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An International Experience Right Here in the Queen City
Biscuit readers, it’s Makayla Binter here, and I am ecstatic to talk arts and culture (duh). Charlotte’s arts and culture calendar has been full of reasons to get out of the house — festivals, gallery openings, markets, films, DJ sets...
- Grants & Gigs
Do Yourself A Favor And Hit Submit!
Hey there, Biscuit readers! Makayla Binter here. Before I share all these opportunities and calls with you, your...
- CLT Creatives
Welcome the Fall 2026 CEI Cohort!
WELCOME THE FALL 2026 CEI COHORT! Twice a year, the team at Charlotte Is Creative welcomes 15 creatives of all...
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From One Artist To Another: Your Work Is Part of the Conversation
Creative people, it’s Makayla Binter here, and I want to talk about the quintessential art-school experience for a...
- Grants & Gigs
PROGRAMS, CALLS AND CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU!
This jam-packed Biscuit is for creatives ready to land some funding, make new connections, exhibit their work, join...
- Grants & Gigs
Um, hello? Opportunity is Calling You!
Making connections, exploring opportunities and building a network when you are just starting your creative career can come...
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MEET THE 2026 SPRING CEI COHORT
The Creative Entrepreneurs Initiative (CEI) is back, supporting Mecklenburg County creatives with a combination of training, fellowship and...
- Exploring Charlotte
Find Community and Make Creative Friends (With US!)
Find Community and Make Creative Friends (With US!) Charlotte Reciprocity Circles Saturday, February 21, 2026 10 a.m. |...
- Editorials
2025 Recap and 2026 Visions
The team at Charlotte Is Creative had an incredibly busy 2025. And, so did you. In our last...
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Join ONEBAND for the Next Gig on March 12
ONEBAND – Charlotteans Making Music Together for One Day “One setlist … one rehearsal … one performance. OneBand...
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FREE Capacity-Building Resources for Creatives
Free Business Training Classes for Creatives Established by Charlotte Is Creative in 2021, the Creative Entrepreneurs Initiative (CEI)...
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Take the Charlotte Music Census
“We want Charlotte to be known as the most welcoming and supportive community in the country for artists,...
- Creative News
The Magic of “Good Enough”
The Magic of “Good Enough”: Why OneBand Works “Are you crazy?” “That sounds terrifying.” “There’s no way I’d...
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2 Ways to POWER UP Your Creative Prowess
Charlotte runs on creativity — and the connections that fuel it. This week, you’ve got two great chances...
- CLT Creatives
FALL IN LOVE WITH LOCAL MUSIC AT CONFLUENCE CAROLINAS (Oct. 8-10)
Tim Miner, here, everyone. And, I want to say that … Everyone has their first love. Mine was...
- CLT Creatives
Meet the 2025 Fall CEI Cohort
The Creative Entrepreneurs Initiative (CEI) is back this fall, supporting Mecklenburg County creatives with a combination of training,...
