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A North Carolina Arts Council Supported Grant Program Deadline to Apply: September 30, 2022 Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County and ArtsGreensboro is seeking panelists with content knowledge expertise in the following creative fields to review 2022 – 2023 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 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: How to Enter: Apply here, or scan the QR Code below. For questions, please contact Shannon Stokes at sstokes@intothearts.org or 336-747-1416.

Arts Council Announces 2022 – 2023 Artist Support Grants Deadline Extended through Monday, October 3, 2022, 11:59 EST Winston-Salem, NC (August 17, 2022) – Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County’s Artist Support Grants applications open September 1, 2022. 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 Guilford, Forsyth, Davie, Randolph or Davidson counties are eligible to apply. Awards range from $500 up to $2,000. The application deadline is Sept. 30, 2022. Artist Support Grants 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. Filmmaker and 2022 Artist Support Grant recipient, Preetam Nyak, shares the impact of Artist Support Grants: “Arts Council’s Artist Support Grant gives me the opportunity to develop my voice as an individual artist…and will be a tangible piece of work that will give any receiving audience a clear picture of my intention and purpose behind the lens,” said Nyak. “I am looking forward to sharpening my storytelling skills combined with my existing experience to become a stronger filmmaker who received most of her training here in the Piedmont Triad region.” Arts Council and 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, applicant workshops, and assist applicants through the grant process. Watch the information session

Deadline Extended through Monday, October 3, 2022, 11:59 EST Watch the information session About the Program 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 ArtsGreensboro, 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. Deadline Extended through Monday, October 3, 2022, 11:59 EST Application Dates: September 1 – 30, 2022 (extended through October 3 by 11:59 pm) Application Deadline: Monday, October 3, 2022 by 11:59 pm Review of Application: October & November 2022 Award Notification: December 2022 Project Period: January 1 – December 31, 2023 Funding Spent Timeline: January 1 – June 30, 2023 Reporting Interim Report: March – June 2023 Final Report: Two weeks after completion of project. All projects must be completed by December 31, 2023 Note to Applicant: Link will take you to ArtsGreensboro online grant system, Submittable, to apply. Questions: Contact Shannon Stokes, Director of Artist and Partner Services, sstokes@intothearts.org, (336) 747-1416. Eligibility and Scope The Artist Support Grant 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. Eligible candidates may be either emerging or established artists. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to spending a significant portion of their time on their work as artists. Individuals and Artist Collectives • Individual artist and small unincorporated groups of collaborating artists are eligible to apply Residency • Artist must reside in the following counties Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, and Randolph County. • Artists who have lived in the region (Region 11: Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph) where they are applying continuously for at least one year prior to the consortium’s application deadline. • Applicants must be at least 18 years old and either a U.S citizen or permanent resident alien. • Artists who have lived in more than one region should apply only where they spend the majority of the year. Example, 183 Days • All members of a collaborating team must be North Carolina residents, live in the region where they are applying, and meet the other eligibility requirements. Résumés documenting residence from all team members should be included with the application. Multiple Awards • Artists who are sole properties of organizations that have already received funding for Fiscal Years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 from the North Carolina Arts Council are ineligible to apply. Conflicts-of-Interest • Current board and staff members of the participating partner organizations and their family members are not eligible to apply for the award. Student Status • The Artist Support Grant is intended for adult, nonstudent artists. Artists enrolled full-time in undergraduate or associate degree-granting programs may not apply for the grant. • Artists in certificate programs are generally eligible. • Artists pursuing graduate degrees in subjects other than their art form may be eligible if they meet the other eligibility criteria. Eligible Projects and Costs In project year 2022-2023, applicants may apply for up to 