Support your local food pantry!
by newsletter writer Jenna Duxbury
As of this writing at the beginning of November, millions of families across the United States are currently facing hunger as a result of SNAP benefits being suspended during the ongoing federal government shutdown. If you are in a position to help, now is a critical time to contribute canned goods and donations to your local food pantry! Websites like the Food Finder of Central & Eastern North Carolina or Feeding the Carolinas allow you to search by location to find free food pantries near you. You likely have both church-organized and non-religious-affiliated food distribution centers in your town or city; giving them a phone call to ask what they need can help you discern what kinds of donations to prioritize.
Thank you for an incredible
Arts Jam event!
In October, we celebrated five years of Carolina Muse with a live event in Charlotte, NC. Thank you to all our creators who participated in the Arts Jam performance showcase, and thank you to all those who brought their unique, hand-crafted pieces to display and sell in our art market! It was an incredible day filled with music, dance, poetry, writing, textiles, photography, paintings, and great food & drinks courtesy of our lovely host, Goldie's. Best of all, we loved getting the chance to gather in person and celebrate our creative community💗
V.III is out NOW✨
Our final issue of the year is available now in digital format. Read it for free on our website.
Let these pieces wash over you and transport you somewhere otherworldly... or nudge you out of your comfort zone into a new perspective!
Submissions are open now through December 15th!
Now is your chance to be published in the first issue of 2026. We are accepting poetry, short stories, dance pieces, original music, paintings, photography, sculptures, mixed media, and many more types of creative work for consideration. Please refer to our submissions page for instructions about submitting your work through Duosuma. We can't wait to see what you create!
Want to join our editorial team?
💌 We're currently in search of an Outreach Coordinator to straddle the world between networking IRL and marketing online. If you're interested in building partnerships with local arts organizations and looking for a great volunteer experience to add to your resume, consider joining the Carolina Muse marketing team!
🎶 We are also looking for a Music Editor! This person will help the music section of the magazine, from submission gathering & sorting to selecting pieces and working with creators on necessary revisions.
Learn more about the requirements & responsibilities of both positions, and apply here!
CM Bookmarks Now Available
We're excited to announce new Carolina Muse merch: bookmarks! Purchase your $3 bookmark on our merch page here. Each design features a piece published in Carolina Muse and a quote from an artist on the back. Perfect for marking your spot as you read your print copies of CM!
🍁 Carolina Arts Events in November 🍁
Charlotte, NC - Junior Gomez Exhibition - November 1st-8th
Raleigh, NC - Wonder Women! - November 1st-29th
Spartanburg, SC - Holiday Artisan Market - November 4th-December 27th
Charleston, SC - Charleston Literary Festival - November 7th-16th
Winston-Salem, NC - Ardmore Art Walk - November 8th
North Augusta, SC - Fall into Art - November 10th-December 18th
Charleston, SC - Rembrandt after Dark - November 12th
Spruce Pine, NC - Toe River Arts Studio Tour - November 14th-16th
Columbia, SC - Jam Room Music Fest - November 15th
Durham, NC - North Carolina Veteran Art Show - November 18th-23rd
Columbia, SC - Arts & Draughts at the Columbia Museum of Art - November 21st
Winston-Salem, NC - Brass IMPACT! - November 23rd
Do you know of a fantastic arts event happening in the Carolinas? Tag us on social media and let us know so we can help spread the word!
As always, we appreciate your feedback and are receptive to your thoughts & ideas. Please email us or DM us on social media to share.
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WRITTEN BY
Jenna Duxbury
EDITED BY
Madison Foster