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07/06/2025

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04/19/2025

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03/09/2025

From the first Braitman art classes to oil painting in my basement studio to a CAL member studio, my art found its way into homes and offices around Charlotte. I learned it takes ten years of diligent practice and multiple failures to move on to the next challenge.

After learning Charlotte’s segregated history and it’s affect on upward mobility for children in the Black community, SouthEnd ARTS nonprofit was founded to address the challenge of beginning historically excluded artists. SEA created equity art exhibitions, built cultural bridges and empowered underinvested artists and their communities. Expert Social Justice speakers shined a light on housing, immigration , inclusion, addiction, gentrification and local historical issues at each exhibition.

Last month my hand was invited by to join 99 other creatives participating in The Hands project, a spotlight on Charlotte’s art community.

I’m looking forward to next year’s “The Hands” exhibition/fundraiser. 100 creative hands will join community hands in elevating the philanthropy of local artists. The culmination of this project will be an amazing event and one I can’t wait to attend.

11/18/2024

Join us tomorrow not only for the closing ceremony of the Expressions of Hope Exhibition, but to celebrate the legacy and retirement of K. Liles. K has served as the Founder and Volunteer Executive Director of SEA, amplifying voices of underinvested artists in the Charlotte metro area.

“While this chapter closes, the impact of SouthEnd ARTS on the Charlotte art scene will continue to inspire. We are proud to leave behind a legacy of empowering artists and fostering an inclusive space for artistic expression.” - K. Liles

There’s still time to RSVP! Click the link in our bio today and we hope to see you there.

Event details:
Tuesday, November 19 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Hosted by &
Myers Park United Methodist Church - Center of Hope
1501 Queens Rd. Charlotte, NC
Refreshments courtesy of
Free and open to the public

11/13/2024

Thank you, to the artists behind the Expressions of Hope Exhibition. This wouldn’t have been possible without you all.

Come show your support for these amazing artists and their work one last time during the closing ceremony on Tuesday, November 19 at Myers Park UMC - Center of Hope. The celebration will take place from 6:30 - 8:30. RSVP by clicking the link in our bio.

11/11/2024

SouthEnd ARTS welcomes you to the closing ceremony of the Expressions of Hope Exhibition on Tuesday, November 19.

Over the years, SouthEnd ARTS has created equity art exhibitions, built cultural bridges, and empowered underinvested artists and their communities. The ceremony will be an evening of celebration and leaving a legacy.

Event details:
Tuesday, November 19 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Hosted by &
Myers Park United Methodist Church - Center of Hope
1501 Queens Rd. Charlotte, NC
Refreshments courtesy of
RSVP by clicking the link in our bio
Free and open to the public

10/30/2024

We’re looking forward to having you back at the Expressions of Hope Exhibition for the closing ceremony. Join us on Tuesday, November 19 at 6:30 pm.

RSVP by clicking the link in our bio. Tickets are free and open to the public. Tell a friend and bring a friend! Located at the Center of Hope - MPUMC 1501 Queens Rd.

10/27/2024

HOMECOMING, presenting fashions with local models to explore the intricate balance between the freedoms and constraints experienced by Black individuals in America. Through bold silhouettes and textured fabrics, it reflects the duality of empowerment and entrapment, highlighting the resilience and complexity of identity within the framework of opportunity. Each piece serves as a statement on the beauty and struggle inherent in the journey toward true liberation.

Tuesday, October 29, 6:30PM
Center of Hope, 4th floor
Myers Park United Methodist Church
1501 Queens Drive, ample parking on streets and surrounding lots.