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Job Title: Front of House Associate Department: Theatre Operations & Programming Reports to: Front of House Coordinator / Director of Theatre Operations & Programming Classification: Part time (hours variable, including nights and weekends), hourly, non-exempt Pay Rate: $11/hr - $15/hr About Arts Council: Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County is the chief advocate of the arts and cultural sector in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Our goal is to serve as a leader in lifting up, creating awareness, and providing support to grow and sustain artistic, cultural and creative offerings throughout our region. We acknowledge that it takes every voice, every talent, and every story to make our community a great place to live, work, and play. Arts Council is committed to serving as a facilitator, organizer, and promoter of conversations that are authentic, inclusive, and forward-thinking. Job Summary: The Front of House Associate works in various roles including House Manager, Box Office, and Concessions, providing excellent customer service to Arts Council guests during a wide variety of live events and performances that are hosted in our venues. Job Responsibilities: House Manager - oversee audience experience, safety, and accessibility needs, open and close theatre facilities, greet guests, seat late patrons, implement emergency protocols as needed Box Office – greet patrons and sell tickets to events and performances in Hanesbrands Theatre, Reynolds Place Theatre, and Mountcastle Forum Concessions – serve and sell drinks and snacks to patrons before and during performances at Hanesbrands Theatre and Reynolds Place Theatre concessions stands Front Desk – greet visitors, track attendance, monitor security cameras, direct phone calls, and perform gift shop sales at the front desk of the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts Perform work in a manner that is consistent with Arts Council’s mission, vision, and values, including advancing the organization’s commitment to equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion Other duties as assigned by Front of House Coordinator or Director of Theatre Operations & Programming Desired Experience/Job Requirements: Experience providing excellent customer service to guests from diverse backgrounds Experience directing crowds in event settings Proficiency with point-of-sale systems (retail, food service, and/or box office) and cash handling Experience serving food or drink in a professional setting Experience with and passion for cultural arts organizations Flexible availability for work hours, including nights and weekends Proven ability to work as part of a diverse team of individuals Age 21+ (for concessions sales) Essential functions: The ability to sit or stand for multiple hours; communicate effectively with staff and guests via computer, telephone, and in-person; perform point-of-sale transactions; effectively address and direct large crowds Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available by request. Arts Council is pleased to provide accommodations, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request. Please email a cover letter and résumé with references to: Joshua Ling Front of House Coordinator Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County 251 N. Spruce St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 jling@intothearts.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arts Council to host FLOW: Open to the Unexpected exhibition by artist collective Out of the Blue (OOTB) from the Blue Ridge Mountain Region Winston-Salem, NC (October 31, 2023) -- Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County will host an exhibition entitled FLOW: Open to the Unexpected by artist collective Out of the Blue (OOTB). The exhibition will be on view in the Main Gallery at Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts November 2, 2023 – January 6, 2024. An opening artist reception is scheduled for Friday, November 3, 5-7 PM. OOTB, an artist collective consisting of Marion Cloaninger, Susan B. Marlowe, Marsha Holmes, and Beth Andrews, is inspired by the natural beauty and spirit of the Blue Ridge region as they express the real and imagined. The exhibition FLOW: Open to the Unexpected celebrates the unpredictable and surprising outcomes of art through textures, patterns, and collage. Attendees will experience works ranging from whimsical, to symbolic, and vibrant to classical. The group has been sharing their processes and exhibiting together since 2015. “We are artists, creators who have gotten messy, made mistakes, experimented, broken rules, and made art,” said OOTB member, Beth Andrews. “When we give ourselves permission and encouragement to be open to the process, our imagination and intuition are unlocked into a transported state of creativity. This is what we call FLOW.” OOTB look forward to sharing their art with joy through their individual and collective voice. Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County is the chief advocate of the arts and cultural sector in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Arts Council’s goal is to serve as a leader in lifting up, creating awareness and providing support to grow and sustain the arts and cultural offerings throughout our region, ultimately bringing our community together and making it a great place to live, work and play. (END) For additional information, please contact: Katie Hall Chief Marketing Officer and VP, Development khall@intothearts.org 336-747-1421 www: intothearts.org

