NOMINATE AN EDUCATOR FOR A CATO AWARD!
Often the educators who make the greatest impact in our lives do so not only through classroom instruction, but through the ways they inspire students to become all they are meant to be.
Like a painter with a brush or a sculptor with clay, educators use creativity to develop something bigger than any single lesson, performance, or project: they create spaces of learning, optimism, and hope.
At the Arts & Science Council, we believe integrating the arts, sciences, and history into a wide range of subjects and experiential learning opportunities is essential to nurturing the next generation of artists, leaders, and community members.
In that spirit, ASC is now accepting nominations for the 2026 CATO Excellence in Teaching and CATO Lifetime Achievement in Teaching awards.
Each year, ASC invites public nominations for exceptionally creative classroom teachers who have distinguished themselves in teaching the arts, sciences, or history, either as core disciplines or across the general curriculum more broadly.
Six recipients of the CATO Excellence in Teaching Awards will receive $1,500, presented through the support of ASC’s CATO Excellence in Teaching Endowment.
In addition to the annual award, nominations are also open for the CATO Lifetime Achievement in Teaching Awards, which are presented every three years to recognize exceptionally creative teachers with a distinguished career of more than 15 years teaching the arts, sciences, or history, or who have demonstrated creative infusion of the arts, sciences, or history into the core curriculum.
Three $5,000 awards will be presented to Lifetime Achievement recipients, made possible through the support of ASC’s CATO Excellence in Teaching Endowment.
Teachers, principals, school administrators, parents, students, or other community members may nominate teachers for consideration. Teachers may also self-nominate.
Nominations for both awards are due by 11:59pm on February 27th. Awardees will be announced in early spring.
To be eligible for either award, teachers must be currently employed, or have retired within the last two years, from a public or independent Pre-K through 12th grade school in one of the following counties: Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, or Union in North Carolina, or Lancaster or York in South Carolina.
For more information about the ASC CATO Excellence in Teaching Awards, email Ashley Lam, Arts & Education Partnerships Program Officer at Ashley.Lam@artsandscience.org.
ASC TAKES FLIGHT: PUBLIC ART TRANSFORMS CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Every day, on average, about 160,000 people pass through Charlotte-Douglas International Airport.
And close to 70% of those passengers see nothing more of the Queen City than the inside of our airport, which Lauri Golden calls “the portal to our city for the millions who are here just long enough to make a connecting flight.”
Golden, who’s worked at the airport since 2007, is CLT’s customer engagement manager. She and her team aim to ensure that travelers — even those who are here for a short time — come away with a positive impression.
“When you’re in an airport, you’re generally trying to get from one plane to the next,” Golden said. “You may have just 20 minutes. You may have two hours. You may have all day.”
No matter how long or short your duration inside CLT, Golden wants it to be a good experience, and public art is a big contributor to that. That’s where ASC comes in.
When an Airport Becomes a Canvas
“Charlotte-Douglas has an amazing art program, thanks to the city of Charlotte’s 1% percent for art ordinance,” said Todd Stewart who, along with his team, manages that program while working closely with Golden. (Stewart was referring to the Mecklenburg County Commissioners and the Charlotte City Council ordinances that appropriate 1% of eligible capital improvement project funds for public art.)
“With each capital improvement project,” he said, “my team asks: How can we integrate the artwork so that it feels like part of the built environment rather than something tacked on?”
The art installed at the airport (see it on CLT’s website here) has to do some heavy lifting.
Not only is it designed to spark joy in weary travelers; it’s also got to leave a powerful first impression of Charlotte. Stewart said, “The airport is many people’s first impression of the city. For travelers just connecting here, the airport gives them a glimpse of our culture.”
Improvements are being made to the airport all the time. Unlike other construction projects that are, sooner or later, finished, construction at the airport seems eternal. (There’s even a page on the airport’s website devoted just to construction.)
“If you’ve lived in Charlotte for any amount of time, you’ve experienced the ongoing construction at our airport,” Golden said. “We’re always working to enhance the airport experience, and we know construction is a pain point for visitors.”
Golden and her team try to minimize the impact construction has on visitors.
When construction alters pathways frequent flyers know well, for instance, airport staff will work all hours to help guide people. Golden said, “I’ll never forget working an early shift, and a woman walking past me at about 5 a.m. and saying, ‘I came early just to see the new art.’”
A grand welcome
ASC led the public art planning and artist selection process for the terminal lobby expansion — the largest capital improvement program in airport history.
What’s known as the “pre-security lobby” — which includes everything before the TSA check — has been expanded into one massive, but unified, space. The project began in 2019 and was just completed in September 2025, with the final artwork placed in January 2026. During those years, 8 works were selected, completed and installed.
Artwork elsewhere in CLT is seen by only the people headed for that particular terminal. But art in the pre-security lobby has the potential to be seen by everyone who comes to the airport. That’s an honor — and an opportunity — for artists.
“These are very competitive commissions,” Stewart said. “CLT is such an amazing venue given the thousands of people who travel through it daily.”
Artists are given creative license in proposing work for the airport, although Stewart asks them to consider the site.
“The task I give every artist,” he said, “is to think about being as specific to the site as possible. Some look outside the walls of the airport … to let travelers glean a little bit about Charlotte as a region. Others depict what happens within the airport walls. And some speak to flight and travel, and they all do that in beautiful ways.”
For instance:
- Washington, D.C.-based Raymond Kaskey created the iconic, 15-foot-high bronze Queen Charlotte sculpture, which was previously outside between parking decks. The sculpture, originally dedicated in 1990, had a new patina put on by Carolina Bronze Sculpture before being moved inside and placed on a newly designed plinth by Kaskey, becoming the centerpiece of the new lobby.
- Dixie Friend Gay‘s Carolina Canopy, a mosaic for the international arrival wall, “has received glowing feedback,” Stewart said. There’s a lot more to this colorful work than meets the eye. The artist did meticulous research that included interviewing botanists. Each tile was hand-glazed and hand-placed in a painstaking process.
- Queen Charlotte is “flanked by two beautiful, suspended sculptures by Danielle Roney in the East and West Wings,” Stewart said. They’re collectively known as Meridian. The casual observer may just glance up and notice something ethereal overhead. But the piece is actually an impressive combination of art and science. It relates to flight paths of departing and arriving traffic, and Roney used actual airport data to create the patterns.
- “Two beautiful terrazzo floor pieces were designed by artists for specific mezzanines,” Stewart said. Susan Brenner created Garden Carpet, a terrazzo floor piece made up of oversized blossoms for the West Mezzanine Skybridge. The counterpart to “Garden Carpet” in the East Mezzanine is Janelle Stanley‘s Catawba Ways. Stanley is a First Nations artist who worked with the Catawba nation to create what Stewart calls “a beautiful mandala of their historic cultural pottery traditions.”
Additional projects (pictured below) recently completed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport include an artwork that invites visitors to direct their gaze to the skies, or at least the clerestory ceiling Concourse A. Weightless Monument, Benjamin Ball‘s 90-foot suspension of stainless steel ball chain, gently sways and dances with the soft glow of nearby windows.
At Domestic Arrivals, airport visitors are treated to the work of Nigerian-born, Brooklyn-based artist Olalekan “LEk” Jeyifous.‘ His creation, Nurture and Nature, an engaging collection of boldly hued geometric patterns is representative of Charlotte’s diverse and growing business industries and regional, native flora and fauna. Known for addressing social themes through his art, Jeyifous says this piece does more than just “solve spatial challenges,” as he told the Airport.
ART, EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK
Just because the terminal lobby project has been completed doesn’t mean construction at the airport has stopped. Or that the last art installation has been placed.
The modernization of Concourse D, a major hub for international travel, began in early 2025 and will be completed later this year. Look for new seating with charging stations, refreshed restrooms, updated lighting and improved traffic flow.
The art in CLT contributes mightily to Charlotte’s status as North Carolina’s public art powerhouse. But it also has the potential to elevate Charlotte in the minds of travelers just passing through.
On a recent trip to New York, Stewart flew into LaGuardia, which Forbes named the country’s best airport in 2024 and 2025. Looking at the art, he thought CLT really measured up. “I would put us on the same level when it comes to the amount of forethought, planning and integration of our works into the airport,” he said. “I think we’re leaders in that regard.”
Learn more about public art on ASC’s website, artsandscience.org and see photos of some of the works ASC has helped bring to life.
And consider “Becoming a Dream Maker,” and give to ASC. When you support the Arts & Science Council, you help Charlotte-Mecklenburg serve as North Carolina’s public art powerhouse.
ABOUT ASC
The Arts & Science Council (ASC) is Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s cultural leader, serving as a resource hub, funder, and advocate for arts, science, and history.
A supporting organization of Foundation For The Carolinas, ASC champions local creatives by investing in the arts, sciences, and culture to drive economic growth, community retention, and cultural engagement.
Our mission is to build inclusive, sustainable, and culturally rich communities where creativity drives belonging, growth, and opportunity. From artist support grants and public art stewardship to free Culture Blocks events and partnerships with local schools and universities, ASC invests in a thriving, accessible creative ecosystem for all.
New Year, New Grant Opportunities with ASC!
A new year means new possibilities for Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s creative community, and ASC is proud to kick off 2026 with three major grant opportunities for artists, creatives, nonprofits, and neighborhood partners.
Whether you’re seeking space, funding, renewal, or a platform to connect with local audiences, ASC has a path for you.
Read on, get your calendar ready, and start planning your application!
Culture Blocks for Creative Individuals
Applications open January 5 – February 1, 2026
First Info Session: January 8 | Click here for a full list of info sessions!
Culture Blocks invests directly in artists and creatives whose programming strengthens communities across Mecklenburg County.
This call is specifically for Creative Individuals producing programming between July 1 – December 31, 2026 in Culture Blocks neighborhoods.
Culture Blocks presents FREE arts, science, and history experiences close to where residents live. Eligible project types include:
- Workshops/Classes
- Performances
- Community-based cultural programs
- And more!
Guidelines are already available; applicants can begin preparing now.
Get Started: Culture Blocks Application Details
Emerging Creators & Creative Renewal Fellowships
Applications open January 20 – February 22, 2026
First Info Session: January 22 | Click here for the full list of info sessions!
ASC’s signature fellowships return in 2026 to provide time, space, and support for artists at pivotal moments in their creative journeys.
Emerging Creators Fellowship
- $10,000 award
- For emerging artists living in Mecklenburg County to take bold steps involving creative risk.
- Supports the exploration, research, or development of new creative work.
Creative Renewal Fellowship
- $15,000 award
- For established artists living in Mecklenburg County offering time, resources, and freedom to explore new directions and deepen their practice.
- Provides artists an opportunity to explore new avenues of creative expression and combat creative burnout.
More Details: Emerging Creator Fellowship
More Details: Creative Renewal Fellowship
Venue Access Grants
Applications open January 14, 2026 (rolling application cycle)
First Info Session: January 13 | Click here for a full list of info sessions!
Priority Deadline: February 11 at noon
Notifications for Round 1: March 11
Access to space shouldn’t be a barrier to creativity. ASC’s new Venue Access Grants help cover the cost of renting venues for performances, exhibitions, rehearsals, community programs, and more.
For Nonprofits (501c3 organizations based in Mecklenburg County):
- Up to $20,000 in venue rental support
- Rolling applications (preference to those submitted by Feb. 11)
For Creative Individuals (living or working in Mecklenburg County):
- Up to $10,000 in venue rental support
- Rolling applications (preference to those submitted by Feb. 11)
Guidelines + application pages are already live on our website!
- Learn More: Venue Access Grants – Creative Individuals
- Learn More: Venue Access Grants – Nonprofits
Questions? Contact grants@artsandscience.org
Start the New Year with ASC, and let your creativity take flight!
With fellowships, venue support, and community program funding all opening this January, there has never been a better time to bring your creative vision to life.
Follow ASC for reminders, info sessions, and tips.
Ask questions, dream big, and let’s make 2026 a year of creative possibilities across Charlotte-Mecklenburg.
ABOUT ASC
The Arts & Science Council (ASC) is Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s cultural leader, serving as a resource hub, funder, and advocate for arts, science, and history.
A supporting organization of Foundation For The Carolinas, ASC champions local creatives by investing in the arts, sciences, and culture to drive economic growth, community retention, and cultural engagement.
