We connect and celebrate Charlotte's creative citizens. We empower and support them through our HUG (Helpful Unfettered Gift) micro-grant program and related training. We inform and entertain our city through our official media channel, The Biscuit.| Charlotte is Creative
We are staring the end of summer in the face, but the opportunities below could be the start of something new and wonderful for you! No matter your| Charlotte is Creative
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
Nonprofit Business Agility Series Editorial by Melissa Hovey, Executive Director of SHARE Charlotte Nonprofit leaders have weathered extraordinary| 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
New support is on the way for creatives in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. On June 19, the City of Charlotte will open applications for its Creative Growth Grants. These funding source are designed to strengthen Charlotte’s creative ecosystem by providing financial support to individual artists, grassroots arts organizations, collaborative projects and other activities that support the Arts and Culture Plan. ... Read More The post New Creative Growth Grants Open on June 19 appeared firs...| 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
ONEBAND – Charlotteans Making Music Together for One Day “One setlist … one rehearsal … one performance. OneBand – and all are welcome.” Charlotte Is Creative’s new “flash band” experience, OneBand, has been creating a megaton of creative energy, musical connection, and vibe-a-licious fun out in the community. The OneBand concept is simple: we post a short setlist of popular ... Read More The post Join ONEBAND for the Next Gig on May 6 appeared first on Charlotte is Creative.| 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
Uptown was abuzz for the first official opening weekend of Charlotte SHOUT! Friends and families were exploring outside, enjoying the weather, diving into performances and talks and engaging with over 100 participating creatives. Creatives! That’s what makes SHOUT! so special. Local creatives give it their all and share their passions for all to see. They organize, coordinate and lead events, ... Read More The post Meet Two of the Incredible Creatives Behind SHOUT! 2025 appeared first on Ch...| Charlotte is Creative
YOU READY TO SHOUT? Here’s how I’m planning to show up at SHOUT! Hello, Biscuit buddies. Makayla Binter here. I’m beyond excited for this year’s edition of Charlotte SHOUT! (starting today, Friday, April 4 to April 20). To get you wonderful Biscuit readers prepared for 17 days of art, music, ideas and food, we’re going to share our SHOUT! thoughts ... Read More The post Plan Your Visit to Charlotte SHOUT! 2025 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
“I’m learning so much and renewing my mindset… I’m transforming into a Creative Business Owner rather than a creative with a business.” – Claude Whitfield, Founder Backspinz Music Academy Spring 2024 CEI Cohort INVESTING IN YOUR CREATIVE BUSINESS FUTURE Creatives in Charlotte are not only essential to our quality of life and our reputation, they are vital members of our ... Read More The post 2025 Creative Entrepreneurs Initiative appeared first on Charlotte is Creative.| 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
We’re thrilled to announce the 15 local artists and makers selected for the next Creative Entrepreneurs Initiative (CEI) Cohort. The 7th CEI cohort showcases individuals engaged in a diverse array of creative practices including visual arts, filmmaking, culinary arts, fashion design, music, improv comedy, and more. They begin their journey on Monday, Jan. 3. Cohort members will be paid to ... Read More The post Meet the Spring 2025 CEI Cohort appeared first on Charlotte is Creative.| Charlotte is Creative
PHOTO CREDIT: Bernadette Joy From Debt to Independence: Financial Strategies for Creatives from Charlottean Bernadette Joy Bernadette Joy crunches| 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
ONEBAND - Charlotteans Making Music Together for One Day “One setlist … one rehearsal … one performance. OneBand – and all are welcome.” Charlotte Is| 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
3 BIG DAYS IN JANUARY The first week of January is already packed for the Charlotte Is Creative team. While you’ve got your calendar open, go ahead and| Charlotte is Creative
Free Business Training Classes for Creatives Established by Charlotte Is Creative in 2021, the Creative Entrepreneurs Initiative (CEI) is made| Charlotte is Creative
Charlotte Is Creative is proud to be in partnership with the McColl Center to make a HUG Micro-Grant available for four months of a granted, dedicated studio space within the studios at McColl Center rental program. Please note that, while open to an array of mediums, this opportunity is best suited for a visual artist. The selected applicant will enjoy access ... Read More The post NOW OPEN! Spring 2025 – McColl Center Studio Applications appeared first on Charlotte is Creative.| 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
FREE RESOURCES FOR CREATIVES! Established by Charlotte Is Creative in 2021, the Creative Entrepreneurs Initiative (CEI) is made possible with funds| Charlotte is Creative
