Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County

We believe... - freedom of artistic expression is a fundamental human right - art is enhanced and society enriched by cultural diversity - the artistic process calls forth the highest form of human expression - the community has a commitment to cultivate, promote, and nurture artists and arts organizations - the arts exist for all members of the community - the community has a commitment to provide arts experiences and arts education to the youth of our area - arts organizations have a responsibility to educate future patrons and artists - grant processes should be fair and transparent - the arts are a key resource in making Winston-Salem and Forsyth County a desirable place to live, work and visit - arts organizations, including The Arts Council, should be operated in a business like manner - contributors to the arts have a right to expect those who administer and receive grants to be good stewards