Chanel M. Davis, Chief Experience Officer

Chanel M. Davis’ association with Charlotte’s Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture (formerly the Afro-American Cultural Center) began in July 2013. She holds the position of Chief Experience Officer (CXO). Davis’ strategic priority is to enhance the Center’s inclusive, community-centered focus. She oversees Visitor Experience and Retail Operations teams, as well as the museum’s Food & Beverage program.

In this capacity, Davis realizes a leading-edge vision for audience engagement by driving new data-based approaches and insights via comprehensive marketing and digital engagement plans. This work will amplify explorations of the Gantt’s collections, exhibitions and further participation and connection with the museum’s education and public engagement programs. An essential member of the Gantt’s executive team, Davis leads the museum in delivering meaningful experiences across every touchpoint along the visitor journey.

Davis earned a Bachelor’s of Arts degree from Fisk University (Nashville, Tennessee) in psychology with a concentration in sociology.

Rotary District 7680 Create Hope with Art Competition
High School Rules & Policies 2023-24

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The Rotary District 7680 “Create Hope with Art” Competition will recognize student illustrations of visual art through individual and original expression of ideas applying the elements and principles of art to demonstrate what “Creating Hope in the World” looks like through the eyes of each artist. All art entries must be accompanied by a 60 word or less description of how and why the art illustrates “creating hope in the world”

Rotary District 7680 is comprised of 53 Rotary Clubs and 7 Rotaract Clubs serving the fourteen-county region surrounding Charlotte, NC including Mecklenburg, Union, Stanly, Anson, Richmond, Cabarrus, Gaston, Cleveland, Rowan, Iredell, Alleghany, Wilkes, Alex, and Ashe Counties. Rotary members, together, see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The 2023-24 Rotary theme, “Create Hope in the World,” encourages us to help make the world a better place, sharing hope in all that we do, think, and say.

AGREEMENT TO OFFICIAL RULES: Participation in the Art Competition constitutes entrants full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, Rotary District 7680, which are final and binding. Winning a scholarship prize is contingent upon being compliant with these Official Rules and fulfilling all other requirements set forth herein.

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY: All participating students must reside in the fourteen-county region of District 7680. Students shall be enrolled in any type of high school, grades 9-12, public, private, or homeschool. Students need not be enrolled in an art class to have their work considered for submission.

NUMBER OF ENTRIES: Any student who participates may enter ONE work of art. No more than one student may work on a single entry.

ENTRY RULES AND GUIDELINES:

General: There are no entry fees to participate. 2-D pieces of physical artwork utilizing any type of medium is accepted for entry with the exception of electronic, digital, or photographic methods. An entry is considered successfully registered when it complies with all guidelines and eligibility and is submitted online by the October 31 deadline. The selection committee reserves the right to reject any artwork submission in its sole discretion.

Originality: All student artwork in its entirety must have only original sources (original with the student). Students must create the artwork from observation, their imagination, and their experiences. Artwork generated by AI (artificial intelligence) apps cannot be used, either as an original artwork or as a resource or reference image. AI-generated images are not the student’s own creative and intellectual property; such images are generated by computers that scan other artists’ work for style and subject matter. Composition and/or concept of the artwork must be original and may not replicate the artwork of another artist.

Appropriateness: No inappropriate or offensive works of art will be accepted. Any depiction of nudity, if deemed too explicit, will be rejected in the sole discretion of the selection committee.

Artwork Specifications: Two-dimensional artwork must be no larger than 24” X 36”, including mat or mount. Textiles and canvas paintings do not require mats or mounts. All other 2-D artworks must be matted or mounted with sturdy white or black mat board or poster board with full supportive attached backing. No liners or additional inner mats allowed. No glass or acetate coverings will be accepted in the preparation of artworks. All submitted artworks must be durable enough to withstand handling and transportation. The structural integrity and durability is the sole responsibility of the student. Artwork must be created after September 1, 2023. All entries must be accompanied by a 60 word or less description of how and why the art illustrates “creating hope in the world”

Competition Deadlines: All participants must submit their artwork via online submission form by October 31, 2023, 11:59pm EST. Finalists will be selected and notified via email by November 9, 2023. Finalists’ original artwork will be transported to Rotary District leaders no later than November 15 for display and presentation at the Rotary District 7680 Foundation Banquet. All finalists and parents will be invited to attend the Rotary Foundation Banquet on November 18, 2023. Details for the event will be provided to finalists.

In accordance with federal law, state law, and Rotary International policies, Rotary District 7680 is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity