Photographer Alexis Armstrong, owner and operator of 43North77West Creative Studio, will be artist in residence from April 15 until June 10 as part of the Greensboro Residency for Original Works (GROW) program.
During her eight-week residency, Armstrong will offer a variety of free photography workshops and fee-based professional photo sessions. Her free workshops include TheyShotIt, a six-part series to teach youth age 11-17 the basics of photography; Mommy and Me, interactive photography workshops for moms and their children; The Importance of Branding, where each participant can get a free professional headshot photo; and the Power of Positive Talk, a workshop on using social media to amplify self-love and empowerment.
The residency kicks off with Oh the Places You’ll GROW opening reception and photo scavenger hunt on Monday, April 15 from 6 to 8 pm. Armstrong will invite attendees to find and take photos of objects in the GROW residency space to post on social media. During downtown Greensboro’s First Friday on June 7 from 6 to 9 pm, Armstrong will host a closing residency exhibition and reception.
Workshops, Events and Photo Sessions Schedule
Monday, April 15 | 6-8 pm
Oh the Places You’ll GROW: Residency opening reception and photo scavenger hunt in the GROW space at the Greensboro Cultural Center
Mondays: April 22, 29, May 6, 13 | 12:30-1:45 pm
Mommy and Me: Free photography workshops for moms and their children. Workshop is designed to spark creativity and connection to enhance photo skills for capturing special moments. Register online.
Tuesdays: April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28 | 5:30-7 pm
TheyShotIt: Free photography workshop series for teens. Youth ages 11 -17 are invited to a six-part workshop series to learn basic photography skills, composition, editing techniques, and the history of photography. Register online.
Wednesdays: April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 12-4 pm
Walk-in Wednesdays: 20-minute professional photo sessions Armstrong. Cost: $75. Pre-book online to receive a $10 discount.
Thursdays, April 18 and May 9 | 11 am to 2 pm – Workshop Focus: Headshots
Thursdays, April 25 and May 16 | 4:30-7:30 pm – Workshop Focus: Seniors (age 55+)
Thursday, May 2 | 1-4 pm Workshop Focus: Artists
Thursday, May 23 | 4:30-7:30 pm – Workshop Focus: Artists
The Importance of Branding: Free workshops on Thursdays to learn about the power of effective branding to elevate your professional career. Each workshop has a specific focus.
First Friday, May 3 | 5-8 pm
GROW Artist in Residence Alexis Armstrong will host selfie stations in the GROW space.
Fridays: May 10, 17, 24, 31 | 5:30-7 pm
The Power of Positive Talk: Free workshops on harnessing the influence of social media to amplify self-love and empowerment.
Saturdays: April 20, May 4, 10 | 1-3 pm and June 1 | 11 am to 1 pm
Mini-Session Saturday: Book a 20-minute photo session for an individual or group photos of up to five people. You will receive three edited images. Cost: $75. Book online.
Saturday, May 25 | 2-4 pm
True Life: A free workshop for teens ages 11-17 to learn how to create and share their stories through photographic storytelling.
Saturdays, May 11 | 1-4 p.m. and June 1 | 3-5 pm
Selfie Saturdays: A workshop about body image, including a selfie station where you can practice self-love and celebrate your unique body.
Sundays: April 21, May 5, 12, 19 | 3-6 pm
Family Sundays: 20-minute photo session specifically for families of three or more. Each family will have three poses and receive a photo collage. Cost: $75 Book online.
First Friday, June 7 | 6-9 pm
GROW Artist in Residence Alexis Armstrong’s residency closing reception and exhibition.
The GROW residency space is located next to the Davie Street entrance of the Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St. To learn more about the residency, visit CreativeGreensboro.com.
About the Artist
Armstrong is a professional photographer based in Greensboro and owner of 43North77West Creative Studios. Originally from Rochester, NY, Alexis has done photographic work for PictureStudio, WHOLElistic Women, INC, North Carolina A&T State University, Inside Monthly and Winston-Salem Fashion Week. She received a grant from Arts Greensboro in 2023 to pilot SheShotIt, a program to teach young girls digital photography skills.
About GROW
GROW is a flexible creative space, managed by Creative Greensboro, the City’s office for arts and culture. Compensated residencies of up to eight weeks are awarded to Guilford County-based creative individuals and organizations to produce new and original works that encourage visitation and engagement by the public. Each residency includes at least six hours of weekly programming that is offered to the public free of charge. This project is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/GROW.
