03/31/2026
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, the Arts & Science Council celebrates the artists and community leaders whose work strengthens our shared sense of pride and deepens our connection to the places that make Mecklenburg County special.
Today, we are celebrating Janelle Lane Stanley, a Diné (Navajo) artist with paternal Acoma lineage whose work bridges ancestral knowledge and contemporary textile practice.
Raised on the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona, Janelle draws from generations of cultural memory, clan identity, and Indigenous fiber traditions.
Her work blends traditional techniques with modern approaches like textile screen printing and floor‑loom weaving.
Her public artwork located in the Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s East Mezzanine Skybridge, “Catawba Ways,” honors the Catawba River and the Catawba Indian Nation, Ye Iswa, the People of the River, whose relationship to this land spans more than 6,000 years.
Inspired by Catawba pottery created from riverbank clay, the design reflects the deep, symbiotic connection between the river and the Nation’s artistic traditions.
We’re proud to highlight Janelle’s artistry, vision, and cultural stewardship as part of ASC’s Women’s History Month celebration.
