Piedmont Arts

A new exhibition at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts & Culture prompts visitors to consider the way a photograph or painting decides what “correct” looks like. In Presence of Color, Charlotte-born artist Jeremy Okai Davis reimagines the Kodak Company’s mid-century “Shirley” cards which used white skin tones to establish baselines for light and color when developing film. Davis is the guest on this Piedmont Arts podcast, and he talks about the ways he deconstructs the “Shirley” cards to create portraits of Black individuals.

Artist Jeremy Okai Davis joins Piedmont Arts to discuss Presence of Color at the Harvey B. Gantt Center—reimagining Kodak’s “Shirley” cards and questioning who gets to define “correct” skin tone in images.

What happens when you take a murder mystery and wrap it in local Charlotte history? You get another thrilling novel by Landis Wade. On this episode of Piedmont Arts, you’ll hear from the trial lawyer-turned-author about his new book, Deadly Gold Rush. Then, learn about the Avett Brothers’ effort to restore and revive a historic theater in Mount Pleasant, NC. Plus some live entertainment options to put on your calendar with FanFare.

Landis Wade joins Piedmont Arts to discuss his new Charlotte-history murder mystery, Deadly Gold Rush. Plus, the Avett Brothers’ push to restore a historic theater in Mount Pleasant, NC, and FanFare picks for your calendar.

When George Bizet’s Carmen was first performed, it wasn’t well-received because of its gritty subject matter and fiercely independent female lead. Today it’s one of the most often performed of all operas. Piedmont Opera will present Bizet’s masterpiece at High Point Theatre with mezzo-soprano Zoie Reams singing the title role. On this Piedmont Arts podcast hear her talk about how she got into opera and why she finds Carmen’s character so compelling.

Piedmont Opera will present Bizet’s masterpiece at High Point Theatre with mezzo Zoie Reams singing the title role. On this Piedmont Arts podcast hear her talk about how she got into opera and why she finds Carmen’s character so compelling.

What goes into creating a children’s book? On this episode of Piedmont Arts, you’ll learn about that process from Charlotte-based author and editor Maya Myers. You’ll also hear about her new book Good Morning, Morning. Plus, Phil Vavra will tell you about some fun and engaging events to put on your calendar with FanFare.

What goes into creating a children’s book? On this episode of Piedmont Arts, you’ll learn about that process from Charlotte-based author and editor Maya Myers. You’ll also hear about her new book Good Morning, Morning.

The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra recently announced their ‘26-‘27 season which will bring big name soloists like Joshua Bell to town and feature well-loved works like Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. There are also lesser-known works and up-and-coming soloists. And don’t forget the pops, movie, family, and road show series. On this Piedmont Arts podcast episode, CEO David Fisk talks about some of the season’s highlights.

On this Piedmont Arts podcast episode, CEO David Fisk talks about some of the 2026-2027 Charlotte Symphony season highlights.