BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NCMA Winston-Salem - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE 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:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261112T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261112T190000 DTSTAMP:20261030T143455Z CREATED:20260918T183435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261030T143455Z UID:10000064-1794502800-1794510000@ncmawinstonsalem.gov SUMMARY:Open Studio: Connected Threads DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n Educator Workshop: Reading the World Through Art \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Educator Workshop: Reading the World Through Art\n \n\n \n \n Saturday\, Sep 12\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist \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 Saturday\, Sep 12\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Applications for this educator workshop are now CLOSED. If you would like to be added to the waitlist\, please complete the form below.\nK-12 educators are invited to a full-day workshop to explore how art can deepen students’ understanding of civics\, government\, culture\, and geography. Using world-building as a creative framework\, participants will learn to see art as both a reflection of the world and a powerful tool for investigating the systems\, values\, and stories that shape societies. \nGrounded in arts-based instruction\, the workshop examines how political systems\, cultural beliefs\, and the natural environment influence artistic expression—and how art can reinforce\, challenge\, or reimagine those forces. Through collaborative artmaking and guided inquiry\, educators will gain experience using arts integration strategies that encourage students to ask meaningful questions and consider multiple perspectives. Participants will also learn to apply Visible Thinking Routines\, which can be used by students to build independent\, evidence-based conclusions from visual sources. \nEducators will leave with practical teaching strategies\, classroom-ready activities\, and a fresh perspective on using art as a catalyst for learning about the world. \nWho Should Attend?\nEducators from all grade levels and subject areas are welcome. Designed around NCSCOS Social Studies\, ELA\, and Visual Arts standards\, the workshop emphasizes inquiry\, critical thinking\, creativity\, and literacy. \nParticipants Will Receive: \n\n1 CEUs\n$100 stipend for participating in the program\nMileage reimbursement\nMorning coffee\, breakfast pastries\, snacks\, lunch\n\nFor questions\, please contact Alex Brown\, NCMA WS Director of Programs & Audience Engagement at alexander.brown@dncr.nc.gov \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist \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\nOPEN STUDIO\n\n\n\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 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\nThis program is part of the ongoing series NC Strong: Resilience\, Tradition\, and Innovation\, supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/event/open-studio-connected-threads/ 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/png:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/NCMA-Event-Header-1920-x-1080-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261113T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261113T220000 DTSTAMP:20261110T151823Z CREATED:20261102T160318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T151823Z UID:10000077-1794592800-1794607200@ncmawinstonsalem.gov SUMMARY:MURMUR Listening Party with Mitch Easter DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n Educator Workshop: Reading the World Through Art \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Educator Workshop: Reading the World Through Art\n \n\n \n \n Saturday\, Sep 12\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist \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 Saturday\, Sep 12\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Applications for this educator workshop are now CLOSED. If you would like to be added to the waitlist\, please complete the form below.\nK-12 educators are invited to a full-day workshop to explore how art can deepen students’ understanding of civics\, government\, culture\, and geography. Using world-building as a creative framework\, participants will learn to see art as both a reflection of the world and a powerful tool for investigating the systems\, values\, and stories that shape societies. \nGrounded in arts-based instruction\, the workshop examines how political systems\, cultural beliefs\, and the natural environment influence artistic expression—and how art can reinforce\, challenge\, or reimagine those forces. Through collaborative artmaking and guided inquiry\, educators will gain experience using arts integration strategies that encourage students to ask meaningful questions and consider multiple perspectives. Participants will also learn to apply Visible Thinking Routines\, which can be used by students to build independent\, evidence-based conclusions from visual sources. \nEducators will leave with practical teaching strategies\, classroom-ready activities\, and a fresh perspective on using art as a catalyst for learning about the world. \nWho Should Attend?