The ACGG

Professional Development

Artist Happy Hour

Build skills. Make connections.

Find practical learning opportunities and time with fellow creatives to support the next stage of your work.

Workshops

Build your knowledge of the business side of a creative career.

Oct 9 Noon–1 p.m.

Putting Yourself Out There: Planning For Shows and Residencies

Friday, October 9, at Guilford Merchants Association, 225 Commerce Pl., Greensboro. Greensboro mixed-media artist Natalie Schorr shares lessons from exhibiting in local, national, and international juried shows and completing multiple artist residencies. Artists will learn how to identify worthwhile opportunities, strengthen submissions, and navigate practical issues including fees, commissions, shipping, and insurance.

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Oct 20 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Building a Creative Life That Looks Like You

The Art Gallery at Congdon Yards, 400 W. English Rd., Suite 151, High Point. Artist, writer, and technologist Roxanne Darling leads a candid conversation about building a creative identity that reflects the full range of an artist’s life and practice, and translating that identity into a website and public presence that feels authentic. Presented by The ACGG in partnership with High Point Arts Council and The Art Gallery at Congdon Yards.

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Nov 14 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

From Zero to Newsletter in Just One Day

High Point Arts Council, 121 S. Centennial St., High Point. Email newsletters are an affordable and effective way for artists to stay connected with audiences, promote events, showcase new work, and increase sales. Arts entrepreneurship educator Cynthia Deis will help you get started with your own professional newsletter. Bring a fully charged laptop.

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Request for proposals

The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro is seeking proposals for professional development for musicians, and for a social enterprise professional development workshop for artists.

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Artist Happy Hours

Step away from your workspace and connect with artists, arts administrators, and others who care about the arts. Created in partnership with Creative Greensboro.

November 19, 2026, 6 to 8 p.m.

Centennial Station Arts Center, 121 S. Centennial Street, High Point. The ACGG and High Point Arts Council invite artists, art lovers, and community members to a free evening of connection and creativity featuring live music by Brandon Walker, appetizers, a cash bar, and Art in the Atrium featuring work by Sabrina Tillman. Free to attend. Registration is encouraged.

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Our Learning Partners

SCORE · GTCC Small Business Center · Triangle ArtWorks