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Mint Museum Randolph reopens African art galleries

After a multiyear renovation, the Mint Museum Randolph has re-opened its African art galleries. The new installation fills three galleries and includes fertility statues, textiles, African masks and other forms of art from across the African continent. The re-installation began in 2019 when Jen Sudul Edwards joined The Mint. Edwards said she wanted to work […]

Uptown gallery will showcase works that focus on Black culture

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“When Two or More Are Gathered” will open Feb. 25 in the the Projective Eye Gallery at UNC Charlotte’s Uptown campus. The exhibition will showcase the work of Georgia-based painter Ayana Ross. Read the story at QCity Metro.

Renovated African art gallery at Mint Museum Randolph

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The Mint Museum Randolph’s renovated African art galleries were curated by UNC Charlotte art history professor Lisa Homann. The multiyear project  included a review of archives and evaluation of each piece to reflect the diversity of African art as well as its cultural significance and origins. Read the article in The Charlotte Post. 

Love through a Camera Lens

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Sunnie Stainback is a senior majoring in graphic design who has applied her talents in internships with the College of Arts + Architecture and 110 North The Creative Agency. She is a passionate content creator who has expanded her craft to include engagement/wedding photography and videography. What started with impromptu requests from friends and family […]

Professor Chronicles History of UNC Charlotte Arts Department

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Queen City Nerve feature story by Dezanii Lewis.

Black Joy, Everyday Life in How I Got Over

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Queen City Nerve feature story on the Rowe Gallery exhibition, “How I Got Over.” Queen City Nerve

Charlotte exhibit explores contemporary Black identity

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Feature story about the Rowe Gallery exhibition “How I Got Over: Contemporary Black Southern Portraiture, A testimony of community, joy, and triumph.” The Charlotte Post

Charlotte Sculptor Marries Art and Science in Artwork that Brings Attention to Flood Risks

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Feature story about UNC Charlotte Professor Marek Ranis and his new public art sculpture. ASC Cultural Blog

Exhibit changes narrative of Black glamour and couture

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Story about exhibition in the Projective Eye Gallery. The Charlotte Post

Deadly NC textile strike of 1929 serves to inspire new musical at UNC Charlotte

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Feature story about new musical in development under faculty Sequina DuBose and Laura Waringer. The Charlotte Obsever