This March at the Arts Council Campus:

Events:

The Legend of Buster Neal

(NC Black Repertory Company)


Five Lesbians Eating a Quiche

(Spirit Gum Theatre)


By Any Means Necessary Gallery Exhibition Opening

(Main Gallery with Arts Council)


Tonight's Special Comedy Special


Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel Live!


WSFCS Spring Arts Extravaganza



News:

Announcing Shannon B. Henry as President and CEO


The Arts Council Funds a Wake Forest Pilot Study: Prescribing Arts as a Tool for Health


Advocacy for the Arts with the City

(Visits from Government Officials)


Arts Council Programming News

(Record Breaking Ticket Sales)


Arts Council Marketing News

(New Venue Rental Information Website)

What's Happening at the Arts Council

Announcing Shannon B. Henry as President and CEO


"“I am honored to continue serving the Arts Council and this community as President and CEO,” said Henry. “As the City of Arts and Innovation, Winston-Salem recognizes that the arts are essential to who we are as a region culturally, economically, and creatively. I look forward to building on our momentum, deepening partnerships, and advancing a vision for an arts ecosystem that is resilient, inclusive, and impactful for all.”

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Congratulate Shannon on Facebook and Instagram.

The Arts Council Funds a Wake Forest

Pilot Study:


ThePrescribing Arts as a Health Tool

in Forsyth County


The Arts Council funded an Arts on Prescription pilot study which allows physicians to prescribe dance, music, art or creative writing experiences as a social behavior that can improve their health and wellbeing.


This innovative project brings together leadership from the Intergenerational Center for the Arts and Wellness at Senior Services, Inc, the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, Wake Forest University School of Medicine and independent teaching artists.


On Friday, February 13, we heard about Arts Rx Program at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center that inspired the project at the Arts, Health Care and Humanities in Action symposium.


Watch the highlights from Shannon B. Henry's speech on Instagram or read her speech on the Arts Council's blog linked here.

Advocating for the Arts

Government Officials Visit the Arts Council


Shannon B. Henry immediately began advocating for the arts with our government officials including City Manager W. Patrick Pate and County Manager Shontell A. Robinson.


Arts Council Programming News

Record Breaking Ticket Sales!


The Arts Council owns the Main Gallery, Reynolds Place Theatre, Mountcastle Forum and Hanesbrands Theatre. These theaters are homes to resident theater companies, visiting Art Partners and co-productions run in collaboration with the Arts Council. February's co-productions reached record breaking ticket sales!


TONIGHT'S SPECIAL COMEDY SPECIAL SOLD OUT


Tonight's Special Comedy Special had a SOLD OUT audience! Each night has gotten closer and closer to selling out and February's show reached our goal of selling out! There were only two tickets left for sale the day of the event, so if you'd like to attend March's show, buy tickets in advance here.


Photo by Steel String Photography


LATIN DANCE NIGHT TICKET SALES SURPASSED GOAL



Latin Dance Night had 212 guests join us on Valentine's Night! This is the second annual Latin Dance Night. In 2025 180 guests attended. Our goal for this year was 200 and we surpassed this thanks to your participation!


Arts Council Marketing News

New Venue Rental Information Website


Did you know the Arts Council has venues for rent? If you're looking for a venue for a reception, fundraiser, corporate event and you want proceeds to support the arts, we're the place for you! We now have a user friendly, easy to navigate, beautiful website with videos and pricing breakdown.


Thank you for supporting the arts!

By attending an event on the Arts Council's campus, you are supporting the longevity of the Arts Council. Thank you for attending, supporting, and aiding us in making the arts accessible and thriving.