\nEducators from all grade levels and subject areas are welcome. Designed around NCSCOS Social Studies\, ELA\, and Visual Arts standards\, the workshop emphasizes inquiry\, critical thinking\, creativity\, and literacy. \nParticipants Will Receive: \n\n1 CEUs\n$100 stipend for participating in the program\nMileage reimbursement\nMorning coffee\, breakfast pastries\, snacks\, lunch\n\nFor questions\, please contact Alex Brown\, NCMA WS Director of Programs & Audience Engagement at alexander.brown@dncr.nc.gov \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist \n \n \n\n \n \n Share: URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/event/rem-murmur-listening-party/ 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/2026/11/REM-MURMUR-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T140000 DTSTAMP:20261110T233643Z CREATED:20260728T160050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T233643Z UID:10000049-1794654000-1794664800@ncmawinstonsalem.gov SUMMARY:2nd Saturday: Secret Shapes DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n Educator Workshop: Reading the World Through Art \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Educator Workshop: Reading the World Through Art\n \n\n \n \n Saturday\, Sep 12\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist \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 Saturday\, Sep 12\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Applications for this educator workshop are now CLOSED. If you would like to be added to the waitlist\, please complete the form below.\nK-12 educators are invited to a full-day workshop to explore how art can deepen students’ understanding of civics\, government\, culture\, and geography. Using world-building as a creative framework\, participants will learn to see art as both a reflection of the world and a powerful tool for investigating the systems\, values\, and stories that shape societies. \nGrounded in arts-based instruction\, the workshop examines how political systems\, cultural beliefs\, and the natural environment influence artistic expression—and how art can reinforce\, challenge\, or reimagine those forces. Through collaborative artmaking and guided inquiry\, educators will gain experience using arts integration strategies that encourage students to ask meaningful questions and consider multiple perspectives. Participants will also learn to apply Visible Thinking Routines\, which can be used by students to build independent\, evidence-based conclusions from visual sources. \nEducators will leave with practical teaching strategies\, classroom-ready activities\, and a fresh perspective on using art as a catalyst for learning about the world. \nWho Should Attend?\nEducators from all grade levels and subject areas are welcome. Designed around NCSCOS Social Studies\, ELA\, and Visual Arts standards\, the workshop emphasizes inquiry\, critical thinking\, creativity\, and literacy. \nParticipants Will Receive: \n\n1 CEUs\n$100 stipend for participating in the program\nMileage reimbursement\nMorning coffee\, breakfast pastries\, snacks\, lunch\n\nFor questions\, please contact Alex Brown\, NCMA WS Director of Programs & Audience Engagement at alexander.brown@dncr.nc.gov \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist \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\n\n\n\nHOLLY EVANS\n\n\n\nHolly Evans is a Winston-Salem-based visual artist and preschool teacher. Her work is deeply influenced by her daily experiences with young children\, reflecting on her daily interactions with their curiosity\, uninhibited imaginations\, and\, especially\, their wonderfully expressive “big emotions”. She creates predominately with mixed media and acrylic paint\, often incorporating collage\, handmade papers\, children’s literature\, glitter\, and other materials to explore new techniques\, build depth\, and create unexpected layers of joy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHANNAH GASKINS\n\n\n\nHannah Gaskins is a visual artist and kindergarten teacher based in Winston-Salem. Working with young children often fuels her creativity and she is constantly inspired by their boundless imaginations. Gaskins’s current creative work is deeply influenced by contemporary events and personal experiences. She strongly believes that art is a universal language\, and through it\, she aims to inspire and empower others. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2ND SATURDAY\n\n\n\nOne of the museum’s longest-running programs\, 2ND Saturday provides opportunities for all ages and skill levels to create memories through accessible\, hands-on art-making. Each month’s art activity is inspired by current exhibitions or events. All materials are provided. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is part of the ongoing series NC Strong: Resilience\, Tradition\, and Innovation\, supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/event/2nd-saturday-secret-shapes/ 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/2026/07/pexels-damianapanasowicz-4165333.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261118T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261118T203000 DTSTAMP:20261021T152652Z CREATED:20260930T143633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T152652Z UID:10000071-1795026600-1795033800@ncmawinstonsalem.gov SUMMARY:Member Night: Process as Practice DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n Educator Workshop: Reading the World Through Art \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Educator Workshop: Reading the World Through Art\n \n\n \n \n Saturday\, Sep 12\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist \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 Saturday\, Sep 12\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Members \n \n Free \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Applications for this educator workshop are now CLOSED. If you would like to be added to the waitlist\, please complete the form below.