Carolinas Latin Dance Company Promotes Cultural Acceptance

| By Lillian Parker
Categories: Blog, Cultural Partners
Why This Matters: Beyond basic dance skills, the Carolinas Latin Dance Company’s (CLDC) program teaches students the historical, cultural and geographic context of traditional folkloric dances from Latin America and Spain, promoting cultural awareness and acceptance. By Lillian Parker Communications Manager The Carolinas Latin Dance Company (CLDC), supported by ASC, is transforming the way children …

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A Message from ASC’s New President, Jeep Bryant

| By Lillian Parker
Categories: ASC, Blog, Home Featured
R. Jeep Bryant.
By Jeep Bryant ASC President “Welcome home. There is much to be done.” Over the past few days, many of ASC’s partners and community leaders have thrown open their arms to welcome me back to Charlotte-Mecklenburg. The warm greetings have reminded me of the energy and enthusiasm that drove the region’s growth throughout my childhood …

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Learning in the Summer – Get Creative and Stay Connected

| By Lillian Parker
Categories: Blog, Education, Home Featured
Why This Matters: Learning in the summer months is critical to students’ overall academic success. Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s cultural community provides ample free and low-cost opportunities to engage children and teens in fun summer learning. By Lillian Parker Communications Manager Summertime is synonymous with relaxing, playing and taking a break from school. But learning during the summer …

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Works by Local Artists Installed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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Categories: News & Media
Charlotte-Mecklenburg artists will have their works viewed by regional, national and international travelers. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (June 27, 2019) – Artworks by local artists representing diverse cultural backgrounds and a variety of media will soon greet travelers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). As part of CLT’s ongoing terminal improvement program, ASC, in partnership with the …

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Crescent Communities and ASC Collaboration “Wanderwall” Named One of the 50 Best Public Artworks in the U.S. for 2018

| By ASC Charlotte
Categories: News & Media
Dramatic 18,000 sq. ft. sculpture at NOVEL Stonewall Station in Charlotte and created by New York artist Marc Fornes honored by Americans for the Arts. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (June 26, 2019) – Americans for the Arts honored “Wanderwall,” the 18,000 sq. ft. sculpture by New York-based artist Marc Fornes/THEVERYMANY and located at NOVEL Stonewall Station in …

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