50 percent of the grant to support artist fees. • Completion/Presentation of a New Work — Cost of resources necessary to complete or present a significant new work (e.g., purchasing art supplies or equipment (digital may qualify) or space rental) • Career Promotion — Projects aimed at advertising artists’ work and/or demonstrating their skill level (e.g., websites, portfolios, audio-visual documentation, and online presentation) • Training — Costs to attend a class or workshop (in-person or virtual) aimed either at enhancing the artist’s skill level or professional development (e.g., a master class or workshop taught by acknowledged authorities in the applicant artist’s medium) • Travel — Costs of transportation, lodging, and food for training, professional conferences, or research as allowed or possible while adhering to social distancing guidelines • Services — Rental of equipment or facilities for presentation of a new work, recording studio space, etc. • Supplies — Purchase of supplies and materials necessary for the completion or production of a new work deemed by the artist to be an essential work in his/her career. • Artist Fee — Costs of labor, equals the time that one spends of a project. (Two ways to show a reasonable artist fee is by the hour and/or by the month) Ineligible Projects and Costs • Scholarships for undergraduate- or graduate-level education • Projects that support or oppose a particular candidate for public office • Projects that are exclusive to members of a particular religious faith group • Nonprofit initiatives • Projects that do not have a direct effect on the applicant’s growth as an artist (e.g., the promotion of other artists’ work) Evaluation Criteria Artistic Merit (50%) • Demonstrated talent in an art form and overall excellence of the artist’s work • Clear commitment to a career as a practicing professional artist Project Merit (25%) • Feasibility of the proposed project Professional Development (25%) • Benefit of the proposed project to the artist’s professional growth All complete applications will be reviewed by a panel of arts professionals with experience in various disciplines. Panelists will score each application based on the above evaluation criteria. This project was supported by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Arts Council to hold free and family friendly concert August 14, 2022 Winston-Salem, NC (August 10, 2022) – Forsyth County Government and Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County will host The Collection at Triad Park on Sunday, August 14 from 5-8 pm as part of its seventh annual Summer Parks Concert Series. The Collection is a North Carolina Indie/Alt Pop band from Saxapahaw, NC. The band features David Wimbish (Vocals & Guitar), Sarah McCoy (Vocals & Keys), Joshua Ling (Guitar), Hayden Cooke (Bass), Joshua Linhart (Drums), and Graham Dickey (Trombone). ­ During the concert, families are encouraged to enjoy free art activities sponsored by Publix Charities. Featured community partners include a/perture cinema, Bookmarks, and Kernersville Little Theatre. 2022 marks the seventh season for the Summer Parks Concert Series which is a collaborative presentation by Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County and Forsyth County Government. All concerts are free and family friendly. Food trucks and refreshments will be available for purchase. Gates open at 4pm and concerts start at 5pm. Triad Park: 9652 West Market St., Kernersville, NC 27284 Series partners include Publix Super Markets Charities, Best of Winston, WFDD, WSNC, WTOB, YES! Weekly, Foothills, RH Barringer, and Raffaldini Vineyards. 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.

Associated Artists of Winston-Salem Presents New Exhibition: BOOKS Located in the Every Corner Gallery at Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts Winston-Salem, NC (August 9, 2022) – Associated Artists of Winston-Salem will host a new exhibition called BOOKS at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts. The exhibition will be on view in the Every Corner Gallery August 9 – October 15. An opening reception is scheduled for Friday, August 12, 5 – 7 PM. The BOOKS exhibition is art inspired by the written word. This includes art based on books; narratives and adventures we have read, loved, learned from; and stories that enhanced or changed our lives. Most of the art is accompanied by the titles and authors of the book that inspired the work, and quotes, either from a book itself, or by the artist. If you are a book lover, you will love this exhibit. Associated Artists of Winston-Salem (AAWS) is a non-profit fine arts organization located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Founded in 1956, the organization comprises artists and art supporters throughout the United States. Our mission is to support and celebrate the visual artist, from the aspiring to the professional through exhibition opportunities and community events.