Groundbreaking Study Reveals Economic and Social Impact of $196.3 Million of Nonprofit Arts and Culture Sector in Forsyth County Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 Study Centers Equity in Economic Research and Highlights Vital Role of Arts and Culture in Building More Livable Communities Winston-Salem, NC (October 17, 2023) — Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County has announced that Forsyth County’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $196.3 million in economic activity in 2022, according to the newly released Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6), an economic and social impact study conducted by Americans for the Arts. That economic activity–$101.4 million in spending by nonprofit arts and culture organizations and $94.9 million in event-related spending by their audiences supported 2,472 jobs and generated $34.1 million in local, state, and federal government revenue. Spending by arts and culture audiences generates valuable commerce to local merchants, a value-add that few other industries can compete with. Building on its 30-year legacy as the largest and most inclusive study of its kind, AEP6 uses a rigorous methodology to document the economic and social contributions of the nation’s nonprofit arts and culture industry. The study demonstrates locally as well as nationally, arts and culture are a critical economic driver of vibrant communities. “The economic investment in arts and culture in Forsyth County is a testament to our community’s commitment to supporting and revitalizing the sector,” says Chase Law, president and CEO of Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County. “As the first and oldest arts council in the United States, we are pleased to see that the economic and social impact across our community is approaching $200 million.” Nationally, the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) study reveals that America’s nonprofit arts and culture sector is a $151.7 billion industry—one that supports 2.6 million jobs and generates $29.1 billion in government revenue. “The vitality and strength of a city’s arts and cultural landscape speaks volumes about how a destination is positively perceived by visitors. From a tourism perspective, the findings in this recent AEP6 study continue to affirm Winston-Salem’s rich arts offerings as an integral factor in spotlighting this city as a great place to live, work, and travel,” said Stephanie Pace Brown, president of Visit Winston-Salem. AEP6 represents a reset from its previous versions, establishing a new benchmark in the AEP study series. Social Impact: For the first time, AEP6 expands beyond the economic and financial data to include social impact measurements of arts and culture’s effect on the well-being of communities and residents. Equity and Inclusion: AEP6 broke new ground by prioritizing equity, community engagement, and inclusivity. With the goal of reducing systemic bias, Americans for the Arts transformed its approach and expanded the inclusion and participation of organizations serving or representing BIPOC- (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and ALAANA- (African, Latine, Asian, Arab, Native American) identifying communities. “Intentionality pushes our funding community to be inclusive of all of the great organizations that make up our arts and cultural sector, and their specific needs,” says Kenneth Pettigrew, Executive Director of Winston Lake YMCA and Arts Council Board of Trustees member. “By working with organizations such as the North Carolina Black Repertory Company, Triad Cultural Arts, and Delta Arts Center, we were able to better showcase an accurate representation of arts and culture which speaks to life across the community.” Nationally, the extensive research reveals proportional economic and community impacts among attendees at BIPOC and ALAANA organizations to the overall national average. These findings should initiate new, and escalate existing, critical funding conversations about BIPOC and ALAANA organizations receiving fair and proportional financial support. Key figures from Forsyth County’s AEP6 study include: Forsyth County’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $94.9 million in event-related spending by its audiences. The typical attendee spends $52.17 per person per event, not including the cost of admission. 32.9% of arts and culture attendees were from outside the county in which the activity took place. They spent an average of $83.16. This is all vital income for local merchants. 91.7% of respondents agreed that the activity or venue they were attending was “a source of neighborhood pride for the community.” 87.1% said they would “feel a sense of loss if that activity or venue was no longer available.” AEP6 demonstrates the significant economic and social benefits that arts and culture brings to their communities, states, and the nation. To amplify the study results and raise awareness of these widespread benefits with public and private-sector leaders, seventeen national organizations partnered with Americans for the Arts on AEP6: Actors’ Equity Association African Diaspora Consortium Arts & Planning Division (American Planning Association) Black Legislative Leaders Network Department for Professional Employees AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations) Destinations International International City/County Management Association Independent Sector National Association of Counties National Conference of State Legislatures National Alliance of Community Economic Development Associations National Independent Venue Association National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women Race Forward Recording Industry Association of America The Conference Board U.S. Conference of Mayors By measuring arts and culture’s wide-ranging impact, public and private sector leaders can work together to secure funding and arts-friendly policies that shape more vibrant and equitable communities. To download the full report on Forsyth County, download the PDF below: The national full report, a map of the 373 study regions, and a two-page economic impact summary for each, can be found at AEP6.AmericansForTheArts.org. ### Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County is the chief advocate of the arts and cultural sector in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Arts Council’s goal is to serve as a leader in lifting up, creating awareness, and providing support to grow and sustain the arts and cultural offerings throughout our region, ultimately bringing our community together and making it a great place to live, work, and play. www.IntoTheArts.org. The Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 study was conducted by Americans for the Arts, the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts and arts education. It was supported by The Ruth Lilly Endowment Fund of Americans for the Arts. Americans for the Arts' 297 study partners contributed both time and financial support to the study. For a full list of the communities who participated in the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 study, visit AEP6.AmericansForTheArts.org. (END) For additional information, please contact: Katie Hall, Chief Marketing Officer and VP, Development khall@intothearts.org 336-747-1421 www.intothearts.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Time Sawyer to Take the Stage at Triad Park Arts Council to hold final outdoor concert of the season on Saturday, October 21 Winston-Salem, NC (September 22, 2023) – Forsyth County Government and Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County will host folk-rock band Time Sawyer at the eighth annual Parks Concert Series on Saturday, October 21 at 2pm at Triad Park. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will take place at Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts (251 N Spruce Street, Winston-Salem). Check Arts Council’s website and social media for day-of venue updates. Time Sawyer’s name reflects the pull between the past and the future. The character Tom Sawyer evokes the rural background and love of home that the band shares. Time is a muse for songwriting; it’s the thread that runs through life, bringing new experiences and giving us a sense of urgency, while still connecting us with our past. The band has performed on the stages of some of the Southeast’s most iconic festivals, including Merlefest, Floydfest, Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion, Albino Skunk Music Festival, and Carolina in the Fall. They’ve shared bills with American Aquarium, John Craigie, Hiss Golden Messenger, Langhorne Slim, John Moreland, Steep Canyon Rangers, The Wood Brothers, Susto, and many more. Time Sawyer’s songs call out the attitudes and behaviors that lead to our divisions – the way that we show understanding to our friends and family, without thinking about how folks outside our social circle are experiencing their own problems, and are, at heart, just like us. The music does what might seem impossible. It holds listeners accountable, but at the same time, draws them in and makes them feel good about what we all have in common. One of Time Sawyer’s goals has always been for listeners to feel a sense of community and connection during the show, and then to keep it with them, long after the music ends. During the concert, families are encouraged to enjoy free screenprinting activities by Twofold Printing sponsored by Publix Super Markets Charities. Food will be available for purchase from vendors Wutyasay and Dream Kreams. This is a free and family-friendly concert. 2023 marks the eighth season for the Parks Concert Series which is a collaborative presentation by Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County and Forsyth County Government. This is the final concert of the 2023 season. Series partners include Publix Charities, Best of Winston, WFDD, WSNC, WTOB, YES! Weekly, Foothills Brewing, Raffaldini Vineyards, and RH Barringer Distributers. The concert and parking are free. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and may bring a picnic or patronize food trucks onsite. Refreshments such as water, beer and wine are available for purchase with all proceeds supporting Arts Council. No outside alcohol is permitted. Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County is the chief advocate of the arts and cultural sector in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Arts Council’s goal is to serve as a leader in lifting up, creating awareness and providing support to grow and sustain the arts and cultural offerings throughout our region, ultimately bringing our community together and making it a great place to live, work and play. (END) For additional information, please contact: Katie Hall Chief Marketing Officer and VP, Development khall@intothearts.org 336-747-1421 www: intothearts.org

NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2023 ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES ARTIST SUPPORT GRANTS APPLICATION DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 24, 2023, 11:59 PM EST Artist Support Grants (formerly Regional Artist Project Grants) is a regional grant program that provides direct support to individual artists for professional and artistic development, either to enhance their skills and abilities to create work, or to improve their business operations and capacity to bring the work to audiences. This program will provide grants of $500 to $2,000 to support committed, gifted individual artists and small, unincorporated groups of collaborating artists residing in Forsyth, Davidson, Davie, Guilford, and Randolph counties and is intended to support a broad range of talented artists in the genres of visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, music composition, choreography, and interdisciplinary arts. The program is operated in partnership with The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro, Arts Davidson County, Davie County Arts Council, High Point Arts Council and The Randolph Arts Guild. Funding is provided by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Review the Artist Support Grant PowerPoint Presentation. LEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE PUBLIC ART REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (FOR WINSTON-SALEM ARTISTS ONLY) APPLICATION DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 25, 2023, 11:59PM ET The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Art Commission is seeking artists to create proposals for public art projects within the City of Winston-Salem. No single project may have a budget over $19,999. Proposals may be two-dimensional or three-dimensional, permanent or temporary, and in any medium. This competition is open specifically to artists who are residents of Winston-Salem, NC. For more information, read the full artist call: https://www.cityofws.org/DocumentCenter/View/30035/RFP-Public-Art-Open-Call-WS-ONLY-PDF Got Questions? Email the new Public Art Project Planner, Erica Palmiter (ericap@cityofws.org). LEARN MORE AND APPLY APPLICATION DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 AAWS has a new exhibit entry system through Showsubmit.com. It’s a user-friendly platform that will help make the entry process easier to navigate for everyone. Simply follow the links associated with the show you would like to enter, register and follow the prompts to submit your entry. You won’t need to resize or label your work; they will do it for you. However, be sure to crop out your frame. Show Submit will create an online exhibit once the exhibit goes live. CLICK TO SUBMIT YOUR ARTWORK TO MY FAVORITE THINGS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – ONE NATION ONE PROJECT (ONOP) Winston-Salem Site Team Seeks Artist Submissions for United Health Centers @ Peters Creek (2101 Peters Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27127) SUBMISSION DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 30, 2023, 11:59 PM EST ONOP has welcomed a cohort of 18 cities and towns. Winston-Salem, NC is one of the 18 cohorts selected and the only city in NC. Each site will be led by local artists, municipal officials, and community health leaders, who will work together to create large-scale participatory art projects with cross-sector collaboration at the center of sustainable change. The Local Site Team includes a cohort of 5 partners: Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County, Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts at UNCSA, United Health Centers, City of Winston-Salem Department of Community Development, and Forsyth County Health and Human Services. United Health Center’s (UHC) mission is to provide equitable care that builds healthier communities. They are committed to ensuring access to high-quality, affordable, comprehensive healthcare for all residents of Forsyth County, regardless of their insurance status or their ability to pay. United Health Centers, a partner with the ONOP Local Site Team, is looking for art that is calming, beautiful, uplifting and offers a sense of hope and healing for their patients, visitors, and team members. Send Submission Materials and Direct Questions to: ONOP Program Manager at Ws.onop.research@gmail.com. ** Submission must be received electronically, via email, by September 30, 2023, 11:59 PM EST. No exceptions. ** SEE ATTACHED RFP FOR MORE INFORMATION NOVANT HEALTH CALL TO ARTISTS APPLICATION DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 Novant Health is seeking regional artist submissions for our internal catalogue used to select art for greater Winston-Salem area facilities. Novant Health is searching for art that is calming, beautiful, uplifting and offers a sense of hope and healing for our patients, visitors and team members. The submission period is open from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30. Artists must be at least 18 years old. Acceptable subjects include subtle abstracts, landscapes, botanicals with an emphasis on native species and scenes of regional landscapes, architecture and historical sites. Novant Health will consider original art mediums that translate to 2D reprints, and which have been completed in the last eight years. Artists with work included in the catalogue will be eligible for compensation when the work is selected to be used in a specific location. Artists must digitally submit their work, but will not be responsible for printing, framing or installation. The selection process will take place mid-October and artists will be notified of acceptance no later than Dec. 15, 2023. For the full guidelines and an application, please contact Mark Hampton at nhartportal@gmail.com. THE CREATE TEAM APPLICATION DEADLINE OCTOBER 15, 2023 The CREATE Team is a collaboration between community members and academics, united by our commitment to addressing health disparities in communities of color. We are currently hosting a crowdsourcing