Black History Art Panel & Celebration

500 South Tryon Street,Charlotte NC 28202

24 February, 2022

Description

From Art Creators to Art Investors: Sustaining, Growing, and Preserving Charlotte’s Black Art community for future generations. The Young Affiliates of the Mint presents the Black History Art Panel & Celebration. Join us for an evening soiree of artistic engagement with artists, young professionals, and members from the non‐profit, corporate, educational, political, and philanthropic communities. All proceeds from the event will be used to help offset the cost of Charlotte-Mecklenburg school tours at The Mint Museum. Event Panel: Krista Terrell, President, Arts & Science CouncilArthur Rogers, Manager, VAPA CenterPatrick Diamond, Art Collector and AuthorDavita Galloway, Co-Owner, Dupp & SwatTierany Griffin-Purdie, Community Manager, Dupp & SwatKaitlyn McElwee, Managing Director, Arcadia Art Consultancy Advisors & AppraisersThemes of discussion: Developing a thriving and well-funded arts ecosystem in the Charlotte MetroTools on how to patronize and collect art with the importance of supporting artists and art institutions.Democratizing impact of NFTs, crypto, blockchain technology, and the Metaverse on art creation, art funding, and art collecting.Tips for art creators on public and private sector funding and the role of citizens in championing the arts in their communitiesEvent Schedule: 6:00 – 6:30 PM | Mix and Mingle 6:30 – 8:00 PM | Panel/Roundtable of Charlotte Art policymakers and leaders 8:00 – 9:00 PM | After panel reception mix and mingle COVID-19 Protocols for the Black History Art Panel & Celebration: **Proof of Covid-19 vaccination or 72-hr negative Covid-19 will be required. We're a diverse group of young professionals promoting and supporting the Mint Museum through cultural, social, leadership, and fundraising activities and events. Established in 1990, we're the premier social arts organization for young professionals in Charlotte.