Clt Street Collab Founder/Artist/Poet

Spreading love & art like wildfire is at the core of her existence. She is a mother, nurse, poet, yogi, art event coordinator, & multimedia artist. Her artwork and poetry focuses on illuminating the breath of human emotions in all its splendor. Her events further expand upon this, fostering a common sense of community through art. She holds dearly the philosophy that seeing the worth in it all, brings us one step closer to peace.

Website: www.cltstreetartcollab.com

Artist/ Live Painting

Ali Loncar is a self-taught multidisciplinary artist and mother of two. She values the process of creating as much as the aesthetic of her artwork. As an entrepreneur and creative she continuously pushes to further expand her knowledge and skillset. Ali is a graduate of the CEI Fall Cohort of 2023, an installation artist for Charlotte SHOUT!, engraver, muralist, and painter. She is spark of energy creating community and beauty around her.

Website: www.ahloncar.com

Artist/ Live Painting

Axel Irby (he/they) is a queer self-taught artist with a deep connection to all things wolves. Animals and nature are common subjects in his acrylic paintings. Growing up in Anderson, SC with a family of artists, he found his love for creativity at a very young age. Axel enjoys bringing eclectic, punk, and a general messy vibe into his work via mixed media elements and unconventional canvases. Wolves are featured prominently throughout Axel’s pieces as a reflection of himself or as a vessel to explore larger concepts. His works also explore themes of spirituality, emotion, and the trans experience.

Artist/ Live Painting

My practice is based around taking creative approaches in art making by using expressive marks and taking risks. I often work without reference materials, allowing myself to respond to improvisations that happen when I allow feeling to guide my paint strokes. I rarely begin a painting with any specific image in mind or idea of what I want the work to be. The ideas take shape as I add to the painting and spend time analyzing it, deconstructing the composition and evaluating which elements are working and which are not. I often purposely cover up parts of paintings I like in order to carve out a new path for what the painting could be. I try to leave areas from each painted layer showing through to the final surface as a documentation of the process of the work- like a trail of breadcrumbs for other art makers to follow to understand how the piece was visually constructed. Something raw, and honest. To me these works become a visual journey of the therapeutic introspection involved in making them. My hope is to have my art connect with the viewer to create a space for reflection- that experiencing the painting leads to experiencing a part of yourself.

Website: Kouriefineart.com

Artist/ Live Painting

Hobo Husband: muralist, fine art, lettering extraordinaire.

Website: Brianmichelotti.art

Artist/ Live Painting

My name is Erbriyon Barrett my artistry name is Cloud Cruiser or Cloud I’m I’m originally born and raised from Warner Robins Georgia but I’m based in North Carolina recently moved from Downtown Atlanta as well as parts in the South Carolina mostly Greenville SC. I’ve been doing artwork all my life but professionally doing mural work for over 5 years. I have work from New York through Miami. My art style is mainly pop art and street art with the assistant of my signature abstract designs I call clouds I use loud bright bold colors to help bring out my pieces more. Besides murals I’m also skilled in film photography, vr art,digital art design, painting, sketching, fashion and animation as well.

Artist/ Live Painting

Website: Tinkerbirdcreative.com

VISUAL ARTIST -Live Painting

Website: www.johnhairstonjr.com

Artist - Live Painting

Malachi (Mac) Elliott is a dynamic multidisciplinary artist based in Charlotte. His work seamlessly blends influences from golden era illustrators, Black painters, Afrofuturism, and Afrosurrealism. A captivating fusion of traditional illustration, comics, manga, and tattoo artistry, he also boasts a rich 12 year journey as a tattoo artist, leaving an indelible mark on major corporations and individual collectors alike. From large-scale murals to coin-sized tattoos, his art tells a unique story of diversity and creativity.

Artist/ Live Painting

Maria Napier is a Colombian-American artist based in Charlotte. She earned a BA in Psychology and Communication Studies from UNCC which she uses to understand human behavior, expressing her observations through art. Her “Deconstructed Style” fuses different approaches into colorful illustrations and sculptures. Maria’s thought-provoking pieces aim to inspire new perspectives on mental health and social issues. She is a self-taught artist specializing in mixed media and 3D pieces, often crafted from recycled materials. She actively participates in group exhibits and public art projects including, Charlotte SHOUT and the CIAF.

