Monday, May 19 | 6 to 9PM

VAPA CENTER

Attendance is FREE: RSVP (Link in bio)

Join the Charlotte Is Creative and The Urban Design Center team at The VAPA Center for this free, three-hour event featuring a jam-packed panel and breakout experience where we’ll dive into crafting your portfolio for grants, opportunities and share common mistakes to avoid.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or giving your portfolio a refresh, this session will give you practical tools, expert tips, and a clear game plan to help you build a portfolio that truly represents you – so you can confidently go after the opportunities you want!

HEAR FROM THE EXPERTS …

We’ll kick things off with a quick panel discussion with Charlotte experts – artists, funders and project managers. They’ll share what they look for in a convincing portfolio. Meet the panelists below:

David Butler- @dave_haswingz

Todd Stewart – @ASCCharlotte

Ivan Depeña- @depenastudio

Wendy Fishman- @fishmanwendy

Asa Jackson- @mccollcenter

Alvin C. Jacobs Jr.- @acjphoto

Doris Kapner- @doriskapner

Will Linville- @clturbandesign

Carla Aaron-Lopez- @iamkingcarla

Joanne Rogers- @nineeighteennine

THEN, DIVE DEEPER!

After the panel discussion, we’ll break into small groups. BRING your portfolio with you for sharing and feedback. Then, move between breakout rooms with local professionals and panelists to give your portfolio a refresh, gain practical tools and tips.

Register at CreativePowerPanel.com