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2025 Art Beyond
Teaching Artist Training Cohort

A Groundbreaking First Cohort

The Certified Teaching Artist (CTA) Program launched its inaugural cohort in February of 2025, bringing together 10 talented creatives committed to using their artistry to educate, inspire, and connect with communities. This 10-week intensive program provides participants with training, mentorship, and hands-on teaching experience, preparing them to design and lead impactful creative learning experiences.

This first cohort was fully funded through the generosity of the Infusion Fund and its generous donors, covering program development, tuition, materials, and participant stipends. Their support has made it possible to provide high-quality training at no cost to artists, ensuring accessibility and professional growth within the teaching artist field.

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Acknowledgment

The Certified Teaching Artist Program is supported by the Infusion Fund and its generous donors.

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Multimillion Dollar Commitment

  • City of Charlotte

$1.5 million and above

  • Bank of America

  • C.D. Spangler Foundation / National Gypsum Company

  • John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

  • Trane Technologies

$600,000 - $1 million

  • Albemarle Foundation

  • Atrium Health

  • Barings

  • Duke Energy

  • Honeywell

  • JELD-WEN, Inc.

  • LendingTree Foundation

  • Lowe’s Companies, Inc.

  • Novant Health

  • Red Ventures

  • Truist

$300,000 - $600,000

  • Ally Financial

  • The Centene Charitable Foundation

  • Childress Klein Properties

  • Coca-Cola Consolidated

  • Deloitte

  • EY

  • The Gambrell Foundation

  • Moore & Van Allen

  • PwC

  • Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.

  • Rodgers Builders

  • Wells Fargo

Up to $300,000

  • Fifth Third Bank

  • Foundation For The Carolinas

  • Deidre and Clay Grubb

  • Leslie and Michael Marsicano

  • Jane and Hugh McColl

  • Nucor Corporation

  • PNC Bank

  • Premier, Inc.

  • Jane and Nelson Schwab

 

 

We would also like to express gratitude to our fiscal sponsor ArtWalks CLT, who made the program possible

Stay Connected

We are actively working to secure sponsorships to keep this program accessible for future teaching artists. If you're interested in joining a future cohort or supporting the program, sign up to receive updates.

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