Arts Council to host Hattiloo Theatre Exhibition, Black Theatre Royalty In Collaboration with the National Black Theatre Festival Winston-Salem, NC (July 28, 2022) -- Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County will host Black Theatre Royalty: Portraits from the Hattiloo Theatre Collection in collaboration with the 2022 National Black Theatre Festival. The exhibition will be on view in the Main Gallery of Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts August 1 – 27. A private reception is scheduled for Monday, August 1, 1:30-3:30 PM after which the exhibition will open to the general public. Black Theatre Royalty, an exhibition on loan from Hattiloo Theatre in Memphis, TN, celebrates actors, writers, directors, and producers who have defined the world of Black Theatre and those charting its course to the future. Hattiloo Theatre has also commissioned a portrait of Black Theatre Holy Ground’s royal couple, founder Larry Leon Hamlin and National Black Theatre Festival’s Executive Producer Emeritus Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin. The portrait will be unveiled at the 2022 National Black Theatre Festival (NBTF). “The unveiling of the newly commissioned portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Hamlin is the perfect way to kick-off NBTF 2022” said Jackie Alexander, NC Black Rep Producing Artistic Director and NBTF Executive Producer. “NC Black Rep is truly grateful to Hattiloo Theatre for bringing their beautiful Black Theatre Royalty exhibition to Holy Ground.” The Hattiloo Theatre “art collection celebrates the work of the playwrights and actors who have and continue to contribute to the rich history and vibrant presence of Black theater,” said Ekundayo Bandele, Founder and CEO of Hattiloo Theatre. “The portrait of Larry Leon Hamlin and Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin makes this collection more complete, as it memorializes their role in establishing a national stage from which the Black voice, song, and cry can be heard and shared." Bandele founded Hattiloo Theatre in 2006 with a small storefront in the Edge District of Memphis, TN. Named after Bandele’s two daughters Hatshepsut (Hatti) and Oluremi (Loo) Bandele, Hattiloo relocated to a newly constructed facility, debt free, in 2014 after a $4.3M capital campaign, which established a $500K endowment. As the only freestanding Black repertory theatre in five surrounding states, Hattiloo has developed a strong regional audience and is known for offering high-quality, free programming and performances staged throughout the city of Memphis.

Arts Council to hold free and family friendly concert July 24, 2022 Winston-Salem, NC (July 19, 2022) – Forsyth County Government and Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County will host ENVISION at Tanglewood Park on Sunday, July 24, 2022, from 5 pm – 8 pm as part of its seventh annual Summer Parks Concert Series. Founded in 1997 by Michael Thomas (Vocalist), ENVISION also consists of four female vocalists – Sylvania Wilder, Michelle Scales, Iris Daye, and Charlene Legette. The instrumentation of the backing band consists of Leroy Roberson (Musical Director) on Bass, Herb Stephens on Guitar, Vincent Crenshaw on Keyboard, and Matthew Parrish on Drums. The horn section consists of C. Michael Hinson (Trombone), James Armstrong (Trumpet), and Chris Evernham (Saxophone). ENVISION’s set list includes music from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and leading up to present day. Their performance genres include R&B, Beach, Motown/Oldies, Pop, Dance, Funk, and Jazz. ENVISION has performed as opening acts for celebrities such as Jordan Sparks, The S.O.S. Band, Kem and Marsha Ambrosius, and Tom Joyner. During the concert, families are encouraged to enjoy free art activities sponsored by Publix Charities. Featured food trucks for the July 24th concert include Uptown Pizza, Smokin’ BBQ Chateau, Wutyasay, Brash Brownies, and CC’s NY-Style Icee. The featured community partners are the North Carolina Black Repertory Company, Royal Curtain Drama Guild, and Senior Services. 2022 marks the seventh season for the Summer Parks Concert Series which is a collaborative presentation by Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County and Forsyth County Government. All concerts are free and family friendly. Food trucks and refreshments will be available for purchase. Gates open at 4pm and concerts start at 5pm. Tanglewood Park: 4061 Clemmons Rd., Clemmons, NC 27012 Series partners include Publix Super Markets Charities, Best of Winston, WFDD, WSNC, WTOB, YES! Weekly, Foothills, RH Barringer, and Raffaldini Vineyards. 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. One remaining concert will take place at 5pm: August 14: The Collection at Triad Park

The Martha Bassett Show at Triad Park Arts Council to hold free and family friendly concert July 17, 2022 Winston-Salem, NC (July 7, 2022) – Forsyth County Government and Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County will host The Martha Bassett Show at Triad Park on Sunday, July 17 from 5-8 pm as part of its seventh annual Summer Parks Concert Series. Martha Bassett has been making music in NC since the mid-90s as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Based in Winston-Salem, her band has included many of the region’s finest players. The Martha Bassett Show, which features national, regional, and local artists is now in its 5th season and is broadcasted weekly on 88.5 WFDD on Saturdays at 7pm and WUTC in Chattanooga Saturdays at 4pm. Joining Martha Bassett for the July 17 concert is Jonathan Byrd, South Carolina Broadcasters, and Molly McGinn. During the concert, families are encouraged to enjoy free art activities sponsored by Publix Charities. Featured food trucks for the July 17th concert include Lakeside Drinks, Que Viva, and Dream Kreams. 2022 marks the seventh season for the Summer Parks Concert Series which is a collaborative presentation by Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County and Forsyth County Government. All concerts are free and family friendly. Food trucks and refreshments will be available for purchase. Gates open at 4pm and concerts start at 5pm. Triad Park: 9652 West Market St., Kernersville, NC 27284 Series partners include Publix Super Markets Charities, Best of Winston, WFDD, WSNC, WTOB, YES! Weekly, Foothills, RH Barringer, and Raffaldini Vineyards. 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 remaining concerts will take place at 5pm on the following dates: · July 24: ENVISION at Tanglewood Park · August 14: The Collection at Triad Park

