BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NCMA Winston-Salem - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NCMA Winston-Salem X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NCMA Winston-Salem REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T130000 DTSTAMP:20260710T130329Z CREATED:20260423T122721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T130329Z UID:10000014-1784368800-1784379600@ncmawinstonsalem.gov SUMMARY:Art in the Park: Guerilla Street Art Printmaking DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice\n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n Add to Calendar \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n Overview \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown | 400 W Fourth St. Ste. 130\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Join us for the opening of Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\n\nExplore the new exhibition\, mingle with the artists\, and enjoy music and refreshments. Directors’ remarks will take place at 6:30 pm. Artist Erin Canady’s ice sculpture intervention will unfold for the duration of the reception. \nProcess as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC weaves together objects by three artists who call western North Carolina home. Leah Smith (Canton\, North Carolina) works with ink and cotton to create drawings and forms that examine how pieces combine to create a unified whole. Kimberly English (Canton\, North Carolina) creates objects with thread to ask how parts can assemble while maintaining their own individuality. Erin Canady (Asheville\, North Carolina) captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite.  \nHeader images: I. Erin Canady\, (H)our 2\, 2019\, graphite on paper. © Erin Canady. Courtesy of the artist.; II. Kimberly English\, Wrong Number\, 2026\, handwoven cotton and wool. © Kimberly English. Courtesy Arcadia Art Consultancy.; III. Leah Smith\, Shroud Study 7/1/2024\, 2024\, ink on paper. © Leah Smith. Courtesy of the artist.\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n\n \n \n Share: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Events \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Open Studio: Hidden Layers \n\n \n Create texture-rich art inspired by the tactile works of Erin Canady and Leah Smith\nTaking inspiration from exhibiting artists Erin Canady and Leah Smith\, this drop-in workshop introduces the fundamentals of masking in art. Use alternative pigments — such as coffee grounds and turmeric — to build striking textures while reimagining traditional mediums. Ages 18 and up; materials provided.\nOpen Studio\nOpen Studio is an adults-only art meetup designed to spark creativity\, conversation\, and connection. Focusing on process over perfection\, these flexible\, drop-in sessions invite participants to experiment freely with materials and ideas in an easygoing workshop environment. Each month features a fresh creative prompt inspired by a North Carolina-based artist. Stop by Open Studio to make art with friends you haven’t met yet. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Talk: Erin Canady & Kimberly English \n\n \n Save the date! Registration opens soon.\n \nHear from Erin Canady and Kimberly English\, working artists featured in NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown’s second group exhibition Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\, as they discuss the ideas\, materials\, and processes behind their artistic practices.\nEnglish and Canady will discuss how thread\, water\, graphite\, and other materials shape their creative work\, from the ways individual parts come together to the marks and traces left by time. This artist talk offers an opportunity to hear directly from these artists about how process has become an essential part of their artistic practice and will conclude with a Q&A session. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 8\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Posts \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Erin Canady Prefers Materials Outside of Her Control \n\n \n The Asheville-based visual artist captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite. Erin Canady’s artistic practice centers on themes of temporality\, meditation\, ritual\, and futility. She traces the visible effects of time on surfaces\, bodies\, and places. Canady’s work often brings together natural materials such as graphite\, dirt\, ice\, and found […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Kimberly English’s Creative Practice is Inspired by Ecological Processes and Southern Identity \n\n \n The Asheville-based artist brings together traditional Southern Appalachian weaving practices to explore individual and collective identities. Kimberly English grew up in rural Georgia with craft hobbyist parents who inspired her exploration of material-based art. During her time at SCAD\, English took a fiber class and found a format to think through thread. Now\, her works […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Leah Smith Explores Connections Between Nature\, Material\, and Human Thought \n\n \n The Canton\, NC-based artist approaches her work intuitively and without a singular message in mind. Leah Smith was born on the west coast\, raised in Colorado\, and is now based in western North Carolina. Her works incorporate techniques and practices that convey historical connections between the natural world\, material\, and human thought. Smith’s creative process […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Exhibitions \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC \n\n \n The North Carolina Museum of Art\, Winston-Salem\, is pleased to announce Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western North Carolina\, the second exhibition at the new art space in downtown Winston-Salem. An opening reception will be held Thursday\, September 17 from 5 to 8 pm\, with remarks at 6:30 pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Through November 29\, 2026 URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/event/art-in-the-park-guerilla-street-art-printmaking/ LOCATION:Merschel Plaza | 122 W Fourth St. 27101\, 180 W Fourth St.\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Guerilla-Street-Art-Printmaking.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T190000 DTSTAMP:20260702T144324Z CREATED:20260601T152046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T144324Z UID:10000027-1784311200-1784314800@ncmawinstonsalem.gov SUMMARY:Field Trip: ART CRUSH DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice\n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n Add to Calendar \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n Overview \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown | 400 W Fourth St. Ste. 130\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Join us for the opening of Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\n\nExplore the new exhibition\, mingle with the artists\, and enjoy music and refreshments. Directors’ remarks will take place at 6:30 pm. Artist Erin Canady’s ice sculpture intervention will unfold for the duration of the reception. \nProcess as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC weaves together objects by three artists who call western North Carolina home. Leah Smith (Canton\, North Carolina) works with ink and cotton to create drawings and forms that examine how pieces combine to create a unified whole. Kimberly English (Canton\, North Carolina) creates objects with thread to ask how parts can assemble while maintaining their own individuality. Erin Canady (Asheville\, North Carolina) captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite.  \nHeader images: I. Erin Canady\, (H)our 2\, 2019\, graphite on paper. © Erin Canady. Courtesy of the artist.; II. Kimberly English\, Wrong Number\, 2026\, handwoven cotton and wool. © Kimberly English. Courtesy Arcadia Art Consultancy.; III. Leah Smith\, Shroud Study 7/1/2024\, 2024\, ink on paper. © Leah Smith. Courtesy of the artist.\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n\n \n \n Share: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Events \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Open Studio: Hidden Layers \n\n \n Create texture-rich art inspired by the tactile works of Erin Canady and Leah Smith\nTaking inspiration from exhibiting artists Erin Canady and Leah Smith\, this drop-in workshop introduces the fundamentals of masking in art. Use alternative pigments — such as coffee grounds and turmeric — to build striking textures while reimagining traditional mediums. Ages 18 and up; materials provided.\nOpen Studio\nOpen Studio is an adults-only art meetup designed to spark creativity\, conversation\, and connection. Focusing on process over perfection\, these flexible\, drop-in sessions invite participants to experiment freely with materials and ideas in an easygoing workshop environment. Each month features a fresh creative prompt inspired by a North Carolina-based artist. Stop by Open Studio to make art with friends you haven’t met yet. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Talk: Erin Canady & Kimberly English \n\n \n Save the date! Registration opens soon.\n \nHear from Erin Canady and Kimberly English\, working artists featured in NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown’s second group exhibition Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\, as they discuss the ideas\, materials\, and processes behind their artistic practices.\nEnglish and Canady will discuss how thread\, water\, graphite\, and other materials shape their creative work\, from the ways individual parts come together to the marks and traces left by time. This artist talk offers an opportunity to hear directly from these artists about how process has become an essential part of their artistic practice and will conclude with a Q&A session. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 8\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Posts \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Erin Canady Prefers Materials Outside of Her Control \n\n \n The Asheville-based visual artist captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite. Erin Canady’s artistic practice centers on themes of temporality\, meditation\, ritual\, and futility. She traces the visible effects of time on surfaces\, bodies\, and places. Canady’s work often brings together natural materials such as graphite\, dirt\, ice\, and found […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Kimberly English’s Creative Practice is Inspired by Ecological Processes and Southern Identity \n\n \n The Asheville-based artist brings together traditional Southern Appalachian weaving practices to explore individual and collective identities. Kimberly English grew up in rural Georgia with craft hobbyist parents who inspired her exploration of material-based art. During her time at SCAD\, English took a fiber class and found a format to think through thread. Now\, her works […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Leah Smith Explores Connections Between Nature\, Material\, and Human Thought \n\n \n The Canton\, NC-based artist approaches her work intuitively and without a singular message in mind. Leah Smith was born on the west coast\, raised in Colorado\, and is now based in western North Carolina. Her works incorporate techniques and practices that convey historical connections between the natural world\, material\, and human thought. Smith’s creative process […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Exhibitions \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC \n\n \n The North Carolina Museum of Art\, Winston-Salem\, is pleased to announce Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western North Carolina\, the second exhibition at the new art space in downtown Winston-Salem. An opening reception will be held Thursday\, September 17 from 5 to 8 pm\, with remarks at 6:30 pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Through November 29\, 2026 URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/event/field-trip-art-crush/ LOCATION:Arts District\, Downtown Winston-Salem ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Art-Crush-4222023-14-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260716T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260716T210000 DTSTAMP:20260710T162302Z CREATED:20260612T133700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T162302Z UID:10000029-1784224800-1784235600@ncmawinstonsalem.gov SUMMARY:Opening Party: Unboxed: Art beyond the Museum DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice\n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n Add to Calendar \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n Overview \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown | 400 W Fourth St. Ste. 130\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Join us for the opening of Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\n\nExplore the new exhibition\, mingle with the artists\, and enjoy music and refreshments. Directors’ remarks will take place at 6:30 pm. Artist Erin Canady’s ice sculpture intervention will unfold for the duration of the reception. \nProcess as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC weaves together objects by three artists who call western North Carolina home. Leah Smith (Canton\, North Carolina) works with ink and cotton to create drawings and forms that examine how pieces combine to create a unified whole. Kimberly English (Canton\, North Carolina) creates objects with thread to ask how parts can assemble while maintaining their own individuality. Erin Canady (Asheville\, North Carolina) captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite.  \nHeader images: I. Erin Canady\, (H)our 2\, 2019\, graphite on paper. © Erin Canady. Courtesy of the artist.; II. Kimberly English\, Wrong Number\, 2026\, handwoven cotton and wool. © Kimberly English. Courtesy Arcadia Art Consultancy.; III. Leah Smith\, Shroud Study 7/1/2024\, 2024\, ink on paper. © Leah Smith. Courtesy of the artist.\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n\n \n \n Share: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Events \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Open Studio: Hidden Layers \n\n \n Create texture-rich art inspired by the tactile works of Erin Canady and Leah Smith\nTaking inspiration from exhibiting artists Erin Canady and Leah Smith\, this drop-in workshop introduces the fundamentals of masking in art. Use alternative pigments — such as coffee grounds and turmeric — to build striking textures while reimagining traditional mediums. Ages 18 and up; materials provided.\nOpen Studio\nOpen Studio is an adults-only art meetup designed to spark creativity\, conversation\, and connection. Focusing on process over perfection\, these flexible\, drop-in sessions invite participants to experiment freely with materials and ideas in an easygoing workshop environment. Each month features a fresh creative prompt inspired by a North Carolina-based artist. Stop by Open Studio to make art with friends you haven’t met yet. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Talk: Erin Canady & Kimberly English \n\n \n Save the date! Registration opens soon.\n \nHear from Erin Canady and Kimberly English\, working artists featured in NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown’s second group exhibition Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\, as they discuss the ideas\, materials\, and processes behind their artistic practices.\nEnglish and Canady will discuss how thread\, water\, graphite\, and other materials shape their creative work\, from the ways individual parts come together to the marks and traces left by time. This artist talk offers an opportunity to hear directly from these artists about how process has become an essential part of their artistic practice and will conclude with a Q&A session. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 8\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Posts \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Erin Canady Prefers Materials Outside of Her Control \n\n \n The Asheville-based visual artist captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite. Erin Canady’s artistic practice centers on themes of temporality\, meditation\, ritual\, and futility. She traces the visible effects of time on surfaces\, bodies\, and places. Canady’s work often brings together natural materials such as graphite\, dirt\, ice\, and found […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Kimberly English’s Creative Practice is Inspired by Ecological Processes and Southern Identity \n\n \n The Asheville-based artist brings together traditional Southern Appalachian weaving practices to explore individual and collective identities. Kimberly English grew up in rural Georgia with craft hobbyist parents who inspired her exploration of material-based art. During her time at SCAD\, English took a fiber class and found a format to think through thread. Now\, her works […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Leah Smith Explores Connections Between Nature\, Material\, and Human Thought \n\n \n The Canton\, NC-based artist approaches her work intuitively and without a singular message in mind. Leah Smith was born on the west coast\, raised in Colorado\, and is now based in western North Carolina. Her works incorporate techniques and practices that convey historical connections between the natural world\, material\, and human thought. Smith’s creative process […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Exhibitions \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC \n\n \n The North Carolina Museum of Art\, Winston-Salem\, is pleased to announce Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western North Carolina\, the second exhibition at the new art space in downtown Winston-Salem. An opening reception will be held Thursday\, September 17 from 5 to 8 pm\, with remarks at 6:30 pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Through November 29\, 2026 URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/event/opening-party-unboxed-art-beyond-the-museum/ LOCATION:NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown | 400 W Fourth St. Ste. 130\, 400 W Fourth St. Ste. 130\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/UNBOXED-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260716T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260716T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T193040Z CREATED:20260603T144330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T193040Z UID:10000028-1784221200-1784224800@ncmawinstonsalem.gov SUMMARY:Member Preview: Unboxed: Art beyond the Museum DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice\n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n Add to Calendar \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n Overview \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown | 400 W Fourth St. Ste. 130\n \n \n \n \n \n Members \n \n Free \n \n \n \n Ticket \n \n \n \n Students \n \n \n \n Military \n \n \n \n Small Groups \n \n \n \n 65 Years + \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Join us for the opening of Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\n\nExplore the new exhibition\, mingle with the artists\, and enjoy music and refreshments. Directors’ remarks will take place at 6:30 pm. Artist Erin Canady’s ice sculpture intervention will unfold for the duration of the reception. \nProcess as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC weaves together objects by three artists who call western North Carolina home. Leah Smith (Canton\, North Carolina) works with ink and cotton to create drawings and forms that examine how pieces combine to create a unified whole. Kimberly English (Canton\, North Carolina) creates objects with thread to ask how parts can assemble while maintaining their own individuality. Erin Canady (Asheville\, North Carolina) captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite.  \nHeader images: I. Erin Canady\, (H)our 2\, 2019\, graphite on paper. © Erin Canady. Courtesy of the artist.; II. Kimberly English\, Wrong Number\, 2026\, handwoven cotton and wool. © Kimberly English. Courtesy Arcadia Art Consultancy.; III. Leah Smith\, Shroud Study 7/1/2024\, 2024\, ink on paper. © Leah Smith. Courtesy of the artist.\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n\n \n \n Share: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Events \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Open Studio: Hidden Layers \n\n \n Create texture-rich art inspired by the tactile works of Erin Canady and Leah Smith\nTaking inspiration from exhibiting artists Erin Canady and Leah Smith\, this drop-in workshop introduces the fundamentals of masking in art. Use alternative pigments — such as coffee grounds and turmeric — to build striking textures while reimagining traditional mediums. Ages 18 and up; materials provided.\nOpen Studio\nOpen Studio is an adults-only art meetup designed to spark creativity\, conversation\, and connection. Focusing on process over perfection\, these flexible\, drop-in sessions invite participants to experiment freely with materials and ideas in an easygoing workshop environment. Each month features a fresh creative prompt inspired by a North Carolina-based artist. Stop by Open Studio to make art with friends you haven’t met yet. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Talk: Erin Canady & Kimberly English \n\n \n Save the date! Registration opens soon.\n \nHear from Erin Canady and Kimberly English\, working artists featured in NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown’s second group exhibition Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\, as they discuss the ideas\, materials\, and processes behind their artistic practices.\nEnglish and Canady will discuss how thread\, water\, graphite\, and other materials shape their creative work\, from the ways individual parts come together to the marks and traces left by time. This artist talk offers an opportunity to hear directly from these artists about how process has become an essential part of their artistic practice and will conclude with a Q&A session. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 8\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Posts \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Erin Canady Prefers Materials Outside of Her Control \n\n \n The Asheville-based visual artist captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite. Erin Canady’s artistic practice centers on themes of temporality\, meditation\, ritual\, and futility. She traces the visible effects of time on surfaces\, bodies\, and places. Canady’s work often brings together natural materials such as graphite\, dirt\, ice\, and found […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Kimberly English’s Creative Practice is Inspired by Ecological Processes and Southern Identity \n\n \n The Asheville-based artist brings together traditional Southern Appalachian weaving practices to explore individual and collective identities. Kimberly English grew up in rural Georgia with craft hobbyist parents who inspired her exploration of material-based art. During her time at SCAD\, English took a fiber class and found a format to think through thread. Now\, her works […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Leah Smith Explores Connections Between Nature\, Material\, and Human Thought \n\n \n The Canton\, NC-based artist approaches her work intuitively and without a singular message in mind. Leah Smith was born on the west coast\, raised in Colorado\, and is now based in western North Carolina. Her works incorporate techniques and practices that convey historical connections between the natural world\, material\, and human thought. Smith’s creative process […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Exhibitions \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC \n\n \n The North Carolina Museum of Art\, Winston-Salem\, is pleased to announce Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western North Carolina\, the second exhibition at the new art space in downtown Winston-Salem. An opening reception will be held Thursday\, September 17 from 5 to 8 pm\, with remarks at 6:30 pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Through November 29\, 2026 URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/event/member-preview-iunboxed-art-beyond-the-museum-i/ LOCATION:NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown | 400 W Fourth St. Ste. 130\, 400 W Fourth St. Ste. 130\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DSC00903-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T140000 DTSTAMP:20260701T143803Z CREATED:20260522T021425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T143803Z UID:10000023-1783767600-1783778400@ncmawinstonsalem.gov SUMMARY:2nd Saturday: Bold Shapes & Bright Colors DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice\n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n Add to Calendar \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n Overview \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown | 400 W Fourth St. Ste. 130\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Join us for the opening of Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\n\nExplore the new exhibition\, mingle with the artists\, and enjoy music and refreshments. Directors’ remarks will take place at 6:30 pm. Artist Erin Canady’s ice sculpture intervention will unfold for the duration of the reception. \nProcess as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC weaves together objects by three artists who call western North Carolina home. Leah Smith (Canton\, North Carolina) works with ink and cotton to create drawings and forms that examine how pieces combine to create a unified whole. Kimberly English (Canton\, North Carolina) creates objects with thread to ask how parts can assemble while maintaining their own individuality. Erin Canady (Asheville\, North Carolina) captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite.  \nHeader images: I. Erin Canady\, (H)our 2\, 2019\, graphite on paper. © Erin Canady. Courtesy of the artist.; II. Kimberly English\, Wrong Number\, 2026\, handwoven cotton and wool. © Kimberly English. Courtesy Arcadia Art Consultancy.; III. Leah Smith\, Shroud Study 7/1/2024\, 2024\, ink on paper. © Leah Smith. Courtesy of the artist.\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n\n \n \n Share: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Events \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Open Studio: Hidden Layers \n\n \n Create texture-rich art inspired by the tactile works of Erin Canady and Leah Smith\nTaking inspiration from exhibiting artists Erin Canady and Leah Smith\, this drop-in workshop introduces the fundamentals of masking in art. Use alternative pigments — such as coffee grounds and turmeric — to build striking textures while reimagining traditional mediums. Ages 18 and up; materials provided.\nOpen Studio\nOpen Studio is an adults-only art meetup designed to spark creativity\, conversation\, and connection. Focusing on process over perfection\, these flexible\, drop-in sessions invite participants to experiment freely with materials and ideas in an easygoing workshop environment. Each month features a fresh creative prompt inspired by a North Carolina-based artist. Stop by Open Studio to make art with friends you haven’t met yet. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Talk: Erin Canady & Kimberly English \n\n \n Save the date! Registration opens soon.\n \nHear from Erin Canady and Kimberly English\, working artists featured in NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown’s second group exhibition Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\, as they discuss the ideas\, materials\, and processes behind their artistic practices.\nEnglish and Canady will discuss how thread\, water\, graphite\, and other materials shape their creative work\, from the ways individual parts come together to the marks and traces left by time. This artist talk offers an opportunity to hear directly from these artists about how process has become an essential part of their artistic practice and will conclude with a Q&A session. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 8\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Posts \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Erin Canady Prefers Materials Outside of Her Control \n\n \n The Asheville-based visual artist captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite. Erin Canady’s artistic practice centers on themes of temporality\, meditation\, ritual\, and futility. She traces the visible effects of time on surfaces\, bodies\, and places. Canady’s work often brings together natural materials such as graphite\, dirt\, ice\, and found […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Kimberly English’s Creative Practice is Inspired by Ecological Processes and Southern Identity \n\n \n The Asheville-based artist brings together traditional Southern Appalachian weaving practices to explore individual and collective identities. Kimberly English grew up in rural Georgia with craft hobbyist parents who inspired her exploration of material-based art. During her time at SCAD\, English took a fiber class and found a format to think through thread. Now\, her works […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Leah Smith Explores Connections Between Nature\, Material\, and Human Thought \n\n \n The Canton\, NC-based artist approaches her work intuitively and without a singular message in mind. Leah Smith was born on the west coast\, raised in Colorado\, and is now based in western North Carolina. Her works incorporate techniques and practices that convey historical connections between the natural world\, material\, and human thought. Smith’s creative process […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Exhibitions \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC \n\n \n The North Carolina Museum of Art\, Winston-Salem\, is pleased to announce Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western North Carolina\, the second exhibition at the new art space in downtown Winston-Salem. An opening reception will be held Thursday\, September 17 from 5 to 8 pm\, with remarks at 6:30 pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Through November 29\, 2026 URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/event/2nd-saturday-bold-shapes-bright-colors/ LOCATION:Winston Square Park | 310 N Marshall St. 27101\, 310 Marshall St. N\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/UNBOXED-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T130000 DTSTAMP:20260616T153628Z CREATED:20260423T122331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T153628Z UID:10000013-1782558000-1782565200@ncmawinstonsalem.gov SUMMARY:ART/LIT: Pocket-sized Stories DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice\n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n Add to Calendar \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n Overview \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown | 400 W Fourth St. Ste. 130\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Join us for the opening of Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\n\nExplore the new exhibition\, mingle with the artists\, and enjoy music and refreshments. Directors’ remarks will take place at 6:30 pm. Artist Erin Canady’s ice sculpture intervention will unfold for the duration of the reception. \nProcess as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC weaves together objects by three artists who call western North Carolina home. Leah Smith (Canton\, North Carolina) works with ink and cotton to create drawings and forms that examine how pieces combine to create a unified whole. Kimberly English (Canton\, North Carolina) creates objects with thread to ask how parts can assemble while maintaining their own individuality. Erin Canady (Asheville\, North Carolina) captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite.  \nHeader images: I. Erin Canady\, (H)our 2\, 2019\, graphite on paper. © Erin Canady. Courtesy of the artist.; II. Kimberly English\, Wrong Number\, 2026\, handwoven cotton and wool. © Kimberly English. Courtesy Arcadia Art Consultancy.; III. Leah Smith\, Shroud Study 7/1/2024\, 2024\, ink on paper. © Leah Smith. Courtesy of the artist.\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n\n \n \n Share: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Events \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Open Studio: Hidden Layers \n\n \n Create texture-rich art inspired by the tactile works of Erin Canady and Leah Smith\nTaking inspiration from exhibiting artists Erin Canady and Leah Smith\, this drop-in workshop introduces the fundamentals of masking in art. Use alternative pigments — such as coffee grounds and turmeric — to build striking textures while reimagining traditional mediums. Ages 18 and up; materials provided.\nOpen Studio\nOpen Studio is an adults-only art meetup designed to spark creativity\, conversation\, and connection. Focusing on process over perfection\, these flexible\, drop-in sessions invite participants to experiment freely with materials and ideas in an easygoing workshop environment. Each month features a fresh creative prompt inspired by a North Carolina-based artist. Stop by Open Studio to make art with friends you haven’t met yet. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Talk: Erin Canady & Kimberly English \n\n \n Save the date! Registration opens soon.\n \nHear from Erin Canady and Kimberly English\, working artists featured in NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown’s second group exhibition Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\, as they discuss the ideas\, materials\, and processes behind their artistic practices.\nEnglish and Canady will discuss how thread\, water\, graphite\, and other materials shape their creative work\, from the ways individual parts come together to the marks and traces left by time. This artist talk offers an opportunity to hear directly from these artists about how process has become an essential part of their artistic practice and will conclude with a Q&A session. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 8\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Posts \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Erin Canady Prefers Materials Outside of Her Control \n\n \n The Asheville-based visual artist captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite. Erin Canady’s artistic practice centers on themes of temporality\, meditation\, ritual\, and futility. She traces the visible effects of time on surfaces\, bodies\, and places. Canady’s work often brings together natural materials such as graphite\, dirt\, ice\, and found […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Kimberly English’s Creative Practice is Inspired by Ecological Processes and Southern Identity \n\n \n The Asheville-based artist brings together traditional Southern Appalachian weaving practices to explore individual and collective identities. Kimberly English grew up in rural Georgia with craft hobbyist parents who inspired her exploration of material-based art. During her time at SCAD\, English took a fiber class and found a format to think through thread. Now\, her works […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Leah Smith Explores Connections Between Nature\, Material\, and Human Thought \n\n \n The Canton\, NC-based artist approaches her work intuitively and without a singular message in mind. Leah Smith was born on the west coast\, raised in Colorado\, and is now based in western North Carolina. Her works incorporate techniques and practices that convey historical connections between the natural world\, material\, and human thought. Smith’s creative process […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Exhibitions \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC \n\n \n The North Carolina Museum of Art\, Winston-Salem\, is pleased to announce Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western North Carolina\, the second exhibition at the new art space in downtown Winston-Salem. An opening reception will be held Thursday\, September 17 from 5 to 8 pm\, with remarks at 6:30 pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Through November 29\, 2026 URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/event/art-literacy-pocket-sized-stories/ LOCATION:Central Library | 660 W Fifth St. 27101\, 660 W Fifth St.\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Art-Literacy-Pocket-Sized-Stories.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T154137Z CREATED:20260513T140945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T154137Z UID:10000019-1782493200-1782504000@ncmawinstonsalem.gov SUMMARY:Park Hangs: Cosmic Collective DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice\n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n Add to Calendar \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n Overview \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown | 400 W Fourth St. Ste. 130\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Join us for the opening of Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\n\nExplore the new exhibition\, mingle with the artists\, and enjoy music and refreshments. Directors’ remarks will take place at 6:30 pm. Artist Erin Canady’s ice sculpture intervention will unfold for the duration of the reception. \nProcess as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC weaves together objects by three artists who call western North Carolina home. Leah Smith (Canton\, North Carolina) works with ink and cotton to create drawings and forms that examine how pieces combine to create a unified whole. Kimberly English (Canton\, North Carolina) creates objects with thread to ask how parts can assemble while maintaining their own individuality. Erin Canady (Asheville\, North Carolina) captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite.  \nHeader images: I. Erin Canady\, (H)our 2\, 2019\, graphite on paper. © Erin Canady. Courtesy of the artist.; II. Kimberly English\, Wrong Number\, 2026\, handwoven cotton and wool. © Kimberly English. Courtesy Arcadia Art Consultancy.; III. Leah Smith\, Shroud Study 7/1/2024\, 2024\, ink on paper. © Leah Smith. Courtesy of the artist.\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n\n \n \n Share: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Events \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Open Studio: Hidden Layers \n\n \n Create texture-rich art inspired by the tactile works of Erin Canady and Leah Smith\nTaking inspiration from exhibiting artists Erin Canady and Leah Smith\, this drop-in workshop introduces the fundamentals of masking in art. Use alternative pigments — such as coffee grounds and turmeric — to build striking textures while reimagining traditional mediums. Ages 18 and up; materials provided.\nOpen Studio\nOpen Studio is an adults-only art meetup designed to spark creativity\, conversation\, and connection. Focusing on process over perfection\, these flexible\, drop-in sessions invite participants to experiment freely with materials and ideas in an easygoing workshop environment. Each month features a fresh creative prompt inspired by a North Carolina-based artist. Stop by Open Studio to make art with friends you haven’t met yet. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Talk: Erin Canady & Kimberly English \n\n \n Save the date! Registration opens soon.\n \nHear from Erin Canady and Kimberly English\, working artists featured in NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown’s second group exhibition Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\, as they discuss the ideas\, materials\, and processes behind their artistic practices.\nEnglish and Canady will discuss how thread\, water\, graphite\, and other materials shape their creative work\, from the ways individual parts come together to the marks and traces left by time. This artist talk offers an opportunity to hear directly from these artists about how process has become an essential part of their artistic practice and will conclude with a Q&A session. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 8\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Posts \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Erin Canady Prefers Materials Outside of Her Control \n\n \n The Asheville-based visual artist captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite. Erin Canady’s artistic practice centers on themes of temporality\, meditation\, ritual\, and futility. She traces the visible effects of time on surfaces\, bodies\, and places. Canady’s work often brings together natural materials such as graphite\, dirt\, ice\, and found […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Kimberly English’s Creative Practice is Inspired by Ecological Processes and Southern Identity \n\n \n The Asheville-based artist brings together traditional Southern Appalachian weaving practices to explore individual and collective identities. Kimberly English grew up in rural Georgia with craft hobbyist parents who inspired her exploration of material-based art. During her time at SCAD\, English took a fiber class and found a format to think through thread. Now\, her works […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Leah Smith Explores Connections Between Nature\, Material\, and Human Thought \n\n \n The Canton\, NC-based artist approaches her work intuitively and without a singular message in mind. Leah Smith was born on the west coast\, raised in Colorado\, and is now based in western North Carolina. Her works incorporate techniques and practices that convey historical connections between the natural world\, material\, and human thought. Smith’s creative process […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Exhibitions \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC \n\n \n The North Carolina Museum of Art\, Winston-Salem\, is pleased to announce Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western North Carolina\, the second exhibition at the new art space in downtown Winston-Salem. An opening reception will be held Thursday\, September 17 from 5 to 8 pm\, with remarks at 6:30 pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Through November 29\, 2026 URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/event/park-hangs-cosmic-collective/ LOCATION:Bailey Park | 445 Patterson Ave. 27101\, 445 Patterson Ave.\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cosmic-Collective.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T140000 DTSTAMP:20260602T185121Z CREATED:20260501T130542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T185121Z UID:10000018-1781348400-1781359200@ncmawinstonsalem.gov SUMMARY:2nd Saturday: Dandelion Printmaking DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice\n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n Add to Calendar \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n Overview \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown | 400 W Fourth St. Ste. 130\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Join us for the opening of Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\n\nExplore the new exhibition\, mingle with the artists\, and enjoy music and refreshments. Directors’ remarks will take place at 6:30 pm. Artist Erin Canady’s ice sculpture intervention will unfold for the duration of the reception. \nProcess as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC weaves together objects by three artists who call western North Carolina home. Leah Smith (Canton\, North Carolina) works with ink and cotton to create drawings and forms that examine how pieces combine to create a unified whole. Kimberly English (Canton\, North Carolina) creates objects with thread to ask how parts can assemble while maintaining their own individuality. Erin Canady (Asheville\, North Carolina) captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite.  \nHeader images: I. Erin Canady\, (H)our 2\, 2019\, graphite on paper. © Erin Canady. Courtesy of the artist.; II. Kimberly English\, Wrong Number\, 2026\, handwoven cotton and wool. © Kimberly English. Courtesy Arcadia Art Consultancy.; III. Leah Smith\, Shroud Study 7/1/2024\, 2024\, ink on paper. © Leah Smith. Courtesy of the artist.\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n\n \n \n Share: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Events \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Open Studio: Hidden Layers \n\n \n Create texture-rich art inspired by the tactile works of Erin Canady and Leah Smith\nTaking inspiration from exhibiting artists Erin Canady and Leah Smith\, this drop-in workshop introduces the fundamentals of masking in art. Use alternative pigments — such as coffee grounds and turmeric — to build striking textures while reimagining traditional mediums. Ages 18 and up; materials provided.\nOpen Studio\nOpen Studio is an adults-only art meetup designed to spark creativity\, conversation\, and connection. Focusing on process over perfection\, these flexible\, drop-in sessions invite participants to experiment freely with materials and ideas in an easygoing workshop environment. Each month features a fresh creative prompt inspired by a North Carolina-based artist. Stop by Open Studio to make art with friends you haven’t met yet. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Talk: Erin Canady & Kimberly English \n\n \n Save the date! Registration opens soon.\n \nHear from Erin Canady and Kimberly English\, working artists featured in NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown’s second group exhibition Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\, as they discuss the ideas\, materials\, and processes behind their artistic practices.\nEnglish and Canady will discuss how thread\, water\, graphite\, and other materials shape their creative work\, from the ways individual parts come together to the marks and traces left by time. This artist talk offers an opportunity to hear directly from these artists about how process has become an essential part of their artistic practice and will conclude with a Q&A session. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 8\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Posts \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Erin Canady Prefers Materials Outside of Her Control \n\n \n The Asheville-based visual artist captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite. Erin Canady’s artistic practice centers on themes of temporality\, meditation\, ritual\, and futility. She traces the visible effects of time on surfaces\, bodies\, and places. Canady’s work often brings together natural materials such as graphite\, dirt\, ice\, and found […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Kimberly English’s Creative Practice is Inspired by Ecological Processes and Southern Identity \n\n \n The Asheville-based artist brings together traditional Southern Appalachian weaving practices to explore individual and collective identities. Kimberly English grew up in rural Georgia with craft hobbyist parents who inspired her exploration of material-based art. During her time at SCAD\, English took a fiber class and found a format to think through thread. Now\, her works […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Leah Smith Explores Connections Between Nature\, Material\, and Human Thought \n\n \n The Canton\, NC-based artist approaches her work intuitively and without a singular message in mind. Leah Smith was born on the west coast\, raised in Colorado\, and is now based in western North Carolina. Her works incorporate techniques and practices that convey historical connections between the natural world\, material\, and human thought. Smith’s creative process […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Exhibitions \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC \n\n \n The North Carolina Museum of Art\, Winston-Salem\, is pleased to announce Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western North Carolina\, the second exhibition at the new art space in downtown Winston-Salem. An opening reception will be held Thursday\, September 17 from 5 to 8 pm\, with remarks at 6:30 pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Through November 29\, 2026 URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/event/2nd-saturday-dandelion-printmaking/ LOCATION:Winston Square Park | 310 N Marshall St. 27101\, 310 Marshall St. N\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/City-of-W-S-Dandelions.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T190000 DTSTAMP:20260512T160626Z CREATED:20260421T200809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T160626Z UID:10000011-1781200800-1781204400@ncmawinstonsalem.gov SUMMARY:Field Trip: Delta Arts Center DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice\n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n Add to Calendar \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n Overview \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown | 400 W Fourth St. Ste. 130\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Join us for the opening of Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\n\nExplore the new exhibition\, mingle with the artists\, and enjoy music and refreshments. Directors’ remarks will take place at 6:30 pm. Artist Erin Canady’s ice sculpture intervention will unfold for the duration of the reception. \nProcess as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC weaves together objects by three artists who call western North Carolina home. Leah Smith (Canton\, North Carolina) works with ink and cotton to create drawings and forms that examine how pieces combine to create a unified whole. Kimberly English (Canton\, North Carolina) creates objects with thread to ask how parts can assemble while maintaining their own individuality. Erin Canady (Asheville\, North Carolina) captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite.  \nHeader images: I. Erin Canady\, (H)our 2\, 2019\, graphite on paper. © Erin Canady. Courtesy of the artist.; II. Kimberly English\, Wrong Number\, 2026\, handwoven cotton and wool. © Kimberly English. Courtesy Arcadia Art Consultancy.; III. Leah Smith\, Shroud Study 7/1/2024\, 2024\, ink on paper. © Leah Smith. Courtesy of the artist.\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n\n \n \n Share: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Events \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Open Studio: Hidden Layers \n\n \n Create texture-rich art inspired by the tactile works of Erin Canady and Leah Smith\nTaking inspiration from exhibiting artists Erin Canady and Leah Smith\, this drop-in workshop introduces the fundamentals of masking in art. Use alternative pigments — such as coffee grounds and turmeric — to build striking textures while reimagining traditional mediums. Ages 18 and up; materials provided.\nOpen Studio\nOpen Studio is an adults-only art meetup designed to spark creativity\, conversation\, and connection. Focusing on process over perfection\, these flexible\, drop-in sessions invite participants to experiment freely with materials and ideas in an easygoing workshop environment. Each month features a fresh creative prompt inspired by a North Carolina-based artist. Stop by Open Studio to make art with friends you haven’t met yet. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Talk: Erin Canady & Kimberly English \n\n \n Save the date! Registration opens soon.\n \nHear from Erin Canady and Kimberly English\, working artists featured in NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown’s second group exhibition Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\, as they discuss the ideas\, materials\, and processes behind their artistic practices.\nEnglish and Canady will discuss how thread\, water\, graphite\, and other materials shape their creative work\, from the ways individual parts come together to the marks and traces left by time. This artist talk offers an opportunity to hear directly from these artists about how process has become an essential part of their artistic practice and will conclude with a Q&A session. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 8\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Posts \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Erin Canady Prefers Materials Outside of Her Control \n\n \n The Asheville-based visual artist captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite. Erin Canady’s artistic practice centers on themes of temporality\, meditation\, ritual\, and futility. She traces the visible effects of time on surfaces\, bodies\, and places. Canady’s work often brings together natural materials such as graphite\, dirt\, ice\, and found […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Kimberly English’s Creative Practice is Inspired by Ecological Processes and Southern Identity \n\n \n The Asheville-based artist brings together traditional Southern Appalachian weaving practices to explore individual and collective identities. Kimberly English grew up in rural Georgia with craft hobbyist parents who inspired her exploration of material-based art. During her time at SCAD\, English took a fiber class and found a format to think through thread. Now\, her works […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Leah Smith Explores Connections Between Nature\, Material\, and Human Thought \n\n \n The Canton\, NC-based artist approaches her work intuitively and without a singular message in mind. Leah Smith was born on the west coast\, raised in Colorado\, and is now based in western North Carolina. Her works incorporate techniques and practices that convey historical connections between the natural world\, material\, and human thought. Smith’s creative process […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Exhibitions \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC \n\n \n The North Carolina Museum of Art\, Winston-Salem\, is pleased to announce Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western North Carolina\, the second exhibition at the new art space in downtown Winston-Salem. An opening reception will be held Thursday\, September 17 from 5 to 8 pm\, with remarks at 6:30 pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Through November 29\, 2026 URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/event/field-trip-delta-arts-center/ LOCATION:Delta Arts Center\, 2611 New Walkertown Rd.