Featuring 2021 ArtsGreensboro Grantee, Steven Cozart! Renaissance of Brooklyn: History is Present uses Charlotte's historic Brooklyn neighborhood as a reference point to acknowledge the impact of erased and forgotten African-American communities. These "timeless people" as author Toni Morrison calls them are ancestors beyond our immediate families who influence our present day reality. From the late ... Read more
Founded by Dr. Alma Adams and the late Eva Hamlin Miller in 1990, the African American Atelier has served Greensboro, NC for 32 years. It was Adams and Hamlin Miller's vision to create a professional, non-profit art gallery that heavily exhibited African American work to fill the cultural gap in Greensboro's art community. Since the ... Read more
Mixed media masters, How to be a PhotoGENIUS, and STEAM Engineers are just a few of the summer camps that we will be offering this summer. Our half-day camps are from 9 am - 1 pm and will be filled with exploration, collaboration and discovery of new creations all through creative reuse. To sign-up for ... Read more
March 11- June 24 Masters of contemporary craft media from across the state who work collectively with other artists to create collaborative works in clay, wood, metals, and fiber are highlighted in COLLABORATION IN CRAFT. SARAH + TIM LAZURE | GRAEME PRIDDLE + MELISSA ENGLER | LISA STINSON + KEN CARDER | SARAH TECTOR + ... Read more
Creative Aging Network-NC (CAN-NC) announces a Call for Artists who are age 50 and better to participate in a spring art show on our campus (2400 Summit Ave, Greensboro, NC 27405) in celebration of Older Americans Month in May and in conjunction with our Arts Unbound Festival on May 6th. The festival hours on May ... Read more
Hidden Gems Featuring Cry of Jeremiah by Rosephanye Powell Saturday, March 25, 8pm | Monday, March 27, 7:30pm First Baptist Church, 1000 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro Bel Canto Company and Gate City Voices weave a majestic story expressing wonder and awe of the eternal. Opening the concert, Dan Forrest’s In Paradisum describes one perspective of ... Read more
An MFA Thesis Exhibition by Tramaine Wilkes Exhibition: March 28 - April 1, 2023 Reception: Friday, March 31st, 6pm - 8pm What does it mean to be Black? Not African-American, but BLACK? And who has the right to claim it, paint, sculpt it, write it, or teach it? BLACK: Outside the Box (2023) is a ... Read more
Join fiber artists Jacqui Mehring and Vanessa McCormick and bring stitch, fiber, and textile projects to share while we explore traditional and contemporary textile art for inspiration. During our open studio sessions, we will make plans for field trips to museums, galleries, fiber shows, and artist studios. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE ACCESS TO THIS ... Read more
Artists Dave Fox (piano), Neill Clegg (saxophone, clarinet and flute) and Matt Kendrick (double bass) will be joined by guest vocalists, who cover The Great American Songbook and jazz classics including swing…and modal classics from the late ‘50s to early ‘60s, as well as Brazilian jazz from the early ‘60s. No cover charge! About the ... Read more
Artists Dave Fox (piano), Neill Clegg (saxophone, clarinet and flute) and Matt Kendrick (double bass) will be joined by guest vocalists, who cover The Great American Songbook and jazz classics including swing…and modal classics from the late ‘50s to early ‘60s, as well as Brazilian jazz from the early ‘60s. No cover charge! About the ... Read more
WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Featuring current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes. ... Read more
Fridays, March 31, April 14, April 28 and May 12; 6 to 8 p.m. Instructor: Kelly L. Taylor Cost: $120 TAG members and $135 non-members A four-week course designed to introduce you to traditional still life painting, using objects to tell your stories in rich colors and dramatic light and shadows, in traditional oil paint ... Read more
Back by popular demand! It's the night of your musical theater / pop dreams! Have a song you've always wanted to perform but never had the chance to? Come to Piano Bar Karaoke and sing your heart out with a live accompanist, Chris Tilley on piano. All people are invited to sing! Please bring your ... Read more
Elon's Department of Performing Arts presents "Clue". Performance dates are March 31, 2023 @ 7:30pm, April 1, 2023 @ 2:00pm & 7:30pm, April 2, 2023 @ 2pm. Based on the popular fil and board game, it's a dark and stormy night, and you've been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests ... Read more
This once-a-week course for budding young artists aims to teach core art skills and knowledge that will nurture a confidence and foundation for the future. Your child will explore a variety of mediums and techniques, learn basic art concepts, and discover their own path as an artist through successful, fun 2D and 3D projects.
