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Studio 345
Studio 345 is a free, creative, out-of-school youth development program for Charlotte-Mecklenburg high school students.

SIGN UP FOR SUMMER AT STUDIO
Looking to sign up for summer sessions with Studio 345? Click here to browse summer classes available to rising 8th through 12th-grade students.
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.
Registration for the third trimester is now open! Classes begin March 29 and run for 10 weeks.
1st Trimester - October 4, 2021 - December 9, 2021
2nd Trimester - January 10, 2022 - March 17, 2022
3rd Trimester - March 29, 2022 - June 2, 2022 (Enrollment now closed)
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 crafts are welcome to place their names in the lottery system for the course(s) of their choice.
What is Studio 345?
Founded eight years ago by the Arts and Science Council, Studio 345 was started to promote youth arts education. The program moved to be part of Arts+’s program offerings for the 2020-2021 year.
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 craftsmen 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 complimented 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.
Upcoming Events (next 9 months):
- Music:Singer, Songwriter May 30, 2022
- Focus On Filmmaking: Mon./Wed. May 30, 2022
- Visual Art: Mixed Media - Online May 30, 2022
- Digital Photography: Monday/Wednesday May 30, 2022
- Digital Photography: Tuesday/Thursday May 31, 2022
- Graphic Design May 31, 2022
- Focus On Filmmaking: Tue./Thurs. May 31, 2022
- Music:Singer, Songwriter June 1, 2022
- Focus On Filmmaking: Mon./Wed. June 1, 2022
- Visual Art: Mixed Media - Online June 1, 2022
- Digital Photography: Monday/Wednesday June 1, 2022
- Digital Photography: Tuesday/Thursday June 2, 2022
- Graphic Design June 2, 2022
- Focus On Filmmaking: Tue./Thurs. June 2, 2022
- Studio 345 Celebration + Graduation Ceremony June 2, 2022
- Studio 345 Celebration & Graduation Ceremony June 28, 2022