Fifty-four creatives and groups based in Mecklenburg County will receive a combined $631,150 in funding for projects that build community and increase relevance and innovation.
Bush dedicated his 45-year career to making arts and culture more accessible in Charlotte-Mecklenburg and throughout the U.S.
Grantees will receive a combined $209,886.59 in funding and represent creative disciplines from visual art and music to literature and dance.
From traditional holiday performances to new productions, there are plenty of festive events happening this holiday season!
Charlotte creative Jermaine Nakia Lee is using his ASC Cultural Vision Grant to support the KUUMBA Academy, an 18-month artist development program for Charlotte-Mecklenburg visual and performing ALAANA artists.