Built from the successful model established through the Artspace North Carolina Emerging Artist in Residence program, this year-long residency focuses on recent graduates from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU). Upon graduation students often lose resources, equipment, colleagues, and mentors. The HBCU Artist Residency seeks to remedy those issues by extending the learning process and broadening the experience for recent graduates to build their career as a visual artist. The Artspace HBCU Artist Residency aims to highlight and support the many talented artists graduating from these culturally rich institutions. Every year Artspace selects one emerging artist for this career-stimulus residency.

AKtivate Fitness has launched a unique fight against Parkinson's Disease through a specialized non-contact boxing program, as part of their Rock Steady Boxing affiliation, aiming to empower nearly 1 million Americans living with this neurodegenerative disorder. The organization seeks community support through volunteering, donations, and resources, including a new Pedaling for Parkinson's program, to continue offering and expanding its impactful services.

Jazz enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) is proud to announce the return of "Jazz at the NCMA" for its sensational third year. This festival is a vibrant celebration of jazz's rich heritage and dynamic future, featuring a diverse tapestry of sounds from bebop to fusion. With an outstanding lineup that includes seven Grammy winners and six nominees, the festival promises unforgettable performances. Join us at the Joseph M. Bryan, Jr., Theater in the Museum Park to indulge in the improvisational magic of jazz in all its forms, from salsa to neo-soul. Don't miss this fusion of history, art, and the pulsating heart of jazz music at NCMA