On Saturday, April 1, local artists and all members of the community are invited to design original chalk art creations on the meandering sidewalks of the City’s beautiful botanical garden, the Greensboro Arboretum. Categories include youth (0-12 years), teens (13-17 years), adults (18 years and up), and teams (no more than 4 members per team). ... Read more
Saturday, April 1, 10 a.m. to noon Instructor: Liz McKinnon Cost: $25 for TAG members and $35 for non-members Learn how to make your own paper with Liz McKinnon. Participants will create handmade paper using recycled and natural materials like craft paper, book pages, plants and dryer lint. Techniques will be explored for working in ... Read more
Join us April 2 for a very special Crafternoon event with local fiber artist Rashida. "I believe crocheting/knitting is a great hobby to learn because it reduces stress, increases productivity, and the beauty of making homemade items. Crocheting is more than just being creative but is a chance to tell a story about the process ... Read more
Instructor: Liz McKinnon Cost: $120 TAG members and $135 for non-members This 4-week session is open to artists of all experiences. Basic techniques and tools will be discussed for those new to watercolor. If working on your own painting, feel free to bring it for advice or just time to create. All materials will be ... Read more
Join artist Mavis Liggett and learn the techniques of using watercolor paint. Participants will work from an image and create a finished watercolor painting. REGISTRATION CLOSES ON MARCH 20TH AT 5PM FOR ART SUPPLIES TO BE MAILED TO YOUR HOME. (For participants who live in the Greensboro area and are able to pick up art ... Read more
All Jokes Aside An MFA Thesis Exhibition by Conner Calhoun ---- Exhibition: April 4 - April 8, 2023 ---- Reception: Thursday, April 6th, 6pm - 8pm ---- Noise Performance: Friday, April 7th 7:30p (Doors open at 6:30p)
In April and May, join local artist Jennifer Donley as she teaches you to create beautiful, expressive paintings from your own photos. Students will learn to use their own creative voice to make their photos into interesting and original paintings. All levels welcome. $90 per month or $25 per class. All supplies included. Tuesdays in ... Read more
Instructor: Eric Little Cost: $160 for members and $175 for non-members Learn about the fundamental building blocks of drawing in this 12-hour introductory course. Students will be taught how to use traditional methods and materials to draw still lifes from direct observation. Topics covered include materials, observation skills, measuring, basic one- and two-point perspective, use ... Read more
Instructor: Jennifer Donley Cost: $120 for TAG members and $135 for non-members Join local artist Jennifer Donley for this acrylic painting class. Find your creative inspiration in photos of our beautiful state of North Carolina. Using various techniques, students will learn to interpret these photos into colorful contemporary landscapes. Feel free to bring your own ... Read more
Instructor: Eric Little Cost: $160 for members and $175 for non-members Basic drawing skills are required. This six-week class continues where Drawing I ends. In Drawing II, students will work from still life to further basic skills. Students continue to advance their understanding of perspective and modeling form with line and shading (value). Design and ... Read more
In this Open Studio, participants may work on art projects you have started in a Hirsch class, or join Dalene in a Make ‘N’ Take project. “Come join me with an open mind & heart; you will leave with something you created.” Registration is required. REGISTRATION CLOSES AT NOON THE DAY BEFORE CLASS BEGINS. THIS ... Read more
Please Note: This event is general admission standing room only. Ages two and up require a ticket for entry. VIP Packages Information Postmodern Jukebox Meet & Greet Package One general admission ticket Exclusive meet & greet with members of Postmodern Jukebox Photograph with members of Postmodern Jukebox Collectible tour poster; autographed by members of Postmodern ... Read more
Learn to capture the sounds, smells, and textures of the natural world around you using traditional drawing techniques. In this course you will learn to observe and create illustrations of nature using just a pen or pencil. Registration is required. REGISTRATION CLOSES ON April 5th AT 12PM YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING ART ... Read more
Join the Greensboro History Museum for a night of fun and games plus serious Expert Takes around gerrymandering in NC. Discover what’s behind electoral redistricting in NC with experts from across the state, including Political scientist Michael Bitzer and Director of Communications for Common Cause NC Tyler Daye. Try your hand at our Gerrymander Madness ... Read more
Artists Dave Fox (piano), Neill Clegg (saxophone, clarinet and flute) and Matt Kendrick (double bass) will be joined by guest vocalists, who cover The Great American Songbook and jazz classics including swing…and modal classics from the late ‘50s to early ‘60s, as well as Brazilian jazz from the early ‘60s. No cover charge! About the ... Read more
Walk the fourteen stations and experience the power of Christ’s Passion expressed in art. Each piece is created by artists in and associated with West Market Street United Methodist Church. Stations start at the ECC (Early Childhood Center) portico on Friendly/Eugene and end in the Sanctuary.