West End Mambo to Take the Stage at Tanglewood Park Arts Council to hold free and family friendly concert June 5, 2022 Winston-Salem, NC (May 25, 2022) – Forsyth County Government and Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County will host the seventh annual Summer Parks Concert Series at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons and Triad Park in Kernersville. West End Mambo will kick off the series on June 5 at 5pm. Formed in 1999, West End Mambo is comprised of musicians from North, South and Central America as well as the Caribbean. The band performs a fiery mix of classic salsa from bolero and rumbas to guaracha and son montuno. Their repertoire includes original orchestral salsa arrangements which they have performed with the Winston-Salem and Greensboro Symphonies. West End Mambo features Cesar Oviedo, Atiba Rorie, Steve Blake, Oscar Oviedo, Sendy Mendez, Andy Kleindeinst, Ramone Ortiz, Jay Meachum, and James Armstrong. ­During the concert, families are encouraged to enjoy free art activities sponsored by Publix Charities. Vendors and food trucks will also be at all Summer Parks Concert Series concerts including Dream Kreams, who is confirmed for the June 5 concert. 2022 marks the seventh season for the Summer Parks Concert Series which is a collaborative presentation by Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County and Forsyth County Government. All concerts are free and family friendly. Food trucks and refreshments will be available for purchase. Tanglewood Park: 4061 Clemmons Rd., Clemmons, NC 27012 The featured Community Partner for this event is Forsyth Technical Community College. Series partners include Publix Super Markets Charities, Best of Winston, WFDD, WSNC, WTOB, YES! Weekly, and Raffaldini Vineyards. 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. Five additional concerts will take place at 5pm on the following dates: June 19: A Juneteenth Celebration featuring Jamera McQueen-Smith and Matelyn Alicia at Tanglewood Park July 3: Salem Band & Letters From Home at Triad Park July 17: The Martha Bassett Show at Triad Park July 24: ENVISION at Tanglewood Park August 14: The Collection at Triad Park

Arts Council Announces Annual Awards Seven awardees recognized for their contributions to the arts and cultural sector May 20, 2022 (Winston-Salem, N.C.) Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County announced its annual awards at the 2022 Annual Celebration and Campaign Kickoff on Tuesday, May 17 at Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts. Arts Council’s annual awards showcase a variety of individuals and organizations committed to supporting arts and culture across Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. 2021 award recipients include the following: Arts Council Award: David Neill Arts Partner Award: Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance Arts Educator Award: Leo Rucker Business Leader in the Arts Award (2): FaderRE + Wells Fargo R. Phillip Hanes, Jr. Young Leader Award: Toni Tronu Community and Arts Impact Award: ByGood Coffee The awards were made by local artist, Affee Vickers who currently has a current exhibition, Mediums in Motion, in the Main Gallery at Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts. With his West Indian heritage and longstanding career in fabrication, construction, and music, Vickers founded Affee’s Art Design in 1990. His creative ingenuity in the areas of glass, acrylic, oil, stainless steel, titanium, copper, wood, and abstract art are distinctively unique, and make this year’s awards even more special. About the Awards and Awardees The Arts Council Award recognizes an individual who exhibits a significant commitment to volunteer service and has made a lasting impact on our arts community. This year’s Arts Council Award recipient is David Neill. On January 9, 2020, David Neill of Mercedes-Benz Winston-Salem (Bob Neill Inc.) stood at this podium announcing the launch of Beethoven Rocks Winston-Salem, a year-long festival celebrating the contributions of Beethoven who was celebrating his theoretical 250th birthday. This celebration brought together dozens of arts and cultural partners to produce events celebrating Beethoven’s contributions. While the festival didn’t happen exactly as planned (COVID), David maintained his commitment to supporting the many organizations who were participating in this exciting festival. His 38 years of community involvement have spanned numerous boards and capital campaign committees including his current work as board chair of Reynolda House Museum of American Art and Greater Winston-Salem, and memberships on Best NC, United Way of Forsyth County, Twin City Young Soccer Association, Novant Health, and others. He is also a past board chair of Arts Council’s. We are grateful for David’s great support of the arts and are pleased to present him with this year’s Arts Council