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08/20/2026

Venue Access Spotlight: Cain Center for the Arts in Cornelius, NC

Looking for a modern, top-tier venue in North Mecklenburg for your next project, class, or performance? 🎭✨

The Cain Center for the Arts offers a vibrant destination for live performances, exhibitions, classes, and community events. It's one of the many participating spaces in ASC’s Venue Access Grant program.

Why We Love This Space:
✅ 500-Seat Main Stage Theater equipped with full lighting, sound, and backstage dressing rooms
✅ Flexible Event & Gallery Spaces perfect for visual art exhibitions, receptions, and intimate gatherings
✅ Dance & Art Studios tailored for workshops, rehearsals, and creative classes
✅ Outdoor Plaza ideal for community gatherings and performances

If you’re a local creative individual or small-to-midsize nonprofit looking to bring cultural programming to life in 2027, the Venue Access Grant can help cover space rental costs like this!

⏰ Applications Open: Mon., Aug. 24 at 12pm
🔎 Info Sessions: Week of August 24th
🔗 Register for an info session athttps://artsandscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026.07.13-Venue-Access-Grants-Learn-More-Doc-for-Website.pdf

📍 Cain Center for the Arts | Mecklenburg County Government

08/18/2026

Strengthen your nonprofit’s long-term growth and mission impact with a Strategic Investment Grant.

These capacity-building grants empower established Charlotte-Mecklenburg arts, science, and history nonprofits to fund one-time initiatives that build stability and expand access across the region. Here’s what you need to know!

⏰ Applications Open: Tues., Sept. 8
💰 Funding: Up to $50,000 for eligible nonprofits
🗓️ Project Window: Oct. 1, 2026 - Dec. 31, 2027
📥 Priority Deadline: Mon., Oct. 5 @ 12pm

Prepare your application by joining ASC staff for a virtual Info Session to review guidelines and matching requirements. Register at https://artsandscience.org/sig/.

🔎 Wed., Sept. 2 @ 12pm (noon)
🔎 Tues., Sept. 8 @ 3pm

Principally funded by the City of Charlotte Government, with additional support from Mecklenburg County Government and North Carolina Arts Council, the Strategic Investment Grant helps local nonprofits grow, sustain, and amplify their missions to create a more vibrant cultural ecosystem.

Tag or share this opportunity with local nonprofit leaders who should apply! 🔄

08/17/2026

Get moving with Culture Blocks! This week, there’s a FREE dance and movement class perfect for everyone: seniors, preschoolers, and adults of all abilities! No previous experience needed.

Chair Movement & Dance for Seniors
🗓️ Tues., Aug. 18 @ 9am
📍 David B. Waymer Rec Center
🕺 Presented by Movement Migration

Preschool Ballet & Adult Ballet
🗓️ Thurs., Aug. 20 @ 9:30am
📍 Mallard Creek Rec Center
💃 Presented by Ignite Dance Productions

Full Radius Technique Dance Class
🗓️ Fri., Aug. 21 @ 11am
📍 Open Door Studios
🕺 Presented by Expand Movement

Self Care Sundays: Mindful Moves
🗓️ Sun., Aug. 23 @ 2pm
📍 Sugaw Creek Recreation Center
💃 Presented by Curvaceous Behavior

Dance not quite your speed? Don’t sweat it! Check out the full calendar of Culture Blocks programs & events at https://artsandscience.org/cultureblocks/ 👀

08/13/2026

Celebrate LGBTQ+ arts, creativity, and community at FLOURISH, part of Charlotte Pride! Beat the heat and join us this Saturday, Aug. 15 -- no registration needed.

⏰ 1:00-6:00 p.m.
📍 The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City | 320 E. 9th Street
✨ FREE • Family Friendly • All Ages Welcome
🎨 Live Art Demonstration with Artist Eliza Dunaway
🌈 Create Your Own Pride Bag Charm or Keychain with Artist Michelle "Bunny" Gregory

Whether you're creating, observing, or simply connecting through art, we invite you to spend time with local artists, explore their work, and celebrate the power of creativity together.

Proudly presented by the Arts & Science Council in partnership with Charlotte Pride.

08/10/2026

Need affordable space to create, perform, or host your next creative project?

We’re thrilled to announce that Venue Access Grants are coming soon! Mark your calendar with key dates and details below.

