Grants Awarded to Support the Work of Artists in a Five-County Triad Region
Counties include Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, and Randolph
Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County and the Arts Council of Greater Greensboro (The ACGG) are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Artist Support Grant, with a total of $67,000 awarded to 42 artists across North Carolina Arts Council Artist Support Grant Region 11, which includes Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, and Randolph counties. These grants are designed to support the professional and artistic development of local artists. Funded annually by the NC Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, the grants are part of a statewide initiative to foster artistic growth. Additional funding for the program was provided by Bank of America.
This year, we are thrilled to support a dynamic range of projects, including the creation of large-scale sculptures fired in communal kilns, a reimagined jazz organ album blending hip-hop influences, the design and weaving of Shaker Tape for furniture and small projects, and the development of innovative tools for producing kinetic wind sculptures.
"Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, in collaboration with the ACGG and the North Carolina Arts Council, is deeply committed to supporting artists in their creative pursuits and professional growth," says Samantha Howard, President and CEO of Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. "Artist Support Grants provide essential resources to help artists advance their careers and continue contributing to the cultural vibrancy of our communities."
120 applications were received, with awards ranging from $835 to $2,000 in the following disciplines: visual arts and crafts, literature, film, dance, music, and performing arts.
Artist Support Grantee Jacinta V. White requested funds to support her literature project titled “Unearthed.” This historical novel is based on a character who time travels and finds herself as an Afro Moravian in Salem, NC which is currently Old Salem in Winston-Salem. “Having recently relocated to the historic Old Salem area of Winston-Salem, I have been inspired to delve into the lives of the Black individuals who contributed to the development of this region as both free and enslaved laborers,” says White. “These individuals walked the same streets I now traverse and lived in neighboring areas.” Max Saunders requested funds to build a wood-firing “train kiln” just outside of Greensboro, NC, communally fired to support multiple community members. “This will have a massive impact helping us build the kiln”, says Saunders.
The leading arts councils, Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County, and The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro administered the grant process and oversaw a review panel to determine awardees. More information about these grant recipients can be found on The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro’s and Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County’s websites.
Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County is the chief advocate of the arts and cultural sector in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Arts Council’s goal is to serve as a leader in lifting, creating awareness, and providing support to grow and sustain the arts and cultural offerings throughout our region, bringing our community together and making it a great place to live, work, and play. IntoTheArts.org.
The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro is dedicated to fostering creativity and enriching the cultural lives of all residents. The ACGG strives to support, promote, and elevate local arts and cultural organizations, making a lasting impact in the community. www.TheACGG.org
The North Carolina Arts Council is a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. It builds on North Carolina’s long-standing love of the arts, leading the way to a more vibrant future. The N.C. Arts Council is an economic catalyst, fueling a thriving nonprofit creative sector that generates $2.23 billion (about $6.9 per person in the US) in annual direct economic activity. It sustains diverse arts expression and traditions while investing in innovative approaches to artmaking. The N.C. Arts Council has proven to be a champion for youth by cultivating tomorrow’s creative citizens through arts education. www.NCArts.org
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