ArtPop is thrilled to welcome 24 talented local artists juried into our 2026 Artist Cohort! Throughout this year, artworks by 19 adults and - for the first time - 5 high school senior student artists will be showcased on billboards throughout the Charlotte region and beyond. This billboard advertising campaign is made possible through in-kind donations by ArtPop’s media partners, and is valued at over $8.5 million. Be on the lookout - billboard installations will begin soon and continue throughout the year!

We’re honored to share that ArtPop has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to support the 2026 Artist Cohort!

This award will account for 8% toward our 2026 budget goal, and we’re inviting our local community and business partners to help match this momentum!

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 is thrilled to have once again partnered with OUTFRONT Media for another year of our Cities Program artists being displayed in Times Square, New York City! During 2024, artworks by our Class of 2024 Artists were exhibited on massive digital displays in multiple locations throughout Times Square!

We’re thrilled to introduce the 20 talented artists that make up the #ArtPop CLT Cities Program Class of 2024! Throughout this 11th year of our Charlotte program, these artists receive well over $8 million worth of outdoor advertising for one year, plus educational and selling opportunities with the mission of growing their small business as artists.