\nK-12 educators are invited to a full-day workshop to explore how art can deepen students’ understanding of civics\, government\, culture\, and geography. Using world-building as a creative framework\, participants will learn to see art as both a reflection of the world and a powerful tool for investigating the systems\, values\, and stories that shape societies. \nGrounded in arts-based instruction\, the workshop examines how political systems\, cultural beliefs\, and the natural environment influence artistic expression—and how art can reinforce\, challenge\, or reimagine those forces. Through collaborative artmaking and guided inquiry\, educators will gain experience using arts integration strategies that encourage students to ask meaningful questions and consider multiple perspectives. Participants will also learn to apply Visible Thinking Routines\, which can be used by students to build independent\, evidence-based conclusions from visual sources. \nEducators will leave with practical teaching strategies\, classroom-ready activities\, and a fresh perspective on using art as a catalyst for learning about the world. \nWho Should Attend?\nEducators from all grade levels and subject areas are welcome. Designed around NCSCOS Social Studies\, ELA\, and Visual Arts standards\, the workshop emphasizes inquiry\, critical thinking\, creativity\, and literacy. \nParticipants Will Receive: \n\n1 CEUs\n$100 stipend for participating in the program\nMileage reimbursement\nMorning coffee\, breakfast pastries\, snacks\, lunch\n\nFor questions\, please contact Alex Brown\, NCMA WS Director of Programs & Audience Engagement at alexander.brown@dncr.nc.gov \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist \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\nNOT A MEMBER YET?\n\n\n\nJoin today to attend special events like this all year long! \n\n\n\n\nBecome a Member\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHAVE QUESTIONS?\n\n\n\nWe’re here to help. Contact the membership team at membership@ncartmuseum.org or (919) 664-6754. URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/event/member-night-process-as-practice/ 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/png:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ncma-day-one-day-two-250.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261119T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261119T220000 DTSTAMP:20261102T164754Z CREATED:20261013T144334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T164754Z UID:10000075-1795111200-1795125600@ncmawinstonsalem.gov SUMMARY:Vinyl Lounge: Anti-Grief DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n Educator Workshop: Reading the World Through Art \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Educator Workshop: Reading the World Through Art\n \n\n \n \n Saturday\, Sep 12\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist \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 Saturday\, Sep 12\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Applications for this educator workshop are now CLOSED. If you would like to be added to the waitlist\, please complete the form below.\nK-12 educators are invited to a full-day workshop to explore how art can deepen students’ understanding of civics\, government\, culture\, and geography. Using world-building as a creative framework\, participants will learn to see art as both a reflection of the world and a powerful tool for investigating the systems\, values\, and stories that shape societies. \nGrounded in arts-based instruction\, the workshop examines how political systems\, cultural beliefs\, and the natural environment influence artistic expression—and how art can reinforce\, challenge\, or reimagine those forces. Through collaborative artmaking and guided inquiry\, educators will gain experience using arts integration strategies that encourage students to ask meaningful questions and consider multiple perspectives. Participants will also learn to apply Visible Thinking Routines\, which can be used by students to build independent\, evidence-based conclusions from visual sources. \nEducators will leave with practical teaching strategies\, classroom-ready activities\, and a fresh perspective on using art as a catalyst for learning about the world. \nWho Should Attend?\nEducators from all grade levels and subject areas are welcome. Designed around NCSCOS Social Studies\, ELA\, and Visual Arts standards\, the workshop emphasizes inquiry\, critical thinking\, creativity\, and literacy. \nParticipants Will Receive: \n\n1 CEUs\n$100 stipend for participating in the program\nMileage reimbursement\nMorning coffee\, breakfast pastries\, snacks\, lunch\n\nFor questions\, please contact Alex Brown\, NCMA WS Director of Programs & Audience Engagement at alexander.brown@dncr.nc.gov \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist \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\nVINYL LOUNGE\n\n\n\nEstablished over ten years ago as PVD (Public Vinyl Demo) by EMBER Audio + Design\, Vinyl Lounge is a celebration of sound now presented in partnership with NCMA Winston-Salem. The spirit of shared discovery is at the heart of Vinyl Lounge. Enjoy the unique warmth and depth that only vinyl can provide on a hi-fi sound system courtesy of EMBER. URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/event/vinyl-lounge-anti-grief/ 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/2026/10/Benz-Micro-Needle-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T153000 DTSTAMP:20261110T194459Z CREATED:20260918T191720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T194459Z UID:10000065-1795350600-1795361400@ncmawinstonsalem.gov SUMMARY:Field Trip: Piedmont Craftsmen's Fair DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n Educator Workshop: Reading the World Through Art \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Educator Workshop: Reading the World Through Art\n \n\n \n \n Saturday\, Sep 12\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist \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 Saturday\, Sep 12\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Applications for this educator workshop are now CLOSED. If you would like to be added to the waitlist\, please complete the form below.