Creative Greensboro

💃🏻Bring your dancing shoes to Lindley Park and enjoy the salsa music of Orquesta Internacional la Clave!

🍽 Taqueria El Azteca & Taco Truck and Knightly Rose will be there with concessions, or you may bring your own food and drink! Donations will be collected to help sustain the concert series.

📍Be sure to use address 3299 Starmount Drive on your GPS (which is the Greensboro Arboretum address) and enter through the intersection of Market Street and Green Valley Rd. Make an immediate right onto Starmount Drive and follow the MUSEP signs.

🌧️In the event of rain, the concert will be relocated to the Van D**e Performance Space at 200 N Davie St.

🚨To get free text updates on potential location changes or concert cancellations, text 81010 with the message

Support for the 2024 MUSEP season provided by: Greensboro Parks & Recreation, Carey Sound, Fox 8, UNCG College of Performing and Visual Arts and UNCG School of Music, HealthTeam Advantage, Moore Music.

Applications are now open for Creative Greensboro's 24- 25 Sustaining Creativity: Community Partnership Grants- a program which will award a total of $300,000 to local arts nonprofits. The deadline to apply is August 11 2024.

The grants will provide financial support for general operations, administration and programs to nonprofit organizations with a primary focus on creative programming. This opportunity is designed to extend resources to groups not already receiving significant support from the City of Greensboro. More details below:

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations focusing on creative programming that do not already receive substantial support from the City of Greensboro are eligible to apply.
Application Deadline: August 11 is the deadline for submitting grant applications.

Information Sessions: To learn more about the grant program, interested applicants are encouraged to attend one of three information sessions:

July 24 ( in person Greensboro Cultural Center) at 5:30pm In-person at the Greensboro Cultural Center
Register HERE: https://loom.ly/jquVL9k

Aug 7-9 (Virtual one on one sessions)
Registration for these sessions and access to the application and additional grant requirements can be found on creativegreensboro.com.

Cultural Arts Plan: The grant program aligns with Greensboro’s Cultural Arts Plan, which was adopted by the City Council in 2018 and is guided by recommendations from the City-appointed Cultural Affairs Commission.

For any nonprofit organization in Greensboro involved in the arts, this initiative presents a significant opportunity to secure funding and support for their creative initiatives. It’s a great chance to enhance community impact and sustainability.

Interdisciplinary artist Gail Cooper invites community members to experience art through all the senses during a four-week residency with the Greensboro Residency for Original Works (GROW) program from July 23 to August 19, 2024.

In her free workshop series “Art Thru the Senses,” Cooper will explore how the creative process can be enhanced through the use of binaural beats, a term for the auditory illusion created when a person listens to different tones (musical pitches) in their left and right ears, and their brain perceives a new, third tone. After a brief introduction to sound meditation, participants will have free time to create visual artworks of their own design while listening to binaural beats. Participants will then discuss their experiences. Headphones are required for this workshop. Art supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own if they have specific projects they wish to work on.

Cooper will also host several free workshops titled “Exploring Mindfulness thru Art,” in which she will guide participants through a fun and relaxing art project designed to enhance mindfulness through creativity. All of her workshops will last approximately two hours and will conclude with time for discussion and feedback, after which participants who wish to stay to continue working on their art are encouraged to do so.

The public can visit the GROW space to view Cooper’s paintings and learn more about her explorations of sound meditation during Downtown Greensboro’s First Friday on August 2 from 6-9pm (artist talk at 6:30pm). Cooper will also host a special birthday celebration, open to the public, on Tuesday, August 6, from 6-9pm. Cooper’s residency will culminate with a final showcase on Sunday, August 18, from 1-5pm, where participants of her workshops will also have an opportunity to display their work.

This project is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.

For more information, and for the full residency event schedule, visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/GROW

New artwork alert! While you are out and about in downtown Greensboro, check out the two new pieces "Peony" and "Riding the Wave" from creatives Ronda Szymanski and Emily McCollum featured in the digital kiosks through September 2.