Our mission is to build inclusive, sustainable, and culturally rich communities where creativity drives belonging, growth, and opportunity. From artist support grants and public art stewardship to free Culture Blocks events and partnerships with local schools and universities, ASC invests in a thriving, accessible creative ecosystem for all.
Happy Birthday, Culture Blocks! Celebrating 10-Years of Community Engagement
Some birthdays are milestone celebrations. For the Arts & Science Council, celebrating a decade of accessible and engaging community programs feels like a true milestone. This August, the Culture Blocks program turned 10-years-old, and we couldn’t be happier to celebrate with all of the artists, creatives, and community leaders who helped shape this program.
a birthday celebration 10-years in the making
On August 27th, in the lobby of the recently renovated Carolina Theatre, ASC staff gathered with some of the program providers who have been on this journey since the early years of Culture Blocks. Together, and alongside area cultural leaders and some of our most engaged community members, we shared a night to remember.
Groups like the Queen City Robotics Alliance, Fiestas Patrias, and the Charlotte Film Society came together in fellowship at the Charlotte area’s premier marquee theatre, a setting with a rich history of community-centered programming. Today, the Culture Blocks program continues that tradition by working alongside Charlotte-Mecklenburg to help build the next generation of not only artists and creatives, but also engaged citizens and community leaders.
The evening featured remarks from ASC president Adam Santalla Pierce, as well as Claudia Gonzalez Griffin, Culture Block’s program director, and Brooklyn Miller, ASC’s Culture Blocks program manager.
Each ASC representative thanked those in attendance for believing in the bold vision that, ten years ago, seemed to some like an insurmountable task. But together, between ASC staff, leadership, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s creative community, we’ve collectively turned that vision into a reality.
The work of Culture Blocks is led by dedicated ASC staff, but their diligent efforts aren’t the sole contributor to the success of the program. Indeed, it is the engaged residents, neighbors, and community leaders, alongside our creative partners, that the Culture Blocks program remains a staple of Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s cultural ecosystem.
A HEARTFELT THANKS
For the more than 100,000 people who have experienced a Culture Blocks program in the past, we extend our deepest gratitude. Your participation, enthusiasm, and support have helped make Culture Blocks a vibrant and meaningful part of life in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.
For those who have not yet had the opportunity, we warmly invite you to be part of this collective journey, where neighbors gather, artists share their gifts, and communities are strengthened through creativity and connection.
Together, we look ahead with excitement and commitment to the next ten years and beyond, as we continue building a region where arts and culture are accessible to all. Here’s to celebrating the past, embracing the present, and imagining the future of Charlotte-Mecklenburg!
ABOUT culture blocks
ASC’s Culture Blocks program engages with creative individuals and organizations with a primary mission of arts, science, and/or history to present programs in specific geographic areas.
Funded by Mecklenburg County, Culture Blocks programs activate recreation centers, libraries, and other public spaces into laboratories of connection and creativity.
To learn more about the July – December 2025 class of Culture Blocks providers, click here.
ABOUT ASC
The Arts & Science Council (ASC) is Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s cultural leader, serving as a resource hub, funder, and advocate for arts, science, and history.
A supporting organization of Foundation For The Carolinas, ASC champions local creatives by investing in the arts, sciences, and culture to drive economic growth, community retention, and cultural engagement.
Our mission is to build inclusive, sustainable, and culturally rich communities where creativity drives belonging, growth, and opportunity. From artist support grants and public art stewardship to free Culture Blocks events and partnerships with local schools and universities, ASC invests in a thriving, accessible creative ecosystem for all.
CONNECTING CULTURES & COMMUNITIES: THE POWER OF CULTURE BLOCKS
At the core of the Arts & Science Council’s mission is a commitment to fostering an inclusive, sustainable, and engaged community: one where the arts, sciences, and history play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for all residents.
To achieve this, ASC works tirelessly with local creatives to bring opportunities for creative expression and intercultural engagement directly to the backyards and front steps of Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s many diverse communities.
As the region’s trusted arts and cultural leader, ASC is proud to collaborate with local partners to provide free and accessible arts and cultural experiences through the Culture Blocks program.
WHAT IS A CULTURE BLOCK?
ASC launched the Culture Blocks program in 2015, after studying data from Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s 2013 Quality of Life Explorer, which indicated that a majority of predominantly minority-based, lower-income neighborhoods had drastically lower levels of arts participation than others in the region.
“Many areas across Mecklenburg County had limited access to Charlotte’s arts and culture scene due to transportation and financial barriers. Culture Blocks bridge that gap by providing free arts, science, and history experiences directly within these communities, bringing the programming closer to where residents live,” said Claudia Griffin, Program Director for ASC’s Culture Blocks.
Culture Blocks began that year, with five geographical blocks. Nearly 10 years later, in fiscal year 2024, the ASC has doubled the number of represented blocks, offering 1,037 programs through 72 providers at community spaces across the county. Over 35,000 residents participated in the programs last year.
In partnership with both individual artists and nonprofit organizations, Culture Blocks activates public venues into spaces of creativity and connection. Case in point, Opera Carolina’s Musical Storytime program has become a pillar of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community.
“Opera Carolina’s Musical Storytime program brings stories to life for our youngest audiences and their families through live singing and dramatic interpretation, often offering a child’s first experience with live music,” says Teil Taliesin, Opera Carolina’s Director of Learning Programs.
“Thanks to the continued support of the Culture Blocks program, we’re able to keep bringing live storytelling to families across Charlotte and nurture a love for the arts and literacy from an early age,” Taliesin says.
Whether through turning libraries into temporary opera houses, or transforming a library with a poetry workshop, Culture Blocks programming is designed in direction correlation to community needs.
How Culture Blocks Function: Community-Guided, Artist-Driven
What sets Culture Blocks apart is its community-driven approach. Programs must take place within designated block boundaries and are shaped by resident input to reflect local interests, identities, and needs.
In conjunction with residents and artists, a diverse panel helps to determine which programs are funded, and where they will be held. A group of artists, community members, representatives from Charlotte Mecklenburg Libraries and Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation staff, and ASC board members work diligently to curate cycles of programs that are engaging, informative, and, above all: transformative, and intercultural.
