Conover Entrepreneurs Battle City Over Evexia Wellness Center Mural, Cite First Amendment Rights Amidst Removal Order
A mural in Conover, NC, commissioned by Justin and Billie Barringer for their business, clashes with city color ordinances, drawing legal action and sparking a debate on art and First Amendment rights.
Charlotte's Urban Design Center Awards $230,000 in Placemaking Grants to Enhance Local Communities
The City of Charlotte's Urban Design Center is offering $230,000 in grants for local projects that enhance neighborhoods with arts, safety, and public space improvements, continuing their efforts which began in 2018.
Concord Seeks Local Talent for Les Myers Park Mural Project, Celebrating Nature and Community
Concord seeks artists for the Les Myers Park Mural Project, focusing on themes of nature, community, history, and harmony. The mural will be on the park's tennis wall, with submissions due by January 13, 2025.
Charlotte Invests in Arts: $1.2 Million in Opportunity Fund Grants to Enrich Local Creativity
The Charlotte Arts and Culture Advisory Board has allocated $1.2 million in Opportunity Fund grants to local artists and organizations, part of a $2.7 million initiative to support the city’s cultural scene.