This sounds like so much fun!

Join us at Shelter #4 near 3802 Jaycee Park Dr., to hear the Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs at 6 pm, followed by Folkknot at 7 pm.

🍽Refreshments will be offered by Kibi's Crazy Casserole & StayFresh Italian Ice, or bring your own picnic! 🧺

🚨To get free text updates on potential location changes or concert cancellations, text 81010 with the message

Special thanks to our 2024 sponsors: Carey Sound, Fox 8, UNCG School of Music, UNCG College of Visual and Performing Arts, HealthTeam Advantage, Moore Music, and Greensboro Parks and Recreation

See the full schedule at https://loom.ly/2_5Mtsg

See you at MUSEP! 🌟🎶

🌟 Ready to CAPtivate at the July 5th First Friday? Join us for the Creative Activation Partner's Showcase and let's celebrate community creativity!

🎨From 6-8 pm, view the amazing work our CAP renters do with the support of Creative Greensboro; from singing to live music, you are in for a treat! You can also sign up for the classes or workshops our CAP renters offer. The showcase will be in the Van D**e Performance Space.

Admission is FREE!

‼️Attention Parents of Creative Kids‼️

🎨 Unleash Your Child's Creativity at the NC Folk Festival Youth Art Contest! 🎨
Do you have a young artist in the making? Here's their chance to shine! The NC Folk Festival Youth Art Contest is calling all students from grades K-12 to showcase their artistic talent and imagination.

Who Can Enter?
📚 All students in grades K-12 are welcome to participate. Whether your child loves drawing, painting, or any other form of visual art, we want to see their masterpieces!

Entries are due July 15th!
For more information and to enter visit: https://ncfolkfestival.com/k12-contest

Greensboro residents and creatives come and let your voice be heard. Join First Tee- Central Carolina and the City of Greensboro on July 3rd at the Windsor Recreation Center to speak with artist, Vincent Ballentine, about his vision for the new Greensboro Six Mural that will soon be installed at Gillespie Golf Course.

Date: Wednesday July 3rd 2024
Time: 4pm-6pm
Location: Windsor Recreation Center, 1601 East Gate City Blvd 27401
Refreshments will be served.
RSVP Here
https://loom.ly/n9EnnQI

✨ Celebrating creativity and culture at the Black Elegance Designer Showcase: Season Two! 🖤 Hosted by Black Cat Forever, discover stunning designs that blend heritage with modern style. Join us as we spotlight incredible talent and redefine fashion together.

📍Van D**e Performance Space (located on the first floor of the Greensboro Cultural Center)
⏱️Saturday, June 29th from 6-9 pm

Click the link below to purchase your tickets: https://loom.ly/OE5P0_A

Black Designer Showcase Season II | Black Cat FOREVER The long awaited show of the season is here you don’t want to miss! 

🌟 Ready to CAPtivate at the July 5th First Friday? Join us for the Creative Activation Partner's Showcase and let's celebrate community creativity!

🎨From 6-8 pm, view the amazing work our CAP renters do with the support of Creative Greensboro; from singing to live music, you are in for a treat! You can also sign up for the classes or workshops our CAP renters offer. The showcase will be in the Van D**e Performance Space.

Admission is FREE!

Ready to be swept off your feet by the rhythms of River City? WXII had the pleasure of speaking with Todd Fisher, the director of "The Music Man" and Nalah Bradley, a cast member!🎺

Creative Greensboro presents Meredith Willson’s Tony award-winning musical “The Music Man,” at 7:30 pm, June 27-29, and at 2 pm, June 30, at the Virginia Somerville Sutton Theatre at Wellspring, 4100 Wellspring Dr. The June 30 performance will feature audio description service by Arts Access. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors and may be purchased online at https://loom.ly/NqUJ_WQ

To watch the full WXII Interview, click the link below https://loom.ly/5KXq5uQ

Creative Greensboro presents Meredith Willson's The Music Man Creative Greensboro will present Meredith Wilson’s Tony award-winning musical “The Music Man,” June 27-29 at 7:30 and June 30 at 2 pm. Performances will be held at the Virginia Somerville Sutton Theatre at Wellspring. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students or seniors and may be purcha...