Because these programs are designed with community in mind, program participants are not the only beneficiaries; artists and creatives, called “Program Providers,” are poured into, as well.
“The Culture Blocks program has made the arts more accessible for our community,” says Toni Lovejoy, a photographer and Culture Blocks Program Provider. “Artists are able to share their stories and passions, and it opens doors to the community that we didn’t even know needed opening. It has sparked such joy in me.”
For a majority of Culture Blocks program providers, it seems such joy comes from the opportunity to create space and community alongside the rich diversity that defines Mecklenburg County.
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CULTURAL EXCHANGE
The Culture Blocks program, while not specifically designed as a multicultural and intercultural engagement initiative, naturally showcases the rich and diverse identities and communities that reside in Mecklenburg County.
The Charlotte region is one of the most diverse areas in North Carolina, with vibrant Latin American communities and a growing representation of Southeast Asian residents. This diversity contributes to Charlotte’s status as a regional powerhouse in the southeast. As a result, there are always various cultures to celebrate and unique backgrounds to highlight.
“Over time, the Culture Blocks program has become a celebration of our region’s diversity,” says program manager Brooklyn Miller.
Events such as uptown’s “Festival of India,” Steele Creek’s Multicultural Festival, and Camp North End’s Empanada Fest exemplify the rich cultural tapestry of Mecklenburg County. ASC is proud to showcase and promote the diverse cultures within our community.
To learn more about the Culture Blocks program, and to learn more about upcoming events and funding opportunities, visit artsandscience.org/cultureblocks
ABOUT ASC
The Arts & Science Council (ASC) is Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s cultural leader, serving as a resource hub, funder, and advocate for arts, science, and history.
A supporting organization of Foundation For The Carolinas, ASC champions local creatives by investing in the arts, sciences, and culture to drive economic growth, community retention, and cultural engagement.
Our mission is to build inclusive, sustainable, and culturally rich communities where creativity drives belonging, growth, and opportunity. From artist support grants and public art stewardship to free Culture Blocks events and partnerships with local schools and universities, ASC invests in a thriving, accessible creative ecosystem for all.
ASC Celebrates 20+ Years of Public Art Stewardship
Public art in Charlotte-Mecklenburg plays a vital role in shaping the region’s identity as North Carolina’s leading hub for arts and culture. From sculptures and murals to digital installations, this immersive form of visual art is both funded by, and created for, the public.
As the region’s premier public art manager, the Arts & Science Council turns such visions into reality. We administer projects funded through capital improvement projects by the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. These large-scale efforts include libraries, parks and greenways, recreation centers, police and fire stations, streetscapes, transit hubs, and other government buildings.
Public art stewardship has been a cornerstone of ASC’s mission for over two decades and remains a driving force in Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s cultural ecosystem, and we recognize the value that these artworks play in shaping the lives of all Charlottean’s and our neighbors across Mecklenburg County.
The value of public art
Public art goes beyond enhancing visual aesthetics.
Randella Davis, ASC’s Public Art Program Director says, “public art is a catalyst for connectivity that binds people to a place and to one another, creating pride and responsibility for these shared spaces.”
As Todd Stewart, ASC’s Vice President of Public Art, puts it, “Public art is a bold way to reflect the human element in our built environment. It tells stories, anchors identity, and when done right, it’s deeply rooted in community and place.”
Through managing hundreds of projects across Mecklenburg County, from the busy streets of Uptown to the lush greenways near Lake Norman, ASC is proud to be this region’s public art expert.
Timeline: ASC’s Public Art Partnership with the City & County
1981
- The original public art program for Charlotte-Mecklenburg was established in 1981 as a 1% for art program.
- At that time, it was administered and staffed by the City/County Planning Commission, with a volunteer board.
1992
- A special task force was convened to study ways of restructuring the public art program to address the perceived shortcomings of the programs and the controversies it had engendered. They issued what became known as the Eddie Knox Report.
- The Knox Report recommended that the restructured program be administered by the Arts and Science Council (ASC) – an agency that provides “a bridge between public and private purposes.”
1993
- City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County adopt a joint resolution to create the Public Art Program supporting public art as part of public infrastructure.
- ASC assumes responsibility for the administration of the public art program in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.
2000–2001
- Jerry Allen and Associates along with Jean McLaughlin, Executive Director of Penland School of Crafts, and artist Jack Mackie began the Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Public Art Master Plan in September of 2000.
- The ASC staff identified and appointed a Master Plan Steering Committee, comprised of individuals with an interest in the cultural development of the city and county and chaired by Harvey Gantt.
2002
- Mecklenburg County adopts its “Percent for Art” ordinance, dedicating up to 1% of eligible Capital Improvement Project (CIP) budgets to public art.
2003
- The City of Charlotte adopts its Percent for Art ordinance.
- Both ordinances officially name ASC as program administrator.
2003–present
- ASC implements, manages, and evolves public art policy and practices.
- Initiatives include the Regional Artist Directory, professional development incubators, and the digitization/mapping of the public art collection.
Today
- The collection includes 206 permanent artworks, with more in development.
- ASC continues to champion equity in artist selection, geographic distribution, and community ownership of public space.
P(ART)NERS: Collaborating with Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte
The partnership between ASC, the City of Charlotte, and Mecklenburg County ensures one essential thing: that tax dollars are used to create public art with the community, not just for it.
ASC’s Partnership with Mecklenburg County
ASC proudly stewards Mecklenburg County’s Percent For Art Ordinance, which designates one percent of eligible capital project budgets for public art. This means when the County invests in libraries, parks, or recreation centers, that investment also supports accessible, meaningful artwork in those same spaces.
ASC’s Partnership with the City of Charlotte
Similarly, ASC administers the City of Charlotte’s Percent For Art Ordinance, applying the same one-percent model to city-led construction. From fire stations to transit facilities, and even Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, public art becomes part of the civic experience, serving residents and reflecting the diverse identities of our neighborhoods.
Behind the scenes, one key group plays a critical role in transferring ownership of completed artworks to the City and County: The Public Art Commission.
Connecting Creatives with Communities: The Public Art Commission
ASC staff doesn’t select the artists who create the public works in our region; that work is left to the Public Art Commission (PAC). This volunteer advisory board plays a pivotal role in ensuring that Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s public art program is equitable, transparent, and professionally guided.
Comprised of appointees from the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, and ASC, the PAC represents a balance of civic, community, and artistic perspectives. City and County members are appointed through formal public meetings, while ASC’s Board of Directors selects artists, architects, and design professionals to provide creative expertise.
The Public Art Commission’s goal for the City and County art collections is to ensure balanced representation of local, regional, and national artists over time, ensuring diversity in artists’ identities and background, artistic styles, media, and genres.
“(The PAC serves as) the stewards who make sure every piece is feasible, community-supported, and built to last,” said Stewart.
Meredith Connelly, a Mecklenburg County public artist, says the PAC is instrumental in the work of public artists in the Charlotte region.
“Working with the Commission has been a thoughtful and enriching process, allowing me to expand and refine my skill set…(F)rom the earliest design phases, the Commission supported not only the artistic vision but also the integration of meaningful storytelling and community context. Their investment in both the why and the how of the work has made a significant impact.”
Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s Public Art is Yours
The facts are simple: If you reside in Mecklenburg County or the City of Charlotte, you have ownership in the public art that ASC helps bring to life. We take that responsibility seriously and are proud to steward the public art ordinances that make our region North Carolina’s premier cultural hub.
At any given moment, the ASC staff and the Public Art Commission are hard at work managing dozens of public art projects all across the Mecklenburg Region.
When you support ASC, you help ensure that Charlotte remains North Carolina’s regional arts powerhouse, thanks in no small part to the stunning public art that makes the Queen City and surrounding communities feel like home for so many.
To learn more about public art in Mecklenburg County, visit artsandscience.org/public-art.
ABOUT ASC
The Arts & Science Council (ASC) is Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s cultural leader, serving as a resource hub, funder, and advocate for arts, science, and history.
A supporting organization of Foundation For The Carolinas, ASC champions local creatives by investing in the arts, sciences, and culture to drive economic growth, community retention, and cultural engagement.
Our mission is to build inclusive, sustainable, and culturally rich communities where creativity drives belonging, growth, and opportunity. From artist support grants and public art stewardship to free Culture Blocks events and partnerships with local schools and universities, ASC invests in a thriving, accessible creative ecosystem for all.
Investing in the Future of Creativity
Meet ASC’s 2025 Emerging Creators and Creative Renewal Fellows
The artistic process is not always about a finished product. More often, true artistic excellence is achieved when process is emphasized over product, and experiences are prioritized over end results.
The Arts & Science Council’s 2025 cohort of “Emerging Creators” and “Creative Renewal” fellows know this better than anyone.
As Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s creative arts agency, ASC believes that investing directly in creative individuals strengthens our region’s cultural ecosystem. Further, we know that sustaining a vibrant cultural community means investing directly in its artists.
To this end, ASC developed the Emerging Creators and Creative Renewal Fellowships, which focus on giving local artists and creatives an opportunity to explore new methodologies, to experience a resurgence of holistic creativity, and to broaden pathways towards artistic expression.
ASC is proud to announce the 2025 cohort of Emerging Creator and Creative Renewal recipients.
EMERGING CREATOR FELLOWS (2025)
- Emily Avery Sage intends to research experimental sound art methods and learn from established sound art communities by attending Struer Tracks’ “Sound Art Biennial” and by visiting sound art installations in Croatia and Denmark.
- Dee Blackburn will visit Oaxaca, Mexico for a nine-day intensive, learning about traditional art and collage making.
- Umayal Annamalai is set to participate in printmaking classes in Brasstown, NC, where she will learn new printmaking techniques and expand her creative practice.
- Junior Gomez plans to expand his woodworking, mastering techniques in a professional facility to create innovative works that blend craftsmanship with natural elements.
- Carolina Ocampo Quintana hopes to explore new mediums to add depth and narrative to an upcoming short film.
creative renewal fellows (2025)
- Osiris Rain will spend a month learning 3D design in an effort to expand his artistic practice into installation art, allowing for access to more dynamic public art commissions.
- J Stacy Utley plans to explore the intersection of public art, gentrification, and personal transformation through a comprehensive retrospective and forward-looking practice.
- Tamara Williams is planning a sabbatical to study traditional Yoruba drumming.
- Raymond Grubb will design a photography book of his work while at a residency in France.
- Alejandro Ziegler seeks to bridge Argentine tango and American roots music through a yearlong journey into improvisation, folkloric traditions, and new instrumental horizons.”
Over the next 365 days, these artists and creatives will take a bold and brave step towards artistic self-actualization, and ASC is proud to support them on their journeys.
Congratulations to our 2025 class of Emerging Creators and Creative Renewal Fellows!
Applications for the next cohort of Emerging Creators and Creative Renewals fellows are expected to open in early 2026. For more information about grants available from ASC, visit artsandscience.org
About ASC’s Emerging Creators and Creative Renewal Fellowships
The Emerging Creators Fellowship, first launched in 2017, supports early-career artists in Mecklenburg County by providing vital resources that enable exploration, experimentation, and growth toward sustainable creative practice.
Designed to help artists take the next step in their careers with confidence and clarity, the program is open to vocational creatives across all disciplines who are producing new, original work.
The Creative Renewal Fellowship, which launched in 2020, supports established artists in Mecklenburg County who have at least ten years of professional experience in their discipline.
Structured as a sabbatical-like opportunity, the fellowship allows creatives to rest, reflect, and reimagine their practice without the pressure of producing a final product.
ABOUT ASC
The Arts & Science Council (ASC) is Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s cultural leader, serving as a resource hub, funder, and advocate for arts, science, and history.
A supporting organization of Foundation For The Carolinas, ASC champions local creatives by investing in the arts, sciences, and culture to drive economic growth, community retention, and cultural engagement.
Our mission is to build inclusive, sustainable, and culturally rich communities where creativity drives belonging, growth, and opportunity. From artist support grants and public art stewardship to free Culture Blocks events and partnerships with local schools and universities, ASC invests in a thriving, accessible creative ecosystem for all.
ASC CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF CULTURAL LEADERSHIP
In 2005, the Arts & Science Council launched the Cultural Leadership Training (CLT) program with a bold vision: to reimagine board service not as an exclusive invitation, but as an inclusive, intentional pathway to civic leadership in Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s cultural community.
As Charlotte and Mecklenburg County’s cultural connector, ASC recognized the need to bridge the gap between passionate community members and meaningful cultural leadership. This vision laid the foundation for the CLT program, which was intentionally designed to equip diverse voices with the tools, access, and confidence to lead with purpose.
Through this program, alumni have learned how to bring their unique business and financial acumen to support our cultural ecosystem. They’ve brought their lived experience, personal advocacy, and a deep commitment to building a more vibrant, equitable Charlotte.
Because of the support of ASC and our Cultural Leadership Training program, these graduates aren’t only sustaining the creative sector: they’re helping lead it into the future.
Cultural Leadership Training Graduates at Romare Bearden Park
Meeting a Need: Why Board Service in the Arts Matters More Than Ever
Charlotte-Mecklenburg is a region on the rise: economically, demographically, and culturally.
As we continue to grow, our identity will also evolve, and we must ask: who is shaping the direction of that growth? Who has a voice in stewarding the organizations that reflect our values, tell our stories, and bring us together?
That’s where ASC, and our Cultural Leadership Training program, come in.
At ASC, we believe arts, science, and history aren’t just cultural experiences. They’re catalysts for inclusion, vitality, and belonging. And at the heart of a thriving cultural ecosystem lies one essential ingredient: strong, informed, and inclusive nonprofit governance.
Cultural institutions need boards that are diverse in thought, reflective of the communities they serve, and prepared to lead with integrity, strategic visioning, and care. Historically, the path to nonprofit board service has been opaque, exclusive, and intimidating to many, particularly those who have historically not been invited into those environments.
ASC’s Cultural Leadership Training program changes that. Being a good board member isn’t instinctual: it’s a learned skill set. One that requires education, mentorship, and, ultimately, time and dedication.
By demystifying the boardroom, offering hands-on training, and facilitating direct relationships between community leaders and cultural organizations, ASC is making board service not only accessible, but impactful for a new generation of leaders.
What Makes CLT So Impactful?
ASC’s Cultural Leadership Training is immersive, intentional, and relational. Over nine months, participants:
- Attend interactive workshops at cultural venues
- Learn directly from nonprofit thought leaders and board veterans
- Explore critical topics like nonprofit finance and donor relations
- Participate in a “speed-dating” placement event with cultural organizations seeking new board members
- Receive personalized coaching and board matching support from ASC
CLT participants graduate from the program not only equipped, but empowered.
Ask Karen Bernhardt, now SVP of Mass Advertising at Bank of America and a proud CLT alum.
After her CLT experience, she co-founded the Bechtler Young Visionaries, a networking group for creative young professionals, led a major board transition at Actors Theatre of Charlotte, and now serves on the board of JazzArts Charlotte.
A GROWING LEGACY
Twenty years in, CLT’s impact can be felt across the city: from Uptown to the neighborhoods of University City and beyond, with the program’s impact reaching across major institutions and emerging arts spaces. The program celebrates a ripple effect of influence, insight, and engagement.
CLT alumni serve on the boards of:
- Charlotte Ballet
- WDAV
- Digi-Bridge
- VAPA Center
- Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
… and many more.
CLT graduates aren’t just filling seats. They’re leading, questioning, advocating, fundraising, and helping organizations navigate change with confidence and clarity.
As Katherine Mooring, ASC’s longtime CLT program director, says:
“We’re building a legacy of cultural leadership in Charlotte, and creating a space where civic and business leaders can become community changemakers.”
As we celebrate 20 years of the CLT program’s impact, we’re also asking: what’s next?
We invite you to join that conversation – click here to learn more about ASC’s Cultural Leadership Training program.
ABOUT ASC
The Arts & Science Council (ASC) is Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s cultural leader, serving as a resource hub, funder, and advocate for arts, science, and history.
A supporting organization of Foundation For The Carolinas, ASC champions local creatives by investing in the arts, sciences, and culture to drive economic growth, community retention, and cultural engagement.
Our mission is to build inclusive, sustainable, and culturally rich communities where creativity drives belonging, growth, and opportunity. From artist support grants and public art stewardship to free Culture Blocks events and partnerships with local schools and universities, ASC invests in a thriving, accessible creative ecosystem for all.
Art in a liminal space: Val Britton's public artwork for Charlotte’s busy airport
By PAGE LEGGETT
For someone who knew next-to-nothing about Charlotte, Val Britton became an expert in a hurry.
The Portland, Oregon-based artist won the commission to create an original work for Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s new Concourse A. She had a budget of $235,289 to create “Where Earth Meets Sky,” which was recently unveiled in the concourse’s west mezzanine. (ASC manages the public art programs for the city of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.)
It’s hard to imagine a better fit for the job.
Britton, who earned a BFA in printmaking from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and an MFA from California College of the Arts (CCA), was tapped to create a permanent public artwork for the San Francisco International Airport in 2015. “Voyage” is on the Departures level between domestic Terminals 1 and 2 and was recognized as “Best In Public Art Projects” by “Americans for the Arts Public Art Network Year in Review.”
Britton’s work is also in the permanent collections of some esteemed venues – the Library of Congress, the New York Public Library, the Cleveland Clinic Fine Art Collection, Facebook headquarters (she once served the company as artist-in-residence), the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, the San Jose Museum of Art and more.
The Livingston, New Jersey native had never been to Charlotte until she was invited, along with other finalists, to present their qualifications. And the extent of her knowledge about the Queen City was Romare Bearden’s connection to it. (Bearden is known for his collage work, as is Britton.)
“I’m very interested in a sense of place,” she said. “I was interested in this opportunity because of the liminal space of an airport, where there are all these interconnecting trajectories and all these people on their way somewhere.”
Maps are a frequent theme of hers. Her art “uses the language of maps to create immersive, layered mixed media works that describe physical and psychological spaces,” she wrote in her application.
The fascinating – and deeply personal – reason for her love of maps is her late father’s work as a cross-country truck driver and mechanic. After his death, Britton used road maps to try to piece together parts of his life she didn’t know.
Using maps – or map iconography – is an effective visual cue in her art. The viewer inherently understands it’s shorthand for wayfinding. And that could be literal or metaphorical.
