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VAPA Creative of the month
The VAPA Center (Visual and Performing Arts Center) in Charlotte, NC, supports the city's vibrant creative community by offering low-cost studio spaces and exhibition opportunities for local artists. VAPA’s mission is to cultivate accessible spaces that foster the relationship between artists and the community. Each month, the center features a "Creative of the Month," highlighting an individual or organization making significant contributions to the local arts scene. This initiative celebrates creativity in various disciplines such as visual arts, performance, and education, while encouraging community engagement and collaboration.
VAPA was formed in response to the closure of Spirit Square and now resides in the historic Hal Marshall Building, repurposed as a hub for creative activities. The center includes galleries, theaters, and studios, supporting a range of artistic endeavors and hosting regular community events like open studios and artist markets.
For more information on the center's events and featured artists, visit their website at www.VAPACenter.com
Charlotte Acting in vapa center
Charlotte Acting, led by the renowned Linda Ann Watt, is back with in-person classes at the Visual Arts and Performing Arts (VAPA) Center in Charlotte, NC. After a temporary shift to virtual sessions due to the pandemic and the closure of Spirit Square, Watt took the opportunity to write The Actors Manifesto and continued to teach remotely.
Now, two signature offerings are available:
Workshop Advanced for the Working Actor – A method acting class by audition for professional actors, held at Charlotte’s Off-Broadway (COB) space within VAPA.
Master Class Acting & Scene Study – Designed to hone techniques in acting and public speaking, covering essentials like scene study, voice work, and method acting principles.
TONY NOMINATION
The Excellence in Theatre Education Award is a special honor recognizing a theatre educator in the U.S. who has demonstrated monumental impact on the lives of students and who embodies the highest standards of the profession.