\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Delta-Arts-Center.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T230000 DTSTAMP:20260522T033225Z CREATED:20260504T164941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T033225Z UID:10000020-1780164000-1780182000@ncmawinstonsalem.gov SUMMARY:Party at the Moon Tower DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice\n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n Add to Calendar \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n Overview \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown | 400 W Fourth St. Ste. 130\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Join us for the opening of Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\n\nExplore the new exhibition\, mingle with the artists\, and enjoy music and refreshments. Directors’ remarks will take place at 6:30 pm. Artist Erin Canady’s ice sculpture intervention will unfold for the duration of the reception. \nProcess as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC weaves together objects by three artists who call western North Carolina home. Leah Smith (Canton\, North Carolina) works with ink and cotton to create drawings and forms that examine how pieces combine to create a unified whole. Kimberly English (Canton\, North Carolina) creates objects with thread to ask how parts can assemble while maintaining their own individuality. Erin Canady (Asheville\, North Carolina) captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite.  \nHeader images: I. Erin Canady\, (H)our 2\, 2019\, graphite on paper. © Erin Canady. Courtesy of the artist.; II. Kimberly English\, Wrong Number\, 2026\, handwoven cotton and wool. © Kimberly English. Courtesy Arcadia Art Consultancy.; III. Leah Smith\, Shroud Study 7/1/2024\, 2024\, ink on paper. © Leah Smith. Courtesy of the artist.\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n\n \n \n Share: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Events \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Open Studio: Hidden Layers \n\n \n Create texture-rich art inspired by the tactile works of Erin Canady and Leah Smith\nTaking inspiration from exhibiting artists Erin Canady and Leah Smith\, this drop-in workshop introduces the fundamentals of masking in art. Use alternative pigments — such as coffee grounds and turmeric — to build striking textures while reimagining traditional mediums. Ages 18 and up; materials provided.\nOpen Studio\nOpen Studio is an adults-only art meetup designed to spark creativity\, conversation\, and connection. Focusing on process over perfection\, these flexible\, drop-in sessions invite participants to experiment freely with materials and ideas in an easygoing workshop environment. Each month features a fresh creative prompt inspired by a North Carolina-based artist. Stop by Open Studio to make art with friends you haven’t met yet. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Talk: Erin Canady & Kimberly English \n\n \n Save the date! Registration opens soon.\n \nHear from Erin Canady and Kimberly English\, working artists featured in NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown’s second group exhibition Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\, as they discuss the ideas\, materials\, and processes behind their artistic practices.\nEnglish and Canady will discuss how thread\, water\, graphite\, and other materials shape their creative work\, from the ways individual parts come together to the marks and traces left by time. This artist talk offers an opportunity to hear directly from these artists about how process has become an essential part of their artistic practice and will conclude with a Q&A session. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 8\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Posts \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Erin Canady Prefers Materials Outside of Her Control \n\n \n The Asheville-based visual artist captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite. Erin Canady’s artistic practice centers on themes of temporality\, meditation\, ritual\, and futility. She traces the visible effects of time on surfaces\, bodies\, and places. Canady’s work often brings together natural materials such as graphite\, dirt\, ice\, and found […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Kimberly English’s Creative Practice is Inspired by Ecological Processes and Southern Identity \n\n \n The Asheville-based artist brings together traditional Southern Appalachian weaving practices to explore individual and collective identities. Kimberly English grew up in rural Georgia with craft hobbyist parents who inspired her exploration of material-based art. During her time at SCAD\, English took a fiber class and found a format to think through thread. Now\, her works […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Leah Smith Explores Connections Between Nature\, Material\, and Human Thought \n\n \n The Canton\, NC-based artist approaches her work intuitively and without a singular message in mind. Leah Smith was born on the west coast\, raised in Colorado\, and is now based in western North Carolina. Her works incorporate techniques and practices that convey historical connections between the natural world\, material\, and human thought. Smith’s creative process […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Exhibitions \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC \n\n \n The North Carolina Museum of Art\, Winston-Salem\, is pleased to announce Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western North Carolina\, the second exhibition at the new art space in downtown Winston-Salem. An opening reception will be held Thursday\, September 17 from 5 to 8 pm\, with remarks at 6:30 pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Through November 29\, 2026 URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/event/party-at-the-moon-tower/ LOCATION:Back Table\, 816 South Elm St.\, Greensboro\, 27406\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-04-at-12.40.24-PM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T200000 DTSTAMP:20260526T193830Z CREATED:20260428T155307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T193830Z UID:10000016-1780074000-1780084800@ncmawinstonsalem.gov SUMMARY:Park Hangs: Tre. Charles DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice\n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n Add to Calendar \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n Overview \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown | 400 W Fourth St. Ste. 130\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Join us for the opening of Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\n\nExplore the new exhibition\, mingle with the artists\, and enjoy music and refreshments. Directors’ remarks will take place at 6:30 pm. Artist Erin Canady’s ice sculpture intervention will unfold for the duration of the reception. \nProcess as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC weaves together objects by three artists who call western North Carolina home. Leah Smith (Canton\, North Carolina) works with ink and cotton to create drawings and forms that examine how pieces combine to create a unified whole. Kimberly English (Canton\, North Carolina) creates objects with thread to ask how parts can assemble while maintaining their own individuality. Erin Canady (Asheville\, North Carolina) captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite.  \nHeader images: I. Erin Canady\, (H)our 2\, 2019\, graphite on paper. © Erin Canady. Courtesy of the artist.; II. Kimberly English\, Wrong Number\, 2026\, handwoven cotton and wool. © Kimberly English. Courtesy Arcadia Art Consultancy.; III. Leah Smith\, Shroud Study 7/1/2024\, 2024\, ink on paper. © Leah Smith. Courtesy of the artist.\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n\n \n \n Share: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Events \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Open Studio: Hidden Layers \n\n \n Create texture-rich art inspired by the tactile works of Erin Canady and Leah Smith\nTaking inspiration from exhibiting artists Erin Canady and Leah Smith\, this drop-in workshop introduces the fundamentals of masking in art. Use alternative pigments — such as coffee grounds and turmeric — to build striking textures while reimagining traditional mediums. Ages 18 and up; materials provided.\nOpen Studio\nOpen Studio is an adults-only art meetup designed to spark creativity\, conversation\, and connection. Focusing on process over perfection\, these flexible\, drop-in sessions invite participants to experiment freely with materials and ideas in an easygoing workshop environment. Each month features a fresh creative prompt inspired by a North Carolina-based artist. Stop by Open Studio to make art with friends you haven’t met yet. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Talk: Erin Canady & Kimberly English \n\n \n Save the date! Registration opens soon.\n \nHear from Erin Canady and Kimberly English\, working artists featured in NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown’s second group exhibition Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\, as they discuss the ideas\, materials\, and processes behind their artistic practices.\nEnglish and Canady will discuss how thread\, water\, graphite\, and other materials shape their creative work\, from the ways individual parts come together to the marks and traces left by time. This artist talk offers an opportunity to hear directly from these artists about how process has become an essential part of their artistic practice and will conclude with a Q&A session. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 8\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Posts \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Erin Canady Prefers Materials Outside of Her Control \n\n \n The Asheville-based visual artist captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite. Erin Canady’s artistic practice centers on themes of temporality\, meditation\, ritual\, and futility. She traces the visible effects of time on surfaces\, bodies\, and places. Canady’s work often brings together natural materials such as graphite\, dirt\, ice\, and found […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Kimberly English’s Creative Practice is Inspired by Ecological Processes and Southern Identity \n\n \n The Asheville-based artist brings together traditional Southern Appalachian weaving practices to explore individual and collective identities. Kimberly English grew up in rural Georgia with craft hobbyist parents who inspired her exploration of material-based art. During her time at SCAD\, English took a fiber class and found a format to think through thread. Now\, her works […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Leah Smith Explores Connections Between Nature\, Material\, and Human Thought \n\n \n The Canton\, NC-based artist approaches her work intuitively and without a singular message in mind. Leah Smith was born on the west coast\, raised in Colorado\, and is now based in western North Carolina. Her works incorporate techniques and practices that convey historical connections between the natural world\, material\, and human thought. Smith’s creative process […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Exhibitions \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC \n\n \n The North Carolina Museum of Art\, Winston-Salem\, is pleased to announce Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western North Carolina\, the second exhibition at the new art space in downtown Winston-Salem. An opening reception will be held Thursday\, September 17 from 5 to 8 pm\, with remarks at 6:30 pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Through November 29\, 2026 URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/event/park-hangs-tre-charles/ LOCATION:Bailey Park | 445 Patterson Ave. 27101\, 445 Patterson Ave.\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Tre-Charles.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T190000 DTSTAMP:20260522T022043Z CREATED:20260421T195749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T022043Z UID:10000010-1779991200-1779994800@ncmawinstonsalem.gov SUMMARY:Field Trip: Culture WS DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice\n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n Add to Calendar \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n Overview \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown | 400 W Fourth St. Ste. 130\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Join us for the opening of Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\n\nExplore the new exhibition\, mingle with the artists\, and enjoy music and refreshments. Directors’ remarks will take place at 6:30 pm. Artist Erin Canady’s ice sculpture intervention will unfold for the duration of the reception. \nProcess as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC weaves together objects by three artists who call western North Carolina home. Leah Smith (Canton\, North Carolina) works with ink and cotton to create drawings and forms that examine how pieces combine to create a unified whole. Kimberly English (Canton\, North Carolina) creates objects with thread to ask how parts can assemble while maintaining their own individuality. Erin Canady (Asheville\, North Carolina) captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite.  \nHeader images: I. Erin Canady\, (H)our 2\, 2019\, graphite on paper. © Erin Canady. Courtesy of the artist.; II. Kimberly English\, Wrong Number\, 2026\, handwoven cotton and wool. © Kimberly English. Courtesy Arcadia Art Consultancy.; III. Leah Smith\, Shroud Study 7/1/2024\, 2024\, ink on paper. © Leah Smith. Courtesy of the artist.\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n\n \n \n Share: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Events \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Open Studio: Hidden Layers \n\n \n Create texture-rich art inspired by the tactile works of Erin Canady and Leah Smith\nTaking inspiration from exhibiting artists Erin Canady and Leah Smith\, this drop-in workshop introduces the fundamentals of masking in art. Use alternative pigments — such as coffee grounds and turmeric — to build striking textures while reimagining traditional mediums. Ages 18 and up; materials provided.\nOpen Studio\nOpen Studio is an adults-only art meetup designed to spark creativity\, conversation\, and connection. Focusing on process over perfection\, these flexible\, drop-in sessions invite participants to experiment freely with materials and ideas in an easygoing workshop environment. Each month features a fresh creative prompt inspired by a North Carolina-based artist. Stop by Open Studio to make art with friends you haven’t met yet. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Talk: Erin Canady & Kimberly English \n\n \n Save the date! Registration opens soon.\n \nHear from Erin Canady and Kimberly English\, working artists featured in NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown’s second group exhibition Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\, as they discuss the ideas\, materials\, and processes behind their artistic practices.\nEnglish and Canady will discuss how thread\, water\, graphite\, and other materials shape their creative work\, from the ways individual parts come together to the marks and traces left by time. This artist talk offers an opportunity to hear directly from these artists about how process has become an essential part of their artistic practice and will conclude with a Q&A session. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 8\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Posts \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Erin Canady Prefers Materials Outside of Her Control \n\n \n The Asheville-based visual artist captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite. Erin Canady’s artistic practice centers on themes of temporality\, meditation\, ritual\, and futility. She traces the visible effects of time on surfaces\, bodies\, and places. Canady’s work often brings together natural materials such as graphite\, dirt\, ice\, and found […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Kimberly English’s Creative Practice is Inspired by Ecological Processes and Southern Identity \n\n \n The Asheville-based artist brings together traditional Southern Appalachian weaving practices to explore individual and collective identities. Kimberly English grew up in rural Georgia with craft hobbyist parents who inspired her exploration of material-based art. During her time at SCAD\, English took a fiber class and found a format to think through thread. Now\, her works […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Leah Smith Explores Connections Between Nature\, Material\, and Human Thought \n\n \n The Canton\, NC-based artist approaches her work intuitively and without a singular message in mind. Leah Smith was born on the west coast\, raised in Colorado\, and is now based in western North Carolina. Her works incorporate techniques and practices that convey historical connections between the natural world\, material\, and human thought. Smith’s creative process […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Exhibitions \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC \n\n \n The North Carolina Museum of Art\, Winston-Salem\, is pleased to announce Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western North Carolina\, the second exhibition at the new art space in downtown Winston-Salem. An opening reception will be held Thursday\, September 17 from 5 to 8 pm\, with remarks at 6:30 pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Through November 29\, 2026 URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/event/field-trip-culture-ws/ LOCATION:Culture WS\, Liberty Plaza\, 102 W 3rd St. #470\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/annie-spratt-jCrftLHe3ec-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T180000 DTSTAMP:20260512T154818Z CREATED:20260421T162953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T154818Z UID:10000009-1779386400-1779386400@ncmawinstonsalem.gov SUMMARY:Book Club: Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice\n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n Add to Calendar \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n Overview \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown | 400 W Fourth St. Ste. 130\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Join us for the opening of Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\n\nExplore the new exhibition\, mingle with the artists\, and enjoy music and refreshments. Directors’ remarks will take place at 6:30 pm. Artist Erin Canady’s ice sculpture intervention will unfold for the duration of the reception. \nProcess as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC weaves together objects by three artists who call western North Carolina home. Leah Smith (Canton\, North Carolina) works with ink and cotton to create drawings and forms that examine how pieces combine to create a unified whole. Kimberly English (Canton\, North Carolina) creates objects with thread to ask how parts can assemble while maintaining their own individuality. Erin Canady (Asheville\, North Carolina) captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite.  \nHeader images: I. Erin Canady\, (H)our 2\, 2019\, graphite on paper. © Erin Canady. Courtesy of the artist.; II. Kimberly English\, Wrong Number\, 2026\, handwoven cotton and wool. © Kimberly English. Courtesy Arcadia Art Consultancy.; III. Leah Smith\, Shroud Study 7/1/2024\, 2024\, ink on paper. © Leah Smith. Courtesy of the artist.\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n\n \n \n Share: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Events \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Open Studio: Hidden Layers \n\n \n Create texture-rich art inspired by the tactile works of Erin Canady and Leah Smith\nTaking inspiration from exhibiting artists Erin Canady and Leah Smith\, this drop-in workshop introduces the fundamentals of masking in art. Use alternative pigments — such as coffee grounds and turmeric — to build striking textures while reimagining traditional mediums. Ages 18 and up; materials provided.\nOpen Studio\nOpen Studio is an adults-only art meetup designed to spark creativity\, conversation\, and connection. Focusing on process over perfection\, these flexible\, drop-in sessions invite participants to experiment freely with materials and ideas in an easygoing workshop environment. Each month features a fresh creative prompt inspired by a North Carolina-based artist. Stop by Open Studio to make art with friends you haven’t met yet. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Talk: Erin Canady & Kimberly English \n\n \n Save the date! Registration opens soon.\n \nHear from Erin Canady and Kimberly English\, working artists featured in NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown’s second group exhibition Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\, as they discuss the ideas\, materials\, and processes behind their artistic practices.\nEnglish and Canady will discuss how thread\, water\, graphite\, and other materials shape their creative work\, from the ways individual parts come together to the marks and traces left by time. This artist talk offers an opportunity to hear directly from these artists about how process has become an essential part of their artistic practice and will conclude with a Q&A session. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 8\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Posts \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Erin Canady Prefers Materials Outside of Her Control \n\n \n The Asheville-based visual artist captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite. Erin Canady’s artistic practice centers on themes of temporality\, meditation\, ritual\, and futility. She traces the visible effects of time on surfaces\, bodies\, and places. Canady’s work often brings together natural materials such as graphite\, dirt\, ice\, and found […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Kimberly English’s Creative Practice is Inspired by Ecological Processes and Southern Identity \n\n \n The Asheville-based artist brings together traditional Southern Appalachian weaving practices to explore individual and collective identities. Kimberly English grew up in rural Georgia with craft hobbyist parents who inspired her exploration of material-based art. During her time at SCAD\, English took a fiber class and found a format to think through thread. Now\, her works […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Leah Smith Explores Connections Between Nature\, Material\, and Human Thought \n\n \n The Canton\, NC-based artist approaches her work intuitively and without a singular message in mind. Leah Smith was born on the west coast\, raised in Colorado\, and is now based in western North Carolina. Her works incorporate techniques and practices that convey historical connections between the natural world\, material\, and human thought. Smith’s creative process […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Exhibitions \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC \n\n \n The North Carolina Museum of Art\, Winston-Salem\, is pleased to announce Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western North Carolina\, the second exhibition at the new art space in downtown Winston-Salem. An opening reception will be held Thursday\, September 17 from 5 to 8 pm\, with remarks at 6:30 pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Through November 29\, 2026 URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/event/book-club-vanishing-world-by-sayaka-murata/ LOCATION:Lot 63\, 614 S Main St.\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Vanishing-World_Sayaka-Murata-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000 DTSTAMP:20260512T155341Z CREATED:20260421T144313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T155341Z UID:10000008-1778925600-1778936400@ncmawinstonsalem.gov SUMMARY:Art in the Park: Paper-Mâché Clouds DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice\n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n Add to Calendar \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n Overview \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown | 400 W Fourth St. Ste. 130\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Join us for the opening of Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\n\nExplore the new exhibition\, mingle with the artists\, and enjoy music and refreshments. Directors’ remarks will take place at 6:30 pm. Artist Erin Canady’s ice sculpture intervention will unfold for the duration of the reception. \nProcess as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC weaves together objects by three artists who call western North Carolina home. Leah Smith (Canton\, North Carolina) works with ink and cotton to create drawings and forms that examine how pieces combine to create a unified whole. Kimberly English (Canton\, North Carolina) creates objects with thread to ask how parts can assemble while maintaining their own individuality. Erin Canady (Asheville\, North Carolina) captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite.  \nHeader images: I. Erin Canady\, (H)our 2\, 2019\, graphite on paper. © Erin Canady. Courtesy of the artist.; II. Kimberly English\, Wrong Number\, 2026\, handwoven cotton and wool. © Kimberly English. Courtesy Arcadia Art Consultancy.; III. Leah Smith\, Shroud Study 7/1/2024\, 2024\, ink on paper. © Leah Smith. Courtesy of the artist.\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n\n \n \n Share: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Events \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Open Studio: Hidden Layers \n\n \n Create texture-rich art inspired by the tactile works of Erin Canady and Leah Smith\nTaking inspiration from exhibiting artists Erin Canady and Leah Smith\, this drop-in workshop introduces the fundamentals of masking in art. Use alternative pigments — such as coffee grounds and turmeric — to build striking textures while reimagining traditional mediums. Ages 18 and up; materials provided.\nOpen Studio\nOpen Studio is an adults-only art meetup designed to spark creativity\, conversation\, and connection. Focusing on process over perfection\, these flexible\, drop-in sessions invite participants to experiment freely with materials and ideas in an easygoing workshop environment. Each month features a fresh creative prompt inspired by a North Carolina-based artist. Stop by Open Studio to make art with friends you haven’t met yet. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Talk: Erin Canady & Kimberly English \n\n \n Save the date! Registration opens soon.