Britton’s art deals with physical spaces – and sometimes psychological ones. “Collage, drawing, painting, printing and cutting paper have become my methods for navigating the blurry terrain of memory and imagination,” she writes.
Art based on research
Her giant, high-impact art wall (more than 48 feet wide by 16 feet high) in the Charlotte airport was inspired by aerial views, mapping, topography and research into Charlotte’s history. Symbols and shapes derived from mapping depict an imaginary, yet somehow familiar, world.
The judges were impressed with how methodical Britton is. “Her practice is very research-heavy,” said Todd Stewart, ASC’s vice president for public art. “She works abstractly, so there are many different references, inspirations and bodies of knowledge incorporated in each piece. That’s a big strength of hers.”
Britton, who calls herself an “intuitive worker,” said she approaches artmaking and research in much the same way. “There’s an exploratory artmaking side that’s about working with materials, colors and shapes; moving things around; and finding relationships within that. It’s the same with research: I sift through what’s there and see what resonates.”
Where better to research Charlotte than at UNC Charlotte’s Atkins Library?
Britton asked for – and was assigned – a student researcher to assist. Jonathan Apgar was then a senior art major at UNC Charlotte, and he helped uncover maps, aerial photographs, plans and soil surveys, which Britton said are surprisingly “interesting and beautiful; there are all these networks and layers of history.”
She’s not just interested in roadmaps. She incorporates data and markings from all kinds of maps in her work – including goldmining maps and something even less likely: wastewater sanitation maps. “They can tell you a lot about populations and what’s happening with health,” she said. She found these maps especially interesting, as she was working on this commission during a global pandemic.
Working with a student researcher is something that set Britton apart. “It’s not a typical practice,” Stewart said. “It’s another measure of the extra distance Val went to ensure this piece is really tied to Charlotte.”
Even the materials she chose reference Charlotte. She created her own reddish pigment using Charlotte clay and red brick procured from the Little Sugar Creek Greenway and surrounding area. And gold leaf is an homage to the city’s prospecting history.
A sense of place
She managed to give the static work a sense of movement “in which viewers can immerse themselves and travel through their imaginations into a complex visualization of history and landscape,” she said.
The work’s themes – interconnectedness, wonder, a sense of place – come to life through Britton’s palette of strong blues and gilded accents. She found a fabricator – Magnolia Editions in Oakland, California – to help bring the vision to life. Magnolia prepped 60, half-inch thick plywood panels with gold gesso.
“I had never worked with them before, and they were fantastic,” Britton said. “They do traditional printmaking, papermaking, digital printing, Jacquard weaving. The tactility, color and beauty of the panels they created for the Charlotte airport really exceeded my expectations.”
After she created the artwork as a large-scale collage, she photographed it in “super-high resolution,” she said. Then, Magnolia digitally printed on the primed wood.
“It’s actually a UV-cured digital printing, and the color and detail are incredible,” she said. “It’s so high-res, you can actually see shadows of the collage material, which makes it feel like a real collage rather than something printed. Collage is a medium I love working with, because you can integrate and marry a lot of different materials and create a unified piece that’s layered, rich and deep.”
Her meticulous placemaking leads to something special for viewers – “the people who work there and those just passing through,” she said. She aims for something “that surprises them or gets them to think about where they are in a new way.”
Stewart, who was on-site during the five-day installation, is happy with the outcome – and with the process that led to it.
“It’s always a privilege to work with artists who learn as much as they can about our city and the specific place they’re designing for,” he said. But Britton took it to the next level. “She learned so much about the land the airport sits on. She visited several times and took an enormous amount of inspiration for the piece she created.”
“Where Earth Meets Sky” left an outsized impression on Stewart. “We do many, many projects, and I’ve seen many different types of work,” he said. “But what Val and her fabricator accomplished is extraordinary. It really looks like a handmade collage made on a grand scale. I think anyone who comes into that concourse will be hard-pressed not to take notice.”
Follow Val Britton at Instagram.com/ValBritton/.
ASC Invests $4.3 Million in Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s Creative Community in FY24
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Aug. 6, 2024) – ASC invested $4.3 million in Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s creative sector in fiscal year 2023-2024 (FY24), including nearly $1.5 million to support the creative individuals and artists whose work is strengthening the cultural community.
The investments, which support creative individuals and organizations of all sizes across ASC’s grantmaking portfolio, were made possible by funding from Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte via the Infusion Fund and its generous donors. Funding from the North Carolina Arts Council, the towns of Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville, and individual donors to ASC also supported these investments.
“I am incredibly appreciative of the support ASC received that allowed us to make more than 640 awards to creative individuals and organizations who are using arts and culture to forge meaningful relationships with community and add to the vibrancy of our city and county,” said ASC Interim President Adam Santalla Pierce. “ASC could not do any of this without our partnership with Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte, the N.C. Arts Council, the suburban towns and our individual donors who share our belief that arts, culture and creativity play a critical role in creating a sense of belonging to a community.”
Capping ASC’s investments in Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s creative community in FY24—which closed June 30—are the latest ASC Fellowships, SEED Grant and Cultural Vision Grant recipients.
- Five emerging artists are recipients of $10,000 ASC Emerging Creators Fellowships, which support creatives with 2-10 years’ experience pursuing their creative practice as their primary occupation.
- Five mid-career creatives are recipients of $15,000 ASC Creative Renewal Fellowships, awarded to vocational creatives who have been pursuing a career in their discipline for at least 10 years.
- Eight local creatives received a combined $24,000 in SEED Grants, which support Mecklenburg County creatives with opportunities for mentorship or are awarded to recognize the quality of their creative work. Each recipient was nominated by an ASC Fellow and will receive $3,000.
- Twenty-eight creative individuals and groups received a combined $432,000 in Cultural Vision Grants, which respond to the community’s interest in arts, science, history and heritage programming. The awards support arts and culture projects presented within Charlotte-Mecklenburg by Mecklenburg County-based individuals or nonprofits.
“Creatives and organizations are constantly seeking opportunities to pour into their crafts and into community,” Santalla Pierce said. “ASC’s investments demonstrate our support and commitment to create pathways for creatives to live their professions and ensure that organizations of all sizes have the resources they need for arts and culture to thrive.”
