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ARSENA (formerly known as Arsena Schroeder) is a multi-talented singer-songwriter from Charlotte, North Carolina. Not too long ago, she released an appealing music video for her spectacular breakup anthem, entitled, “With Or Without You.” The Edgar Marcano-directed video depicts some of ARSENA’s firsthand experiences with infidelity, infertility, and the plight of being a career-driven woman in a patriarchal world. The acting scenes find her with “Uncaged” actor, Artrezs Moton. [Click Here]

The city has long funded the arts with major donations that make their way to organizations and individuals through the Arts &Science Council. But recently, Charlotte's City Council proposed eliminating the middle-man and handing out that money directly. They see these dollars as an economic development tool with a measurable return on investment. But is that what art is really about? And what about the mingling of politics and art? We’ve heard about this from city leaders and the head of the ASC. Now, we hear from four potential recipients of this funding who share their thoughts on this new idea and on the state of the arts in Charlotte. [Click Here]

At 17, Arsena Schroeder was catapulted into the fast-paced world of high finance. By her sophomore year at Pfeiffer University, she had served five internships with finance companies, including a stint on Capitol Hill. Schroeder was at the seat of America’s economic power, with a lucrative career laid out before her, but something wasn’t right. “I was bored out of my mind,” Schroeder says. “A lot of what I learned has helped me be successful, but at the time it wasn’t relevant to me.” [Click Here]

Arsena Schroeder has had her share of accomplishments as an independent singer-songwriter for nearly a decade. The pop-soul artist has performed nationally and internationally while making a name for herself in the music industry. With her platform, she now wants to help and highlight fellow artists who are unsigned by major record labels. “I realized that when I started music on my own there were just a lot of resources that I needed,” the Charlotte native said during a recent phone interview. “Once I got myself established, I formed a company that provides those resources.” [Click Here]