A is for the Arts.

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

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

A visual and performance artist for positive transformation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Catawba Nation jewelry artist creating beautiful beaded works.

Figurative portrait painter exploring generational legacy, community, and personal narrative

Painter and collaborative artist creating reflective works centered on connection, process, and shared storytelling.

Charlotte-based mixed-media and collage artist exploring African American history and contemporary social experience.

Mixed-media painter, muralist, and tattoo artist blending folklore, mythology, and portraiture with fluid color and symbolism.

Portrait artist honoring lineage, memory, and ancestral identity through powerful visual storytelling.

Chilean-born mixed-media abstract painter based in Charlotte whose work blends psychological depth with realist tones.

Charlotte-based fashion illustration artist

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Charlotte Hip-hop artist and modern poet.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

A nonprofit organization serving as the designated "Office of Cultural Resources" and cultural leader for Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Founded in 1958, its central mission is to build an inclusive, culturally rich community by acting as a chief funder, resource hub, and advocate for local arts, science, and history programs.

A cultural and community hub in the heart of Old Town Cornelius, North Carolina hosting a wide array of programming including Broadway-style productions, musical performances, and comedy shows in its 400-seat theatre and offering visual and performing arts classes, summer camps, and community outreach programs.

A regional nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the enjoyment of traditional and contemporary folk music, dance, crafts, and lore in the Carolinas Piedmont by hosting monthly concerts, weekly jam sessions, and community gatherings.

Bringing the art of glassblowing to the community by way of their 10,000 square-foot glassblowing studio and gallery in Charlotte, North Carolina where visitors can watch molten glass transform into art, shop for handmade glass pieces, and take hands-on glassblowing classes.

Located in the historic Old Iredell County Jail, this nonprofit community organization and designated county partner of the North Carolina Arts Council serves as a central hub for artistic expression, musical performances, and cultural events by empowering the growth and development of local artists and cultural institutions.

This art gallery and artists workspace located at the VAPA Center (Visual and Performing Arts) in Charlotte, NC works toward its mission to nurture the relationship between artists, collectors, and the community by providing a platform that emphasizes equal opportunities and representation in the visual arts including affordable studio spaces and mentorship, with a primary focus on supporting emerging fine artists and creatives of color.

A vibrant nonprofit organization in downtown Mooresville, NC, dedicated to showcasing local artists, offering arts education, and serving as a cultural resource for the Lake Norman community at the historic Mooresville Depot.