A look at our inequitable funding history and journey on the path to cultural equity.
COVID-19 has impacted the cultural sector in many ways. We’re helping organizations, artists and residents navigate during the pandemic by building a plan for thoughtful investments in those who rely on us
to serve the cultural community.
Cultural equity is critical to the long-term viability of the arts and cultural sector. We have begun to address systemic and inequitable areas related to funding, discourse, leadership and resource allocation.
Read Our Equity Statement
Listening and responding to residents' needs through arts and culture is why we exist. From building social capital to strengthening the creative economy, we want everyone to
have a vibrant cultural life.
Awarded in Grants Supporting the Operations of Organizations
We are proud to invest in the critical operations of 37 organizations that represent arts, science and history.
Pictured: Carolina Raptor Center
Residents Served through ASC’s Culture Blocks Initiative
Ensuring access to arts and cultural experiences close to where people live is critical to our mission.
Pictured: Clayworks
Contact Hours of Capacity Building Efforts
Training for artists and nonprofit employees span from equity training to financial management.
Pictured: Local artist Stacey Rose
By Krista Terrell, APR ASC President July 1 is a New Year for ASC and many nonprofits in the creative sector. For ASC, it is an exciting time as we are investing in people, programs and ideas that move us toward a more equitable, sustainable and innovative creative ecosystem. Our work is possible thanks to …
NoteWorthy concert series pairs unlikely musical partners for a genre-fusing, consciousness-raising experience. By Page Leggett A concert series highlighting talented, local Black and brown singer/songwriters got Charlotte Symphony violinist Kari Giles out of her “classical bubble.” Will Keible, WDAV’s director of marketing and corporate support, said he’s heard the same thing from listeners about NoteWorthy, …