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Arts funding in Charlotte is a political hot potato from time to time, and it’s being tossed around again as the City Council considers changes in its budget allocation to the Arts & Science Council.
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Charlotte's Arts & Science Council is apologizing for past policies that it says have excluded people and communities of color from mainstream arts and cultural funding. In its first Cultural Equity Report, the organization details those inequities and outlines changes it has made in an effort to shift from what has been "culture for some" to its goal of "Culture for All."
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The coronavirus pandemic left artists, performers and restaurateurs reeling. Between that and the social justice protests that overtook the U.S. after George Floyd was killed by police in Minneapolis, creatives were finding new ways to reach audiences and make an impact. In fact, there were too many stories to tell in our arts and entertainment newsletter. Here are a few of the ones that stuck out the most to us.
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Local performers and arts organizations in Charlotte are in a tough spot. Ticket sales have ground to a halt and performances have been canceled, and many…
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We've all been there: Falling into routine, getting into "the zone" doing something repetitive, tuning out the periphery. But there's a lot to be missed…
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The Arts and Science Council asked Mecklenburg Commissioners on Tuesday for nearly $3 million in additional funding for the upcoming year.The ASC’s…
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The group campaigning for a quarter-cent sales tax for the arts, education and parks and greenways in Mecklenburg County has raised nearly $830,000,…
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Mecklenburg County manager Dena Diorio has a buzzword when touting the quarter-cent sales tax: Transparency.In a recent meetings, Diorio has said -…
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Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio has recommended the Arts & Science Council be “re-envisioned” if voters approve a quarter-cent sales tax for the…
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Former Mecklenburg Commissioner Darrel Williams will chair a new organization created to convince voters to support a quarter-cent sales tax for the…