanesbrands Theatre. In partnership with The Arts Council of Winston-Salem &

NC ARTS Day is an annual state-wide advocacy event and conference held in Raleigh, NC, dedicated to strengthening and celebrating North Carolina's creative community. The 2026 event took place on May 12 and 13.

High Point Arts Council Opens 2027 Creative Space Access Grant Applications The High Point Arts Council (HPAC) is now accepting applications for the second round of its 2027 Creative Space Access Grant Program (CSA) Grant Program. This community-centered initiative is designed to expand access to creative space for artists and arts organizations throughout Guilford County. The CSA Grant Program provides free or low-cost access to Centennial Station Arts Center, helping to r

Did you know Arts Council is the largest funder of the Arts in Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools? We love seeing the stories Arts in Education grantees share! May 7, 2026 "The tapestry workshop at #JeffersonMiddleSchool has been such a great time! The teacher has so much positive energy, the students are ready to try new things and have been working on their individual pieces. Tomorrow is our last day together- for now! who knows what weaving lurks ahead!!! Thanks to the..

We are looking for artists and sculptors from NC to submit their work for our 2026/2027 exhibition at the PTI Airport in Greensboro, NC. Important Dates & Deadlines Submission deadline: April 20, 2026 Selection panel review: May 2026 Artist notifications: By June 12, 2026 I nterior artwork installation: July/August 2026 Outdoor sculpture installation: August/September 2026 Printed Art Walking Tour brochure completion: October 2026 Information can be found online here:...

The Arts Council fuels artists and organizations, fuels access, and fuels sustainability. See how we did so in March 2026:

Lyrics by the Lake Returns! Seasonal Passes go on sale Wednesday, April 1 st 2026 Performances on May 15, June 19, July 10, & August 14 at 6:00pm All shows will take place in Hanesbrands Theatre except for June 19 th which will take place Reynolds Place Theatre Tickets are $30+ at intothearts.org/events The beloved Lyrics by the Lake series is making its highly anticipated return to Winston-Salem. The series has become a can’t miss summer tradition since its cr

Position Announcement - March 10, 2026 PROGRAM COORDINATOR - 36 hrs/wk Arts For Life at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Brenner Children’s Hospital Winston-Salem, NC Click here for job posting Arts For Life (AFL), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Asheville, NC, is currently seeking a Program Coordinator who will be responsible for preparing and facilitating high-quality and engaging art lessons with patients and family members in a hospital setting