\nK-12 educators are invited to a full-day workshop to explore how art can deepen students’ understanding of civics\, government\, culture\, and geography. Using world-building as a creative framework\, participants will learn to see art as both a reflection of the world and a powerful tool for investigating the systems\, values\, and stories that shape societies. \nGrounded in arts-based instruction\, the workshop examines how political systems\, cultural beliefs\, and the natural environment influence artistic expression—and how art can reinforce\, challenge\, or reimagine those forces. Through collaborative artmaking and guided inquiry\, educators will gain experience using arts integration strategies that encourage students to ask meaningful questions and consider multiple perspectives. Participants will also learn to apply Visible Thinking Routines\, which can be used by students to build independent\, evidence-based conclusions from visual sources. \nEducators will leave with practical teaching strategies\, classroom-ready activities\, and a fresh perspective on using art as a catalyst for learning about the world. \nWho Should Attend?\nEducators from all grade levels and subject areas are welcome. Designed around NCSCOS Social Studies\, ELA\, and Visual Arts standards\, the workshop emphasizes inquiry\, critical thinking\, creativity\, and literacy. \nParticipants Will Receive: \n\n1 CEUs\n$100 stipend for participating in the program\nMileage reimbursement\nMorning coffee\, breakfast pastries\, snacks\, lunch\n\nFor questions\, please contact Alex Brown\, NCMA WS Director of Programs & Audience Engagement at alexander.brown@dncr.nc.gov \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist \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\nFIELD TRIPS\n\n\n\nField Trips are community art excursions to local\, arts-based organizations and institutions for an inside look at spaces that are shaping the cultural landscape in the North Carolina triad. The monthly meet-ups are led by NCMA Winston-Salem staff and may include collaborative art-making\, movement or sound explorations\, guided tours\, or creative prompts. Like the field trips of our childhoods\, they combine fun and learning\, all while showcasing unique\, local entities that are rooted in the arts. \n\n\n\nField Trips are free to attend but registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is part of the ongoing series NC Strong: Resilience\, Tradition\, and Innovation\, supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/event/field-trip-piedmont-craftsmens-fair/ LOCATION:Benton Convention Center | 301 W Fifth St. 27101 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/laura-nyhuis-V3wmYOvqvf8-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261203T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261203T190000 DTSTAMP:20261015T211654Z CREATED:20260709T203834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T211654Z UID:10000041-1796320800-1796324400@ncmawinstonsalem.gov SUMMARY:Book Club: Walkaway DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n Educator Workshop: Reading the World Through Art \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Educator Workshop: Reading the World Through Art\n \n\n \n \n Saturday\, Sep 12\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist \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 Saturday\, Sep 12\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Applications for this educator workshop are now CLOSED. If you would like to be added to the waitlist\, please complete the form below.\nK-12 educators are invited to a full-day workshop to explore how art can deepen students’ understanding of civics\, government\, culture\, and geography. Using world-building as a creative framework\, participants will learn to see art as both a reflection of the world and a powerful tool for investigating the systems\, values\, and stories that shape societies. \nGrounded in arts-based instruction\, the workshop examines how political systems\, cultural beliefs\, and the natural environment influence artistic expression—and how art can reinforce\, challenge\, or reimagine those forces. Through collaborative artmaking and guided inquiry\, educators will gain experience using arts integration strategies that encourage students to ask meaningful questions and consider multiple perspectives. Participants will also learn to apply Visible Thinking Routines\, which can be used by students to build independent\, evidence-based conclusions from visual sources. \nEducators will leave with practical teaching strategies\, classroom-ready activities\, and a fresh perspective on using art as a catalyst for learning about the world. \nWho Should Attend?