Who We Are
Access to the arts should be available to all.
Since 1960, we’ve worked to support anchor institutions, artists, teachers, festivals, and public art. Today, we combine that work with efforts to strengthen the Greater Greensboro area's art ecosystem.
As a community-supported, non-profit organization, we are the largest public and private alliance dedicated to sustaining our local arts economy.
Our Mission
We cultivate an inclusive, sustainable, and vibrant community through the support, promotion, and expansion of the arts.
Our Vision
Our community will be the place where art thrives.
HOW WE ACHIEVE OUR GOALS
We connect creatives, arts organizations, government and policymakers, businesses, and the community; empower the arts through funding and resources; and promote art experiences in our region. Four core values guide this work:
Be Forward Thinking
Be Accountable
Ensure Access to the Arts for All
Uplift All Voices
Meet our Team
Board of Directors
- Jana Barrett, Jana Barrett Consulting
- Dr. Benita Bell, NASA Scientist
- Michael Clapp, Artist/Architect
- Andrena Coleman, Artist
- Nancy Doll, Community Volunteer
- Larry Fairley, MRS Unlimited
- Maria Gonzales, Club Fitness
- Chip Hagan, Offit Kurman
- Trisha Teter Hale, Cone Health Philanthropy
- Megan Mabry, MEM Creative Co.
- José Milan, JOM Strategies
- Lindsay Morgan, The Fresh Market
- Fran Oxner, Community Member
- Bill Payne, Retired, Musician
- Kristen Peek, Kontoor Brands
- Dale Phipps, Labcorp, Retired (Treasurer)
- Jamilla Pinder, Cone Health Foundation (Chair)
- Gigi Renaud, Community Volunteer
- José A. Sandoval, Southern First Bank
- Michelle Schneider, Cone Health
- Lisa Simpson, Piedmont Trust
- Linda Spitsen, Artist
- Martha Thompson, UNCG (Secretary)
- Ashley Vanore, Artist
- Effie Varitimidis, Community Volunteer (Vice Chair)
- Marshall Worth, thedatabull
Legal Counsel
- Steve LaSota, Brooks Pierce
