The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County was established in 1949 and was the first locally established arts council in the United States. Now there are more than 4,000.
The Arts Council enriches the quality of life for people in Winston-Salem and neighboring communities by raising funds for the arts, advocating for the arts, sponsoring events in conjunction with other arts...
We believe...
- freedom of artistic expression is a fundamental human right
- art is enhanced and society enriched by cultural diversity
- the artistic process calls forth the highest form of human expression
- the community has a commitment to cultivate, promote, and nurture artists and arts organizations
- the arts exist for all members of the community
- the community has a commitment to...
The Arts Council enriches the quality of life for people in Winston-Salem and neighboring communities by raising funds for the arts, advocating for the arts, sponsoring events in conjunction with other arts organizations, providing educational opportunities strengthening cultural resources, developing social capital, and aiding economic development.