Explore Piedmont Craftsmen’s 63rd Annual Fair with other arts enthusiasts

Since 1963, Piedmont Craftsmen’s Annual Fair has celebrated outstanding craftsmanship, showcasing more than 100 artisans from across the country. Visitors can see and shop one-of-a-kind works of clay, wood, glass, fiber, leather, metal, print, and more.

Field Trippers will enjoy free admission to the Fair, an introduction to the event and the guild from Piedmont Craftsmen staff, and a tour highlighting artists’ booths and live demonstrations. Meet makers, learn about their creative processes, and experience the artistry of one of Winston-Salem’s legacy organizations up close.

Field Trips are free to attend but registration is required.

Piedmont Craftsmen

Piedmont Craftsmen is a non-profit that works to promote the value of fine craft by championing the work of exhibiting members, providing education, and creating connections among artists, collectors, and the community.

Field Trips

Join us for a Field Trip to UNCSA’s Design & Production Studios to explore cutting-edge spaces and hear directly from those working in the field

You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how theatre, film, live events, and immersive experiences come together from big ideas to final production. Enjoy a guided tour, demos, and conversation with students and educators about the creative problem-solving that makes it all happen.

After the tour, stay for Photona, a high-energy, student-led showcase of experimental lighting, projection, and sound in the Freedman Theatre. This bold, immersive experience is powered by pro-level tech donated by industry leaders. Hear from student designers during a Q&A and vote for your favorite show to close out the night.

Meet at UNCSA Main Campus (1533 South Main St. Winston-Salem, NC, 27127). The studio and shop entrance is located behind the Administration Building. Entrances for the School of Design & Production’s administrative and faculty offices are located near the Pearce Building on Ehle Drive.

Field Trips are free to attend but registration is required.

Field Trips

Lean about furniture design history and a unique educational resource at Elberson Fine Arts Center

S.I.D.E. Chair Library is a collaboration between the Sutton Initiative for Design Education (S.I.D.E.) and Salem College that highlights innovation, materials, technology, and lasting design influence.

This Field Trip will begin with a guided tour of the rare collection of 45 iconic chairs led by Dr. Rosa Otero, Professor of Design and Director of the Design and Visual and Performing Arts programs at Salem College. Following the tour, feel free to browse the current gallery exhibition and enjoy light refreshments. Registration is required.

Field Trips

PLEASE NOTE: This event has been cancelled. 

Meet at Cohab.Space, an arts hub in High Point dedicated to strengthening the creative workforce and advocating for sustainable careers in the arts. Designed for artists and makers, Cohab brings creation and commerce together through mentorship, professional development, and the promotion of creative work.

Cohab’s Program Director & Creative Liaison will offer attendees a behind-the-scenes look at the space and share how they help artists take creative ideas from concept to livelihood. Attendees are invited to stay after the tour to freely explore the space and meet with artists through Cohab Sessions, a monthly open studio event.  

Registration is required.

Field Trips

Field 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.

Experience ART CRUSH and the Arts District with co-founder Toni Tronu

Meet at Visual Index, a gallery curated by Arts District co-founder Toni Tronu, for an inside look at ART CRUSH. Learn more about the District then set out to wander nearby galleries and studios at your own pace. Discover new artists, explore creative spaces, and enjoy the lively atmosphere that makes ART CRUSH special.

The Arts District works to connect with and amplify diverse voices and visions, bringing them together at the heart of Winston-Salem through arts-centric events, local partnerships, and passionate community building. The Arts District’s recurring block party ART CRUSH is a place to discover emerging and established artists, admire creative studios and galleries, support local businesses, and experience the electric energy of the local music scene.

ART CRUSH music on July 17th will be curated by NCMA Winston-Salem’s Music Coordinator Katei Cranford. Saturn is Changing will take the stage at the corner of Trade and Sixth Streets at 8:00 followed by New Ex at 9:00. 

Field Trips

Field 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.

Field Trips are community art excursions to explore the spaces shaping arts and culture in our region

Join us to deepen your understanding of a vital community institution and connect with the artistic heritage of Winston-Salem at Delta Arts Center. The evening will begin with a brief introduction to Delta’s history by Program Director, Timothy Jeffers, followed by a gallery talk by curator Zaire McPhearson about Delta’s impact on the local cultural landscape.

DELTA ARTS CENTER was established in 1972 to celebrate and amplify the contributions of African Americans to the arts and humanities and enrich the lives of neighborhood and area residents. The Center works to increase awareness and knowledge of the contributions of African-Americans, build pride in these contributions, encourage individual creativity, and provide quality cultural and educational programming for the entire community.

Field Trips are community art excursions to explore the spaces shaping arts and culture in our region

Meet at Culture WS to learn more about the studio and gallery space dedicated to the advancement of arts and culture in Winston-Salem. This Field Trip coincides with Culture WS’s Collage Night, one of their most popular events. Attendees can participate in artist demonstrations and explore the studios of local photographers, painters, tattoo artists, and musicians. Experience a vibrant space rooted in creativity and engage directly with the artists who bring it to life.

CULTURE is located in a 14,000 sq. ft. former corporate office that now functions as an eclectic, welcoming space with 35 artist studios, expansive gallery walls, and gathering areas that invite connection and inspiration. Located on the 9th floor of Liberty Plaza in downtown Winston Salem, the space is dedicated to local creatives and hosts community events regularly.

FIELD TRIPS are a series of 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’s Manager of Audience Engagement and may include collaborative artmaking, 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.