Creative Greensboro Annual Report 2024-25

Creative Greensboro sparks creativity and helps shape a more vibrant Greensboro through various programs, partnerships, and services. Creative Greensboro’s work moves us closer to a creative ecosystem that’s sustainable, inclusive, and uniquely Greensboro. GOALS • Sustain Support: Fund artists and arts organizations to sustain a vibrant, creative ecosystem. • Advance Equity: Ensure all residents have access to arts and culture. • Empower Creatives: Provide opportunities for growth, funding, and recognition. • Promote Vibrancy: Highlight Greensboro’s creative sector and attract and engage residents and visitors. About Creative Greensboro 2024-2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Provided $1 million of in-kind support to our tenant partners at the Greensboro Cultural Center. • Awarded $330,000 to support cultural organizations in Greensboro. • Supported more than 350 local creatives through funding, subsidies, and curatorial opportunities. • Delivered more than 200 opportunities for the public to engage with the performing arts. • Collaborated with more than 150 community partners and sponsors to bring vibrant citywide events and programs to life. • Provided more than 20 neighborhoods with unique programming opportunities.

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

Jocquelyn Boone Chief Creative Economy Officer Jake Neal

Building Manager Naomi Woods Community Partnerships Coordinator, Internal Karen Archia Community Partnerships Coordinator, External Todd Fisher Performing Arts Coordinator Meredith Gornto Music Programming & Operations Assistant Azzarea Tureaud-Borin Marketing Specialist Abi Mowbray Van Dyke Performance Space Operations Specialist

Catena Bergevin , Chair Victoria Milstein , Vice Chair Juliette Bianco Sasha Woods Cyril Howell CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION

Yolanda Ramos Leigh Ann Little Jocelyn Brown

CITY COUNCIL

Nancy Vaughan , Mayor Marikay Abuzuaiter , Mayor Pro Tem

Hugh Holston , At Large Jamilla Pinder , At Large Sharon Hightower , District 1 Goldie Wells , District 2 Zack Matheny , District 3 Nancy Hoffmann , District 4 Tammi Thurm , District 5

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