\n \nHear from Erin Canady and Kimberly English\, working artists featured in NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown’s second group exhibition Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\, as they discuss the ideas\, materials\, and processes behind their artistic practices.\nEnglish and Canady will discuss how thread\, water\, graphite\, and other materials shape their creative work\, from the ways individual parts come together to the marks and traces left by time. This artist talk offers an opportunity to hear directly from these artists about how process has become an essential part of their artistic practice and will conclude with a Q&A session. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 8\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Posts \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Erin Canady Prefers Materials Outside of Her Control \n\n \n The Asheville-based visual artist captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite. Erin Canady’s artistic practice centers on themes of temporality\, meditation\, ritual\, and futility. She traces the visible effects of time on surfaces\, bodies\, and places. Canady’s work often brings together natural materials such as graphite\, dirt\, ice\, and found […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Kimberly English’s Creative Practice is Inspired by Ecological Processes and Southern Identity \n\n \n The Asheville-based artist brings together traditional Southern Appalachian weaving practices to explore individual and collective identities. Kimberly English grew up in rural Georgia with craft hobbyist parents who inspired her exploration of material-based art. During her time at SCAD\, English took a fiber class and found a format to think through thread. Now\, her works […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Leah Smith Explores Connections Between Nature\, Material\, and Human Thought \n\n \n The Canton\, NC-based artist approaches her work intuitively and without a singular message in mind. Leah Smith was born on the west coast\, raised in Colorado\, and is now based in western North Carolina. Her works incorporate techniques and practices that convey historical connections between the natural world\, material\, and human thought. Smith’s creative process […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Exhibitions \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC \n\n \n The North Carolina Museum of Art\, Winston-Salem\, is pleased to announce Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western North Carolina\, the second exhibition at the new art space in downtown Winston-Salem. An opening reception will be held Thursday\, September 17 from 5 to 8 pm\, with remarks at 6:30 pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Through November 29\, 2026 URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/event/art-in-the-park-paper-mache-clouds/ LOCATION:Merschel Plaza | 122 W Fourth St. 27101\, 180 W Fourth St.\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Paper-Mache-Clouds.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T220000 DTSTAMP:20260512T153815Z CREATED:20260508T141813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T153815Z UID:10000022-1778871600-1778882400@ncmawinstonsalem.gov SUMMARY:ART CRUSH: Color the District DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice\n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n Add to Calendar \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n Overview \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown | 400 W Fourth St. Ste. 130\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Join us for the opening of Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\n\nExplore the new exhibition\, mingle with the artists\, and enjoy music and refreshments. Directors’ remarks will take place at 6:30 pm. Artist Erin Canady’s ice sculpture intervention will unfold for the duration of the reception. \nProcess as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC weaves together objects by three artists who call western North Carolina home. Leah Smith (Canton\, North Carolina) works with ink and cotton to create drawings and forms that examine how pieces combine to create a unified whole. Kimberly English (Canton\, North Carolina) creates objects with thread to ask how parts can assemble while maintaining their own individuality. Erin Canady (Asheville\, North Carolina) captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite.  \nHeader images: I. Erin Canady\, (H)our 2\, 2019\, graphite on paper. © Erin Canady. Courtesy of the artist.; II. Kimberly English\, Wrong Number\, 2026\, handwoven cotton and wool. © Kimberly English. Courtesy Arcadia Art Consultancy.; III. Leah Smith\, Shroud Study 7/1/2024\, 2024\, ink on paper. © Leah Smith. Courtesy of the artist.\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n\n \n \n Share: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Events \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Open Studio: Hidden Layers \n\n \n Create texture-rich art inspired by the tactile works of Erin Canady and Leah Smith\nTaking inspiration from exhibiting artists Erin Canady and Leah Smith\, this drop-in workshop introduces the fundamentals of masking in art. Use alternative pigments — such as coffee grounds and turmeric — to build striking textures while reimagining traditional mediums. Ages 18 and up; materials provided.\nOpen Studio\nOpen Studio is an adults-only art meetup designed to spark creativity\, conversation\, and connection. Focusing on process over perfection\, these flexible\, drop-in sessions invite participants to experiment freely with materials and ideas in an easygoing workshop environment. Each month features a fresh creative prompt inspired by a North Carolina-based artist. Stop by Open Studio to make art with friends you haven’t met yet. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Talk: Erin Canady & Kimberly English \n\n \n Save the date! Registration opens soon.\n \nHear from Erin Canady and Kimberly English\, working artists featured in NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown’s second group exhibition Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\, as they discuss the ideas\, materials\, and processes behind their artistic practices.\nEnglish and Canady will discuss how thread\, water\, graphite\, and other materials shape their creative work\, from the ways individual parts come together to the marks and traces left by time. This artist talk offers an opportunity to hear directly from these artists about how process has become an essential part of their artistic practice and will conclude with a Q&A session. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 8\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Posts \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Erin Canady Prefers Materials Outside of Her Control \n\n \n The Asheville-based visual artist captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite. Erin Canady’s artistic practice centers on themes of temporality\, meditation\, ritual\, and futility. She traces the visible effects of time on surfaces\, bodies\, and places. Canady’s work often brings together natural materials such as graphite\, dirt\, ice\, and found […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Kimberly English’s Creative Practice is Inspired by Ecological Processes and Southern Identity \n\n \n The Asheville-based artist brings together traditional Southern Appalachian weaving practices to explore individual and collective identities. Kimberly English grew up in rural Georgia with craft hobbyist parents who inspired her exploration of material-based art. During her time at SCAD\, English took a fiber class and found a format to think through thread. Now\, her works […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Leah Smith Explores Connections Between Nature\, Material\, and Human Thought \n\n \n The Canton\, NC-based artist approaches her work intuitively and without a singular message in mind. Leah Smith was born on the west coast\, raised in Colorado\, and is now based in western North Carolina. Her works incorporate techniques and practices that convey historical connections between the natural world\, material\, and human thought. Smith’s creative process […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Exhibitions \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC \n\n \n The North Carolina Museum of Art\, Winston-Salem\, is pleased to announce Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western North Carolina\, the second exhibition at the new art space in downtown Winston-Salem. An opening reception will be held Thursday\, September 17 from 5 to 8 pm\, with remarks at 6:30 pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Through November 29\, 2026 URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/event/art-crush-color-the-district/ LOCATION:Arts District\, Downtown Winston-Salem ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Art-Crush-May-15.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T130958Z CREATED:20260501T130414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T130958Z UID:10000017-1778324400-1778335200@ncmawinstonsalem.gov SUMMARY:2nd Saturday: Sculpting Our Downtown Story DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice\n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n Add to Calendar \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n Overview \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown | 400 W Fourth St. Ste. 130\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Join us for the opening of Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\n\nExplore the new exhibition\, mingle with the artists\, and enjoy music and refreshments. Directors’ remarks will take place at 6:30 pm. Artist Erin Canady’s ice sculpture intervention will unfold for the duration of the reception. \nProcess as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC weaves together objects by three artists who call western North Carolina home. Leah Smith (Canton\, North Carolina) works with ink and cotton to create drawings and forms that examine how pieces combine to create a unified whole. Kimberly English (Canton\, North Carolina) creates objects with thread to ask how parts can assemble while maintaining their own individuality. Erin Canady (Asheville\, North Carolina) captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite.  \nHeader images: I. Erin Canady\, (H)our 2\, 2019\, graphite on paper. © Erin Canady. Courtesy of the artist.; II. Kimberly English\, Wrong Number\, 2026\, handwoven cotton and wool. © Kimberly English. Courtesy Arcadia Art Consultancy.; III. Leah Smith\, Shroud Study 7/1/2024\, 2024\, ink on paper. © Leah Smith. Courtesy of the artist.\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n\n \n \n Share: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Events \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Open Studio: Hidden Layers \n\n \n Create texture-rich art inspired by the tactile works of Erin Canady and Leah Smith\nTaking inspiration from exhibiting artists Erin Canady and Leah Smith\, this drop-in workshop introduces the fundamentals of masking in art. Use alternative pigments — such as coffee grounds and turmeric — to build striking textures while reimagining traditional mediums. Ages 18 and up; materials provided.\nOpen Studio\nOpen Studio is an adults-only art meetup designed to spark creativity\, conversation\, and connection. Focusing on process over perfection\, these flexible\, drop-in sessions invite participants to experiment freely with materials and ideas in an easygoing workshop environment. Each month features a fresh creative prompt inspired by a North Carolina-based artist. Stop by Open Studio to make art with friends you haven’t met yet. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Talk: Erin Canady & Kimberly English \n\n \n Save the date! Registration opens soon.\n \nHear from Erin Canady and Kimberly English\, working artists featured in NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown’s second group exhibition Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\, as they discuss the ideas\, materials\, and processes behind their artistic practices.\nEnglish and Canady will discuss how thread\, water\, graphite\, and other materials shape their creative work\, from the ways individual parts come together to the marks and traces left by time. This artist talk offers an opportunity to hear directly from these artists about how process has become an essential part of their artistic practice and will conclude with a Q&A session. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 8\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Posts \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Erin Canady Prefers Materials Outside of Her Control \n\n \n The Asheville-based visual artist captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite. Erin Canady’s artistic practice centers on themes of temporality\, meditation\, ritual\, and futility. She traces the visible effects of time on surfaces\, bodies\, and places. Canady’s work often brings together natural materials such as graphite\, dirt\, ice\, and found […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Kimberly English’s Creative Practice is Inspired by Ecological Processes and Southern Identity \n\n \n The Asheville-based artist brings together traditional Southern Appalachian weaving practices to explore individual and collective identities. Kimberly English grew up in rural Georgia with craft hobbyist parents who inspired her exploration of material-based art. During her time at SCAD\, English took a fiber class and found a format to think through thread. Now\, her works […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Leah Smith Explores Connections Between Nature\, Material\, and Human Thought \n\n \n The Canton\, NC-based artist approaches her work intuitively and without a singular message in mind. Leah Smith was born on the west coast\, raised in Colorado\, and is now based in western North Carolina. Her works incorporate techniques and practices that convey historical connections between the natural world\, material\, and human thought. Smith’s creative process […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Exhibitions \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC \n\n \n The North Carolina Museum of Art\, Winston-Salem\, is pleased to announce Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western North Carolina\, the second exhibition at the new art space in downtown Winston-Salem. An opening reception will be held Thursday\, September 17 from 5 to 8 pm\, with remarks at 6:30 pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Through November 29\, 2026 URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/event/2nd-saturday-sculpting-our-downtown-story/ LOCATION:Winston Square Park | 310 N Marshall St. 27101\, 310 Marshall St. N\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jonathan-borba-2pjNCNwqrlA-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000 DTSTAMP:20260527T155125Z CREATED:20260421T142403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T155125Z UID:10000007-1777719600-1777726800@ncmawinstonsalem.gov SUMMARY:Art & Literacy: Peel Back the Image DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice\n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n Add to Calendar \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n Overview \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown | 400 W Fourth St. Ste. 130\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Join us for the opening of Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\n\nExplore the new exhibition\, mingle with the artists\, and enjoy music and refreshments. Directors’ remarks will take place at 6:30 pm. Artist Erin Canady’s ice sculpture intervention will unfold for the duration of the reception. \nProcess as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC weaves together objects by three artists who call western North Carolina home. Leah Smith (Canton\, North Carolina) works with ink and cotton to create drawings and forms that examine how pieces combine to create a unified whole. Kimberly English (Canton\, North Carolina) creates objects with thread to ask how parts can assemble while maintaining their own individuality. Erin Canady (Asheville\, North Carolina) captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite.  \nHeader images: I. Erin Canady\, (H)our 2\, 2019\, graphite on paper. © Erin Canady. Courtesy of the artist.; II. Kimberly English\, Wrong Number\, 2026\, handwoven cotton and wool. © Kimberly English. Courtesy Arcadia Art Consultancy.; III. Leah Smith\, Shroud Study 7/1/2024\, 2024\, ink on paper. © Leah Smith. Courtesy of the artist.\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n\n \n \n Share: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Events \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Open Studio: Hidden Layers \n\n \n Create texture-rich art inspired by the tactile works of Erin Canady and Leah Smith\nTaking inspiration from exhibiting artists Erin Canady and Leah Smith\, this drop-in workshop introduces the fundamentals of masking in art. Use alternative pigments — such as coffee grounds and turmeric — to build striking textures while reimagining traditional mediums. Ages 18 and up; materials provided.\nOpen Studio\nOpen Studio is an adults-only art meetup designed to spark creativity\, conversation\, and connection. Focusing on process over perfection\, these flexible\, drop-in sessions invite participants to experiment freely with materials and ideas in an easygoing workshop environment. Each month features a fresh creative prompt inspired by a North Carolina-based artist. Stop by Open Studio to make art with friends you haven’t met yet. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Talk: Erin Canady & Kimberly English \n\n \n Save the date! Registration opens soon.\n \nHear from Erin Canady and Kimberly English\, working artists featured in NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown’s second group exhibition Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\, as they discuss the ideas\, materials\, and processes behind their artistic practices.\nEnglish and Canady will discuss how thread\, water\, graphite\, and other materials shape their creative work\, from the ways individual parts come together to the marks and traces left by time. This artist talk offers an opportunity to hear directly from these artists about how process has become an essential part of their artistic practice and will conclude with a Q&A session. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 8\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Posts \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Erin Canady Prefers Materials Outside of Her Control \n\n \n The Asheville-based visual artist captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite. Erin Canady’s artistic practice centers on themes of temporality\, meditation\, ritual\, and futility. She traces the visible effects of time on surfaces\, bodies\, and places. Canady’s work often brings together natural materials such as graphite\, dirt\, ice\, and found […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Kimberly English’s Creative Practice is Inspired by Ecological Processes and Southern Identity \n\n \n The Asheville-based artist brings together traditional Southern Appalachian weaving practices to explore individual and collective identities. Kimberly English grew up in rural Georgia with craft hobbyist parents who inspired her exploration of material-based art. During her time at SCAD\, English took a fiber class and found a format to think through thread. Now\, her works […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Leah Smith Explores Connections Between Nature\, Material\, and Human Thought \n\n \n The Canton\, NC-based artist approaches her work intuitively and without a singular message in mind. Leah Smith was born on the west coast\, raised in Colorado\, and is now based in western North Carolina. Her works incorporate techniques and practices that convey historical connections between the natural world\, material\, and human thought. Smith’s creative process […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Exhibitions \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC \n\n \n The North Carolina Museum of Art\, Winston-Salem\, is pleased to announce Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western North Carolina\, the second exhibition at the new art space in downtown Winston-Salem. An opening reception will be held Thursday\, September 17 from 5 to 8 pm\, with remarks at 6:30 pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Through November 29\, 2026 URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/event/art-literacy-peel-back-the-image/ LOCATION:Southside Branch Library | 3185 Buchanan St. 27127\, 3185 Buchanan St.\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27127 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Art-Literacy-May-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T200000 DTSTAMP:20260522T025447Z CREATED:20260421T134142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T025447Z UID:10000006-1777050000-1777060800@ncmawinstonsalem.gov SUMMARY:Park Hangs: Blue Cactus DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Opening Reception: Process as Practice\n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n Add to Calendar \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n Overview \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Thursday\, Sep 17\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown | 400 W Fourth St. Ste. 130\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Join us for the opening of Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\n\nExplore the new exhibition\, mingle with the artists\, and enjoy music and refreshments. Directors’ remarks will take place at 6:30 pm. Artist Erin Canady’s ice sculpture intervention will unfold for the duration of the reception. \nProcess as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC weaves together objects by three artists who call western North Carolina home. Leah Smith (Canton\, North Carolina) works with ink and cotton to create drawings and forms that examine how pieces combine to create a unified whole. Kimberly English (Canton\, North Carolina) creates objects with thread to ask how parts can assemble while maintaining their own individuality. Erin Canady (Asheville\, North Carolina) captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite.  \nHeader images: I. Erin Canady\, (H)our 2\, 2019\, graphite on paper. © Erin Canady. Courtesy of the artist.; II. Kimberly English\, Wrong Number\, 2026\, handwoven cotton and wool. © Kimberly English. Courtesy Arcadia Art Consultancy.; III. Leah Smith\, Shroud Study 7/1/2024\, 2024\, ink on paper. © Leah Smith. Courtesy of the artist.\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n\n \n \n Share: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Events \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Open Studio: Hidden Layers \n\n \n Create texture-rich art inspired by the tactile works of Erin Canady and Leah Smith\nTaking inspiration from exhibiting artists Erin Canady and Leah Smith\, this drop-in workshop introduces the fundamentals of masking in art. Use alternative pigments — such as coffee grounds and turmeric — to build striking textures while reimagining traditional mediums. Ages 18 and up; materials provided.\nOpen Studio\nOpen Studio is an adults-only art meetup designed to spark creativity\, conversation\, and connection. Focusing on process over perfection\, these flexible\, drop-in sessions invite participants to experiment freely with materials and ideas in an easygoing workshop environment. Each month features a fresh creative prompt inspired by a North Carolina-based artist. Stop by Open Studio to make art with friends you haven’t met yet. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Talk: Erin Canady & Kimberly English \n\n \n Save the date! Registration opens soon.\n \nHear from Erin Canady and Kimberly English\, working artists featured in NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown’s second group exhibition Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC\, as they discuss the ideas\, materials\, and processes behind their artistic practices.\nEnglish and Canady will discuss how thread\, water\, graphite\, and other materials shape their creative work\, from the ways individual parts come together to the marks and traces left by time. This artist talk offers an opportunity to hear directly from these artists about how process has become an essential part of their artistic practice and will conclude with a Q&A session. \n \n \n \n \n \n October 8\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Posts \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Erin Canady Prefers Materials Outside of Her Control \n\n \n The Asheville-based visual artist captures the effects of time through works that include water and graphite. Erin Canady’s artistic practice centers on themes of temporality\, meditation\, ritual\, and futility. She traces the visible effects of time on surfaces\, bodies\, and places. Canady’s work often brings together natural materials such as graphite\, dirt\, ice\, and found […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Kimberly English’s Creative Practice is Inspired by Ecological Processes and Southern Identity \n\n \n The Asheville-based artist brings together traditional Southern Appalachian weaving practices to explore individual and collective identities. Kimberly English grew up in rural Georgia with craft hobbyist parents who inspired her exploration of material-based art. During her time at SCAD\, English took a fiber class and found a format to think through thread. Now\, her works […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Artist Leah Smith Explores Connections Between Nature\, Material\, and Human Thought \n\n \n The Canton\, NC-based artist approaches her work intuitively and without a singular message in mind. Leah Smith was born on the west coast\, raised in Colorado\, and is now based in western North Carolina. Her works incorporate techniques and practices that convey historical connections between the natural world\, material\, and human thought. Smith’s creative process […] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Exhibitions \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western NC \n\n \n The North Carolina Museum of Art\, Winston-Salem\, is pleased to announce Process as Practice: Three Artists from Western North Carolina\, the second exhibition at the new art space in downtown Winston-Salem. An opening reception will be held Thursday\, September 17 from 5 to 8 pm\, with remarks at 6:30 pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Through November 29\, 2026 URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/event/park-hangs-blue-cactus/ LOCATION:Bailey Park | 445 Patterson Ave. 27101\, 445 Patterson Ave.\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SMALL_20250730_BlueCactus_EQ_11-copy.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR