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.
Viewfinder: Shy Siren
CLT Creatives, Photography | October 9, 2019NY transplant and CLT creative, Sara Schwittek — AKA Shy Siren — is known for the gorgeous custom jewelry she makes (and for truly being really, really shy). But, we love her photography, too. We were thrilled when she gave us permission to share… read more »
5 Ridiculous Questions with Taiwo Jaiyeoba
CLT Creatives, Happenings | October 9, 2019Taiwo Jaiyeoba Assistant City Manager/Director of Planning, Design & Development | City of Charlotte When Taiwo Jaiyeoba says he’s shaping the future of Charlotte, you can take him at his word. (And, it’s not just because he has 7 daughters.) As… read more »
#GameTimeGraphic – Panthers vs. Jaguars
CLT Creatives, Game Time Graphic, Happenings | October 5, 2019KAPOW! There’s gonna be a catfight! This Sunday, it’s the Battle of the 1995 Expansion Teams as the Carolina Panthers pounce on the Jacksonville Jaguars for the 7th time in franchise history. The Panthers and Jags are currently tied 3-3 in the series… read more »
We’re Off To See The Wonderful Wizard of Charlotte
CLT Creatives, Exploring Charlotte | October 2, 2019Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Charlotte anymore. Or at least it feels that way as characters from the Land of Oz keep appearing in the streets of Crown Town. Jack at 1231 W Morehead St Charlotte’s street art scene is booming right now, so I hav… read more »
CM/CLT Jams Out With Our Muse John Tosco
CLT Creatives, CreativeMornings/CLT, Videos | October 2, 2019Let’s throwback to the September 6th CreativeMornings/Charlotte event, where an audience of more than 350 Daybreak Legends gathered at Project 658 in East Charlotte to hear John Tosco and his band of misfit music-makers deliver a beautiful blend of s… read more »
The Biscuit Podcast: Wendy Hickey & Armah Shiancoe
CLT Creatives, CLT Nonprofits, Podcasts | October 2, 2019Belly up to The Biscuit buffet, everyone! We hope your ears have taste buds, because today we’re serving up a delicious batch of The Biscuit Podcast for your aural pleasure. Tim interviews Wendy Hickey, founder of ArtPop Street Gallery, about her bac… read more »
Ask an Avenger: National Coffee Day
CLT Avengers, CLT Creatives, Exploring Charlotte | October 1, 2019According to a scientifically accurate poll we forgot to conduct for this article, it’s a proven fact that Charlotte’s creativity is fueled almost exclusively by the excellent coffee we find across the city. It keeps the good ideas percolating as we… read more »
The Good Stuff – F*ck Up Night
CLT Avengers, CLT Creatives, Happenings | September 30, 2019Charlotte is a city of amazing events 7 days a week. And, unless you’ve found Michael Keaton’s cloning machine from “Multiplicity,” there’s no way you can do it all. That’s when the #CLTAvengers, Charlotte’s Mightiest Instagrammers, spring into actio… read more »
#GameTimeGraphic – Panthers vs. Texans
CLT Creatives, Game Time Graphic, Happenings | September 29, 2019While we can’t prove the incredible #GameTimeGraphic from @Nick.V.Black pushed the Panthers to victory over the Cardinals last week, we certainly can’t prove it didn’t. This week, Charlotte artist John Burgin, Jr. — the creator of Frogboy — has rust… read more »
5 Ridiculous Questions with Lindsey Crisp
CLT Creatives, Creative News, Happenings | September 27, 2019At Not Just Coffee Jay Street last Friday night, native Charlottean (That’s right! They exist!) Lindsey Crisp reigned supreme. She won the inaugural night of bouts from Southern Ladies Arm-Wrestling League (S.L.A.W.) Watch the moment of her victory h… read more »
Harvey Cummings II Gets a Gig … With Oprah!
CLT Creatives, Happenings, Music | September 27, 2019This week brought exciting news for stalwart of the Charlotte music scene, Harvey Cummings II. Harvey announced Tuesday that his ensemble would be playing in front of keynote speaker, Oprah Winfrey, at the 2019 UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Lunche… read more »
#GameTimeGraphic – Panthers vs. Cardinals
CLT Creatives, Game Time Graphic, Happenings | September 21, 2019The Panthers have had a rough go of it lately. Perhaps the power of creativity can propel them to victory over the Arizona Parrots … ahem! … Cardinals. This week’s Panthers #GameTimeGraphic is the work of Charlottean Nick Black (@nick.v.black). Share… read more »
Charlotte Artist Picks Up Her Grandfather’s Paintbrush
CLT Creatives, Creative News, Exploring Charlotte | September 20, 2019Long before the renaissance of the mural movement hit the Queen City, a hand-painted mural of a Coca-Cola bottle has graced the corner of 6th and Graham. It’s been in need of a touch-up. Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated hired Amber Thompson, a… read more »
#GameTimeGraphic – Panthers vs. Buccaneers
CLT Creatives, Game Time Graphic, Happenings | September 12, 2019Shiver 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, 2019Mary 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, 2019Charlotte 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, 2019There 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, 2019If 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, 2019This 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 »