open call to identify creative visuals/artwork that will support pandemic prevention messaging. Participation is open to individuals 18 years of age or older. Individuals with an interest in community-centered artwork are strongly encouraged to submit. Our open call embraces diverse visual art mediums, such as: • Video • Illustrations/drawings • Graphic design • Paintings • Photographs • Mixed media The top submissions to this open call will be used to help develop storyboards and content for an upcoming design-a-thon focused on pandemic prevention campaigns. The top finalists of the open call could win up to $2,500 in cash prizes. To learn more about the open call requirements and to make a submission. HOTEL INDIGO ARTIST CALL Hotel Indigo is looking for local artists to display art on their walls. The art would be listed for sale. Please reach out to Tracy Fink, Director of Sales and Marketing, at Hotel Indigo for more information. Email: tracy.fink@hotelequities.com, Phone: 336-930-1901 ARTS COUNCIL OF WINSTON-SALEM & FORSYTH COUNTY, FUNDED BY DONORS OF THE SHALLOW FORD FOUNDATION, IS HOSTING ART PROGRAMS IN LEWISVILLE REGISTER TO ATTEND STORYTIME, FAMILY ART W/SEANN VICENTE, CRAFT W/MARLENE KRUSER

Call for Artist Support Grant Panelists A North Carolina Arts Council Supported Grant Program Deadline to Apply: September 24, 2023 Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County and The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro is seeking panelists with content knowledge expertise in the following creative fields to review 2023 – 2024 Artist Support Grant applications: Dance, Visual Arts and Crafts, Writing/Literature, Music, Film, and Performing Arts. Content knowledge experts include: · Artists who receive 50% or more of their income from their creative practice · Arts administrators, arts educators, arts and creative entrepreneurs · Professional individuals with expertise in an artistic discipline but not recouping full time income from working artists Requirements Panelists must reside in one of the following North Carolina counties: · Davie, Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford, and Randolph Panelist must commit to the panel schedule: Training on Online Submission Portal 1 Hour Zoom Meeting Review and Score Applications October 9 – 20, 2023 (Open Time – Online Portal) Scheduled Panel Meetings October 23 – 27, 2023 (2-3 Hour Zoom Session) How to Enter: Apply here. For questions, please contact Shannon Stokes at sstokes@intothearts.org or 336-747-1416.

Arts Council Announces 2023 – 2024 Artist Support Grants Winston-Salem, NC (August 15, 2023) – Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County’s Artist Support Grants applications open August 21, 2023. 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 artists or unincorporated artist collectives residing in Forsyth, Davie, Randolph, Davidson, or Guilford counties are eligible to apply. Awards range from $500 to $2,000. The application deadline is September 24, 2023. Artist Support Grants (funded by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources) support a range of professional and artistic development including the creation of work, new equipment and materials, improvement of business operations, professional or artistic development workshops, travel support, and expanding capacity to bring work to new audiences. Last year, $77,000 of ASG awards were granted to artists across the five-county region. Kimberly Varnadoe, 2023 ASG Recipient Visual artist and 2023 Artist Support Grant recipient from Forsyth County, Kimberly Varnadoe, shares the impact of Artist Support Grants: “The Artist Support Grant allowed me to meet my desired outcome of a studio to create new works that will be exhibited in the Winston-Salem community. In addition, the space has connected me with numerous other artists in and around our community, leading to other projects of interest. I have learned that having a secure and available studio space is a key component to a structured creative environment. The ability to visit and share with artists in a space fosters a dynamic relationship where new and exciting ideas flourish.” Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County and The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro (formerly ArtsGreensboro) will administer the grant process and conduct a review panel to determine awardees. Other regional partners include Arts Davidson County, Davie County Arts Council, and Randolph Arts Guild. All partners work together to provide marketing, artist outreach, and applicant workshops, and assist applicants through the grant process. Two virtual information sessions to assist artists with the grant process and answer any questions will be held Wednesday, August 16 from 5:30 – 6:30 PM, and Wednesday, August 23 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more information about these sessions, visit https://www.intothearts.org/post/artist-support. Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County is the chief advocate of the arts and cultural sector in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Arts Council’s goal is to serve as a leader in lifting up, creating awareness and providing support to grow and sustain the arts and cultural offerings throughout our region, ultimately bringing our community together and making it a great place to live, work and play. (END) For additional information, please contact: Katie Hall Chief Advancement Officer khall@intothearts.org 336-747-1421 www: intothearts.