Romare Bearden Park (named for artist Romare Bearden, Charlotte native)

Romare Bearden (1911–1988), an influential African American artist and collage-maker, was born in Charlotte. Romare Bearden Park in Uptown Charlotte is named in his honor and features landscaping, performance spaces, and public art that reference Bearden's life and work. The park hosts cultural events and stands adjacent to cultural venues in the city’s theater district.