⏰ Applications open Mon., Aug. 24 at 12pm
💰Up to $10,000 for Creative Individuals & $20,000 for Nonprofits
🎟️ To support events taking place Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2027

Get ready to apply! Join us for a virtual Info Session to review submission guidelines and ask questions. RSVP athttps://artsandscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026.07.13-Venue-Access-Grants-Learn-More-Doc-for-Website.pdf

For Nonprofits
🔎 Mon., Aug. 24 @ 10:30am
🔎 Wed., Aug. 26 @ 3pm

For Creative Individuals
🔎 Wed., Aug. 26 @ 9:30am
🔎 Thurs., Aug. 27 @ 12pm

Funded by Mecklenburg County Government and administered by ASC, the Venue Access Grant program helps alleviate financial barriers for local creatives and small-to-midsize arts, science, and history nonprofits by providing funding for accessible event space across the county.

Tag a fellow creative or local organization who needs to see this! 👇

08/03/2026

Applications are open for Mecklenburg County's new 7th Street Parking Deck public art opportunity in Uptown Charlotte!

As you prepare your submission, we encourage you to thoroughly review the full Request for Qualifications (RFQ) at the link below. It covers:
- Project scope & site specs
- Eligibility & selection criteria
- Submission guidelines & required materials
- Project timeline & milestones

If you still have questions, we’re here to help! Reach out anytime so you feel confident submitting your work.

📄 Review the RFQ & Apply:https://artsandscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Mecklenburg-County-East-7th-Street-Parking-Deck-RFQ.pdf
📧 Questions? Contact [email protected]
🗓️ Application Deadline: Monday, Aug. 17, by 11:59pm EDT
💰 Submission Fee: FREE

Mecklenburg County Government Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

07/31/2026

The countdown is on! Less than one week until our next Artist Support Grant Writing Circle.

📅 Thursday, Aug. 6
⏰ 6:15-7:45pm
📍 Sip City | 917 Central Ave.

Whether you’re polishing a final draft or starting from scratch, pop in to ask questions and refine your application before you hit submit.

Save your spot at https://connect.fftc.org/site/Calendar?id=101441&view=Detail. Spaces are limited!

07/30/2026

Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the ASC Seed Grant award!

The following 20 creatives were selected by this year’s ASC Fellows as a recognition of their creative practice. This award is designed to help recipients expand their practice, experiment with new tools, and acquire additional skills to elevate their overall work.

• Alejandra Vilela | Fund metalsmithing equipment, raw materials, and technical resources.
• Anna Kenar | Attend a summer workshop on experimental papermaking at Penland School.
• Barbara Ellis | Complete the second phase of converting a garage into a home studio.
• Chad Cartwright | Invest in larger-scale mixed media materials and documentation tools.
• Diane McDermed | Fund jewelry-making classes and purchase vital tools.
• Dorothy Price | Attend a writing conference or retreat.
• Ella McCullough | Develop a handbuilding studio extension for The Village Studio and Gallery.
• Jaime Crespo | Buy a high-performing sewing machine and update branding.
• Jamie Arielle | Develop "Production in Black," a docuseries on filmmaking barriers for Black women.
• Jeff Crawford | Purchase supplies for a new body of work of steel sculptures.
• Jennifer Minnis | Create work exploring memory and trauma.
• Jordan Bailey | Curate an event combining spoken word and music for the poetry community.
• Joshua Carr | Fund three ongoing projects including "Pirate Games."
• Kathryn Kilroy | Fabricate Zimbabwean marimbas for a music program.
• Kayla Carter | Collaborate with musicians and create foundational recordings.
• Lex Shea | Fund photography projects focusing on bipolar disorder and q***r joy.
• Renee Cloud | Facilitate phase-based stain and dye painting projects.
• Samuel Cudjoe | Upgrade audio equipment and fund educational resources.
• Tim Grant | Attend Sundance Collab workshops and invest in a short film.
• Timia McCullough | Establish a business framework and hire a creative consultant.

07/22/2026

Curious about applying for Culture Blocks or unsure whether you’re a good fit? Don’t stress! We’ve got you covered.

Join the Culture Blocks team at an upcoming info session to learn more about program guidelines, eligibility requirements, the application process, and how to submit your strongest proposal. Creative individuals and non-profits are encouraged to apply.

ℹ️ Weds., July 29 @ 5:30pm | Virtual
ℹ️ Mon., Aug. 3 @ 5:30pm | In person at Queen City Art
ℹ️ Thurs., Aug. 6 @ 10am | Virtual

Register at https://artsandscience.org/cultureblocks/

07/21/2026

Working on an Artist Support Grant application? We’re here to help with whatever stage you’re in!

Bring your draft, ideas, or questions to our next *FREE* Grant Writing Circle. This is a relaxed, dedicated time to collaborate with ASC staff & fellow grant seekers and improve your chances of securing funding.

📅 Thursday, Aug. 6
⏰ 6:15pm
📍 | 917 Central Ave.

RSVP at the link in bio. Spaces are limited!

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