CLT Creatives
This is the most exciting time ever to be creative in the Charlotte region. Our city’s creative energy is surging and we’re growing as a creative destination. A report we worked on back in 2017 revealed that there are more than 58,000 creative jobs spanning 72 for-profit and not-for-profit industries throughout our 16-county region. That’s some impressive creative output (with a big impact on our region’s economy), and The Biscuit’s mission is to tell their stories and shine a bright light on their work.
#GameTimeGraphic – Panthers vs. Buccaneers
CLT Creatives, Game Time Graphic, Happenings | September 12, 2019
Shiver me timbers and hoist the mainsails! Tonight, Captain Panth-ARRRRRR and his crew of Cardiac Cats take on the Buccaneers of Tampa Bay in the Uptown Ocean. We asked Brett Toukatly (@b_twokat) to help us hoist our own Jolly Roger and take to the s… read more »
Old Pals, New Pals & Super Secret Salons
CLT Creatives, Exploring Charlotte, For Newcomers | September 11, 2019
Mary Taylor At the September CreativeMornings featuring John Tosco, we heard how everything can be our muse. I agree and as I explore my new city, I am meeting fascinating creatives practically every day. I’ve met people who inspire me and challenge… read more »
#GameTimeGraphic – Panthers vs. Rams
CLT Creatives, Game Time Graphic, Happenings | September 8, 2019
“Hey, you got sports in my creativity!” “Wait, you got creativity in my sports!” Yep-sports and the arts can live together in harmony. Check out this awesome Carolina Panthers rally graphic by uber-talented Charlotte graphic designer, Nalee Thao (@na… read more »
4 to Follow: Erin Santos Speaks!
CLT Creatives | September 5, 2019
Charlotte is home to thousands of Instagram accounts from Charlotte creatives sharing their work and their thoughts about the Queen City community. Many of them deserve more love and your attention. But, where do you start? Who do you follow? No worr… read more »
HUG Life: Building Hope One LEGO Brick at a Time
CLT Creatives | September 4, 2019
There once was an elderly woman named Jackie who cared for young patients at an Atlanta hospital. Wearing a fairy godmother costume, she read to them and transported them to an imaginary world. A small group of friends and family who also served at t… read more »
The Mind Behind The Crown
CLT Creatives | August 31, 2019
If you’re a runner, you’ve come to the right city. When fall rolls around, you never want for a weekend road race. The hard part is picking which ones to run. On the organizer side, it’s equally hard developing a run event that offers something new…. read more »
To help children, Meghann Sehorn travels oceans, runs marathons & climbs mountains
CLT Creatives | August 28, 2019
This story is part of our creative partnership with People of Charlotte. You can read the full story on their web site. People of Charlotte, it’s an honor to introduce you to Meghann Sehorn! Meghann is a shining example of how one person can indeed m… read more »
5 Ridiculous Questions with Charlotteans We Love – Nalee Thao
CLT Creatives | August 23, 2019
Nalee Thao Designer Extraordinaire + Mischief Maker Instagram: @narly There are thousands of Charlotte creatives doing innovative and exciting work all around the city. When we can get a moment of their time, we celebrate. And, we ask them silly ques… read more »
Tooth Fairy Tales – Kara Vasseur
CLT Avengers, CLT Creatives | August 23, 2019
In honor of National Tooth Fairy Day, Kara Vasseur, digital marketing manager for Crisis Assitance Ministry and #CLTAvenger, shares her story about the Tooth Fairy. FAIR WARNING: If you are still a “Tooth Fairy Truther,” stop reading now. “As a child… read more »
The Biscuit Podcast – Creative Besties Kate Micham and Nicole Reyes
CLT Creatives, Podcasts | August 22, 2019
On this batch of The Biscuit Podcast, we spend time with “Creative Besties,” Kate Micham and Nicole Reyes, creatives at MODE and the leaders of Make-A-Mark in Charlotte, about how they work together, the Queen City creative scene and looming deadline… read more »
INK STORIES: Sammie Kolk Loves Mom n’ Dad, Canada … and Poison
CLT Creatives | August 22, 2019
We love the synthesis of personal story and incredible artistic talent that’s embodied in a tattoo. This week’s Ink Story features makeup artist, blogger, Instagrammer and Canadian turned Southerner, Sammie Kolk. Sammie shares the stories behind her… read more »
INK STORIES: Sir Abstraxxx Honors His Grandfather
CLT Creatives, Photography | August 13, 2019
People get tattoo ink to tell stories. Some of these stories we keep to ourselves. Others we tell whenever someone implores the common “who does your work?” Today, we explore the tattoos of Charlottean, Sir Abstraxxx. Abstraxxx is willing to tell the… read more »
People of Charlotte: John Mejia Heals with Connections Over Coffee
CLT Creatives | August 13, 2019
Grief is a journey all of us must travel at some point. There’s no one path to take. John Mejia lost his wife on August 30, 2018. The Charlotte community has helped him to heal. He believes community-care is just as important as self-care and his mis… read more »
Queen’s Feast Recap: Digging Into Four “O.G. CLT” Restaurants
CLT Avengers, CLT Creatives, Exploring Charlotte | August 9, 2019
Daydeaming about where to eat this weekend? We won’t tell your boss, but we WILL give you some recommendations. During Queen’s Feast, we dispatched the #CLTAvengers, Charlotte’s mightiest Instagrammers, to check out a few “O.G. CLT” restaurants. We f… read more »
The Biscuit Podcast: $HAN Wallace Takes Portraits of Today for Tomorrow
CLT Creatives, Podcasts | August 7, 2019
Take a moment and think … what if you lost all your cherished pictures of your life and your family’s life before you? What if you never had them at all? Visiting photographer with The Roll-Up, $HAN Wallace, is devoting much of her time taking free… read more »
Dear Soul Music Co. Champions Charlotte Artists Professionally … and Unapologetically
CLT Creatives, How To/Resources | August 7, 2019
When Arsena Schroeder was young, she took a chance asked a trusted adult to listen to her sing. The harsh feedback she received set her back and silenced her for years. But, now … she sings. Through her Dear Soul Music Co. she helps Charlotte music… read more »
Move Over, Superman! Here Comes Frogboy!
CLT Creatives | August 6, 2019
Superheroes have soared into historic popularity in the past few years. Caped crusaders are demolishing the box office on a regular basis, break records left and right. Primetime television seems to feature a new hero team with each new season. Video… read more »
From the Stage to the Boardroom: Using Improv as a Corporate Tool
CLT Creatives, How To/Resources | August 6, 2019
Some might say that Charlottean Jenn Grabenstetter lives two lives — one where she’s the vice president of Global Brand & Content Marketing at Sealed Air and the other as an actress and comedian. But, she’s found a way to bring her vocation and her… read more »
The Biscuit Podcast – July 31, 2019
CLT Creatives, CLT Nonprofits, Podcasts | July 31, 2019
In this episode of “CreativeMornings Rewind,” Matt Olin sits down for an extended conversation with Sonja Gantt about the impact she’s making as the executive director of the CMS Foundation and how her prior career informs her current role. Along the… read more »
Stacy Cassio Has Never Met a Woman She Couldn’t Learn From
CLT Creatives | July 30, 2019
So, who is the woman behind the pink curtain in Charlotte? It’s Stacy Cassio — Founder & CEO of Pink Mentor Network. Hailing from rural Kansas, Stacy says she has never met a woman she couldn’t learn from. Moreover, she believes that every woman des… read more »
