A new round of artists-in-residence arrived at the McColl Center for Art + Innovation this month. The new artists represent a variety of styles and media, but there is a significant focus on the Environment and Craft Spheres of Impact. These thematic realms are part of the McColl Center’s goal to create meaningful partnerships between […]
By Melissa Anduiza, Charlotte Ballet dancer On a daily basis, choreographers and dancers have the privilege of diving into the ever so varied “choreographic process”. The choreographic process is especially unique when it comes to a contemporary show, such as Innovative Works, because of the endless possibilities that both artists (choreographer and dancer) can explore […]
In November, the first 100 Words Film Festival launched in Charlotte where all entries cut to the essence of storytelling with just 100 spoken words. Below, founder Scott Galloway writes about the event. The inaugural 100 Words Film Festival was a tremendous success! We generated lots of exciting media attention, shattered our 500-ticket goal by […]
By Amy Bareham, Arts & Science Council Cultural & Community Investment Intern We are all curators of powerful stories. From childhood to old age or brokenness to victory, we fill the pages of our lives with characters that have tales of their own. And at the intersection of all these stories are groups like the […]
On November 1, 2014 at 6:15 p.m., a groundbreaking photograph was taken in Uptown Charlotte. One hundred and thirty-eight photographers gathered on Tryon Street to take two simultaneous photographs that captured both sides of the street for one unique panorama called “Moment Mile.” Led by Sean Busher, the photograph was an awareness building project for […]
Nearly three years ago we started funding prototypes as a way to make small bets on exploratory work that promises to create new pathways for information that is essential for communities. We’ve focused on providing funding for broad experimentation at this early stage, designing a program that asks small teams to iteratively test their assumptions […]
By Quentin Talley, OnQ Productions Recently, OnQ wrapped up its first production of the season, For The Love of Harlem, to rave reviews from audiences and critics alike. This original musical, written by Jermaine Nakia Lee with musical direction by Tyrone Jefferson & A Sign of The Times of the Carolinas, looked at the lives […]
Welcome to @knightfdn, your quick look at Knight Foundation’s efforts to foster informed and engaged communities. 126 ideas from all 26 Knight communities move forward in the first Knight Cities Challenge Knight invests over $1M in 13 Charlotte arts organizations CitizenDetroit to expand its programs to educate, engage […]
UNC Charlotte’s Department of Dance presented a promising and diverse showcase November 20-23 with everything from classical ballet to an African-based work. The choreography of UNC Charlotte professors E.E. Balcos and Delia Neil was prominent, as well as historical works from Jules Perrot and Martha Graham. Program highlights included: “It’s Only Love” – Choreographed by […]
By Maura Guyote, Creative Capital Ela Troyano teaches a Spanish-language workshop at BetaLocal in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 2012 We’re so pleased to announce that the Arts & Science Council of Charlotte & ArtSi will be co-hosting their first Spanish-language Professional Development Workshop in Charlotte, NC this May. The Arts & Science Council of Charlotte first hosted a […]
By Logan McSwain, Charlotte Ballet Charlotte Ballet is incredibly proud of Associate Artistic Director Patricia McBride’s 2014 Kennedy Center Honor. To help celebrate, Charlotte Ballet is inviting the community to show its #PattiPride on social media. To participate, connect with Charlotte Ballet on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #PattiPride. This is your chance to share […]
Knight Sounds. Carnivale comes to the Queen City with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Saint-Saens’ “Carnival of the Animals” and an excerpt from Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” on May 9th at 7:30 p.m. in the Knight Theater. Tickets are $29 and include a free drink. A shortened matinee version will be performed at 12 p.m. […]
“The Sun is a life force. It makes everything grow. A divinity that can lift our spirits. I have conceived of the sun as a Bird like those found in American Indian and Mexican legends. The bird is the creature closest to the sun.” ~ Niki de Saint Phalle “The Firebird” by Niki de Saint […]
A poster for this year’s Vintage Charlotte Winter Market. Vintage Charlotte is back with their Winter Market just in time for that pesky holiday shopping. Featuring locally handmade goods and unique vintage finds, this is the perfect event to fulfill that shopping list while supporting local artists, craftspeople and retailers. The Winter Market will be […]
How do you choose 126 good ideas for cities from the more than 7,000 proposals submitted to the first Knight Cities Challenge? It wasn’t easy. But, as of today, we’ve asked 126 happy finalists to submit final applications in three weeks with more details about their ideas. RELATED LINKS “Knight Cities Challenge names 126 finalists,” […]