A - Arts, Culture, & Humanities

Dedicated to Advancing Photographic Imaging as an Art and a Profession

The mission of Greensboro Literary Organization is to
a) bring readers and writers together year-round, culminating in an annual literary festival in May
b) provide a place for all communities in Guilford County to tell their story
c) get authors in front of Guilford County students and books into the hands of those students.

Rockingham County Arts Council/RCAC works to enhance and support the cultural arts of Rockingham County in ways that promote the creative economy while improving quality of life for all its citizens.

The Arts Friendly Foundation strengthens our community by supporting the operations of arts nonprofits.

The purpose of Durham Ballet Theatre is to provide a training company and public performance opportunities for dancers, singers and actors of all ages who wish to go on to have professional careers in the field of the performing arts, extend their careers or have a secondary career in the profession of the performing arts.

The Salisbury Symphony seeks to educate, entertain, inspire, engage and enrich our community through music.

Puppet Show Incorporated's mission is to preserve and promote puppetry arts. The comprehensive puppetry programs offered by Puppet Show Inc. foster Social Emotional Learning ( SEL), promote Character Education traits and are aligned with the N.C. Essential Standards. Community based puppet programs are provided at cost or in some cases free so that all children can experience the magic of puppetry arts.

We aim to influence academic outcomes and help build confidence with our students, by utilizing character building techniques and arts access, such as through: dance, music, fashion and drama, as a means of both creative expression outlets and social personal development.

To support and grow a nationwide movement of programs inspired by El Sistema to effect social change through music for children with the fewest resources and the greatest need.