creative studio + EVENT SPACE
RETAIL
BEAUTY + BARBER
WHO WE ARE
BORN IN CHARLOTTE. BUILT FOR THE CULTURE.
DUPP&SWAT is an arts and creativity machine where expression, entrepreneurship and empowerment collides. We don’t just make space—WE MAKE CHANGE.
UPCOMING EXHIBIT | PARTED | JAN ‘26
From timeless styles that shaped decades, to the tools and products that have defined our culture, this showcase will highlight the artistry, innovation, and power of our kinky, curly and coily strands.
DUPP&SWAT UNIVERSITY
Where mentorship meets creativity.
Rooted in the four mentorship houses introduced by Davita Galloway, DUPP&SWAT UNIVERSITY is a bold initiative focused on cultivating community through workshops, mentor/mentee connections, exclusive merch, and downloadable resources.
Whether you're seeking guidance, ready to lead, or simply curious—there’s a place for you here.
Learn. Lead. Leave your mark.
DUPP&SWAT
MORE THAN A PLACE. A MOVEMENT.