Zentangling is the art of making simple marks on paper that emerge into beautiful patterns and designs, while bringing a heightened state of calm and relaxation for mind, body, and spirit! REGISTRATION CLOSES ON MARCH 24TH AT 5PM FOR ART SUPPLIES TO BE MAILED TO YOUR HOME. (We mail supplies to all registered participants who ... Read more
The NC Chamber Orchestra (NCCO) is thrilled to welcome flautist Laura Dangerfield Stevens to perform the Quantz Flute Concerto in G and the Fauré Morceau de Concours. The performance will also include Mozart's Adagio & Fugue, Pachelbel's Canon & Gigue, Bartok's Rumanian Folk Dances and the Serenade for Strings by Ferrari/Wolf. A highlight will be ... Read more
Join us for a fun afternoon of crafts at the Elsewhere Museum! Kids and parents of all ages are welcome to participate in using the materials and supplies we will provide in order for you or your little one to create their own masterpiece!
Who’s Bad’s power‐packed tribute to Michael Jackson has ignited crowds on every continent and can only be described as a jaw‐dropping, musical must‐see. As the longest‐running Michael Jackson tribute band, and the only one to predate his untimely passing, Who’s Bad has sold out nearly 50 venues in the United Kingdom including London’s O2 where ... Read more
On the second Monday of each month at 5:30, join us for a gathering of poetic bliss! Led by Paige Wilhoit, this poetry circle is a gathering where we will read and offer gentle and inspiring feedback on each other’s poetry. This is a safe, hate-free, inclusive space for all. For more information, contact Allie ... Read more
Make Contact With Your Life An MFA Exhibition by Max Baynes ---- Exhibition: April 11 - 15, 2023 ---- Reception: Friday, April 14th, 6pm - 8pm
GTCC's Portfolio Exhibition opening reception is a collaborative effort between the Visual Arts Portfolio class and the Hospitality, Events, and Meetings class. Each Spring semester, Portfolio is responsible for curating and installing their own exhibition as they near completion of their degrees, and this year's reception has been organized by cohorts in Hospitality Management, with ... Read more
The High Point University Community Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Brian Meixner, presents A Night at the Movies. The excitement of film music brought to life by your very own HPU Community Orchestra! New & old movies alike, treat yourself to a journey through the best of film music- fun for all ages. Music ... Read more
Be inspired by the textures and patterns of nature to embroider designs and embellish clothes and accessories. In this class we will look at different designs in nature and explore three stitches: running stitch, seed stitch, and arrow stitch. Registration is required. REGISTRATION CLOSES AT NOON THE DAY BEFORE CLASS BEGINS. THIS CLASS WILL BE ... Read more
Artists Dave Fox (piano), Neill Clegg (saxophone, clarinet and flute) and Matt Kendrick (double bass) will be joined by guest vocalists, who cover The Great American Songbook and jazz classics including swing…and modal classics from the late ‘50s to early ‘60s, as well as Brazilian jazz from the early ‘60s. No cover charge! About the ... Read more
**THIS EVENT IS FREE, HOWEVER REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. SEE LINK BELOW.** Greensboro Bound, in generous partnership with the UNCG University Libraries, is pleased to announce An Evening with Marlon James. Join host Sara Graybeal as she talks with Marlon about his literary craft. Submit questions for the author at the registration link. A book signing ... Read more
Calling all interested in expressing through the arts. This class is about making art in many different forms from a place of curiosity, wonder and open heartedness. Using the multi-sensory expressive forms of visual art, music, poetry, journaling, and movement, together we will explore the inner and outer world through the creative process as we ... Read more
April 14| 5:30 PM Calling all musicians, poets, comedians, storytellers, and spoken word performers. Come for our April Open Mic Night and perform your 5-minute set on stage. Bar specials and coffee will be available for purchase
