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Last week, we celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Torrence Trib II Greenway in Huntersville, along with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation and Huntersville Parks and Recreation. This new 1-mile section features a tunnel under I-77 and an innovative artwork by Adam Buente of Project One Studio titled “State of Flow.” Dive into the inspiration behind “State of Flow” and discover how this artwork creates a more welcoming and safe pedestrian experience: bit.ly/3LAEAqD

The daughter of Greek immigrants, Constance Tina Heracklis’ parents instilled a love of learning in her. “My parents’ lack of education and their pursuit of us having the best education possible drove me to become a teacher,” said Heracklis, science teacher at Gaston Day School. Now, the 28-year teaching veteran and 2024 ASC Cato Excellence in Teaching Award recipient shows the same dedication to her students. “…I can tell them I care,” she said. “I explain to [the students] that education is the way to overcome some of the circumstances they find themselves in.” Her constant message to her students: Be the best you can be. Read more: bit.ly/4bUQndY

Do you or someone you know live in the Grier Heights neighborhood? Join us virtually next Thursday, July 25 to participate in a community engagement workshop with artist Bree Stallings. Stallings will discuss the inspiration for the public artwork she's creating for Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s Naomi Drenan Recreation Center. Register: bit.ly/3VUN8gI Pictured: Artist's Concept Design Rendering

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The personal art collection of Robert E. Bush, Jr., supporter of local, regional and national artists and past President of the Arts & Science Council (ASC), features a wide variety of artworks, including hand-crafted ceramics, found object sculptures, and works on paper, showcasing Bush’s deep interest in diverse art forms. Register here to start bidding on July 15 at 10 a.m. (EST) https://lnkd.in/gZm3vDe8 Proceeds will benefit the Robert E. Bush, Jr. Endowment Fund, supporting community-based arts and culture programs at the neighborhood level.

Join us for a virtual community engagement workshop with artist Bree Stallings from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 25. ASC commissioned Stallings to create public artwork for Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s Naomi Drenan Recreation Center. During the event, she will discuss the inspiration for her art concept and its connection to the community. Register: bit.ly/3VUN8gI Pictured: Artist's Concept Design Rendering

Get your bids ready. The personal art collection of Former ASC President Robert Bush will be auctioned online beginning next Monday, July 15 at 10 a.m. (EST). To participate, visit https://lnkd.in/gZm3vDe8, click on the “Auction” tab at the top, and click “Register to Bid”. Auction sales benefit the Robert E. Bush Jr. Endowment Fund for the Arts & Science Council supporting community-based arts/cultural neighborhood programs and/or projects. Photo by Nancy Pierce.

Happy 4th of July from all of us at ASC!

Here's a preview of "State of Flow", the newest public artwork in Huntersville, created by Project One Studio. Located on Torrence Creek Greenway, “State of Flow” blends abstract representations of movement, liquidity, and ephemerality with the region’s natural history, influenced by Lake Norman, Torrence Creek, and McDowell Creek. Photo by Adam Buente (Project One Studio).