Arts Council of Winston-Salem Forsyth County

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The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, covering Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, North Carolina, US, claims to have been the first (1949) locally established arts council in the United States. [1] [2] Now there are more than 4,000. The Arts Council raises funds for the arts, advocates for the arts, sponsors events with other arts organizations, provides educational opportunities, develops social capital, and assists economic development. It relies on volunteers and contributors (both private and public) to run effectively. [3]

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The council employs full-time staff members, including CEO Jim Sparrow, [4] [5] and has a Board of Directors that makes decisions regarding grant appropriations [6]

History

Arts Council was founded in 1949 with $7,200 in seed money from the Junior League of Winston-Salem. They were the first arts council created in the United States and continue to be a model for similar organizations throughout the country. [7] In the late 1980s, city and county leaders recognized Arts Council as the official local arts agency for public arts funding. The organization raises funds on an annual basis to support artists and arts and cultural organizations. Arts Council owns and operates a campus in Downtown Winston-Salem that includes three theatres (Hanesbrands Theatre, Reynolds Place Theatre, and Mountcastle Forum), two galleries (Main Gallery and Associated Artists of Winston-Salem's Three Corners Gallery, Sawtooth School for Visual Art (tenant), and an extension building that is home to The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem and North Carolina Black Reparatory.

Community Impact

The Arts Council states that for 60 years it has aimed to "provide proactive leadership and spark cultural growth." Their sponsored programs provide arts education to school children, help artists advance their careers, and help organizations in the community provide performances, exhibits and events throughout the year. It is estimated that annually they reach 500,000 local residents and school children through programs and initiatives. [8] The arts have a substantial economic impact on Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. [9]

Grants

The Arts Council gives five different types of grants. [10] They are listed below.

The Organizational Support Grant (OSG)

The Arts-In-Education Grant (AIE)

The Regional Artist Project Grant (RAPG)

The Advertising Assistance Program (AAP)

Innovative Project Grant (IPG)

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References

  1. ↑ "About Us | The Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County". The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Joan Mondale applauds Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County". JournalNow.com. November 19, 2009. Archived from the original on September 26, 2012. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
  3. ↑ Graff, Laura (June 9, 2010). "No easy city council budget answers". Journal Reporter. Retrieved October 23, 2013.[ dead link ]
  4. ↑ Triad Business Journal Aug 9th,2013 Arts Council names new CEO
  5. ↑ "Milton Rhodes". JournalNow.com. December 20, 2009. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
  6. ↑ Keuffel, Ken (May 23, 2010). "Rhodes is point man for city's arts future". JournalNow.com. Archived from the original on May 30, 2010. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
  7. ↑ "History of the Arts Council". The Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County. Archived from the original on October 26, 2013. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Who We Are - Community Impact". The Arts council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Archived from the original on April 24, 2011. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  9. ↑ "The Creative Economy". The Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County. Archived from the original on November 1, 2011. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  10. ↑ "How to Apply for Grants". The Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County. May 3, 2013. Archived from the original on October 26, 2013. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  11. ↑ "Our Supporters". Open Dream Ensemble. Archived from the original on November 11, 2007. Retrieved February 13, 2012.
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