Coined in the South: 2024

The name Coined in the South refers to both The Mint Museum’s origins as the first branch of the U.S. Mint, as well as the act of inventing. Many of the works selected for the 2024 Coined in the South exhibition reflect on personal narratives and cultural histories. The exhibition transcends any singular aesthetic, theme, or medium, striving to mirror the rich diversity and creative spirit of the Southern arts community.

Coined in the South is a juried biennial exhibition, created in collaboration with the Young Affiliates of the Mint (YAMs). For this year’s exhibition, nearly 1,500 works of art were submitted for review. A total of 49 artists were selected by the 2024 jurors: Marshall Price, PhD, chief curator at Nasher Museum of Art; Victoria Ramirez, PhD, executive director of Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts; and Stephanie Woods, artist and former Coined in the South participant.

This juried exhibition, presented by Young Affiliates of the Mint in collaboration with The Mint Museum, will be on view December 14, 2024 through April 27, 2025 at the Mint Museum Uptown Charlotte.

The Young Affiliates of the Mint

The Young Affiliates of the Mint (YAM) is the Mint Museum’s young professional auxiliary group. The organization’s mission is to expand access to the arts for children by raising funds for subsidized classroom trips to the museum each year. YAM annual programming focuses on supporting the museum and fostering community through cultural and social events. Established in 1990, the Young Affiliates is the premier social organization for young art enthusiasts in Charlotte, North Carolina.