How to find a Free Little Art Gallery near you

At these miniature art galleries around Winston-Salem, you can take a piece of art or leave one for your neighbors to enjoy.

A small green box has its two glass doors wide open to reveal various small art pieces inside, including a platter painted painting and two small easels with tiny canvases.

The Free Little Art Gallery of Washington Park is owned by Taylor Hayes of @taylorhayesart.

Photo via Free Little Art Gallery of Washington Park

Calling all makers, art appreciators, and curators of curious things — we’ve found a picture-perfect way to enjoy art in Winston-Salem.

Free Little Art Galleries, aka FLAGs, are small boxes stationed around the country where locals can donate, take, or simply enjoy tiny art. They’re like Free Little Libraries, except dedicated to creativity.

Here are a few ways you can enjoy FLAGs in our community.

There are currently two known FLAGs in the Winston-Salem area — and hundreds around the globe — which can be found using this map:

Psst — know of a gallery that isn’t listed on the map? Submit or update a FLAG.

Create your own FLAG

Feeling inspired by these little boxes of joy? You can create your own to place in your front yard, or with approval from a public library, school, store, or community space. You can build your own box or purchase a pre-made box.

Once you’re ready to set it up, don’t forget to submit your FLAG on the map.

Whether you want to keep your art local or spread the love, there’s a way to get your work out there.

You can start by dropping your work off at galleries around town, and if you’ve still got goodies to share, try traveling to FLAGs further out, like in Greensboro or Charlotte (hey, CLTtoday). Check the guidelines of each gallery beforehand to ensure your art piece will be accepted.

Bonus: If you love receiving art, check out these ArT-o-MaT machines around the Twin City to support local artists.

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