Through Culture Blocks, ASC supports cultural experiences that are planned with resident involvement and that take place at libraries, recreation centers, parks and relevant community spaces.

Lena Jackson is using her 2023 ASC Creative Renewal Fellowship to further pursue her career goals of expanding her animation practice.

Charlotte photographer Nancy O. Albert uses her ASC Creative Mecklenburg Grant to help document the city’s changing landscape for exhibit at the VAPA Center.

Elizabeth Kowalski is using her 2023 ASC Creative Renewal Fellowship to work with established festival producers and engage in networking opportunities that will build her abilities to continue impacting Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s creative scene.

Going Public: A Public Art Incubator is a program to equip professional artists with the skills necessary to become competitive candidates for local, regional and national public art projects.

Crestdale Middle School music teacher O’Shae Best was named a 2023 ASC Cato Excellence in Teaching Award recipient.

A whole host of creatives and organizations are infusing Charlotte’s theater scene with new ventures.

Northridge Middle School science teacher Keith Burgess was named a 2023 ASC Cato Excellence in Teaching Award recipient.

Charlotte Pride, the free, annual two-day festival, returns to uptown Charlotte Aug. 19–20. ASC is a Visionary Sponsor of the festival and will have a big presence at the event.

Lincoln Charter School AP and honors chemistry teacher Myra Tranquilino is a 2023 ASC Cato Excellence in Teaching Award recipient.