100 Cleft Portraits Tour - Winston-Salem

Celebrate the inspiring stories behind the 100 Cleft Portraits Tour with two unforgettable community events in Winston Salem, NC.

The 100 Cleft Portraits project began in London as a groundbreaking artistic movement designed to celebrate and educate the public on the beauty of cleft and craniofacial differences.  Created by artist Katie Manning, the collection challenges perceptions and invites viewers to see each child as they were born — confident, unique and beautifully themselves.

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Premiere Cocktail Event

The Graylyn Estate

Thursday, August 6

6:00pm

The experience begins Thursday evening with an exclusive cocktail event, where guests can enjoy an intimate first look at all 100 portraits by Katie Manning while connecting with supporters, advocates, and community leaders. The evening includes dinner, cocktails, live music and a silent auction. 

Become a Sponsor or Register for the Private Event

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Art Exhibition

The Graylyn Estate

Friday, August 7

8:00am - 6:00pm

On Friday, we welcome families, friends and community members for a day-long celebration featuring interactive art activities, opportunities to meet the artist, raffle prizes, and meaningful ways to support local families affected by cleft. Together, these events honor the strength, resilience, and joy of the cleft and craniofacial community while helping create brighter futures for families in our region.

Guests may purchase tickets for a two-hour viewing window to experience this wonderful event throughout the day on Friday, August 7th.

Purchase Exhibit Tickets

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Impact

The 100 Cleft Portraits Tour has already made a profound impact across the country — sparking conversations, strengthening community, and celebrating patients. Nationally, the campaign has raised awareness for the lifelong journey of cleft and craniofacial care, highlighting the importance of early intervention, multidisciplinary treatment, and emotional support for children and their families.

We are proud to bring this message to the Carolinas. By participating in this event, you help strengthen a mission that ensures every child has access to the resources, community, and confidence they deserve.  Your support fuels advances in care, community programs, awareness initiatives, and the continued growth of a network that celebrates an incredible group of children.

 

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Volunteer Opportunities

We’re looking for cheerful, reliable volunteers 16 years and older to help bring this event to life — from supporting our interactive art activities and welcoming guests at the check‑in table to assisting with set‑up, tear‑down, and all the meaningful moments in between.

Please use the link below to sign up or learn more about being part of this special day.

Sign Up to Volunteer Here

Hotel Accommodations

We’re pleased to offer a hotel room block at the Graylyn Estate.  Rooms are available for Wednesday, (8/5), Thursday (8/6) and Friday (8/7) as follows:

The Graylyn Estate
Manor House Guestroom
$239 / night

Must book by Wednesday, July 22

To reserve your room, please contact the Graylyn Rooms Coordinator at (336) 758-2428.  Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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$30,308.37

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Register For This Event

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About the Artist Katie Manning

Hi, I’m Katie – an artist, trauma-informed coach, and mother to a daughter born with bilateral cleft, married to a man born with unilateral cleft. Cleft is not just something I work with; it’s woven into my family.

Learn more about Katie’s work

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Thank You to our Local Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

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Smile Together

Smile Together is a nonprofit organization aimed to advance cleft and craniofacial research, education and patient care. We promote positive change and advocate for the cleft and craniofacial community in order to eliminate stigma and empower people with a cleft and craniofacial background.

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Organizing Sponsors

Face To Face Foundation

The Face to Face Foundation helps families meet the many financial needs associated with cleft lip and palate and other congenital craniofacial birth anomalies in the Carolinas.

NC Cleft and Craniofacial Center

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist NC Cleft and Craniofacial Center

UNC Adams School of Dentistry Craniofacial Center

University of North Carolina, Adams School of Dentistry Craniofacial Center

Forever Smile Sponsors

Spangler, Lambert & Lipp Pediatric Dentistry

Our office has been proudly serving the community for over 37 years and was the first established pediatric dental practice in the Winston-Salem area.

Dr. Lisa David
Hawley Air Heating & Cooling
Dr. Micheal Morykwas
Melissa A Bardsley Consulting LLC
Dr. Chris Runyan
University Dental Associates

Faces of Courage Sponsors

Mark and Rena Norcross
Leah Chapman, PhD
Maddie Cakes Bakery

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The Full 100 Portraits Exhibition

What began with one cleft diagnosis in Singapore has become a global movement rooted in face reverence and trauma-informed cleft care. In 2026, 100 Cleft Portraits journeys across America.

This project honors people born with cleft as they are: powerful, complex, beautiful humans. Each portrait tells a real story and carries a simple truth.

More on the 100 Cleft Portraits Tour Here

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