Public Events/Meetup/Classes Application - Alley of the Arts
About the application
Dates listed above are not reflective of market dates
Looking for a venue to host your event, meetup, or class? Look no further than The Alley of the Arts. We're your home in the Arts District!
Once approved, event hosts will have full autonomy to book their events months ahead of time based on calender availability using our online booking system right on our website.
EVENTS SUCH AS
- Comedy Nights
- Open Mic Nights
- Self Defense Classes
- Slam Poetry Nights
- Community Gatherings
- Wildlife Preservation
- Drag Shows
- Craft evenings
- Movie Nights
- Speed Datings
- LGBTQIA+ Meetup
- etc
IDEAL EVENTS & MEET UP QUALITIES
- Events that foster a culture of togetherness and inclusivity
- Events coordinated by those with experience in whatever event they're hosting
- Coordinators who are motivated to promote their own events ( we will also provide light promotion)
- Self motivated and responsible for booking, setting up, and breaking down.
OUR MISSION
The Alley of The Arts is a collaborative outdoor space by artists for artists. The Alley will work to further drive and cultivate culture rooted in creativity, self-expression, and progress in Winston-Salem's Arts District by giving our artists a home. It's a space for joy, learning, creativity, and connection.
LOCATION
The Alley of the Arts is located in the courtyard between 6th & Vine and Delurk Gallery. The Alley can be entered through that alleyway or through Major Tomms & DOSE Artist Collective.
About the event
Terms & Conditions
COSTS
When booking, you'll see a range of costs depending on the type of event.
Free community events will be able to take advange of our monthly Community Sundays at no cost. Price for public ticketed events and private events are TBD.
HOURS
Events, classes, and meet ups may take place Wednesday - Sunday during the hours of 12 pm -10 pm depending on availability. Please note: Saturday afternoons are not available.
APPROVAL
All approved events/classes/meet-ups are held to the same standard as agreed upon by our founders. A denied application does not reflect the value or quality of your work. Once approved, you'll receive a vendor packet and password to self-book. Approval and booking will likely being Spring 2026.
INDEPENDENT OPERATIONS
This space is owned and operated by two small business owners. We'll likely be unable to leave our shops during work hours to help. Coordinators will be expected to be completely prepared to operate, set up, and break down on their own.
SELF BOOKING & ADVANCED BOOKING
Once accepted, coordinators will have the ability to book their ideal day on the website. You may book up to 2 months in advance.
WE DO NOT ALLOW
- AI Generated art or branding
- Events that promote hatred, phobia, etc.
- MLM Consultant meetings or parties
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Social Media @ if applicable (instagram, tiktok, etc.)
- What best describes your idea?
- What best decribes the cost of your event/class/meetup?
- Please describe your event/class/meetup in further detail
- Is this event/class/meetup family friendly or 18+?
- If ticketed or pay what you can, what is the price or suggested price?
- Have you hosted anything like this before? If so, how did it go?
- What is the ideal time & day of the week for your event?
- I certify that my event/class/meetup (including branding, photography, etc.) is not in any way AI-generated
