ARTS

You Can’t Have HEARTS Without the Arts

From prehistory to the modern day, the arts have opened windows into time through the artist’s eyes, voice, words, and movement. Through the arts, historical and ecological narratives can be explored in unique and creative ways. Each and every artist brings their gifts to the community, sharing their creative visions and for their contributions our communities are enthusiastically grateful.

Additionally, every HEARTS Happening events incorporates the arts into our place-based programming, making “history in the moment” through both visual and performing arts from the past and the present.

The HEARTS Arts Collection is an assemblage of the talented visual and performance artists at all our past HEARTS happenings.

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Featured Visual Artists


  • Nicole Schoepflin

    Nicole Schoepflin

    Charlotte artist with Swiss and New Jersey roots joins natural and found objects into new creations.

  • Tony Griffin

    Tony Griffin

    Classically trained artist presenting oil paintings capturing moments of time and light in nature.

  • Micaila Ayorinde (Ayo)

    Micaila Ayorinde (Ayo)

    A visual and performance artist for positive transformation.

  • Elizabeth Bradford

    Elizabeth Bradford

    Renowned Southern artist with local roots explores color and patterns in nature.

  • Robert Childers

    Robert Childers

    Local artist and musician integrating nature and history to reflect the changing modern Southern landscape.

  • Meredith Connelly

    Meredith Connelly

    Local artist who uses technology and lighting to share her Celtic roots.

  • Pam Imhoff

    Pam Imhoff

    Charlotte fiber artist incorporating a love of fiber and crochet into paintings for added dimension.

  • Oluwanbe Amodu

    Oluwanbe Amodu

    Charlotte-based Nigerian artist bringing rich textures to his powerful paintings.

  • Randolph Lewis

    HEARTS co-founder, musician, potter, and teacher.

  • Jeannie Sanders

    Catawba Nation jewelry artist creating beautiful beaded works.

Featured Musicians


  • Kyshona

    Kyshona

    Kyshona is an artist ignited by untold stories and the capacity of those stories to thread connection in every community.

  • Nicole Atkins

    Nicole Atkins

    An American singer/songwriter with powerful vocals influenced by crooner music, psychedelia, and soul.

  • Calvin Edwards

    Calvin Edwards

    Calvin Edwards gave a world class performance at the first HEARTS Junion event.

  • David Childers and the Serpents

    David Childers and the Serpents

    Local legend and singer songwriter leads the Serpents with layered harmony.

  • Thomas Rhyant

    Thomas Rhyant

    A talented vocalist who intersects history with his nimble acoustic guitar work.

  • Channeling Granny

    Channeling Granny

    A new line-up with familiar faces, led by Huntersville native Gina Stewart.

  • Horns of Glory from the United House of Prayer

    Horns of Glory

    Blues and jazz undertones abound in this spiritually driven, street-band-style gospel music from the United House of Prayer.

  • Jason Moss & the Hosses

    Jason Moss & the Hosses

  • The Fiddler and the Flutist

    The Fiddler and the Flutist

  • Blaza

    Blaza

    Charlotte Hip-hop artist and modern poet.

  • Shamrocks in the Wind

    Shamrocks in the Wind

  • Kel Williams

    Kel Williams

    Charlotte-based singer, songwriter, poet, and actress with a deep love and respect for all art forms.

  • Torrence AME Stroller Singers

    Torrence AME Stroller Singers

    The historic Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church in Smithville delivers this gospel group with historic roots.

  • Christy Snow

    Christy Snow

    Featured at HEARTS Healing History ‘24, Christ Snow delighted guests with her stirring performance.

  • Cornelius Youth Orchestra

    Cornelius Youth Orchestra

    Music education and performance opportunities for young musicians in the Lake Norman area.

  • The Broken Arrows

    The Broken Arrows

  • Diggin' the Roots

    Diggin' the Roots

    Old-time fiddler Chris Sekerak and his bandmates Josh Campbell on banjo and Fred Mock on bass and guitar, sharing our region’s musical roots.

Featured Dancers


  • Moving Spirits

    A contemporary arts organization focused on performing, researching, and documenting the artistic expressions of the African diaspora.

  • Connick School of Irish Dance

    Traditional Irish Dance instruction and international award-winning dancers featured at HEARTS Irish Connections.

Featured Poets


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Art Connections


  • CAIN Center for the Arts

    CAIN Center for the Arts

    An exceptional visual and performing arts center for social experiences in the Lake Norman Region.

  • Charlotte Folk Society

    Charlotte Folk Society

    Promotes the ongoing enjoyment and preservation of traditional and contemporary folk music, dance, crafts, and lore in the Carolinas Piedmont.

  • Hot Glass Alley

    Bringing the art of glassblowing to the community. Workshops, tours, gallery.

  • Iredell Arts Council

    Iredell Arts Council

    Empowering the growth and development of local artists and cultural institutions, enriching the diverse tapestry of our region.

  • Nine Eighteen Nine Studio Gallery

    Nine Eighteen Nine Studio Gallery

    Art gallery and venue located in the VAPA center, providing studios, support, and artist representation.

  • Mooresville Arts

    Enriching the quality of life in the Lake Norman region at the historic Mooresville Depot.


Our goal is to feature all HEARTS visual artists, musicians, dancers, performers, and poets.

HEARTS programming is ongoing, so please check back soon for new additions to our Arts Collection!

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