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Triad Circus Company Performing at International Circus Festival Activate Entertainment has been invited to represent the United States at St. John’s International Circus Festival this September WINSTON-SALEM, NC (August 15, 2023) The Activate Entertainment Project is excited to announce that a new piece titled “ROOTED” will be performed in Newfoundland, Canada as a part of the St. John’s International Circus Festival this September. “ROOTED” will blend dance, circus, and music into a cohesive story representing North Carolina and the American South in a way which promotes the diversity and creative community in our region. Activate will be working with a mixture of local and national artists to bring this piece to life. This piece was invited to be performed at the 6th Edition of the St. John’s International Circus Festival. The show will feature 2 talented artists, with a local creative team. Artists include Dom Sebastian (Greensboro) and Nick Hodge (Las Vegas). The creative team consists of Houston Odum, Amanda Fisk, and Alex Joye Warren. Activate Entertainment has received support from Arts Council of Greater Greensboro and Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County in order to make the trip happen. "We're so excited to represent North Carolina, and the Triad internationally!” said Houston Odum, founder of Activate Entertainment. “This Festival is the first of many big steps for us to be recognized around the world and for our artists to be seen by influential industry leaders. More importantly, the piece we are creating will craft a new image of the Triad and the American South which breaks down the stereotypes of our communities.” “ROOTED” will be coming to Greensboro in the Spring of 2024 along with a brand-new Circus Training Program that will be free for participants. This will follow the company’s first statewide tour of their hit show “SOLSTICE” which was seen by 1,000 people this past February and will perform in Durham, Hamlet, and Winston-Salem, NC. To stay up to date with our work, follow us on Instagram @activateentertainment and subscribe to our mailing list by visiting our website: www.ActivateNC.com Mission Statement The Mission of the Activate Entertainment Project is to provide a meaningful, live experience that is accessible to the public. Our unique creative process empowers and brings together artists of all backgrounds and disciplines. (END) For additional information and to schedule interviews, please contact: Houston Odum marketing@activatenc.com 336-905-0956 www.ActivateNC.com Hand to Hand Act from the Show Rendering of the Set and Lighting Design

SOUTHERN PRIZE AND STATE FELLOWSHIP FOR LITERARY ARTS APPLICATION DEADLINE AUGUST 4, 2023 As the start of a new initiative supporting the literary arts field, writers can now apply for a total of $80,000 in awards. The genre for the 2024 cycle is Fiction. LEARN MORE AND APPLY South Arts - Information and Listening Session EVENT DATE AUGUST 8, 2023 South Arts invites artists and representatives of arts and cultural organizations to attend an Information and Listening Session to learn about opportunities to fund your work, further your professional development, and connect with others across the region. As South Arts prepares to develop a new strategic plan, we also want to hear about the opportunities and challenges you face as artists and organizations, and what resources and tools you need. The session will feature South Arts' Vice President of Strategy Charles Phaneuf and Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County's President & CEO Chase Law. South Arts is the regional arts organization serving the southeastern United States with a focus on increasing access to arts and culture, working in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, state arts agencies including the Kentucky Arts Council, and private funders. Our mission: advancing Southern vitality through the arts. This session is free to attend - advance registration is requested REGISTER HERE ETHNO USA APPLICATION DEADLINE AUGUST 30, 2023 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 Greensboro this Fall. Ethno USA 2023 will welcome approximately 40 musicians from around the world (between the ages of 21-30 years old) along with 5 artistic mentors for a 12-day residency where the group will create a repertoire of songs from around the world played by a very unique Ethno orchestra. Ethno USA will also be inviting guest mentors Billy Two Rivers and Phil Wiggins, who will be visiting us on site and sharing their traditional knowledge and music with the Ethno USA ensemble. Participating musicians will get to experience a vast diversity of musical traditions both from the U.S. and other parts of the world. Between 12-16 songs will be shared from different countries and cultures. Participants bring with them a tune or piece of music which they teach to the other participants during the 12-day residency, creating a vibrant repertoire to be performed on stage. All teaching at Ethno is peer-led and collaborative. Besides the formal workshops, there will be plenty of opportunities to share music, traditions and jam with each other. The residency will culminate in three performances for the public that will showcase traditional, original and newly arranged songs created during the residency. Ethno USA’s public performances will take place on Thursday, September 7 (location TBA), and at the NC Folk Festival mainstage on Friday, September 8 and Saturday, September 9. Scholarships are available for candidates that cannot afford the travel or participation fee (USD 318). Detailed information on Ethno USA is given in the attached Ethno USA brochure. LEARN MORE AND APPLY HOTEL INDIGO