Tamra Hunt to Offer Multi-Sensory Art Making Workshops in Upcoming GROW Artist Residency

Creative Greensboro will host visual artist Tamra Hunt as a part of the Greensboro Residency for Original Works (GROW) program from Tuesday, June 2, through Monday, June 29. During her four-week residency, Hunt will create abstract visual artwork inspired by the sounds of musical instruments, the human voice, and everyday objects.

Throughout her residency, Hunt will invite visitors into the improvisatory practice of transforming sound into visual expression through hands-on guided workshops and open studio hours where participants can freely experiment and explore. All materials will be provided, including small musical instruments and found objects for making sounds, as well as a variety of art materials to respond visually through intuitive mark making.

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, or contact Naomi Woods at 336-373-2661.

Event Schedule

All events are free and open to the public.

Friday, June 5 | 6-9 pm | First Friday (Open Studio)
Self-guided stations will be set up where participants can experience different sound-making, multi-sensory activities. These stations will have handheld musical instruments and other objects to make a sound. Materials and instructions will be posted at each station on how to listen and respond visually to create pieces of art.

Saturday, June 6 | 11 am to 1:30 pm | Guided Workshop: Drawing
Participants will use a variety of drawing tools to translate musical elements onto paper using lines, forms, shapes and color.

Wednesday, June 10 | 4-7 pm | Open Studio

Saturday, June 13 | 1-4 pm | Guided Workshop: Painting through Soundscapes
Participants will listen to soundscapes and other ambient sounds, then use paint to translate their emotional response into movement on the canvas.

Wednesday, June 17 | 4-7 pm | Open Studio

Saturday, June 20 | 2-5 pm | Guided Workshop: Visualizing Sound Waves
This workshop is guided by our voices, snapping fingers, clapping, and other creative and experimental ways to make sound, and participants will respond with visual artwork through painting and/or drawing.

Wednesday, June 24 | 2-5 pm | Open Studio

Friday, June 26 | 6-9 pm | Guided Workshop: Draw & Paint to Live Music Party!

Participants will listen to live music and draw and/or paint their representations of the sounds, exploring the concept of synesthesia - hearing colors and seeing sounds. Snacks and drinks provided.

About the Artist
Tamra Hunt is an Indigenous artist and arts educator from the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. She believes art has the power to bring people together and strengthen connections across Greensboro's diverse communities.Her artwork explores the relationship between the physical world and imagination, using color, texture, shapes, and expressive marks to create meaningful visual symbols. Inspired by improvisation and sound, Tamra's creative process focuses on building a sense of harmony, connection, and shared experience.