04/17/2026
✨Artist Spotlight ✨
✨Come see the Stellar Paint Live Saturday 4/18 at CLT Edgefest in First Ward Park✨ ✨
✨ We are so very psyched & honored to have John Hairston Jr. back again to share his stellar energy & expertise with up & coming artists ✨
John is a fine artist/ illustrator from Charlotte, North Carolina. Raised in the era of Reaganomics and hip-hop culture, Hairston uses a mixture of street art, expressionist sensibilities, and vibrant colors to create an aesthetic all his own. Hairston had participated in dozens of group gallery shows across the country, as well as hosted almost a dozen solo art exhibitions. He has done work for the ACC Network, Raycom Sports, the NBA, the NFL, and the NCAA. He has also provided the illustration for numerous musical acts including, The Wu-Tang, Del The Funky Homosapien, Earthgang, and the Grammy award nominated children’s album “The Perfect Quirk” by Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. He is the recipient of many awards including, but not limited to Charlotte Shout! Poster Contest 1n 2018, the Center City Vision Award in 2016 and Midsouth Regional Emmy in 2015. Hairston is a firm believer in art and activism, and can be found hosting workshops working for numerous nonprofits across the United States.
www.johnhairstonjr.com
✨Charlotte Edge Fest 2026✨
✨In Partnership with ✨🤩✨
✨ CLT Edgefest ✨
✨ April 18th ✨
✨ 11-9pm ✨
✨ First Ward Park ✨
✨ We’re back again for year 5 Bold & Vibrant ❤️
is here to bring you this one of a kind festival ✨Enjoy live paints by your favorite local mural & graff artists, music & dance performances, fashion, spoken word, interactive art experiences, food & beverage vendors, & so much more!✨
✨Be on the lookout for more artist & performance announcements in the next few weeks ✨
✨Video / Photography/ Updated Logo by The Phenoms ✨