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Announcing the

2026 Artist Cohort!

Join us in welcoming the 24 talented local artists who have been juried into ArtPop’s 2026 Artist Cohort! Throughout the year, artworks by 19 adults and 5 high school seniors will be exhibited on billboards and public ad displays, and receive career growth benefits!

Meet the Artists
Meet the Artists

Upcoming Creative Events:

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Upcycled Fashion Exhibit at The Mint Museum for ‘Mint to Be’
Upcycled Fashion Exhibit at The Mint Museum for ‘Mint to Be’

On View May 1st - June 2nd, 2026
Celebration on May 1st, 6 - 10pm

Summer Art Market at Burial Beer Co.
Summer Art Market at Burial Beer Co.

Saturday, June 27th, 2026
5 - 8pm
Free Entry | Donations Welcome

6th Annual ArtPop Upcycled Fashion Show: Community Arts Fundraiser
6th Annual ArtPop Upcycled Fashion Show: Community Arts Fundraiser

Save the Date: September 12th, 2026
at Blume Studios

Winter Art Market at Burial Beer Co.
Winter Art Market at Burial Beer Co.

Saturday, December 5th, 2026
12 - 3pm
Free Entry | Donations Welcome

Recap Past Events:

Artist Cohort Updates:

Sustainability & Fashion:

Recent Creative Commissions:

Artist Gallery
Anna Dean - Donor Wall Sculpture for Care Ring
Anna Dean - Donor Wall Sculpture for Care Ring
Natalie Robinson - Artwork for The Longest Table by United Way of Greater Charlotte
Natalie Robinson - Artwork for The Longest Table by United Way of Greater Charlotte
Bunny Gregory - Mural for The Relatives
Bunny Gregory - Mural for The Relatives
Junior Gomez - Poster Artwork for the Carolina Panthers
Junior Gomez - Poster Artwork for the Carolina Panthers
Jake Summerour - Awards for Lowe’s Foundation’s 2025 Gable Grants Nonprofit Recipients
Jake Summerour - Awards for Lowe’s Foundation’s 2025 Gable Grants Nonprofit Recipients
Multiple Artists - Table Runners for Carolina Farm Trust’s Farm-to-Table Dinner
Multiple Artists - Table Runners for Carolina Farm Trust’s Farm-to-Table Dinner
Von Jeter - Mural for Care Ring Community Clinic
Von Jeter - Mural for Care Ring Community Clinic
Makayla Binter & Craig Stevens - Awards for Lowe’s Foundation 2024 Gable Grants Program
Makayla Binter & Craig Stevens - Awards for Lowe’s Foundation 2024 Gable Grants Program
Abel Jackson - Mural Restoration for Harris Teeter and OLAY
Abel Jackson - Mural Restoration for Harris Teeter and OLAY
Leigh B. Williams - Team-Building Workshop for City of Charlotte M.Y.E.P
Leigh B. Williams - Team-Building Workshop for City of Charlotte M.Y.E.P
Malaysha K. Belton & Lily Roman - Local Artist Gallery at Blue Cross NC Charlotte Center
Malaysha K. Belton & Lily Roman - Local Artist Gallery at Blue Cross NC Charlotte Center
Alex Lieberman - Upcycled Accessories for Crescent Communities
Alex Lieberman - Upcycled Accessories for Crescent Communities
Liz Haywood - Community Mural for Lake Mist Apartments
Liz Haywood - Community Mural for Lake Mist Apartments
Multiple Artists - Art Installations for Haynes Boone Charlotte
Multiple Artists - Art Installations for Haynes Boone Charlotte
Raman Bhardwaj - Mural for Rack Room Shoes Morrisville Store
Raman Bhardwaj - Mural for Rack Room Shoes Morrisville Store
Natalie Daratony - Interior Mural for Chernoff Newman
Natalie Daratony - Interior Mural for Chernoff Newman
Stella Pitre and Ian Wegener - Commission for UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Stella Pitre and Ian Wegener - Commission for UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Adam Jochim & Ian Wegener - Awards for Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants Program
Adam Jochim & Ian Wegener - Awards for Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants Program
Amber Thompson - Interior Mural for Truist Field
Amber Thompson - Interior Mural for Truist Field
Von Jeter - Window Murals for Lowe’s Tool Rental
Von Jeter - Window Murals for Lowe’s Tool Rental
Marcus Kiser - Interior Mural for Blue Cross NC
Marcus Kiser - Interior Mural for Blue Cross NC
Cheeks - Artwork for Harris Teeter & P&G Hispanic Heritage Month Display
Cheeks - Artwork for Harris Teeter & P&G Hispanic Heritage Month Display
Laurie Smithwick - Sidewalk Mural for Anne O. Moffat Park
Laurie Smithwick - Sidewalk Mural for Anne O. Moffat Park
Junior Gomez - Artwork for DKMS Charlotte Billboard Campaign
Junior Gomez - Artwork for DKMS Charlotte Billboard Campaign
Hilary Siber Edwards - Exterior Installation for Lowe’s Tech Hub
Hilary Siber Edwards - Exterior Installation for Lowe’s Tech Hub
Darion Fleming - Interior Mural for Next Stage
Darion Fleming - Interior Mural for Next Stage
Natalie Daratony - Interior Murals for Northlake Mall
Natalie Daratony - Interior Murals for Northlake Mall
Edelweiss Vogel - Interior Murals for Bank of America at Founders Hall
Edelweiss Vogel - Interior Murals for Bank of America at Founders Hall
Emily Batson & Greg Barnes - Artworks for ServisFirst Bank
Emily Batson & Greg Barnes - Artworks for ServisFirst Bank
Cheeks - Ballantyne VR Mural for Northwood Office
Cheeks - Ballantyne VR Mural for Northwood Office

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