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STARVING ARTS®  – CHARLOTTE AGENT

January 12, 2026
Created by: Tye Feimster Starving Arts® (a division of Watch Dog Graphics Inc.) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting artists by providing charitable contributions, enabling them to sustain their creative endeavors or advance their art careers. Through financial assistance and resources, the organization aims to alleviate the economic challenges artists face, fostering a vibrant community where creativity can flourish.…
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Anna J Stamatois is Charlotte Country™

June 24, 2025
By Kurtavia Burton Meet rising star Anna J, a captivating country music artist with charm and vibrant energy here in Charlotte. I spoke to Anna J during a short break for her live performance at Shep’s Bar and Grille in Mint Hill, North Carolina last weekend.…
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Pride Goes to…EARN YOUR MASTERS – CHARLOTTE!

May 1, 2024
By Kurtavia Burton Content provided courtesy of StarvingArts.org Earn Your Masters is a collaboration among three companies: UnitedMasters — a digital music distribution company; Earn Your Leisure — a media outlet for business, entrepreneurship and investing; and Ally Financial, recently named Best Online Bank of 2024.…
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Dennis Reed mentors and motivates young musicians

July 22, 2022
By Sherita Pryer Charlotte musician Dennis Reed helps young people dream about where they want to go in life and encourages them to work hard to get there. Reed, who attended Northwest School of the Arts and earned a bachelor’s degree in music business from Catawba College, created Inspire the Fire (ITF) when he was 17 to help young people, ages 10 to 19, succeed.…