Website: www.mgnapierart.com

Artist/ Live Painting

Natalie Robinson is a North Carolina-based interdisciplinary artist and muralist with a degree in Graphic Design from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has been commissioned by prominent brands including Amazon, Nike, Champion, and the ACC Men's Basketball Tournament. Additionally, she has completed numerous projects for both commercial and residential clients nationwide. Robinson's talent has also led her to participate in mural festivals and residencies, where her work has been showcased in New York City, Miami, and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her vibrant and playful designs serve as a reminder and inspiration to connect with our inner child. With her playful designs and vivid artwork, Robinson aspires to make the world a brighter and more joyful place.

Website: www.natalierobinson.work

Artist/ Live Painting

Artist Pam Imhof has been in the Charlotte area since 2013. Pam is a former public educator that now works as an artist full time. She now identifies as a teaching artist and also works for various organizations part time to help others discover the joys of artmaking. She has completed murals and other public pieces in the Charlotte area as well as in New Jersey, where she previously resided. Pam has a passion for bringing the community together through public art. Her personal artwork includes paintings, lace making, all things crochet, mixed media (paint and fibers), and more. Pam’s work mostly focuses on floral and other natural subject matters. Her work is whimsical, colorful, and dramatic.

Website: www.theleftbrainedartist.com

Artist/ Live Painting

Scott Whiteside, whose artistic consciousness was forged in the hallowed animation archives of the Burbank Studios, carries with him the vibrant echoes of a by-gone era. Now back in his hometown, Scott is no mere visitor in the art world; he is an innovator carving out a niche in appropriation art. His works are a statement to his profound dialogue with the illustrious world of animation. Scott invites you to lose yourself in the contemplative silence of his creation, where every stroke tells a story, and every shadow holds a dream.

Website: Fineartamerica.com/Profiles…

Artist/ Live Painting

Charlotte based artist that explores the world of graffiti, illustration and characters using bright, bold colors and characters to tell a story .

Website: swychcreations.com

Artist/ Live Painting

Artistry is my passion, serving as both a creative outlet and a therapeutic endeavor. Hailing from Greensboro, NC, I’ve journeyed through various forms of expression, initially finding solace in theater during my youth. However, it was through the medium of abstract painting that I truly discovered the power of art to encapsulate and convey profound emotions. My work draws inspiration from the tumultuous yet captivating styles of Jackson Pollock and the evocative verses of Edgar Allan Poe. Utilizing a palette of vibrant hues, pastels, and neon tones, I strive to translate the depths of my innermost feelings onto canvas, employing techniques such as motion, circles, spirals, drip paint, and splatters. My preferred mediums include acrylic paints, spray paint, tape, and recyclable materials, often applied to multi-surface canvases. Drawing from a myriad of influences, including music, poetry, personal interactions, and historical contexts, I seek to infuse each piece with layers of meaning and introspection. While I do not purport to hold all the answers to life’s complexities, I believe that artists possess a unique ability to give form and substance to their innermost truths, whether through objective representation or subjective interpretation. Through my art, I endeavor to offer viewers a glimpse into the depths of human experience and emotion, inviting them to contemplate and connect with the universal language of visual expression.

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Artist/ Art Incubator

Katrina Cherry is a painter from Charlotte North Carolina. She is skilled in creating 2D art for people to enjoy. Katrina works with non-profit organizations that advocate for social justice and positive change in Charlotte's marginalized communities by helping facilitate art focused activities. Her art often consists of bright harmonious colors, tranquil landscapes and cultural designs.

Website: www.pinkcloudsart.online

Artist

I’m a self-taught abstract artist and body painter. I try to integrate beauty, laughter, and chaos together.

Website: www.Jessicabstract.com

Artist/ Chalk Art

A self-taught artist, Elle Walsh was born in New York, and has lived in Charlotte for almost 14 years. Her mother is an artist/photographer, and she grew up with an appreciation of nature and art through that lens.

