Artist-run since 1984. Artworks Gallery is the longest-running cooperative gallery in Winston-Salem. We’re committed to offering local artists of all media a creative and responsive environment in which to exhibit and sell their work. New exhibit every month by our member artists.
About
Our Mission
Artworks Gallery is an artist-run cooperative gallery located in Winston-Salem’s downtown art district since 1984. The Gallery is committed to offering local artists of all media a creative and responsive environment in which to exhibit and sell their work. Learn more about Artworks’ long history in the Winston-Salem arts scene.
The Gallery is located in a large and versatile exhibition space in the Ron Propst Studio Building which is on the corner of Trade and Sixth streets and includes the studios and shops of painters, potters, photographers, calligraphers, and sculptors.
“Since Artworks Gallery opened its doors, it has been a constant presence in the art-based commercial district that has grown up around Sixth and Trade Streets.“
Winston-Salem Journal on the occasion of the Gallery’s fifteenth-anniversary exhibition in 1999
Artworks Gallery provides increased exposure for each artist member’s work, networking with other artists, and an opportunity for the artist members to learn skills involved in running a gallery.
The Gallery exhibits individual and group shows of its members’ work every five to six weeks throughout the year, which are free and open to the public.
More about our gallery offerings. Plan a visit today!
Gallery Management
Artworks Gallery controls all policies concerning the management of the gallery. Monthly artist-member meetings are held to discuss the direction of the gallery and to exchange information and ideas. The Artworks Executive Committee meets monthly. Prospective members are juried by the current membership. More information about becoming a member.
Members
Artworks membership includes twenty to twenty-five artist-members who each pay monthly gallery dues and share in its operation. The Gallery takes a commission, determined by the membership, on all work sold through the gallery, and the artists have control of the number of works exhibited and their installation. Meet our members on their member profile pages and hear more about being an ArtWorker in this video of interviews with our members.
Interested in becoming a member? See the application page for more details.
Volunteers
Volunteers are a vital part of Artworks. They help with Gallery operations, receptions, communications, and just about anything else as well. Learn more about becoming a volunteer and meet some of the Artworks volunteers. We can find the perfect volunteer role for you!
Visit
In the Heart of the Arts
Located on the corner of 6th and Trade streets in the Arts District of Winston-Salem, Artworks Gallery is a convenient destination for Art and Inspiration.
Neatly situated among a variety of artist’s studios, galleries, shops, retail businesses, restaurants, bars, and residences in this eclectic area of Downtown Winston-Salem, North Carolina–you’ll find plenty to do nearby when you visit. After you’ve visited our gallery, you’ll want to also stroll through the Art Park, nibble on some artisanal chocolate, or do a little window-shopping in our own gallery shop.
Gallery Offerings
Artworks Main Gallery
Our main gallery space features one to two featured member-artist exhibits each month. Exhibits change monthly and are free and open to the general public. What’s on exhibit now.
Artworks Front Member’s Gallery and Shop
Our front gallery and shop offers a rotating variety of our members’ work as well as a selection of easily giftable items like paper goods and stationery, art prints, jewelry, and other creative goods.
Art*O*Mat
Our gallery also hosts an Art•O•Mat machine stocked with original works of art each the size of a cigarette pack, perfect for new art collectors and anyone who enjoys pocket-sized art. Many of our members are participating artists in the Art•O•Mat project.
1st Friday Gallery Hop
As an active member of The Downtown Arts Association (DADA), Artworks participates in DADA’s First Friday Gallery Hop every month from 7-10 PM, 12 months a year. Hops include a festive pedestrian street atmosphere, art demonstrations, gallery exhibition openings, street chalk and other kids activities, plus food and fun in the heart of the Arts District. Join us! More info at DADAws.org
The DADA First Friday Gallery Hop is produced and owned by The Downtown Arts Association (DADA)
Directions
corner of 6th and Trade streets
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564 Trade St NW,
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(336) 723-5890
Storefront Hours
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 11-5; Sunday 1-4
Contact us at shop@artworks-gallery.org for viewing appointments outside of our current gallery hours. Remember you can always view a portion of our exhibits and shop Artworks online!
Closed holidays. Please note the Gallery follows local school closures/delays for foul weather and related issues.
Parking
On-Street: There is on-street metered and some free street parking along nearby streets. Trade street, directly in front of the gallery, has metered street parking.
Off-street: Options include the 6th and Cherry Street parking deck as well as a free public lot near the corner of 6th and Cherry and a mini-lot off 6th across from the parking deck
Weekend Parking: Street parking is free on weekends, no need to feed the meter. Parking is also available at the 6th and Cherry Street Deck for only $2.00 all weekend long.
More about the city of WS parking here.