Arts+ Outreach

Studio 345 is a free youth development program that uses Digital Photography, Digital Media Arts, and Multimedia Design to educate and inspire students to stay in school, graduate, and pursue goals beyond high school.

1st Trimester: Sept. 26, 2023 - Nov. 30, 2023

2nd Trimester: Jan. 8, 2024 - March 14, 2024

3rd Trimester: March 25, 2024 - May 30, 2024

Each trimester runs for 10 weeks.

Contact Angela Grauel at agrauel@artsplus.org for general information about Studio 345 or details about enrollment.

Are you eligible? All Charlotte-Mecklenburg County School students in Grades 9-12 with an interest in digital media and the arts are welcome to enroll. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

What is Studio 345?

Founded in 2012 by the Arts & Science Council, Studio 345 was started to promote youth arts education. The program transitioned into the Arts+ family in 2020.

Through Studio 345, Arts+ carries out its mission to make high-quality arts education accessible to all Charlotteans.

Providing unique experiences for high school students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools, Studio 345 fosters a sense of belonging and interconnectedness and provides an avenue for students to build social capital. Taught and mentored by professional working artists who are part of the Charlotte artist community, students gain invaluable experiences enabling them to become creative risk-takers and craftspeople while growing emotionally, intellectually, and artistically.

A Proven Model

Inspired by Bill Strickland’s belief that environment shapes behavior, classes are held in contemporary studios and equipped with state-of-the-art technology and complemented with experiences in the community, workplace, and higher education. Since 1972, Manchester Bidwell, founded by Strickland, has attracted national attention for its youth development program.

Click the video below for a sneak peek into Studio 345.