ARTIST CALL Hotel Indigo is looking for local artists to display art on their walls. The art would be listed for sale. Please reach out to Tracy Fink, Director of Sales and Marketing, at Hotel Indigo for more information. Email: tracy.fink@hotelequities.com, Phone: 336-930-1901 SAWTOOTH JURIED EXHIBITION AND HOLIDAY MARKET APPLICATION DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 (MIDNIGHT) Join Sawtooth School for Visual Art for a year-end exhibition and celebration of fine art, craft, and community! We invite artists to showcase their work in our juried exhibition and/or participate as a vendor in our holiday market. Applications are now being accepted online at forms.office.com/r/26fJN65Ywf Complete applications are due by Friday, September 1, at midnight. Questions? Please reach out to Rebecca Silberman at 336.723.7395 ex. 1212, operations@sawtooth.org LEARN MORE AND APPLY GONDRING RESIDENCY IN WOODWORKING 2024 SAWTOOTH SCHOOL OF VISUAL ART APPLICATION DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 The Gondring Residency in Woodworking at the Sawtooth School of Visual Arts aims to provide an emerging or established artist or craftsperson working in wood with access to tools, facilities, and an energetic craft school environment to encourage the development of new skills, interpersonal connections, and bodies of work. The residency period runs for one year and includes a stipend of $3,000 to support the creation of a new body of work. Residents are chosen by the Director of Woodworking and a rotating jury. Selections are based on the quality of the work, its artistic merit, and the artist’s ability to bring new perspectives to our community. LEARN MORE AND APPLY PUBLIC ART REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (FOR WINSTON-SALEM ARTISTS ONLY) APPLICATION DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 25, 2023, 11:59PM ET The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Art Commission is seeking artists to create proposals for public art projects within the City of Winston-Salem. No single project may have a budget over $19,999. Proposals may be two-dimensional or three-dimensional, permanent or temporary, and in any medium. This competition is open specifically to artists who are residents of Winston-Salem, NC. For more information, read the full artist call: https://www.cityofws.org/DocumentCenter/View/30035/RFP-Public-Art-Open-Call-WS-ONLY-PDF Questions? Email the new Public Art Project Planner, Erica Palmiter (ericap@cityofws.org). LEARN MORE AND APPLY ARTS COUNCIL OF WINSTON-SALEM & FORSYTH COUNTY, FUNDED BY DONORS OF THE SHALLOW FORD FOUNDATION, IS HOSTING ART PROGRAMS IN LEWISVILLE REGISTER TO ATTEND STORYTIME, FAMILY ART W/SEANN VICENTE, CRAFT W/MARLENE KRUSER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Marvelous Funkshun to Take the Stage at Tanglewood Park Arts Council to hold free and family friendly concert Saturday, August 12 Winston-Salem, NC (July 27, 2023) – Forsyth County Government and Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County will host psychedelic rock/jam band Marvelous Funkshun at the eighth annual Parks Concert Series on Saturday, August 12 at 5pm at Tanglewood Park. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will take place at Reynolds Place Theatre (251 N Spruce Street, Winston-Salem). Check Arts Council’s website and social media for day-of venue updates. Marvelous Funkshun has toured the Southeast heavily since 2014. Their live shows are a dynamic, foot-stomping get down and “The Funkshun”, as fans have been known to call them, have shared the stage with a diverse group of artists including George Porter Jr. of the Meters, Eric Gales, Roosevelt Collier, Perpetual Groove, Shaun Martin (Snarky Puppy), Alan Evans (Soulive), Kofi Burbridge and the legendary Snoop Dogg. During the concert, families are encouraged to enjoy free art activities sponsored by Publix Charities. Vendors, food trucks, and beverages will also be available for purchase at all Parks Concert Series concerts. 2023 marks the eighth season for the Parks Concert Series which is a collaborative presentation by Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County and Forsyth County Government. In an effort to spread out the concerts for the community, these concerts will take place once a month through October 2023. All concerts are free and family friendly. Tanglewood Park: 4061 Clemmons Rd., Clemmons, NC 27012 Series partners include Publix Charities, Best of Winston, WFDD, WSNC, WTOB, YES! Weekly, Foothills Brewing, Raffaldini Vineyards, and RH Barringer Distributers. Concerts and parking at both parks are free. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and may bring a picnic or patronize food trucks onsite. Refreshments such as water, beer and wine are available for purchase with all proceeds supporting Arts Council. No outside alcohol is permitted. Two additional concerts will take place on the following dates: 1. Saturday, September 16, 2-5pm – SoulJam at Triad Park 2. Saturday, October 21, 2-5pm – Time Sawyer at Triad Park Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County is the chief advocate of the arts and cultural sector in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Arts Council’s goal is to serve as a leader in lifting up, creating awareness and providing support to grow and sustain the arts and cultural offerings throughout our region, ultimately bringing our community together and making it a great place to live, work and play. (END) For additional information, please contact: Katie Hall Chief Marketing Officer khall@intothearts.org 336-747-1421 www: intothearts.org