The FY24 ASC Emerging Creators Fellowship recipients are:
- Cindy Clemens. The writer will strengthen and expand her writing, networking and presentation skills through participation in national workshops and conferences.
- Nicole Driscoll. The photographer and videographer will attend a residency at the Walkaway House in North Adams, MA, to create a photography/video series.
- Jennifer Geyer. The dancer will use the fellowship to support the development and mastery of Afro-Cuban folkloric dance forms by serving as an apprentice with master instructor Marisol Blanco from Cuba.
- Melvin D. Nix. The visual artist will use the fellowship to participate in drawing and oil painting classes through the North Carolina Academy of Art.
- Quisol. With the fellowship, the music artist will establish Queens Collective as a songwriting and music production group to record new music with Charlotte artists.
The FY24 ASC Creative Renewal Fellowship recipients are:
- de’Angelo DIA. DIA plans to use the award to learn a new creative expression and creative renewal, as a means of humanizing hope, through workshops with Penland School of Craft, the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies and Charlotte Lit.
- Sarah Hayes Harkins. The dancer plans to explore Argentine tango by training with world-class tango dancers and traveling to global tango destinations.
- Abel Jackson. The visual artist will use the fellowship to travel to Kenya to participate in an immersive exchange program which combines cultural exchange, community involvement, wildlife exploration and relaxation.
- Herman Nicholson. The photographer plans to use the fellowship to immerse himself in learning the wet plate collodion process, a historic photographic technique.
- Sir Hodge. The multidisciplinary creative director and producer will participate in an apprenticeship program under creative director Oghalé Alex, based in London.
The FY24 SEED grant recipients are:
- Emily Avery —To purchase supplies and materials to update home studio.
- Davis DeNeer—To support the “Sowing seeds” project to share creative inspiration and knowledge with youth.
- Parker Duncan— To support the “Dear Future Single Mother” project.
- Junior Gomez —To enhance creative business technology.
- Milagros Urgueto—To support “Celebrating Afro-Diasporic Rhythms” through dancing and storytelling.
- Zechariah Lange—To support work focused on queer love and relationships in the South.
- Anna Mains—To support continued education and growth of artistic and technical skills in dance.
- xavia-margrith miles—To support writing workshops, a spirit and dance-centered practice retreat and a laptop.
The latest ASC Cultural Vision Grant recipients are:
- Meredith Connelly—$11,000 to support a community-centric curated exhibition facilitating an exploration of bodily autonomy.
- ArtsPlus—$12,000 to support the Do Greater Charlotte’s Creative Lab in fall 2024.
- Blumenthal Arts—$10,000 to support Charlotte Live! Teens, which provides an environment for 6-12 grades students to develop talents and arts appreciation.
- BNS Productions—$20,000 to support its 2024-25 season opening performance of “Clyde’s” by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Lynn Nottage.
- BreatheInk—$16,000 to support a summer youth poetry project for undocumented and first-generation immigrant students between the ages of 12-16 years old.
- Cine Casual—$20,000 to support the second edition of the Charlotte Latino Film Festival in spring 2025.
- Dance Artist Alliance CLT—$9,000 to support Converge, a two-pronged project including a studio subsidy program at five studios and a showcase and master class series to support the development of new works.
- Durag Festival—$20,000 to support an inclusive and transformative Juneteenth celebration.
- First Baptist Church West Community Services Association—$20,000 to support fine arts classes for students at the First Baptist Church-West Clara H. Jones Summer Institute.
- Friends of the Arts at Davidson College—$20,000 to support the Common Thread Theatre Collective, a professional theatre on Davidson College’s campus.
- Dionne Hunter—$10,000 to support the building of community by nurturing, celebrating and supporting creative expressions from community minded artists.
- India Association of Charlotte—$15,000 to support the 28th annual Festival of India.
- JazzArts Charlotte—$17,000 to support Nuestro Tiempo Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble.
- Jinna Kim—$2,000 to produce an Asian American Film Festival and Short Film Screening.
- Lorien Academy of the Arts—$20,000 to support 15 afterschool art clubs at Title 1 CMS schools in fall 2024.
- Martha Connerton/Kinetic Works—$18,000 to support the third annual NC Choreographer’s Residency Project.
- Kathren Martin—$18,000 to support the creation of “Kudzu,” a new piece of immersive theatre using an ensemble-based, community-led devised theatre technique.
- The Mint Museum— $20,000 to support the museum’s Grier Heights Community Youth Arts Program.
- Music at St. Alban’s—$20,000 to support programs that enrich, educate and entertain the North Mecklenburg community.
- Ashley Nickens—$16,000 to build community around the historical and contemporary narratives of Black women and femmes while supporting their creative expression and holistic healing.
- North Carolina Baroque Orchestra—$20,000 to support “The Glorious Orchestral Music of JS Bach and his Contemporaries,” celebratory works by Bach, Vivaldi, Telemann and Veracini performed on period instruments.
- One Voice—$8,000 to create a fourth concert in the chorus’ mainstage slate.
- Project Scientist—$20,000 to support after-school STEAM (Science, Technology, Education, Art, and Mathematics) Club.
- Queen City Concerts—$20,000 to support a classical re-imaging of the musical “The Secret Garden: From the Page to the Stage,” in November at the Booth Playhouse.
- Queens University—$17,000 to support the presentation of international artists, artist engagement and educational activities by the Gambrell Center for Arts and Civic Engagement at Queens University in October 2024.
- Sol Nation—$2,000 to support the Art & Sol Charlotte Teen Exhibition.
- Sullenberger Aviation Museum—$20,000 to support the museum’s re-opening.
- We Rock Charlotte—$11,000 to support weekly music lessons and band practices for youth at We Rock Charlotte and Festival in the Park.
About ASC
ASC is the chief advocate, resource hub and steward for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region’s cultural community. Its core functions include advocacy, cultural education programs, cultural planning, fundraising, grant making, public art and workshops and trainings for the cultural community. ASC works to ensure Culture For All by combining resources from local and state government with those of the private sector to maximize community impact throughout the cultural sector.
ASC’s mission is investing in people, programs and ideas that move us to a more equitable, sustainable and innovative creative ecosystem. Stay up to date on ASC news and happenings at ArtsAndScience.org and on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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