Non-Profit/Artsy Partners Application

The Arts District of Winston-Salem (ADWS) hosts a monthly event on the 3rd Friday of the month (April - December). We call this event: ART CRUSH plenty of art to love!

ART CRUSH 2022-2024 was a huge success. Over 500 artists shared and sold their work to over 30,000 attendees. A section of downtown is closed off to traffic for an evening that includes art, live musical performances, and make-it opportunities. We expect attendance to grow considerably as we gain traction and membership.

WHAT ADWS BELIEVES.

Art is a universal language and a source of connection that knows no boundaries. Our mission is to connect with and amplify diverse voices and visions, bringing them together at the heart of our city.

Our vision as the Arts District of Winston-Salem is to foster a thriving community that inspires and advocates for creative opportunities. Through arts-centric events, local partnerships, and passionate community building, we simultaneously lift our artistic community, and reinforce and reinvigorate our city’s slogan of “The City of Arts and Innovation.”

WHAT MAKES YOU A CREATIVE PARTNER?

• You are a non-profit organization, project, and/or company based in Forsyth County/the Triad and your mission is either rooted in the arts or you plan to do something artsy at ART CRUSH.
• Think of ART CRUSH as a way to promote your upcoming events or get the word out about what it is your organization does for our community. 

IS THERE A FEE TO PARTICIPATE?

• We do not charge a fee to participate.

(If you want to support ADWS we have businesses memberships available on our website.)

CAN WE SELL MERCH at ART CRUSH?

• Yes, you may sell your merch or products at ART CRUSH, though you are soley responsible for collecting the money. 

DO YOU TAKE A COMMISSION OF OUR SALES

• No. This event is about supporting our creative community. We do not take a percentage of your sales. 

WHAT SHOULD WE BRING?

• You will be responsible for bringing anything needed during the event, including but not limited to - chairs, tables, informational about your organization, volunteers, battery powered lights, etc. etc.