Culture Moves People. We Help Organizations Do The Same.

For more than 15 years, DUPP&SWAT has been creating experiences that bring people together, spark conversation, and strengthen communities. From exhibitions and activations to community engagement strategies and educational programming, we help organizations connect with audiences in authentic and meaningful ways.

Our approach blends creativity, culture, and community insight to design experiences that don't just attract attention—they create participation, belonging, and impact.

We've partnered with artists, nonprofits, brands, educational institutions, and community organizations to transform ideas into experiences people remember.

Whether you're planning an activation, launching a new initiative, engaging stakeholders, or seeking fresh approaches to community connection, DUPP&SWAT Studio is ready to help bring your vision to life.

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

How We Can Help

🎨 Experience Design
Exhibits, activations, public programming, and cultural experiences

🤝🏾 Community Engagement
Outreach, stakeholder engagement, listening sessions, and community-centered planning

💡 Creative Consulting
Program development, partnership strategy, and audience engagement

📚 Education & Training
Creative Currency, workshops, speaking engagements, and custom learning experiences

Let’s work together

Interested in working together? Fill out the form below and we will be in touch, shortly! We can't wait to hear from you!

THOSE WHO SAID ‘YES!’

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