
ArtPop Artists & Alumni Exhibited in ‘Perspectives: A Lens in History’ at Cain Center for the Arts
Exhibit Open July 15th - August 30th
Public Reception on Friday, July 18th, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Free to Attend!

Shine Bright, Do Good Fundraising Event at Kendra Scott SouthPark Mall
July 31st, 2025 | 5pm - 7pm
at SouthPark Mall
Free to Attend!

Upcycled Fashion Show Kickoff Celebration and Exhibit
August 1st, 2025 | 5 - 8pm
at Presson Gallery
Free to Attend!

Announcing ArtPop’s 5th Annual Upcycled Fashion Show & Fundraiser!
Saturday, September 6th, 2025 at Blume Studios in Charlotte
Tickets and VIP Sponsorships Now Available!

Save the Date: November 1st Art Market at Le Méridien Charlotte
November 1st, 2025
6 - 9pm
Free to Attend!

Recap: 20 Local Artists Commissioned for the ‘Carolina Farm Feast’ Event by Carolina Farm Trust
Through ArtPop’s Inspiration Projects division, 20 local artists have been commissioned to creatively embellish table runners that will be on displayed at Carolina Farm Feast. This event hosted by Carolina Farm Trust is a farm-to-table dinner highlighting regional food & art, and celebrating a decade of the impact of their organization’s efforts.

An Update From The Founder
June 2025 update from the one who started it all, ArtPop’s Founder & Executive Director, Wendy Hickey.

Recap: Upcycled Fashion Showcase at Daniel Stowe Conservancy
We were thrilled to bring sustainable style to one of the season’s most elegant events! Guests of the Hats in the Garden event at Daniel Stowe Conservancy were treated to a mini fashion show during lunch and met our talented models and designers up close as they transformed the garden into a living runway.

Recap: ‘Beige’ Takeover at TAOH Outdoor Gallery
As a part of the Beige campaign, ArtPop and the TAOH Outdoor Gallery staged this awareness event to draw attention to the immediate need for arts funding in Charlotte. The typically-bright and colorful creative space at TAOH was blanked out as the bland face of Beige as artists, art-lovers, and the press converged to discuss the massive impact that the arts have in our community!
Recap: March 8th, 2025 Art Market at Le Méridien Charlotte
The community showed up in full force at our first Art Market of 2025, making it one of our most-attended yet! ArtPop’s Art Markets are casual, accessible environments where all are welcome to connect with ten featured local artists and support their small businesses.

Uptown Charlotte is Transformed Again by ArtPop's Local Artist Displays
For the first time in nearly 2 years, ArtPop’s public art displays returned to Uptown Charlotte with the Cities Program Class of 2025! Through a special partnership with Orange Barrel Media, twenty artists from throughout the Charlotte region were showcased for an entire month on 3 stunning digital displays at Queen City Quarter at 210 East Trade Street (formerly known as the Epicenter).

Announcing ArtPop’s Cities Program Class of 2025!
Join us in welcoming the 20 talented local artists who have been juried into ArtPop’s Charlotte-region Cities Program Class of 2025! Throughout the year, artworks by 19 adults and 1 high school senior will be exhibited on billboards and public ad displays. Donated by our media partners, this ad space is valued at over $8.5 million!

ArtPop 2024: A Year in Review
As we close our another phenomenal year of connecting art & community through the ArtPop mission, we’re reflecting on the stand-out moments that have made a massive impact on local artists and sustainable, accessible arts experiences in our community!

Recap: 2024 ArtPop Community Events
Enjoy this recap of our 2024 Community Events, where we connect with our community, showcase local artists, and create spaces where everyone is welcome to enjoy public art!

PRESS: ArtPop Mentioned in Redfin’s “7 Unique Things To Do in Charlotte”
ArtPop is incredibly grateful to have been included within Redfin’s article “7 Unique Things to Do in Charlotte, NC: The City to Remember”

2024 Upcycled Fashion Show Recap
Experience the Runway Show on the Runway! Welcome to the official recap of ArtPop Street Gallery’s premier 2024 event: our 4th Annual Upcycled Fashion Show & Fundraiser! Held on September 14th at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum, this is an art-filled spin on a runway fashion show with a focus on environmental sustainability. Here you can see everything that this lovely evening had to offer, including the runway show featuring 14 stunning pieces of upcycled couture fashion, guest speakers & performances, premier auctions, and more!
PRESS: ArtPop Gives Charlotte Creative Boost - SouthPark Magazine
We are so grateful for this feature in SouthPark Magazine on our Inspiration Projects division, and its impact on our artists and community! Through partnerships with client’s who have trusted our project management services and our artist selections over the years, local artists have been directly paid over $700,000 in commissions since 2020!

National Nonprofit Day: 7 Ways to Give Back to the Charlotte Art Scene
Make a big impact with small actions. Learn how you can help ArtPop Street Gallery continue their mission to grow local artists' small businesses.

Explore Charlotte’s Local Art Scene with 5 Must-See Experiences
Discover the vibrant art installations that define Charlotte's creative landscape.
In this guide, we’ll explore five must-see art installations that showcase the talent and vision of some of Charlotte’s finest artists. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or just looking for a new way to experience the city, these are five spots you are going to want to check out!

ArtPop Goes International!
A longstanding staple of the ArtPop mission is the Cities Program, a juried exhibition of artworks by Charlotte-region artists on donated public advertising displays throughout the city’s metropolitan region. When possible, ArtPop also partners with international media partners in order to extend the reach of the Cities Program by featuring artists born outside of the U.S. within their home countries!
Check out the Charlotte artists that have been showcased around the globe when ArtPop Goes International!