🎵 Join us on June 30th at 6pm in Barber Park to enjoy the musical stylings of Africa Unplugged! See map included for parking and directions.

🍽️Maho's Bistro and Tiki Dessert Bar by Knightly Rose will be offering concessions, or you can bring your own, along with your lawn chairs/blankets!

MUSEP concerts are FREE to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated to keep these concerts going!

‼️To get free text updates on potential location changes or concert cancellations, text 81010 with the message
See the full MUSEP 2024 concert schedule at https://loom.ly/2_5Mtsg

The Greensboro Cultural Center will be closed to celebrate the Fourth of July🇺🇸! The building will resume business operations on July 5th.

Make sure to stay in the loop‼️ Text to 81010 for free MUSEP text message updates, such as cancellations or location changes🎵

The Greensboro Cultural Center will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. We will resume regular building hours on Thursday, June 20.

Happy Greensboro! ❤️🖤💚

Creative Greensboro welcomes Keala Rodgers as part of our Residency at the Hyers. “Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum: Stories on Black Maternal Health” shares birth stories of Black women told through poetry accompanied by music and dance. From June 24 to July 21, Keala will wow audiences with untold journeys.

📍 Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St. (Stephen D. Hyers Theatre)

Click the link below to learn more about Keala’s work! https://loom.ly/ZqrPEn8

Jessica Bloch-Schulman is a figurative ceramic sculptor living in Greensboro, NC. After completing a BFA at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, she spent more than 20 years working in digital media before discovering clay in 2021. The evolution of virtual education has given her the opportunity to learn from accomplished artists without leaving her home studio, where she works for hours once everyone is done with dinner. Her work explores the landscape of the mind, memory and the connections that bind us.

Jessica's artwork, "Double Bind II" is currently displayed on 11 digital Kiosks throughout downtown Greensboro now through July 2. Be sure to scan the QR code on the kiosk image to learn more about the artists featured in downtown's digital art gallery!

And to learn more about our Downtown Arts program, visit us online at CreativeGreensboro.com or click the link in our bio.

Join us for MUSEP on June 23 at LeBauer Park at 6pm! 🎵

Enjoy a FREE concert by the Greensboro Concert Band, featuring patriotic, pop, and traditional band tunes. Kids may even get a chance to help conduct! 🎺🎷🥁

🍔 Refreshments by Parkside Pull-Up and Lawn Service by Little Brother Brewing Company, or bring your own picnic! 🧺

🐾 Leashed pets are welcome, just keep the lawn clean. Donations will be collected to keep this wonderful concert series free for everyone to enjoy.

Special thanks to our 2024 sponsors: Carey Sound, Fox 8, UNCG School of Music, UNCG College of Visual and Performing Arts, HealthTeam Advantage, Moore Music, and Greensboro Parks and Recreation

See the full schedule at https://loom.ly/MZgWC5s

See you at MUSEP! 🌟🎶

Creative Greensboro presents Meredith Willson’s Tony award-winning musical “The Music Man,” at 7:30 pm, June 27-29, and at 2 pm, June 30, at the Virginia Somerville Sutton Theatre at Wellspring, 4100 Wellspring Dr. The June 30 performance will feature audio description service by Arts Access. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors and may be purchased online at https://loom.ly/NqUJ_WQ

About “The Music Man”
By turns wicked, funny, warm, and romantic and touching, “The Music Man” is family entertainment at its best. Willson's six-time, Tony award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.

“The Music Man” follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall.

Creative Greensboro presents Meredith Willson's The Music Man Creative Greensboro will present Meredith Wilson’s Tony award-winning musical “The Music Man,” June 27-29 at 7:30 and June 30 at 2 pm. Performances will be held at the Virginia Somerville Sutton Theatre at Wellspring. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students or seniors and may be purcha...