WE MAKE SPACE.
FOR IDEAS. FOR CONNECTION. FOR CULTURE TO MOVE.
For more than 15 years, DUPP&SWAT has helped organizations turn ideas into experiences that bring people together, spark conversation and strengthen communities.
From exhibitions and activations to community engagement and educational programming, we combine creativity, cultural insight and community connection to create work people don't simply attend—they participate in.
Whether you're launching an initiative, engaging a community, creating an experience or simply trying to figure out what comes next, let's make space for it.
Why Organizations Partner With DUPP&SWAT.
15+ years of community-centered work
2,300+ experiences produced
100,000+ community members engaged
Trusted by artists, nonprofits, institutions, and brands
Deep roots in Charlotte's creative ecosystem
CASE STUDY.
BETTER TOGETHER VENDOR MARKET
THE ASK.
Create an experience surrounding the opening of Corey Pemberton's Living Well that extended beyond the exhibition walls—bringing artists, makers, community and museum audiences together in a way that felt celebratory, accessible and intentional.
WHAT WE MADE.
In collaboration with Crafting the Future and The Mint Museum, DUPP&SWAT helped bring Better Together Vendor Market to life—an opening-day experience featuring 25 Black and Brown crafters and makers.
But participation wasn't simply about providing vendors with space to sell.
The vendors were paid to participate.
Because supporting creative communities should mean investing in them, too.
THE IMPACT.
25 Black + Brown makers and crafters activated the museum.
Vendors described the experience as thoughtful, seamless, organized and—perhaps most importantly—one where they felt appreciated.
The Mint Museum Store experienced its biggest sales day of the year.
Visitors encountered Living Well while shopping, connecting, gathering and experiencing the museum in ways that felt personal and unexpected.
And the feedback became part of the story:
“This was by far the least amount of stress I've ever felt at a pop up.” — Darrell, Saint Mark Vintage
“I feel truly appreciated.” — Ikigai Bold
“This was such a fun and seamless process and great turnout!!!” — Passion, Passion Papers Studio
“Corey's family looks like mine. I want to bring my husband to see this.” — Andrea, Alzheimer's Association Volunteer
THIS IS WHAT WE MEAN WHEN WE SAY WE MAKE SPACE.
For artists.
For makers.
For institutions.
For audiences.
For connection.
Everybody gets to belong in the room.
EXPERIENCE DESIGN
Exhibitions, activations, public programming + cultural experiences that invite people in.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Outreach, listening sessions, stakeholder engagement + community-centered strategies that help organizations connect meaningfully.
CREATIVE CONSULTING
Fresh thinking around programs, partnerships, audiences + ideas that need somewhere to go.
EDUCATION + TRAINING
Creative Currency, workshops, speaking engagements + custom learning experiences designed to move ideas into action.
LET’S MAKE SPACE TOGETHER
Have an idea, initiative or challenge that could use some creative thinking?
Tell us what you're working on. We'll explore what we can build together.
THOSE WHO SAID ‘YES!’
CRAFTING THE FUTURE + leaf co-learning collective + VANS + SLATE AUTO + BLUMENTHAL ARTS + HOW TO BE A REDHEAD + MECK ED. + TUCK SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AT DARTMOUTH + WELLS FARGO CHAMPIONSHIP + the mint museum + urban outfitters + arts & science council + lg + camp north end + the city of charlotte + LOWE’S + levine museum of the new south + HUE HOUSE + PAID N FULL CAR CLUB + THE NORTH FACE + charlotte is creative + verizon + blk mrkt + wily + urban planning & design, city of charlotte + davidson college + the harvey b gantt center + center city partners + garinger high school + gardhouse + BLACK MOTH BARS + FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS + MACFLY + THE INFUSION FUND + BLK TECH CLT + SOCIAL STATUS/BE SOCIAL + The university of north carolina at charlotte + lionsgate + haylo healing arts lounge + more
