The Roll Up CLT

The Roll Up CLT is an artist-led residency project launched in 2016 by visionary artist Jessica Gaynelle Moss. Guided by a dedicated Advisory Board and leadership team comprised of accomplished Black women and artists, The Roll Up prioritizes our rest, advancement, and empowerment.

Each year, The Roll Up invites a Black artist from across the nation to embark on a transformative one to six-month residency. Furnished living spaces, stipends, and comprehensive support are provided, empowering artists to thrive and engage with the local community. The Roll Up is committed to nurturing local emerging talent through our Fellowship and Internship programs, providing artists with the tools and resources necessary to establish themselves in the field.

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The Roll Up is generously funded by individual donors and The Black Art Futures Fund Grant, The Arts & Science Council, McKnight Foundation, Artists Residencies Consortium, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Life Membership Foundation, #CharlotteisCreative HUG Grant program, Foundation For The Carolinas, The Reemprise Fund, Common Field, and The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

"Jessica embodies an ethic of kindness and service, and has created a mirroring residency program that was flexible enough to adapt in a way that encouraged my personal development, while also continuing to meet the shifting needs of the Charlotte community. During my residency, I was allowed the space to deepen my analysis of the city I've called home for ten years, and gained clarity on the role I wish to play here as a citizen artist. The suggestions and feedback provided through the program helped foster new community connections, and a personal ethic that I will carry with me for a lifetime."

- Ashley Nickens, 2020 Roll Up CLT resident artist

★★★★★