Lowe’s Foundation has partnered with ArtPop's Inspiration Projects division for another custom awards commission! This latest project involved the creation of eleven commemorative awards to be given to the Community and Technical Colleges whose skilled trades workforce development programs are being supported through Lowe’s Foundation’s Gable Grants program. Two local artists were hired to make this dream a reality: creative catalyst Makayla Binter and multi-talented maker Craig Stevens, who crafted a set of miniature Lowe’s Vests painted and framed in the style of sports jersey memorabilia!

ArtPop was contacted by the City of Charlotte to create a team building exercise for their Mayor’s Youth Employment Program where their team could have an artistic experience and learn more about one another. To bring this vision to life, ArtPop connected their team to Leigh B. Williams, local artist and Cities Program alum from both the Class of 2014 and 2023!

ArtPop worked with Progressive AE to manage the purchase and installation of two artworks for ServisFirst Bank’s new office space. Located within Panorama Tower in Ballantyne Village, the office is now the permanent home of an original painting by 2023 Cities Program artist Emily Batson, and a canvas print by 2021 Cities Program artist Greg Barnes!