ArtPop is Growing Its Artist Cohort, and its Community Impact Yet This year, additional funding will support more young creatives CHARLOTTE, N.C. (April 23, 2026) – ArtPop, a local nonprofit that amplifies the Charlotte region’s creative spirit by transforming everyday places into creative and immersive experiences, has announced its largest […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Charlotte, NC – 1.14.26 – ArtPop is proud to announce it has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in support of its flagship 2026 Artist Cohort, a nationally recognized public art program, now in it’s 13th year. This prestigious federal investment […]
Charlotte, NC — 12.15.2025 — What happens to billboard vinyl after a campaign ends? In Charlotte, North Carolina, ArtPop is answering that question with creativity, sustainability, and style. ArtPop hosted its Upcycled Fashion Show & Fundraiser, transforming retired billboard vinyl into bold, wearable art designed by local artists and fashion designers. The […]
ArtPop Street Gallery is redefining the use of billboards—turning traditional advertising spaces into open-air galleries that showcase juried, local artwork. Each year through its flagship Cities Program, ArtPop provides 20 curated works from regional artists (including one high school senior) to its billboard partners, featured on a space-available basis for […]
ArtPop Founder and Executive Director Wendy Hickey tells Billboard Insider that tickets and sponsorships are on sale for the Artpop 2024 upcycles Fashion Show and Fundraising event. Details below. Our missions impact to our local artists has been incredible in our 11th year of serving the Charlotte, NC/SC region and […]
Insider appreciates those people who dedicate their career and time to support others and our industry. Wendy Hickey, Founder and Executive Director if ArtPop Street Gallery, has always been one of our favorites. We noticed this terrific new YouTube video and we thought we would let Wendy speak for herself. […]
Insider heard from Wendy Hickey, Founder and Executive Director of ArtPop Street Gallery on their annual fundraiser coming up in September. Here are the details. Who – ArtPop Street Gallery, a 501c3 OOH arts nonprofit. What – 10th Annual Fundraising Event and 3rd Annual Upcycled Fashion show When – September […]
ArtPop Street Gallery’s Wendy Hickey tells Billboard Insider a heartwarming story of how out of home found a kidney for a young woman… For one year of 2020/21 we had a chapter of ArtPop in Atlanta. One of our #ArtPopATL artists is Mark Alberhasky. His partner Laura, her daughter, Izzy was […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Dec. 2, 2022) – ArtPop Street Gallery, a 501c3 organization that gives artists and communities across the region greater access to art and art opportunities, has announced its Cities Program Class of 2023 artists. The 20 artists, which include 19 adults and one senior high school student, will […]
Charlotte, NC (August 12, 2022)- ArtPop Street Gallery is back with more fashion, hosting their second annual Upcycled Fashion Show and ninth fundraiser event to support local artists and small businesses. The fashion show will feature 12 Charlotte regional artists from a variety of media backgrounds in including textile, multi-media, digital, […]
