Artist Type: Visual

Aguinaldo Santos, a Brazilian artist and architect, has earned recognition for his thought-provoking artistic style. After moving to Charlotte, NC, in 2019, he devoted himself entirely to art, blending his background in architecture and interior design. Known for his curiosity and his drive to mix varied elements, Santos’s works explore themes of transformation and human…

Ali Loncar is a self taught multidisciplinary artist residing in Charlotte, NC. She is a graduate of the CEI Fall Cohort 2023, a previous Charlotte SHOUT! installation artist, and a small business owner. Ali is mom to Mia (9) and James (4).

Ignacio Cadena is the owner and creative director of CADENA CONCEPTS®, a multidisciplinary firm with more than 20 years of experience imagining astounding solutions where design, innovation and creativity become real tools for transformation.

Trained as a computer engineer, Serge Maheu has followed a more creative path that led him into arts and, therefore, to become a multimedia director. By bringing together his experience in film, animation, photography, sound & music, computer programming, mathematics, interactivity, electronics and design, Maheu’s practice is cross-disciplinary. An avid lover of straight and obliques…

Pioneers in the field of interactive installations, Creos has set the standard for transforming public spaces into unforgettable experiences. With one of the industry’s most extensive portfolio, its interactive installations are known for bringing venues to life and attracting positive attention, creating a direct economic impact, and fostering social ties within communities, transforming them into…

Olivier is a renowned designer, as well as a versatile and prolific artist whose work spans theatre, television, opera, circus, and dance. His inspired set designs always serve the unique aesthetics of a given artform. He is called upon for his creative vision and professional integrity. He has designed sets for some of the most…

At Init, we seamlessly blend innovation and expertise to create uniquely stimulating interactive installations. Project after project, we push the limits of urban spaces to expand the public’s vision and urban experience. Init specializes in the creation and manufacture of participatory installations and also transforms temporary projects into sustainable ones. Init collaborates with national and…

A 20+ year proficient floral and events designer. Whether it’s crafting, designing, decorating, music and working on cars, Creating is a fundamental part of her life.

Hoan Rahlan is an artist based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Upon receiving a Masters of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2021, Rahlan has become an adjunct instructor alongside exhibiting throughout the Charlotte area. Rahlan works predominantly in oil paint while also exploring a variety of…

Artist Pam Imhof has been in the Charlotte area since 2013. Pam is a former public educator that now works as an artist full time. She now identifies as a teaching artist and also works for various organizations part time to help others discover the joys of artmaking. She has completed murals and other public…