| art education and artist opportunities

Investigate the links below to discover local art and craft education options for students.

- Wilkes Art Gallery | Art gallery in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
- Yadkin Arts Council | Cultural Arts Center in Yadkinville, North Carolina
- Surry Arts Council | Non-profit organization in Mount Airy, North Carolina
- Chestnut Creek School of the Arts | Art school in Galax, Virginia
- John C. Campbell Folk School | Art school in Cherokee County, North Carolina
- Penland School of Craft | Art school in Mitchell County, North Carolina
- Sawtooth School for Visual Art | Art center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Surry Community College | Public community college in Dobson, North Carolina
- Wilkes Community College | Public community college in Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Explore the links below to discover regional and national calls for entry, artist residencies, and general artist support.

- CaFÉ | Call for entry and application management for the arts from Denver, Colorado
- Torpedo Factory | Art center in Alexandria, Virginia
- Visual Art Exchange | Arts organization in Raleigh, North Carolina
- McColl Center | Artist residency and contemporary art space in Charlotte, North Carolina
- Artspace | Non-profit visual arts center in Raleigh, North Carolina
- 701 CCA | Contemporary Art Center in Columbia, South Carolina
- Penland School of Craft | Art school in Mitchell County, North Carolina
- Arts Council of Winston Salem Forsyth County | Non-profit arts council located in Winston Salem, North Carolina
- North Carolina Arts Council | An organization that provides grants to artists, musicians and arts organizations in North Carolina
- Art Opportunities Monthly | Site connecting artists with opportunities
- New York Foundation for the Arts | Non-profit organization providing support, resources, and opportunities for artists