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Art & Culture

✦ Film. Art. Culture. Community—Powered by Charlotte’s Creative Spirit

The Art & Culture Mission of Power Up USA is to empower communities through creative expression, storytelling, and cultural celebration. By providing platforms like the Charlotte Black Film Festival, Queen City Arts Fest, and Carolina Black Film Collective, Power Up USA fosters diverse artistic voices, nurtures talent, and encourages cultural exchange. Our mission is to bridge the gap between art, technology, and community, using creativity as a tool for social change and personal growth. Through film, music, digital art, and performance, we aim to inspire, educate, and uplift underserved communities

Charlotte Black Film Festival

The Charlotte Black Film Festival is an annual event that empowers Black artists and showcases a wide range of entertainment content made by and about people of African descent. The festival brings together Black culture enthusiasts, executives and content creators from around the world for three days of screenings, workshops, fashion, comedy shows, exclusive parties and Industry networking.

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Queen City Arts Festival

The Queen City Arts Festival is a vibrant cultural event that celebrates the rich artistic talent and diverse creative expressions within the community. Held in the heart of the city of Charlotte, this festival brings together artists, performers, and art enthusiasts from all walks of life. It features a wide range of activities, including live performances, art exhibits, vendors, and interactive installations, all aimed at showcasing local talent and fostering a sense of community through the arts.

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Carolina Black Film Collective

The Carolina Black Film Collective is a dynamic initiative under Power Up USA that brings together Black filmmakers, storytellers, and creatives across the Carolinas. The Collective serves as a hub for collaboration, education, and networking, fostering the growth of emerging and established filmmakers. Through workshops, screenings, and community events, the Carolina Black Film Collective empowers its members to amplify their voices, share diverse narratives, and drive positive change in the film industry and beyond.

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Carolina Black Film Collective

The Carolina Black Film Collective is a dynamic initiative under Power Up USA that brings together Black filmmakers, storytellers, and creatives across the Carolinas. The Collective serves as a hub for collaboration, education, and networking, fostering the growth of emerging and established filmmakers. Through workshops, screenings, and community events, the Carolina Black Film Collective empowers its members to amplify their voices, share diverse narratives, and drive positive change in the film industry and beyond.

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power Up USA creative Workspace

Power Up USA Creative Workspace is a collaborative hub designed for creators, entrepreneurs, and innovators to bring their ideas to life. We offer flexible memberships and access to professional resources including a conference room, podcast studio, film studio, music recording studio, AI lab, classroom, and computer lab — all built to support learning, production, and creative growth in one inspiring space.