Our Programs
Whether engaging the community through art, giving aspiring local artists a platform to show their work, or helping our neighbors discover their creativity at any age, Art & Soul brings community and art together.
Class Act:
Henderson Independent High School
Through our "Class Act" program at Henderson Alternative School, we have been working with students using art, writing, and spoken word to help them discovery self worth, cope with the pressures of their life, and find healing from the pains they have suffered. Through our program we have effectively made great strides in their engagement and self worth.
Phoenix Readers
The Phoenix Readers are seasoned actors who bring to life unexpected words. If you are interested in having them perform at your venue contact us.
Partnership with
Family Council Crisis
The Family Crisis Council of Rowan, Inc. creates pathways to hope, healing, and empowerment for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Through creating art in a group setting, participants can cope with stresses and traumatic experiences, enhance cognitive abilities, enjoy the life-affirming pleasures of making art, improve self-esteem and use these cumulative benefits to produce healthy and positive change in their lives.
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Partnership with
Salisbury Pride
Our long-time partnership with Salisbury Pride began about 7 years ago with a conversation over coffee with our executive director, Andi Porter and legacy Pride board member, MJ Mee. Every year we host a Pride themed exhibition to celebrate Pride Month and highlight local queer and ally artists.
Partnership with
Partners in Learning
Partners in Learning is a childcare center committed to fostering growth and opportunity for every child. They support the diverse needs of all children and their families through early care, education, intervention, and family support services. Our Artist in Resident Alaina Cantrell provides creative movement classes weekly. For children with autism, both dance and general movement can be beneficial by developing skills like coordination, motor planning, and body awareness. In fact, practicing regularly will greatly help children to develop their creative selves.
Partnership with
Trinity Living
Trinity Living Center is a community-based adult day service designed to meet the needs of frail elderly and functionally and/or cognitively impaired adults. Art & Soul provides projects for memory strengthening and creative expression. Our Artist in Residence have lead intergenerational art activities with local childcare centers and schools
Monthly Drum Circles
Participants create music together in the moment, using their listening and playing skills to make connections and express themselves. Our drum circles are open to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, and no musical experience is required. ​This free event is led by our Music Artist in Resident Caleb Hill.Monthly Drum Circles art held the last Friday of every month from 7-9 pm in the parlor of Art and Soul Rowan. Drums and instruments are provided but feel free to bring your own!
Artist in Residence Program
Art & Soul's AIR program aims to host at least four local artists every year. Our unique facility is able to provide residency's in a wide variety of artistic fields such as poetry, fine arts, music, and creative movement. Selected artists are provided program stipends, art studio spaces, and facility resources so they can spend their time focusing on their creative practice. During their residency they are encouraged to hosts classes, lead programs, and host a gallery exhibition or performance. We often create resident events where we invite the community to join as we celebrate their developing bodies of work. Click button below if you are interested in becoming our next AIR.