What started out as writing chalk messages to cheer neighbors, evolved into more intentional messaging, and a love for public art was born. Walsh also paints acrylic on canvas but prefers to create on a larger scale; she has been honored to work on 15+ murals on walls and on the ground.

Continuing to raise awareness about current events, a history untold, and honoring the natural world are objectives Walsh is furthering through her use of diverse media. The actualization of thought-provoking art, impactful to the community-at-large, is an extension of that goal.

Artist

Dink III is a local artist, writer, and retired comedian. His works are hanging at local breweries as well as living rooms. He is now a Mixed Media artist not just focusing on one medium. He is currently curating the Gallery Wall at Red Clay Ciderworks. His push is "art for a purpose " leaving that purpose to the individual artist. His purpose is for therapy after his stroke as well as coping with Depression brought on from PTSD.

Artist

Molly Chopin is a painter and art educator whose work explores the intersection of science and spirituality, and the healing and evolutionary modalities that are born from this intersection. She paints visions on canvases and walls to inspire Love, healing, and resilience, and to provide viewers with visual and energetic ARTifacts of what they find to be meaningful. Working mainly with acrylics and a combination of direct and indirect painting methods, she builds up layers of color, light, and geometric patterns to convey invisible energies that surround and are expressed by living matter. In doing so, she invites viewers to reflect upon aspects of reality that are usually beyond what is perceived through their eyes, and to invoke within them a Remembrance of the spiritual nature of existence. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and festivals all over the southeastern United States, and she primarily creates from her home studio in Raleigh, North Carolina. In addition to original and commissioned paintings, she paints murals and offers creative consultations and workshops, and is a conductor of the Vision Train, a globally connected art community that emerged in 2020.

Website: www.mollychopinart.com

Artist/non-profit (Art Incubator)

AlxRox is a 501c3 Nonprofit dedicated to promoting solidarity, citizenship, & unity within the community through art & creativity.

Our focus is …Bringing art & creativity to the community via Charity Events, Art Events & Scavenger Hunts. Partnering with local charities to raise money by creating/donating custom artwork for auction. Hosting fundraising events for community organizations, charities, and small businesses. Promoting solidarity, citizenship, inclusion, & acceptance of people of all cultural backgrounds & orientations.

Website: AlxRox.Org

Artist

Website: https://theabstractgirl.wixsite.com/tonievans

Poet/ Spoken Word Artist

KNOXList is a poet, inspirational speaker, host, podcaster and rapper. His purpose is to inspire others to be their best selves through his example of being his best self. All the works that come from KNOXList are meant to inspire, to cause one to think and ultimately to raise the vibrations of the whole. His purpose in a sentence reads as follows: Choose you consistently while executing marathon mentality!

Website: msha.ke/knoxlist…

Artist/Musician/ Designer

I’ve been drumming since high school, but only Djembe Drumming for about 4 years. I was taught my a Djembe Master who lives in Matthews. I’ve performed for an audience of 3 to 300. Drumming connects us all. If you have a heartbeat you can drum! Drumming is healing. Drumming is nurturing to-our souls and mother earth. I’ve conducted drum jams/circles for The US Girl Scouts of America, Kannapolis City Schools, Starlight on 22nd, Sol Harmony Fest, Tuck Fest at The USWW Center, and Cavendish Brewery in Gastonia NC and OneFest in Charlotte.

Website: roclightart.com

Dance Collective

The Carolinas Dance Committee is a group of collective dancers from North and South Carolina with the goal of sharing the culture of street dance and hiphop to local communities. Established in 2021, the Carolinas Dance Committee has hosted dance events and sessions, performed, and taught classes. We offer youth and adult breaking classes at our home studio NC Dance District.

Website: carolinasdance.com

Musician

Hello, my name is Tahj Orlando and I’m a musician. Music is my life. I attended choir most of grade school and started to make my own around 2015, wanting to score movies. My sound is completely original and constantly evolving; and I’m excited to see where my sound takes me.

DJ

Website: djchocolaterocket.wixsite.com/…