Award. The Arts Partner Award recognizes an arts or cultural organization that is of high artistic quality and serves to enhance life in our community through the arts. This award pays special attention to both long-standing programs and organizations that have played a consistent role in the community and new organizations and programs that meet a previously unmet community need or focus area. The 2021 recipient of the Arts Partner Award is Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance. Founded 38 years ago, the mission of Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance is to inspire, transform and unite the people of the Triad through a broad range of unique, diverse, and unconventional theatrical experiences. Over the pandemic, Theatre Alliance leveraged its new home located at 650 West Sixth Street to host outdoor productions in the parking lot, vaccination clinics, and community gatherings. The Arts Educator Excellence Award recognizes an educator or teaching artist who has enriched the education of our community’s youth and inspired the next generation of artists, patrons and creative individuals. The 2021 recipient of the Arts Educator Excellence Award is Leo Rucker. Last year, Rucker led a mural project at Carter G. Woodson School that included hand-painted portraits of the school’s founders and images of well-know people such as Maya Angelou, Ruby Bridges, Chris Paul and others. Rucker said, “it was a great opportunity to help improve the school and introduce the students to something new.” Students were able to learn several different techniques and styles while working with Rucker, including drawing on a large scale and transferring. Math was also incorporated into the art lessons using angles and measurement. “It’s been wonderful to be able to share a part of myself while teaching the students something new,” Rucker said. “I think it’s very important that the older generation share their wisdom and what they know with the younger generation, so I feel like with this, I’m just doing my part.” The Business Leader in the Arts Award recognizes a local business, non-profit or government workplace for its exemplary efforts to integrate the arts into its workplace culture and employees’ lives. This year, we are recognizing two entities. Our Business Leader in the Arts Award with less than 1,000 employees is Fader RE. Fader RE is one of Winston-Salem’s most innovative real estate groups founded by arts and cultural enthusiast, Clare Fader. Fader RE is recognized for their local expertise, and their commitment to community. Clare’s vision and commitment to uplift Winston-Salem and all its wonderful arts and cultural offerings is evident in her approach as she continues to build her business in Winston-Salem by prioritizing “innovation in home sales through investing in social capital.” Our second Business Leader in the Arts Award recognizes a local business, non-profit or government workplace for its exemplary efforts to integrate the arts into its workplace culture and employees’ lives. Our Business Leader in the Arts Award with more than 1,000 employees is Wells Fargo. Founded in Winston-Salem as Wachovia National Bank in 1879, Wells Fargo has served our community generously and has helped for Arts Council to serve as the largest funder of arts education within the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School District. Since 2012, Wells Fargo has invested more than $850,000 in the Wells Fargo Arts-in-Education Grant that connects artists and arts organizations with elementary, middle, and high school students, by funding programs designed to awaken their intellectual and creative curiosity. They have played a major role in supporting the arts and cultural sector for many years and have invested millions over its lifespan. The R. Philip Hanes, Jr. Young Leader Award recognizes an individual under 40 years old whose time, talent and energy have furthered the mission of supporting and promoting the arts and culture of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, leaving a legacy of service for future young leaders and for the future of the arts in this community. This year’s recipient of the R. Philip Hanes Jr. Young Leader Award is Toni Tronu. Toni has been involved as a leader in the arts and cultural sector through a variety of ways. Tronu is the owner of Visual Index, a woman-owned independent art gallery located on Trade Street featuring art from all 50 states with an emphasis on North Carolina art. It was voted Best Art Gallery in the Triad in 2020 and 2021. As a previous co-chair of Art Nouveau, Tronu spearheaded the 2020 Artist Relief Impact Fund as an organizer and panelist by creating assets to encourage grassroots fundraising to impact artists who were hit the hardest in our community. The Community and Arts Impact Award recognizes an organization or group that uses arts and culture to positively engage with our community in impactful and innovative ways to elevate local artists. This year’s recipient of the Community and Arts Impact Award is ByGood Coffee. Led by Abbey and Darrell Garner, ByGood Coffee has demonstrated their commitment to supporting local artists and building community through their in-house gallery of talented visual artists and their hosting of many ByGood Artist Popups over the pandemic. Originally from Ocean Side, New York, the Garners relocated to Winston-Salem and signed the lease for ByGood Coffee to open in March 2020. When traditional art galleries were closed, ByGood offered an opportunity for local artists to show their work as well as make an income. We are grateful for the continuous partnership we have with ByGood and hope you’ll enjoy their fresh coffee on the corner of Marshall Street and Brookstown Avenue.