Enjoy an afternoon of live music with performances by local BIPOC artist, and a special Nina Simone performance by Yolanda Rabun. Jazz, Blues, Soul, Funk, Hip-Hop and R&B performed by: The Polk Duo, SkyBlew, The NuBeing Collective, The John Henry Ensemble, and special performance by: Yolanda Rabun. There will be food, drinks, and arts vendors ... Read more
Journey through the life of the great Renaissance Man, Paul Robeson. This athlete, scholar, lawyer, actor, singer and human, civil and worker's rights activist has been all but erased from our history books. As an artist during McCarthyism and the "Red Scare", Robeson was stripped of his passport, stamping out his ability to perform during ... Read more
Please join us for a fun and relaxing evening of smooth jazz! Listen to great music by the J.TRIO band, nosh on some fantastic food, enjoy drink specials in our cash bar and get your groove on with some dancing!
Trio Zimbalist Dmitry Sitkovetsky, violin Scott Rawls, viola Smetana - Piano Trio in G minor Brahms - Piano Quintet in F minor Sponsored by Rice Toyota
Join artist Mavis Liggett and learn the techniques of painting with oil. Participants will work from an image and create a finished oil painting. Registration is required. REGISTRATION CLOSES AT NOON THE DAY BEFORE CLASS BEGINS. THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD IN PERSON IN THE HIRSCH CLASSROOM. MASKS ARE REQUIRED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, ... Read more
Instructor: Peter Daye, Cut The Music Prints Cost: $50 for TAG members and $60 for non-members Learn about the process and history of screen printing from artist Peter Daye with Cut The Music Prints. This 2-hour workshop includes hands-on demonstrations and participants will have the opportunity to create their own printed art. Open to all ... Read more
Casablanca: easy to enter, but much harder to leave, especially if you're wanted by the Nazis. Such a man is Resistance leader Victor Laszlo, whose only hope is Rick Blaine, a cynical American who sticks his neck out for no one, especially Victor's wife Ilsa, the ex-lover who broke his heart. Ilsa offers herself in ... Read more
We are partnering with our friends at Art Alliance of Greensboro this year to provide Family Art Night. Join us at the Xperience @ Caldcleugh for fun and creative art projects for all ages. Hands on projects and demos will be led by Art Alliance students and art teachers throughout the year. All sessions are ... Read more
Artists Dave Fox (piano), Neill Clegg (saxophone, clarinet and flute) and Matt Kendrick (double bass) will be joined by guest vocalists, who cover The Great American Songbook and jazz classics including swing…and modal classics from the late ‘50s to early ‘60s, as well as Brazilian jazz from the early ‘60s. No cover charge! About the ... Read more
Spread Happiness through your Handwriting with Maghon Taylor at All She Wrote Notes! We'll share stories, laughs and lettering tips throughout this fun and entertaining experience. This class is 90 minutes long and covers the full lowercase alphabet and Maghon's three steps to transform your ordinary handwriting into Happy Hand Lettering! We don't aim for ... Read more
A Carolina Theatre Presents event The Wailin’ Jennys are Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody, and Heather Masse: Three distinct voices that together make an achingly perfect vocal sound. Starting as a happy accident of solo singer/songwriters getting together for a one-time-only performance at a tiny guitar shop in Winnipeg, Manitoba, The Wailin’ Jennys have grown over ... Read more
Distinguished performer and truly one of his generation's leading percussionists, Michael Burritt is frequently in demand. Having performed on four continents and more than forty states, Burritt currently serves as Professor of Percussion at the Eastman School of Music. He is only the third person in the history of the school to hold this position. ... Read more
