‘Vibrant ambiguity’: Artist Dari Calamari is all about trusting the process
The Charlotte Observer
On the side of a South Mint Street building, amoeba-like forms in bright yellows, oranges, blues and greens intermix on...
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5 Destinations for Jazz Lovers
Best Western Travel Zone
From its roots in the deep south to more surprising finds today throughout New England and into Canada, jazz has...
Latino artist group finds new home in Charlotte to showcase the immigrant experience
The Charlotte Observer
On a Tuesday in late March, artist Zuleyma Castrejon was preparing for a big move. She is one of the...
New Mint Museum exhibit presents ‘real celebration’ of Charlotte artists of color
The Charlotte Observer
Inside its 85-year-old space on Randolph Road, the Mint Museum offers an historical walk through art. An earthenware plate from...
Photographer revisits notions about women and beauty in virtual exhibit
The Charlotte Observer
The Mint Museum and other Charlotte arts institutions have closed their doors again in an effort to curb rising numbers of COVID-19...
NC university alum returns to contemplate and create with a purpose on the piano
The Charlotte Observer
Pianist and composer Malek Jandali has been named Queens University of Charlotte’s first composer-in-residence. He was born in Germany and raised in...
Argentine artist’s journey leads him to set up shop inside a former NC textile mill
The Charlotte Observer
As a child, Leandro Manzo never considered what he wanted to be when he grew up. When it came to being an...
This fiber artist’s large, colorful weavings promote joy and playfulness
The Charlotte Observer
In the fibers room at UNC Charlotte — a tall, bright space, popping with vivid colors — Kat Sánchez Standfield found her...
Actor’s Theatre migrates from on stage to online during COVID-19 ‘hibernation’
The Charlotte Observer
Just when she thought her career was winding down, award-winning local television producer Shannon Reichley got a new challenge: teach...
Opera singer works on the COVID-19 front lines
The Charlotte Observer
When shelter-in-place orders due to the novel coronavirus pandemic forced people to stay home, Jennifer Wiggins went to work. By...
Brand the Moth inspires conversations, one mural at a time
The Charlotte Observer
The eyes of a wolf cover a young lady’s face on the side of a building uptown. An eagle, talons...
Gantt Exhibition Examines Justice System Inequalities
The Charlotte Observer
Sherrill Roland spent 10 months and two weeks behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit. While clocking undeserved time,...
