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,
5:30 p.m., at the YWCA at 185 S. French Broad Ave., Asheville. New Members
and Guests always welcome. Contact: Wayne and Jane Simms, co-presidents,
828-664-1429 ,
or go to http://www.main.nc.us/asc/
High Country Yarnspinners Storytelling Guild
Based in the Boone, NC area, the Yarnspinners Guild welcomes anyone
interested in telling or listening to become a member. The main goal of
the guild is to perpetuate the art of storytelling, provide venues for
tellers to perform, and opportunities for listeners to hear and learn
about storytelling. Tellers, both professional and amateur, are encouraged
to tell stories from their culture whether it be Appalachian, southern, or
from any country. Contact: Dianne Hackworth, 336-877-4110, hackworth@drurypub.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
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
ContactEmail: catherinemackenzie@carolina.rr.com
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