Funding approved in March supports JazzArts Charlotte as a Southern Cultural Treasure Media Contacts City of CharlotteGregg Watkinsgregg.watkins@charlottenc.gov JazzArts CharlotteRebecka Nelli Marketing Directorrnelli@thejazzarts.org South ArtsIvan.
Teatro Avante and the Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator, two organizations that uplift artists of color and immigrant artists, were announced as recipients of Southern Cultural Treasures. "It's like winning the lottery," said one of the groups' directors.
Ballethnic Dance Company started in Atlanta 32 years ago as the first professional ballet company founded for Black dancers in the South. Now, as it winds down its summer programming, the company's looking towards the fall season and expansion.
South Arts has named the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame to their "Southern Cultural Treasure" initiative, which includes grant funding and support for important cultural organizations throughout the Southeast. #Birmingham #Alabama #AlabamaJazzHallofFame #NW