Arts Support Organizations (Discipline Based)
Folklife/Craft
North Carolina Folklife Institute – The Institute supports programs and projects that recognize, document, and present traditional culture in North Carolina. Their website is a resource for information about North Carolina’s most authentic folk cultures and traditional arts and artists. Website.
Fashion
Redress Raleigh – Redress Raleigh cultivates a more responsible ecosystem for the fashion industry by educating and mobilizing consumers to be positive advocates while leveraging industry-related partnerships. Website.
Music
The Music Makers Relief Foundation – The Music Maker Relief Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit, was founded to preserve the musical traditions of the South by directly supporting the musicians who make it, ensuring their voices will not be silenced by poverty and time. Music Maker will give future generations access to their heritage through documentation and performance programs that build knowledge and appreciation of America’s musical traditions. Website.
Triangle Guitar Society – The Triangle Guitar Society is a 501c3 non-profit arts organization inspired by love for the musical arts and dedicated to nurturing an appreciation for the guitar. Website.
Triangle Recorder Society – TRS is a group of recorder players from the Triangle area of North Carolina and a chapter of the American Recorder Society. Meets monthly. Website.
North Carolina Songwriters Co-op - NCSC is dedicated to the support and promotion of songwriters in the state of North Carolina. The NCSC assists new and established songwriters by providing a supportive environment, including resources for marketing and promotion, the opportunity to network with other songwriters, the chance to assist with and participate in its annual song contest, and to attend seminars and workshops designed to enhance songwriting and performing skills. Website.
The Art of Cool Project – The Art of Cool Project (AOCP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that strives to cross artistic, economic and social boundaries to bring together a diverse mix of people, cultures, experiences, and creativity. Our mission is to present and promote S.T.E.A.M activities in ways that build and uplift the community. Website.
Theater
North Carolina Theater Conference – “The mission of the North Carolina Theatre Conference is to improve and enhance the environment for quality theatre in North Carolina through service, leadership and advocacy.” Website.
