Music, comedy, theater, you name it - it's happening in Mecklenburg County. Find these events and more at CharlotteCultureGuide.com.

Do you live in Southwest or East Charlotte? Join ASC’s Culture Blocks team on 4/27 and 5/4 to learn about our work in your community, listen to live music, engage in arts and crafts activities and – most importantly – share your cultural ideas with us. bit.ly/3T6r3dp

Join UNCC’s School of Architecture on Friday, April 19, for a lecture with artist Benjamin Ball, one of the artists commissioned to create a new large scale public art piece for the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. Free and open to the public: bit.ly/3xBot8w

ASC’s Cultural Leadership Training program prepares program graduates for volunteer board service in the arts and culture community. Learn how at a virtual info session at noon on Thursday, April 25. Register: bit.ly/3vV1KDK

Couldn't make it to the first Founders Grant Info Session? If you're a Mecklenburg County-based creative entrepreneur or founder of a grassroot or emerging non-profit cultural organization, join us virtually on Tuesday, April 23 at 11 a.m. to learn more! bit.ly/3U0ikv9

Join UNCC’s School of Architecture as they welcome artist Benjamin Ball on April 19 for an overview of his practice, from his early days as a set designer through stints in architecture, and into his ongoing practice as a public artist and designer. bit.ly/3xBot8w

Pineville, you’re next! What arts, science and history experiences you want to see happen close to home?

Join ASC’s Culture Blocks team this Saturday, April 13, for a pop-up gathering and share your cultural ideas with us. Browse the calendar and RSVP: bit.ly/3T6r3dp

We’re accepting qualifications from local and regional professional artists or artist teams for the Regional Artist Directory opportunity. The directory will be used to select artists for projects with budgets up to $100,000. Learn more: bit.ly/3VUmYvX

There's a lot of exciting opportunities for creatives this spring, and our team is ready to answer your questions! Join us at one of the upcoming info sessions: ArtsAndScience.org

ASC staff is hosting virtual Info Sessions for Mecklenburg County-based creative entrepreneurs or founders of grassroots or emerging non-profit cultural organizations to learn about the Founders Grant opportunity. Join us tomorrow (4/9) at 11 a.m. bit.ly/3U0ikv9

ASC is an official Charlotte SHOUT! sponsor this year, supporting musical performances at the Pianodrome, the country’s first and only amphitheater made entirely from upcycled pianos. Learn more: bit.ly/3VJ9Ae2

Visit CharlotteCultureGuide.com for more details on these and other cultural happenings taking place this weekend!

ASC's Regional Artist Directory prioritizes local and regional artists when it comes to projects and opportunities with budgets up to $85,000. A new directory is being compiled, and applications will be accepted from April 1 until May 6. Learn more: bit.ly/4ai2IsH

Spring festival season is here! Meck Co.'s greenspaces are being transformed into hubs of arts, science, and history activity. And – thanks to the return of Charlotte SHOUT! – so is uptown Charlotte. Here's a look at SHOUT and other upcoming festivals: bit.ly/3VJ9Ae2

ASC Founders Grants applications are now open! These seek to support artists who build community by engaging Charlotte-Mecklenburg residents through innovative cultural experiences. Deadline: April 29, 2024, at noon. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/3U0ikv9

#WomensHistoryMonth : Alyssa Sharpe leads Digi-Bridge, an ASC Cultural Vision Grant recipient that sparks interest and passion in STEAM, ensuring that students have the opportunities and skills to succeed. Help us invest in more women-led organizations: artsandscience.org/donate/

From Uptown to East Charlotte and Matthews, our county is buzzing with vibrant arts and cultural experiences. Check them out at CharlotteCultureGuide.com.

Ana Lucia Divins found and built musical communities in Charlotte. Now, she explores music's therapeutic benefits, supported by an ASC Creative Renewal Fellowship for a transformative workshop and recording original therapeutic songs. bit.ly/4afEu2m

In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth we celebrate Hannah Hasan, a master storyteller who believes our stories will set us free. She is also cofounder of Epoch Tribe and a recipient of the inaugural ASC Founders Grants. Help ASC invest in more women creatives! artsandscience.org/donate/

What are the arts, science and history experiences you want to see happen close to where you live? Let us know at one of the upcoming Culture Blocks pop-up gatherings. Find the closest one and RSVP: bit.ly/3T6r3dp