Arts Council Membership

Join the supporter of the arts and enjoy an elevated experience of the Winston-Salem Forsyth County

art community.

Membership Benefits

Each membership level unlocks a new benefit! Membership begins with a $100 one time investment.

Join the 1949 Society

Honoring Arts Council's founding year, 1949, donors who give $1,949 are members of the 1949 Society accessing exclusive benefits.

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Venue Rental

Unlock venue rental discounts as you join the upper membership levels. Celebrate a birthday, wedding, host a fundraiser, conference, work retreat, or anything you can imagine!

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Free Parking in Downtown

Winston-Salem*

Enjoy free parking in the heart of the arts community in downtown Winston-Salem. Walking distance to 4th street.

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Free Popcorn*

Did you know Arts Council has the best popcorn in Winston-Salem? As a member, you're welcome to enjoy our tasty popcorn on the house.

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Show Discounts*

Arts Council is home to a variety of events - author talks, film screenings, theatrical performances, live music, comedy shows and more! As a member, you will receive discounts on select shows and complimentary tickets to the annual City of Arts Gala.

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Insider News

E-Newsletter

Stay connected with arts community news, quarterly leadership updates, and early program notices.

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Gala Tickets

Enjoy the 2026 Gala!

Meet the leaders in Winston-Salem who celebrate and invest in the arts.

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Gallery Shop Discounts*

Did you know Arts Council has a gift shop full of locally made art, jewelry, cards, and more! It's open Monday through Friday 9am through 9pm and Saturday 9am through 4pm on the first floor of Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts. As a member, you can unlock a store wide discount.

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Donor Recognition

We enjoy honoring Arts Council members by giving them public recognition. As a member, you can opt into sharing your name on the public, virtual donor wall.

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Join the

1949 Society

In honor of Arts Council's founding year, when you donate $1,949 you join the 1949 society, a leadership level. You will join a group of pioneering leaders in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County who fuel the city of the arts.

*exclusive benefits are given to 1949 society members

Membership Benefits

Each membership level unlocks a new benefit!

Membership Benefits

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Donor Testimonials

Stephanie Pace Brown

"The arts are the vibrancy of a community; creating shared experiences, enhancing place, and promoting self-expression. The Arts Council helps to make art accessible for everyone. Now, more than ever, we need to come together around a common goal of shared joy through the arts."

251 N Spruce St. Winston-Salem, NC 27101

336-722-2585

Arts Council Membership

Membership Benefits

Join the 1949 Society

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1949 Society

Membership Benefits

Donor Testimonials

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