The Arts Empowerment Project

The Arts Empowerment Project Founded in 2011, The Arts Empowerment Project promotes the arts as a way to help children impacted by

☀️This summer, 124 K–12 students will receive HeART Packs filled with art supplies, snacks, toys, and other fun goodies ...
06/01/2026

☀️This summer, 124 K–12 students will receive HeART Packs filled with art supplies, snacks, toys, and other fun goodies designed to spark imagination and bring joy all summer long.

A huge thank you to for generously donating art supplies and additional resources to make these packs possible. We’re also incredibly grateful to the Gensler team members who volunteered their time and energy to help assemble these amazing bundles. 💙🎨

Join us for CANVAS ON THE COURT!🏀🫟Paint your own basketball 👉this Wednesday June 3rd at 5:30PM! Led by Artist 🤩Basketb...
06/01/2026

Join us for CANVAS ON THE COURT!🏀

🫟Paint your own basketball 👉this Wednesday June 3rd at 5:30PM! Led by Artist

🤩Basketball creations will be showcased on the court in a special community exhibition on Saturday June 13 at 11am.

📍West Charlotte Recreation Center
🔗Link on flyer to RSVP!

Come see us at the West Charlotte Recreation Center for a community showcase led by .clt and ⏰ Today, May 27 | 5:30 PMF...
05/27/2026

Come see us at the West Charlotte Recreation Center for a community showcase led by .clt and

⏰ Today, May 27 | 5:30 PM
Free RSVP link in bio!

***Time Edit: 11AM ⏰See us tomorrow at the West Charlotte Recreation Center for “The Healing Canvas” 🎨FREE | ALL AGES WE...
05/22/2026

***Time Edit: 11AM ⏰
See us tomorrow at the West Charlotte Recreation Center for “The Healing Canvas” 🎨

FREE | ALL AGES WELCOME

We can’t wait to connect, create, and heal through art with Shane Farrow and . Thank you to everyone making this experience possible. Let’s go! 🙌🏾

See us tomorrow at the West Charlotte Recreation Center at 11AM for “The Healing Canvas” 🎨FREE | ALL AGES WELCOME We ...
05/22/2026

See us tomorrow at the West Charlotte Recreation Center at 11AM for “The Healing Canvas” 🎨

FREE | ALL AGES WELCOME

We can’t wait to connect, create, and heal through art with Shane Farrow and . Thank you to everyone making this experience possible. Let’s go! 🙌🏾

We are giving away 125 HeART Packs this summer for students K-12 in underserved communities! How you can help:🖍️DONATE S...
05/20/2026

We are giving away 125 HeART Packs this summer for students K-12 in underserved communities!

How you can help:

🖍️DONATE SUPPLIES
Visit our Amazon wishlist and donate! HeART packs are filled with art supplies, toys, snacks, and more summer goodies. 🔗 Link in bio or visit:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2GC3ISWQICCE4?ref_=wl_share

🎒VOLUNTEER FOR PACK UP DAY
Help us meet our goal to assemble 125 HeART Packs!
📍VAPA Center | 700 N Tryon St.
🗓️ Saturday May 30
⏰10am - 12pm
🔗Volunteer link in bio or visit:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BAAA92EA0FAC07-63872833-summer #/

📤SHARE
Share this post or invite a friend to come with you on packing day!

ᴍɪᴄ ᴀs ᴍᴇᴅɪᴄɪɴᴇ Join us at open mic with , a director, videographer, & Emmy nominated writer.📍West Charlotte Recreation...
05/12/2026

ᴍɪᴄ ᴀs ᴍᴇᴅɪᴄɪɴᴇ

Join us at open mic with , a director, videographer, & Emmy nominated writer.

📍West Charlotte Recreation Center
🗓️May 13th @ 5:30PM
🔗Link on flyer to RSVP!

📣Participating youth volunteers will receive community service hours.

We are thankful for Aniya Holloman! 🌟Aniya is an MSW student at UNC Charlotte who is interested in connecting with youth...
05/09/2026

We are thankful for Aniya Holloman! 🌟

Aniya is an MSW student at UNC Charlotte who is interested in connecting with youth and building community.

Her advise for future interns: “Every interaction, big or small has value. Focus on being present, observing and building genuine connections whenever the opportunity comes.”

Well said Anaya! Our mission thrives on those genuine connections and we are thankful for your support throughout this internship. 💛

Ballet meets Hip-Hop and we are HERE FOR IT. 🩰🎤This coming Wednesday, we’re bringing you Kinetic Connection: Dance & Wel...
05/02/2026

Ballet meets Hip-Hop and we are HERE FOR IT. 🩰🎤

This coming Wednesday, we’re bringing you Kinetic Connection: Dance & Wellness — a feel-good session where movement becomes medicine.

Move your body. Release the tension. Reset your stress.
✨ Led by ,Tiffany Monique and

📅 Wednesday, May 6
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 West Charlotte Recreation Center
👐 ALL ages welcome

This one’s for everybody. No experience needed, just show up ready to move. 🔥

📣Our 2025 Community Impact Report is finally here! In 2025, we served 986 STUDENTS across our programs! Our reach spanne...
04/30/2026

📣Our 2025 Community Impact Report is finally here!

In 2025, we served 986 STUDENTS across our programs! Our reach spanned across grade levels, with 65% of participants in elementary school, building strong creative foundations early on.

Together, we delivered 5,563 hours of student engagement across 184 sessions, supported by 37 dedicated facilitators, 106 volunteers, and 26 community partners.

These numbers represent meaningful connections, creative expression, and a thriving community.
🔗To view the full report, click the link in bio.

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Charlotte, NC
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