ArtPop 2025: An impactful Year in Review
As we reflect back on 2025, we are so thankful to you, our community, for making this year possible! Through the support of donors, partners, volunteers, and advocates, ArtPop’s mission continued to connect people and build vibrant communities through art!
Enjoy this recap of the many things that community support made possible in 2025. If you’d like to see the arts continue to thrive, please consider making a contribution today. Your support directly fuels a vibrant future for our community through arts access and immersive experiences.
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Artist Billboards • Upcycled Fashion Show • Creative Events • Commission Projects • Community Connections
Local Art Transformed Public Spaces!
For the 12th consecutive year, ArtPop’s Billboard Program activated public spaces with engaging locally-made art! The 20 local artists juried into our Class of 2025 had their work exhibited on hundreds of billboard displays, in locations ranging from Uptown Charlotte to Times Square, New York! Thank you to our amazing billboard partners who make this possible!
Explore ArtPop’s Class of 2025 Artists:
Annual Artist Cohort’s Impact:
Over $8.5 Million
in value of donated billboard space.
Millions
of billboard impressions featuring local art.
79%
of artists saw an increase in sales.
Art & Sustainability Walked the Runway!
The 5th installment of ArtPop’s Annual Upcycled Fashion Show & Fundraiser took place on September 6th, 2025 at the newly-opened Blume Studios. This art-filled spin on a runway show was a celebration of local creativity, sustainability, and community! 15 local fashion designers were commissioned to transform ArtPop billboards into stunning pieces of upcycled fashion, which were showcased on the runway at this premier event!
Impact of this Premier Event:
30+ Creatives
commissioned to lend their creative skills.
400 Attendees
who experienced this incredible event.
12.8% Raised
towards ArtPop’s annual fundraising goal.
Partnerships Inspired Accessible Arts Experiences!
A key component of the ArtPop mission is bringing accessible arts experiences into our community. Through collaboration with our incredible community partners, ArtPop’s artist network was featured in exhibits, markets, pop-up activations, and more! Huge thanks to those who made our 2025 events possible - Daniel Stowe Conservancy, TAOH Outdoor Gallery, Le Méridien Charlotte, Cain Center for the Arts, Carolina Farm Trust, Presson Gallery, Kendra Scott SouthPark Mall, Baxter Mill Archive, and Blumenthal Arts!
Recap ArtPop’s 2025 Events:
2025 Events’ Impact:
11
community-based art events.
Over $22,000
in artist sales at Art Market events.
Thousands
of attendees connected to arts experiences.
Creative Visions Were Brought to Life!
We are proud to have continued supporting local artists’ careers by providing paid project opportunities through our Creative Commissions program! In fact, we hit a major milestone of having directly paid local artists over $750,000 through projects since 2020!
2025 Project Highlights:
Creative Commissions Impact:
10
completed art commission projects.
34
local artists commissioned.
Over $37,000
paid to local artists.
Creativity Deepened Community Connections
ArtPop believes that art connects people and builds vibrant communities, and this is evident in all that you’ve made possible in 2025. You can see it in both our public-facing events, projects, and installations as well as the work we do in smaller, more intimate settings.
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