Newsies The Musical, based on the 1992 film, is inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899 in New York City. The recognizable songs and characters you'll love will leave you wishing you could take up the banner "Once and for All." Come "Seize the Day" with us! Newsies Performances: Friday April 21 at 7:30 ... Read more
Distinguished performer and truly one of his generation's leading percussionists, Michael Burritt is frequently in demand. Having performed on four continents and more than forty states, Burritt currently serves as Professor of Percussion at the Eastman School of Music. He is only the third person in the history of the school to hold this position. ... Read more
The North Carolina Writers’ Network plans to hold its 2023 Spring Conference, live and in person, on Saturday, April 22, at UNC Greensboro. Register here: https://www.ncwriters.org/programs/conferences/spring-conference-2023/ Kicked off with a keynote address by North Carolina Award for Literature winner Michael Parker, the 2023 Spring Conference will be a full day of classes, workshops, readings, and ... Read more
Session 3 begins the week of April 23rd-June 17th 2023. Local and regional artists, well trained in their fields, teach these creative classes for and workshops for youth and adults, which range from pottery and sculpture to drawing and painting. Registration opens March 28 Register Online-@artalliancegso.org
Instructor: Dana Holliday Cost: $75 for TAG members and $90 for non-members This 2-hour workshop introduces the process of encaustic painting. Participants will view demonstrations by Dana Holliday and will have the opportunity to practice their own creations. Space is limited to seven students.
See the iconic silent movie with live organ accompaniment on the Carolina Theatre’s Robert Morton Pipe Organ! Original to the Carolina’s opening night in 1927, the organ is the only remaining Robert Morton Pipe Organ in the state. ABOUT THE SILENT MOVIE Wrongfully accused of criminal acts, a tramp (Charlie Chaplin) unwittingly ducks into a ... Read more
Join local artist, Jennifer Donley, for a watercolor workshop on Thursday, April 27th from 9:30am – 12pm. Participants will learn watercolor techniques for creating original hand painted notecards. The watercolor medium is very versatile and perfect for creating special handmade keepsakes. All levels and ages welcome. $35 and all supplies are included. Register at https://form.jotform.com/230885709726165 ... Read more
Surrealism and survival abound in this original musical based in Greensboro, NC, with music by Quilla and choreography by LeDarius Parker. Premiering at the Stephen D. Hyers Theater, this is an intergenerational story about diaspora and dreams. Told through live dance sequences crafted by local choreographer LeDarius Parker as well as dialog and a powerful ... Read more
Greensboro Symphony Orchestra Ben Folds, piano and vocals A talented singer, songwriter, pianist, and dynamic performer, Ben Folds brings his impeccable musicianship, wry humor, and knack for pop songcraft to Greensboro, NC. He’s created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes numerous collaborative albums and records. “Ben Folds meshes the classical and pop music ... Read more
Kate will teach large platter construction that uses throwing skills but circumvents centering on the wheel. This platter technique is gentle on the wrists and does not require much upper body strength. It’s a perfect way to reimagine your use of the potter’s wheel and achieve large wide forms. The workshop participants will spend the ... Read more
This once-a-week course for budding young artists aims to teach core art skills and knowledge that will nurture a confidence and foundation for the future. Your child will explore a variety of mediums and techniques, learn basic art concepts, and discover their own path as an artist through successful, fun 2D and 3D projects.
We have a fantastic Spring line-up of creative workshops all led by local Black Artists! From movement to painting, to music therapy we have something for all ages! Dakota Price will be delving into how to connect and stay connected with your body throughout the creative process, great for families of all ages. Yolanda Grier ... Read more