Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 Study Centers Equity in Economic Research and Highlights Vital Role of Arts and Culture in Building More Livable Communities
News
Arts & Science Council (ASC) President Krista Terrell has resigned and will leave ASC by the end of this year after 21 years at the organization, with two years as president.
Updated banners for the public artwork “Wind Sculpture” will be informed by resident feedback at six Virtual Community Engagements.
Six Charlotte-Mecklenburg creative individuals will each receive $50,000 “mini-genius” awards as the inaugural recipients of ASC Founders Grants. The grants represent the largest awards to individuals from ASC in the organization’s 65-year history.
ASC continues to heavily invest in Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s creative community this spring with the announcement of its latest Cultural Vision Grant and SEED Grant awards.
Three local teachers with distinguished careers of more than 15 years teaching art, science or history have received Lifetime Achievement Awards; six teachers have received Excellence in Teaching Awards.
Twenty-five creative recipients in Mecklenburg County to receive grants of up to $3,000 to create new work or improve their business operations.
ASC and Lowe’s are excited to announce a new partnership to support professional artists by equipping them with the skills necessary to become competitive candidates for regional public art projects managed by ASC.
ASC, the chief advocate, resource hub and steward for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region’s cultural community, updates the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community on its journey on the path to cultural equity in its second Cultural Equity report.
Emerging Creators Fellowships and Creative Renewal Fellowships invest $185,000 in artists and creatives that contribute to Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s cultural community.