Corporate Affinity Program

The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro invites your business to join our Corporate Affinity Program, a unique opportunity to support emerging and mid-career artists while enhancing your company’s brand and community presence. 

This initiative offers a structured, scalable way to make a meaningful impact on Greensboro’s vibrant arts scene.

Dynamic performance from Vinmark Internation Dance Company, embodying the energy and cultural richness that corporate support for the arts helps sustain.

Corporate Affinity Program Members

Hagler/Nickles Fund

Interested in joining the Corporate Affinity Program and becoming a leader in the arts?

Please contact Laura Way, President + CEO: lway@theacgg.org, 336-279-7080.

Corporate Affinity Program Objectives

Empower Artists

Provide vital financial and professional resources to help local artists thrive.

Engage Corporations

Build lasting partnerships with businesses that foster the arts.

Impact Community

Strengthen Greensboro’s cultural ecosystem, fueling both economic and social growth through the arts.

How it Works

Musician playing the trombone at the NC Folk Festival, capturing the spirit of live performances that corporate arts support makes possible.

Step-Up Membership Model

Over a minimum three-year commitment, your investment gradually increases, providing tangible benefits as you deepen your support.

  • Year 1: $500
  • Year 2: $750
  • Year 3+: $1,000 annually

Allocation of Funds Membership dues are equally split to:

  • Augment grants for Artist Support Grantees, helping them advance professionally. The Artist Support Grant is a competitive program awarding $500 to $2,000 to 20-35 talented artists annually.
  • Support the work of the Artist Services and Impact Officer, who provides critical guidance to local creatives.

Program Benefits

Branding and Recognition

Your company will be featured on the Artist Support Grant page and The Arts Council’s Supporters page, with links to your website.

Exclusive Networking

Meet-and-greet opportunities with each year’s class of grantees.

Tailored Engagements

Custom Lunch and Learn sessions with
individual artists.

Peter Deligdisch presents an intricate black-and-white drawing as part of the Bach to the Drawing Board series, showcasing the creativity that corporate support for the arts helps nurture.

Curated Arts + Culture Page
Optional development of a dedicated page on your company’s website, curated with the help of The Arts Council team. 

By joining the Corporate Affinity Program, your business becomes an important partner in supporting the arts while gaining valuable networking and promotional opportunities within Greensboro’s thriving creative community

Help us make Greensboro a national model for how the arts make a community.