Arts News

My Art Story

My Arts Story: La-Tasha Best-Gaddy

My first introduction to the arts began at the piano.
As a young girl, I took lessons and prepared for a recital that felt like one of the biggest moments of my life. I remember the discipline, the nerves, and the pride of completing something I had worked so hard to learn. Even today, I can still sit down and play that one song. While I didn’t fully pursue piano, that experience planted a seed—one that grew into a lifelong appreciation for creativity.

Read More »
Arts Organizations

Non-Profit Accelerator

For small non-profits with limited capacity, it is essential to think strategically, adapt quickly, and build sustainable operations. Many of these organizations may not have the staff or infrastructure to support day-to-day administrative needs, yet the work they do is vital to the overall arts ecosystem. They often work with communities and populations that are otherwise underserved, providing critical access through scholarship programs and inclusive artistic opportunities.

Read More »
ArtsNews

Downtown Together

Explore the arts in the heart of GSO: On a summer evening in downtown Greensboro, the pavement still radiates heat and the brick buildings seem to glow. Children weave through the splashpad, laughter carries across the square, and people linger a little longer, letting the night unfold around them.

Read More »
Artist In Focus

Artist In Focus: Emilio Marz

Competition should, at its essence, be about collaboration, symbiotic relationships wherein each person develops their own skills and those of every participant around them. Winning is nice, but learning and improving is what competition should be about. Multi-hyphenate artist Emilio Marz is a former track and field athlete, who believes that to improve, you must test yourself against those who are better than you. And that means managing ego.

Read More »