Your support moves us towards a more equitable, sustainable and innovative creative ecosystem.
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.
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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 Page Leggett Independent musicians can’t just write a song, record it and hope people buy the CD. They have to market their music. Charlotte’s Tony Arreaza has a process for putting out an album. It includes making videos of a couple of songs and releasing those in advance of the album. “It’s very typical …
By Bernie Petit Public Relations & Marketing Director Charlotte artist John Burgin focuses on making art that is whimsical, brightly colored and fun. “I like to take people away from the day-to-day,” he said. His vibrant, approachable aesthetic made Burgin’s artwork perfect for the Craft + Creatives design challenge, an initiative by ASC and Birdsong …
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