Charlotte Is Creative develops programs and initiatives designed to break the Charlotte mold and remake it with creativity into a city that draws people in, excites them, and inspires them to invest their financial, social and creative capital.
We want Charlotte to be known as the most welcoming and supportive community in the country for creators, makers and creative entrepreneurs. We work to provide the programs, resources, connections and opportunities that emerging artists and creative entrepreneurs in Charlotte need to be fulfilled and successful entrepreneurs. We do this through providing micro-grants, capacity building training and programming, networking opportunities, promotional assistance and conduits to paid creative work. During 2024 the organization offer 73 free events that were attended by 9,762 individuals. Additonally the organization awarded 82 micro grants and connected 260 local creatives to paid engagments.