Arts Council and Forsyth County Government to Host “Summer Parks Concert Series” Free family friendly concerts to be held at Triad Park and Tanglewood Park Winston-Salem, NC (May 16, 2022) – Forsyth County Government and Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County will host the Summer Parks Concert Series at Triad Park in Kernersville, NC and Tanglewood Park in Clemmons, NC. There will be three concerts hosted at Triad Park and three concerts hosted at Tanglewood Park. West End Mambo will kick off the series on Sunday, June 5 at Tanglewood Park. “We are grateful for the continued partnership and support of Forsyth County that enables us to offer these concerts to our entire community,” expressed Chase Law, President and CEO of Arts Council. “This family-friendly concert series offers something for everyone. We are certain that this year will be our best year yet!” 2022 marks the seventh season for the Summer Parks Concert Series which is a collaborative presentation by Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County and Forsyth County Government. During the free concerts, community partners will be able to enjoy food and beverages from local vendors and food trucks. Community members and arts organizations will have booths at the parks and all six concerts will include free arts activities for kids sponsored by Publix Charities. Schedule: Summer Parks Concert Series Gates Open at 4 pm. Concerts Start at 5 pm. Sunday, June 5, Tanglewood Park West End Mambo Sunday, June 19, Tanglewood Park A Juneteenth Celebration featuring Gospel Music from Jamera McQueen Smith & Matelyn Alicia Sunday, July 3, Triad Park Salem Band & Letters From Home Sunday, July 17, Triad Park The Martha Bassett Show Sunday, July 24, Tanglewood Park ENVISION Sunday, August 14, Triad Park The Collection All concerts are free and family friendly. Food trucks and refreshments will be available for purchase. Tanglewood Park: 4061 Clemmons Rd., Clemmons, NC 27012 Triad Park: 9652 West Market St., Kernersville, NC 27284 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 with all proceeds supporting Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County. No outside alcohol is permitted.

Call for Art Any Media Hispanic League 30th Anniversary Exhibition Celebrating Our Legacy, Igniting Our Future September 2, 2022 – October 29, 2022 Main Gallery of the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts 251 N Spruce Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Artists’ Reception – Thursday, September 8, 5 – 7 PM Call for Entries: In partnership with Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County, Hispanic League is seeking art submissions for an exhibition to commemorate its 30th Anniversary of service in Winston-Salem, to kick-off National Hispanic Heritage Month, and to showcase the talent and inspiration of local artists of Latin American and Hispanic heritage. The exhibition will highlight and celebrate Hispanic/Latino arts and culture, and Hispanic/Latino artists from the Piedmont Triad Region (Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point) and surrounding counties are encouraged to submit entries. How to Enter: Submit up to three art entries to gallery@intothearts.org with “Hispanic League Exhibition” in the subject line by the entry deadline. Please include your name, address, phone number, and the following information for each art entry: title, medium, dimensions (height x width), and price, if applicable. In addition, each image needs to include the title of the piece and artist name (i.e. MexicoLindoQuerido_CarolinaCorona). Two-dimensional and three-dimensional art and artifacts, including photography, will be considered for the exhibition. For questions please contact 336-747-1416. Entry Deadline: August 5, 2022 CALENDAR Email Entry Deadline - Friday, August 5, 2022 Art Drop Off - Monday, August 29, 3 – 6 PM Artists’ Reception - Thursday, September 8, 5 – 7 PM Art Pick-Up - Monday, October 31, 3 – 6 PM