Local artists held a rally in NoDa on Thursday, where they painted over dozens of murals with beige spray paint.
The artists were raising awareness for the local nonprofit ArtPop Street Gallery, which is in danger of shutting down amid a funding shortfall, even as the city of Charlotte has yet to release $2 million in funding meant for smaller arts organizations like ArtPop.
Since 2013, the local nonprofit has supported up-and-coming artists by displaying their work on billboards, connecting them with paid opportunities and college scholarships, and showcasing their work at community events…