Nurturing the next generation of creative change makers in Charlotte, NC. Project Protégé is a 10 week mentoring program for socially minded creatives, of all disciplines, ages 18-23. Learn about the Project This program has been carefully designed over a 9 month period, by a team of 10 prominent artists and educators in Charlotte, NC. Meet the Team We believe ART is a tool to shape the fabric of our community.We believe KINSHIP is the foundation from which artists’ voices grow & then soar.