Grants available for projects that build community or demonstrate relevant cultural expression. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Sept. 1, 2016) – ASC is responding to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community’s interest in arts, science, history and heritage programming through its new Cultural Vision Grants. Mecklenburg County-based creative individuals and nonprofit organizations that want to apply must submit a letter of …

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Six-week fundraising effort will provide access for 11,000 CMS students to experience museums at Levine Center for the Arts CHARLOTTE, N.C. (July 14, 2016) – The Leon Levine Foundation has offered a $50,000 community challenge to the Arts & Science Council (ASC) to support more than 11,000 middle school students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) to …

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April 12, 2016 The Arts & Science Council of Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s (ASC) mission is “ensuring access to an excellent, relevant, and sustainable Cultural Community for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Region.” The ASC Board of Directors has adopted and communicated the following statement to Governor Pat McCrory, the Mecklenburg County Legislative Delegation, Charlotte City Council and North Carolina’s cultural …

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Awards honor lifetime achievement for artists, scientists, historians and teachers CHARLOTTE, N.C. (April 5, 2016) – Eight creative and outstanding individuals who have impacted the cultural lives of residents and visitors of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region through their work will be recognized with ASC Honors Awards celebrating their lifetime achievement. ASC Honors – Lifetime Achievement in …

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