Arts and Culture

It has been said that life often imitates art, but in Steve Smith’s opinion, life often imitates sports. “Sports really give you a window into a person’s life on how…

A lover of the great outdoors, wildlife artist Ryan Kirby is not only a creator of “iconic and rare moments” but also a bow hunter. Raised in rural Hamilton, Illinois…

Being a professional artist takes a lot of work. From developing new and creative ideas to executing and then promoting them, the life of an artist is a constant challenge…

There are so many important causes to support in our city and so many hard working people making valuable progress in a plethora of areas of need. This fact alone…

A fashionista at heart, Vanessa Brantley-Newton didn’’t foresee herself as a children’s book author and illustrator, especially considering her struggle with dyslexia. But nowadays, with close to fifty books under…

The art of rug making has a long and extensive history,” says Vahid Zahabiuon, owner and operator of the Charlotte Rug Gallery.  “They originated in Persia (Iran), Turkey, the Caucasus,…

Certain smells are tokens of events, of seasons, people and places. Julie Tassy has harnessed the emblematic power of smell and made it work for Charlotte’s distinctive localities. Along with…

As an Adjunct Professor teaching Illustration at UNC Charlotte, Gary Palmer works hard. His mission is to “convert at least some [of his students] from the ever popular Japanese sci-fi…

It should come as no surprise that one of the country’s best motorsports photographers is from a place so enamored with race day. Jamey Price, Award winning photographer, was born and…

Pioneer Springs Community School is changing the way children learn, with a focus on outdoor education, and the kids love it. In North Mecklenburg County, there sits a historic landmark,…