\nEducators from all grade levels and subject areas are welcome. Designed around NCSCOS Social Studies\, ELA\, and Visual Arts standards\, the workshop emphasizes inquiry\, critical thinking\, creativity\, and literacy. \nParticipants Will Receive: \n\n1 CEUs\n$100 stipend for participating in the program\nMileage reimbursement\nMorning coffee\, breakfast pastries\, snacks\, lunch\n\nFor questions\, please contact Alex Brown\, NCMA WS Director of Programs & Audience Engagement at alexander.brown@dncr.nc.gov \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist \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\nBOOK CLUB\n\n\n\nJoin other curious readers and dive headfirst into contemporary literary fiction. Led by NCMA Winston-Salem Executive Director and former English professor Bill Carpenter\, Book Club offers guided conversations covering a range of topics\, from themes and imagery to plot structures and character development\, with selections ranging from national bestsellers to experimental novels. All are welcome at Book Club\, even those who don’t finish the book. URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/event/book-club-walkaway/ LOCATION:Central Library | 660 W Fifth St. 27101\, 660 W Fifth St.\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T130000 DTSTAMP:20261015T211459Z CREATED:20260918T195035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T211459Z UID:10000066-1796468400-1796475600@ncmawinstonsalem.gov SUMMARY:ART/LIT Teen Art Club: Box Stitch Bookbinding DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n Educator Workshop: Reading the World Through Art \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Educator Workshop: Reading the World Through Art\n \n\n \n \n Saturday\, Sep 12\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist \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 Saturday\, Sep 12\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Applications for this educator workshop are now CLOSED. If you would like to be added to the waitlist\, please complete the form below.\nK-12 educators are invited to a full-day workshop to explore how art can deepen students’ understanding of civics\, government\, culture\, and geography. Using world-building as a creative framework\, participants will learn to see art as both a reflection of the world and a powerful tool for investigating the systems\, values\, and stories that shape societies. \nGrounded in arts-based instruction\, the workshop examines how political systems\, cultural beliefs\, and the natural environment influence artistic expression—and how art can reinforce\, challenge\, or reimagine those forces. Through collaborative artmaking and guided inquiry\, educators will gain experience using arts integration strategies that encourage students to ask meaningful questions and consider multiple perspectives. Participants will also learn to apply Visible Thinking Routines\, which can be used by students to build independent\, evidence-based conclusions from visual sources. \nEducators will leave with practical teaching strategies\, classroom-ready activities\, and a fresh perspective on using art as a catalyst for learning about the world. \nWho Should Attend?\nEducators from all grade levels and subject areas are welcome. Designed around NCSCOS Social Studies\, ELA\, and Visual Arts standards\, the workshop emphasizes inquiry\, critical thinking\, creativity\, and literacy. \nParticipants Will Receive: \n\n1 CEUs\n$100 stipend for participating in the program\nMileage reimbursement\nMorning coffee\, breakfast pastries\, snacks\, lunch\n\nFor questions\, please contact Alex Brown\, NCMA WS Director of Programs & Audience Engagement at alexander.brown@dncr.nc.gov \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist \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\nART/LIT\n\n\n\nStudents ages 12-17 are invited to explore the intersection of visual arts and literature at ART/LIT\, an art club for teens that meets monthly for hands-on workshops led by working artists at local library branches. Workshops are open to all skill levels and encourage curiosity\, creativity\, and connection through art. ART/LIT is presented in partnership with Forsyth County Public Library. All materials are provided. \n\n\n\nParticipation is free but registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is part of the ongoing series NC Strong: Resilience\, Tradition\, and Innovation\, supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/event/art-lit-teen-art-club-box-stitch-bookbinding/ LOCATION:Central Library | 660 W Fifth St. 27101\, 660 W Fifth St.\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/BoxStitchBk.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T130000 DTSTAMP:20261020T011743Z CREATED:20261019T174150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T011743Z UID:10000076-1797069600-1797080400@ncmawinstonsalem.gov SUMMARY:Art in the Park: Stamped & Embroidered Patches DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n Educator Workshop: Reading the World Through Art \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Educator Workshop: Reading the World Through Art\n \n\n \n \n Saturday\, Sep 12\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist \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 Saturday\, Sep 12\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Applications for this educator workshop are now CLOSED. If you would like to be added to the waitlist\, please complete the form below.