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CATO Lifetime Achievement in Teaching Award

Recognizing exceptionally creative teachers who have a distinguished career of more than 15 years teaching the arts, sciences or history.

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We seek to engage all residents in participating in a vibrant cultural life and create pathways to opportunity. Access to experiences range from Culture Blocks and Connect with Culture Day to Studio 345 and Public Art.

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We promote the cultural community’s positive impact on the economy. In fact, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $359 million in economic impact, annually.

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We provide services and training to develop and strengthen cultural professionals and volunteers. Opportunities range from learning about equity and effective board leadership to digital marketing and fundraising strategies.

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We started GoU, a conservation-based education program designed to bring life-changing experiences to kids 6-18.

NC Wildlife Federation

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Cultural field trips expose kids who would never otherwise see these places to the wonders of the world around them.

Veronica, Matthews Elementary Teacher

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I love being able to experience so much culture in my own region. There are always plenty of events to choose from.

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An ASC Cultural Vision Grant will help Moving Poets Charlotte present the production "Heaven" Feb. 27-March 1 in Charlotte.
Moving Poets Challenge Misconception and Prejudices Through Art
30 January 2020

Why This Matters: An ASC Cultural Vision Grant supports “Heaven,” the Moving Poets Charlotte production that uses contemporary arts and a range of voices to challenge misconceptions and prejudices that currently divide our communities. By Bernie Petit Communications Manager Getting to “Heaven”—the culmination of four previous developmental stages of the larger evolving project “We See …

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Black History Month: Experiences to Read, Hear, See and Visit in Charlotte
30 January 2020

Why This Matters: Arts and culture play a significant role in shining a light on the events and people central to the African-American experience. By Giovanna Torres Communications Manager Few things shine a light on the people and events central to the African-American experience more powerfully than arts and culture. It is why there are …

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Cato Lifetime Achievement
in Teaching Award

Nominate A TEACHER TODAY

We’re seeking nominations for exceptionally creative Arts, Science or History teachers. They could win $5,000.
Nominations are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2020.