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Via KCUR
Local artists explore the Missouri River
How does an artist see water? Two local artists explore the Missouri River; their work appears in Tributary, an exhibit at La Esquina Gallery.
Via KC Studio
Charlotte Street Foundation Honors Six KC Artists
The Charlotte Street Foundation recently announced this year’s recipients of what are possibly this city’s biggest awards for the visual and performing arts.
Via The Pitch
Monica Dixon’s Temenos puts a movement in motion
In the dance studio at the Charlotte Street studio residency space, in downtown’s Town Pavilion building, Monica Dixon looked down at a row of colorful, handmade masks that spanned the length of the stage. There were 26, each sewn from a variety of clothing scraps and synthetic materials resembling feathers, scales or flower petals.
Via The Bridge 90.9
Charlotte Street Foundation Director Amy Kligman on #GiveBackFriday
Executive and Artistic Director Amy Kligman speaks on radio series that is bringing awareness to local nonprofit organizations making a difference in our community
Via KCUR 89.3
20 Years of CSF: A Conversation with David Hughes, Amy Kligman and James Woodfill
David Hughes, Executive and Artistic Director Amy Kligman and local artist James Woodfill talk about how Charlotte Street has helped shape the artistic landscape in Kansas City over the past 20 years.
Via Ink Magazine
Artery: Free range artist follows passion for culture to prestigious fellowship
Rodolfo Marron, 27, is officially making it as an artist. Back in August, he decided he needed to focus on producing work for the Charlotte Street 2016 Visual Arts Award Exhibition at Kemper at the Crossroads. He quit his day job — and it’s a good thing he did.
Via KCUR 89.3
With Disobedience And Disruption Trending, A Curator Questions The Meaning Of … Meaning
Lynnette Miranda is never quite sure what art will be in the shows she curates. Miranda, a Miami native who’s six months into an 18-month stint as the Charlotte Street Foundation's curator-in-residence, says she curates artists, not art objects.
Via KC Studio
Leaning Into Difference: Lynnette Miranda
Charlotte Street Curator-in-Residence, Lynnette Miranda is all about breaking down barriers, kicking doors open, speaking truth to power and making change.
Via KC Studio
A Letter from KC Studio’s Editor
Over the past 20 years Kansas City has radically expanded its support for area artists in the form of grants and residencies. The Charlotte Street Foundation, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, has been an undisputed leader on this front.