Creative News
Want to stay in-the-know with news about the immense creativity happening throughout Charlotte, and the people behind it all? You’re in the right place. Our team of writers, videographers, photographers, illustrators and podcasters are committed to clogging your arteries with Queen City creative news, rich profiles and a heaping helping of humor. Dig in!
Why is The Manor a Charlotte Staple? This.
Creative News | May 1, 2020This week, the Manor Theatre on Providence Road reminded us what we should all be saying more these days: Thank you. We are grateful for all those who are keeping us safe, healthy and fed during these unprecedented times. And we are grateful for the… read more »
NoDa Gets “Yarn Bombed” with Love
Creative News | May 1, 2020If you can’t get INTO a building to see art, then the art needs to head outside. Thankfully, Charlotte’s burgeoning mural culture has gotten all of us used to that concept over the last few years and looking for something new around every corner and… read more »
The Live Events May be Canceled, but Pride Carries On
Creative News, Photography | May 1, 2020We try to be pretty cheery around here at The Biscuit and Charlotte Is Creative. Difficult things happen, we’re not blind to them. But we choose to look for positive, creative stories around the Queen City … because they are everywhere. Like you, r… read more »
Challenge Accepted! More than 2,500 Students Answer Ascend’s Call
Creative News | May 1, 2020The world has thrown the gauntlet for educators: Find new ways to engage students. Ascend, Charlotte-based education technology startup, has thrown it right back. Ascend creates goal-setting software for middle and high school students. During stay-a… read more »
$10,000 – 13 Jobs – 1,000 Meals
CLT Nonprofits, Creative News | April 28, 2020It’s all about stirring the pot of uncertainty in a positive way … putting more beef in the stew.” Chef Ron Alhert of the Community Culinary School of Charlotte (CCSC) and Tom Sasser of Burke Hospitality Group aren’t known for sitting around. As acti… read more »
Bolts of Inspiration Strike Four Charlotte Creatives
Creative News | April 28, 2020Every month at CreativeMornings/Charlotte, Charlotte is Creative honors innovative Charlotteans who are putting their talents to work for their neighbors with Bolts of Inspiration. The moss art Bolts are sponsored by OrthoCarolina and designed and ma… read more »
Get Into a SHOUTing Match with Us!
Creative News | April 27, 2020How would you like to have a SHOUTing Match with another Charlotte creative? How does it work? Well, here you go … The idea is simple, but left open to your interpretation. You select a fellow creative from a different discipline or media and make… read more »
City of Charlotte Awards Grants to 11 Creative Placemaking Projects
Creative News | May 3, 2020Before the COVID-19 outbreak, the City of Charlotte’s Planning, Design and Development department posted an open call for communities and artists to submit for creative placemaking grants. They recently announced ten placemaking grants and one techni… read more »
Bryan Kalantek’s Got Mad LOVE for His Neighborhood
Creative News | April 21, 2020Charlottean Bryan Kalentek also answered the call for #CreativityInCaptivity, sharing the version of Philadelphia’s famous “Love” sculpture from Robert Indiana, that he cut, painted and installed in his front yard with us on Facebook. He said: “Was l… read more »
Biscuit News Crumbs – April 15, 2020
Creative News, Videos | April 16, 2020On tonight’s episode of The Biscuit News: Crumbs, your favorite virtual anchors Matt Olin and Tim Miner discuss all the hard-hitting stories you want to know more about. Including: The new suggested unit of distance for social distancing… 1 Keanu… W… read more »
Extravaganza Events Thanks Charlotte Healthcare Heroes
Creative News | April 15, 2020No one will argue that the medical professionals on the frontlines are real-life heroes. But, Charlotte-based Extravaganza Events is taking it to the next level, by creating Superhero standees to show their thanks. “We started brainstorming ideas las… read more »
You Look Like You Need a HUG …
Creative News | April 14, 2020You look like you need a HUG … one you can take to the bank. Let’s START something together. We’ll bring the money. You bring the passion. For the next several months, we are altering our HUG (Helpful Unfettered Gift) program to give out $100 micro-g… read more »
@clt_laid_off_locals Puts a Face on Unemployment
Creative News | April 9, 2020EDITOR’S NOTE: This story of #CreativityInCaptivity was originally shared by Charlottean Jen Withrow. We are sharing it here with her permission. How are you staying creative at home? How are you interacting with the world? Tell us here. I lost my jo… read more »
Inspiration Under Our Feet
Creative News, Editorials | April 3, 2020EDITOR’S NOTE: This story of #CreativityInCaptivity was originally shared by Charlottean Tim McCleary, managing director of The Involvement Practice, in his company’s e-newsletter. As the name of his business suggests, Tim’s story inspired us. We are… read more »
ASC Announces Mecklenburg Creatives Resiliency Fund
Creative News, How To/Resources | April 3, 2020It’s not a secret, people — times are tough for everyone right now. Especially full-time creatives that have suddenly lost their main source of income. Artists, performers, freelancers, you name it, have been put in financial danger due to COVID-19…. read more »
How Roses & Azalea is Coping with Covid
CLT Creatives, Creative News | April 1, 2020The post below was posted on Instagram by Jenny Melick, co-founder of Roses & Azalea, a Charlotte company that opened in 2019 producing personal care and beauty products with organic botanicals and natural ingredients. We share it here with Jenny… read more »
City of Charlotte Placemaking Issues Call for Artists
Creative News | March 31, 2020The City of Charlotte is offering up an ideal way for Queen City artists to channel their pent-up creative juices. They’ve issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) for those interested in participating in the 2020 Placemaking Program. According to t… read more »
Keep Calm and Create On
Creative News, Editorials | March 31, 2020“Keep Calm and Carry On.” If you’ve been paying attention over the last few years, you know this phrase and the many, many iterations that have followed. It was originally commissioned by the British government’s Ministry of Information in 1939 as a… read more »
Canine Co-Workers Can Be a Handful (and a Carpetful)
Creative News, Happenings | March 28, 2020Now that the Stay-At-Home order is in action in Mecklenburg County, many of us in Charlotte have transitioned into working remotely from home. We still get to see our co-workers via Zoom or Google Hangout, talk on the phone and chat it up in our grou… read more »
Charlotte Music was Everywhere … Now, It’s ANYWHERE
Creative News | March 27, 2020Are you bored with your “Quarantine Playlist?” Have you watched enough Netflix to last you the rest of the year? Do you miss your weekend outings to Charlotte’s local music venues? Music Everywhere CLT wants to help you out, as well a musical creati… read more »