\nK-12 educators are invited to a full-day workshop to explore how art can deepen students’ understanding of civics\, government\, culture\, and geography. Using world-building as a creative framework\, participants will learn to see art as both a reflection of the world and a powerful tool for investigating the systems\, values\, and stories that shape societies. \nGrounded in arts-based instruction\, the workshop examines how political systems\, cultural beliefs\, and the natural environment influence artistic expression—and how art can reinforce\, challenge\, or reimagine those forces. Through collaborative artmaking and guided inquiry\, educators will gain experience using arts integration strategies that encourage students to ask meaningful questions and consider multiple perspectives. Participants will also learn to apply Visible Thinking Routines\, which can be used by students to build independent\, evidence-based conclusions from visual sources. \nEducators will leave with practical teaching strategies\, classroom-ready activities\, and a fresh perspective on using art as a catalyst for learning about the world. \nWho Should Attend?\nEducators from all grade levels and subject areas are welcome. Designed around NCSCOS Social Studies\, ELA\, and Visual Arts standards\, the workshop emphasizes inquiry\, critical thinking\, creativity\, and literacy. \nParticipants Will Receive: \n\n1 CEUs\n$100 stipend for participating in the program\nMileage reimbursement\nMorning coffee\, breakfast pastries\, snacks\, lunch\n\nFor questions\, please contact Alex Brown\, NCMA WS Director of Programs & Audience Engagement at alexander.brown@dncr.nc.gov \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist \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\nART IN THE PARK\n\n\n\nArt in the Park is a free pop-up series presented by NCMA Winston-Salem and Winston-Salem Recreation & Parks. Designed for all ages\, Art in the Park invites you to explore your creativity at scenic local parks. Drop by between 10:00 and 1:00 to enjoy a unique\, hands-on tutorial led by our featured local artist. \n\n\n\nMaterials are provided\, and if you can’t stay to create\, we’ll happily send you off with supplies to help spark your imagination later. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is part of the ongoing series NC Strong: Resilience\, Tradition\, and Innovation\, supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/event/art-in-the-park-embroidered-patches/ LOCATION:Polo Park Community Center | 1850 Polo Rd. 27106\, 1850 Polo Rd.\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27106 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/minh-triet-c5TYG4b2QvI-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261217T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261217T200000 DTSTAMP:20261107T184907Z CREATED:20261007T142505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261107T184907Z UID:10000073-1797526800-1797537600@ncmawinstonsalem.gov SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Piedmont Abstract DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n Educator Workshop: Reading the World Through Art \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Educator Workshop: Reading the World Through Art\n \n\n \n \n Saturday\, Sep 12\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist \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 Saturday\, Sep 12\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Applications for this educator workshop are now CLOSED. If you would like to be added to the waitlist\, please complete the form below.\nK-12 educators are invited to a full-day workshop to explore how art can deepen students’ understanding of civics\, government\, culture\, and geography. Using world-building as a creative framework\, participants will learn to see art as both a reflection of the world and a powerful tool for investigating the systems\, values\, and stories that shape societies. \nGrounded in arts-based instruction\, the workshop examines how political systems\, cultural beliefs\, and the natural environment influence artistic expression—and how art can reinforce\, challenge\, or reimagine those forces. Through collaborative artmaking and guided inquiry\, educators will gain experience using arts integration strategies that encourage students to ask meaningful questions and consider multiple perspectives. Participants will also learn to apply Visible Thinking Routines\, which can be used by students to build independent\, evidence-based conclusions from visual sources. \nEducators will leave with practical teaching strategies\, classroom-ready activities\, and a fresh perspective on using art as a catalyst for learning about the world. \nWho Should Attend?\nEducators from all grade levels and subject areas are welcome. Designed around NCSCOS Social Studies\, ELA\, and Visual Arts standards\, the workshop emphasizes inquiry\, critical thinking\, creativity\, and literacy. \nParticipants Will Receive: \n\n1 CEUs\n$100 stipend for participating in the program\nMileage reimbursement\nMorning coffee\, breakfast pastries\, snacks\, lunch\n\nFor questions\, please contact Alex Brown\, NCMA WS Director of Programs & Audience Engagement at alexander.brown@dncr.nc.gov \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Waitlist \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\nHeader images: I. Jerstin Crosby\, Six Lamps (detail)\, 2026\, acrylic and oil on canvas. © Jerstin Crosby Courtesy of the artist.; II. Kendrick Shackleford\, Dirty Fences (detail)\, 2025\, acrylic on canvas. © Kendrick Shackleford. Courtesy of the artist.; III. Hanna Surace\, Daily (detail)\, 2024. © Hanna Surace. Courtesy of the artist. URL:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/event/opening-reception-piedmont-abstract/ 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/png:https://ncmawinstonsalem.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/NCMA-Event-Header-3.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR