As part of our ongoing mission at Charlotte Is Creative to provide the programs, resources, training, connections and opportunities that emerging artists and creative entrepreneurs need to be supported and successful in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region, we regularly manage art projects for nonprofits and public organizations and private businesses. We do this mission-oriented work to provide on-the-job learning opportunities for emerging ... Read More The post 8 Local Artists Paint Classroom ...| Charlotte is Creative
Look alive, Queen City creatives! Tim’s got his giant foam fists on and he’s swinging your way with four fantastic opportunities that’ll knock your socks| Charlotte is Creative
A New Player Has Entered the Game … Local filmmaker rolls the dice by creating a new game Chuck Bludsworth may not be a household name in the board game biz yet. That’s about to change … and you can be part of making it happen. After a career in making feature films (like Dances with Wolves and Cape Fear), ... Read More The post A New Player Has Entered the Game … appeared first on Charlotte is Creative.| Charlotte is Creative
Hey there, creative folks. It’s Makayla Binter speaking, and I know it’s been a while. Last week was the five-year anniversary of the Black Lives Matter| Charlotte is Creative
CREDIT: Amy Hart EDITOR' NOTE: Today's batch of The Biscuit features an editorial from Audrey Baran, artistic director of Baran Dance. I’ve been a dance| Charlotte is Creative
MEET THE ARTISTS BEHIND THE MAGIC For the second year in a row, Charlotte Is Creative coordinated a joyful activation at the Lovin’ Life Music Festival,| Charlotte is Creative
Charlotte’s creative community is vibrant and amazing because it’s fueled by vibrant and amazing people. We are fortunate as a city and region to have hard-working organizations and companies working every day to fill our streets and buildings with creative activities. But, it’s the individuals behind those entities that drive our artistic and cultural institutions forward. In this batch of The ... Read More The post MEET 14 AMAZING CHARLOTTEANS RIGHT NOW! appeared first on Charlotte i...| Charlotte is Creative
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we often overlook the beauty surrounding us in the simplest moments. "A Slice of Life: The Art of Everyday"| Charlotte is Creative
Under cover of darkness (we assume), the Easter Bunny has dropped 13 creative gifts upon The Green on S. Tryon Street to see, explore … but not to crack open. It’s the annual return of Easter Eggs on Parade at Charlotte SHOUT! A batch of 13 local creatives were hired to create their own masterpiece on top of an egg used last year and ... Read More The post HUNT FOR UPTOWN EASTER EGGS! appeared first on Charlotte is Creative.| Charlotte is Creative
Maeve Kirk is Crafting a Creative Future One Bone, One Bowl, One Bold Idea at a Time There’s no easy way to summarize local creative, Maeve Kirk. Just| Charlotte is Creative
With less than a week to go to Charlotte SHOUT!, we sat down with Robert Krumbine, the creative leader behind the 17-day arts festival, to get the inside| Charlotte is Creative
ART ROOTED IN OUR TIMES: 50+ARTISTS EXPLORE BODILY AUTONOMY Meredith Connelly Curates “Sovereign: Honoring Bodily Autonomy” at McColl Center this March In 2025, U.S. citizens’ authority over their bodies is being questioned and challenged at the highest levels of power. Artists are responding. Local artist Meredith Connelly has curated work from 50+ artists to explore bodily autonomy in a national ... Read More The post Meredith Connelly Opens New Exhibition at McColl Center appeared ...| Charlotte is Creative
We Love Exploring Charlotte Creative experiences exist across the city, and as we head toward Valentine’s Day, we want to share some of our favorite| Charlotte is Creative
FROM ONE ARTIST TO ANOTHER: YOUR “PROMO GO” KIT Hey, creative friends! Makayla Binter here. In my creative career, I’ve learned—mostly through trial and error—how to share my work and present myself in a way that feels authentic. Everyone markets themselves differently, but the best way to stand out is by finding a method that speaks to you, your brand ... Read More The post Makayla Binter Wants You to Be Ready to Promote Yourself appeared first on Charlotte is Creative.| Charlotte is Creative
Last Updated: 1/20/25 JANUARY 2025 Here are TEN creatives you should meet, follow and get to know NOW. ASHLEY PROCTOR DAVIS EMBROIDERY AND MIXED MEDIA Web: www.robotmuseart.com IG: @RobotMuseArt What creative skill are you hoping to work on this year? A creative skill I would love to build this year is tufting. I purchased a tufting gun but just haven’t ... Read More The post Meet 10 CLT Creatives (1/20/25) appeared first on Charlotte is Creative.| Charlotte is Creative
2024 Bolts of Inspiration At monthly meetings of Charlotte's chapter of CreativeMornings, Charlotte Is Creative honors a creative individual (or three)| Charlotte is Creative
Time is running out on these opportunities! Last Updated: 10/9/24 October is a big month for events (as you’ll see in our Biscuit later this week), but it’s also one of big, big opportunities and deadlines. Here are five with short-turn deadlines we don’t want you to miss out on. DEADLINE EXTENDED! SPRING & FALL CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS INITIATIVE (CEI) Due ... Read More The post Creative Opportunities with Close Deadlines (10/9/24) appeared first on Charlotte is Creative.| Charlotte is Creative