North Carolina Storytelling Guilds and Organizations
Asheville Storytelling Circle
Founded in 1995, the Asheville Storytelling Circle is a nonprofit organization dedicated to excellence in the oral tradition by affirming our various cultures through storytelling, and nourishing the development of emerging and established artists. Monthly meetings on the 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m., in the lobby of Asheville Terrace Apartments, 200 Tunnel Rd., Asheville. New Members and Guests always welcome. Contact: Steve Boyer, President, at 828-658-4151, or go to http://www.main.nc.us/asc/
Gaston Association Promoting Storytelling (GAPS)
We are a group of regional storytellers and story listeners committed to fostering the art of storytelling in our community. Based in Lowell, North Carolina, we share stories, teach the art of storytelling, distribute information about storytelling and story listening opportunities in the area, and organize local storytelling events. We meet at the Lowell Community Center 501 W 1ST St. Lowell, NC 28098-1371 on the 2nd Monday of the month 704 263-2531. Contact Email: catherinemackenzie@carolina.rr.com
North Carolina Storytelling Guild (NCSG)
An organization of NC storytellers and storylisteners for the purpose of fostering an appreciation and acceptance of the art of storytelling. We believe in nourishing the development of emerging and established artists. Our members reach across NC and into SC, GA, TN and VA. Contact: Sylvia Payne, 828-465-1564, sylpayne@bellsouth.net, http://www.ncstoryguild.org/
The Storytellers Guild of Charlotte, Inc.
We are a non-profit group, organized by Ramona Moore Big Eagle in 1997 to perpetuate the Oral Tradition of Storytelling, encourage and empower aspiring Storytellers as well as professional Storytellers and promote literacy for all through the power of Storytelling. Contact: Ramona Moore Big Eagle, 704-568-6940, bigeagle@bellsouth.net
North Carolina Assoc. of Black Storytellers
Contact Beverly Fields Burnettein Raleigh, North Carolina at bb71946@aol.com
The Storytelling Arts Center of the Southeast (SACS), Laurinburg
The Storytelling Festival of Carolina is held the last weekend in April and features nationally acclaimed, award winning storytellers, workshops, children’s play place, and a Saturday evening Meet the Tellers Gala. The Bold-Faced Liars’ Showdown is held the 3rd Saturday in January. The competition attracts storytellers who have ‘whopper’ tales to share in hopes of being crowned the top Bold-Faced Liar. October Storytelling Fest is in late October, people gather to hear the best in storytelling and music at the SACS performance Center. Ladies Afternoon Teas are charming ‘ladies’ only tea and storytelling events … holidays, hats and much more to come. Children’s Summer Camps for young people interested in writing and/or telling stories will be offered. The SACS Book Shop has storytelling books, CDs, and DVDs available of your favorite storytellers as well as instructional materials. Workshops/CEU Credits will offer storytelling workshops to teachers, parents, and students. SACS hosts a Storytelling guild that meets the third Monday of each month. Speakers Call SACS if you want a speaker, teller or someone to come and speak about SACS events to your organization. For space for Exhibits, Performances, Banquets, call SACS at 910-277-3599 or go to www.storyarts.info