2026-01-05T07:03:45-05:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 850509370 POTIONS & PIXELS NONPROFIT POTI 9802005178 520 E 18TH ST CHARLOTTE NC 282063415 Michael Zytkow Executive Director 9802005178 2026-01-27 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Michael Zytkow 520 E 18TH ST CHARLOTTE NC 282063415 271016 false X https: www.potionsandpixels.com X 2020 NC POTIONS & PIXELS is a nonprofit organization that creates and utilizes games art and technology for community impact. 4 4 1 30 0 0 58782 108402 180427 162606 11 8 0 0 239220 271016 0 0 0 0 189483 113571 0 0 0 36577 134849 226060 248420 13160 22596 58865 81461 0 0 58865 81461 POTIONS & PIXELS is a nonprofit organization that creates and utilizes games art and technology for social impact. false false 68069 0 0 ArtCade - ArtCade is a multidisciplinary public arcade experience that sits at the intersection of skilled trades art and technology. In 2023 POTIONS & PIXELS completed and formally released ArtCade a custom-built eight-unit arcade designed to showcase games as an art form and introduce the public to innovative indie games in an approachable non-commercial setting. Each ArtCade machine is a one-of-a-kind hand-built cabinet featuring hand-painted artwork by eight local Charlotte artists curated indie games from developers around the world and a custom-designed software launcher developed by POTIONS & PIXELS. The launcher allows players to seamlessly explore and play approximately 80 indie games that have not previously been featured in arcade environments and includes built-in contributor recognition and usage analytics. Each machine includes three integrated displays gameplay marquee and controls reference custom RGB controls and enhanced audio systems to support public exhibition. In 2023 ArtCade transitioned from development to public deployment enabling community members to engage directly with curated interactive digital art experiences. ArtCade was supported in part by Lowes and the Infusion Fund. 94992 0 164875 Game App & Art Development - Through its Game App & Art Development program POTIONS & PIXELS designs and produces original interactive experiences that explore games as cultural educational and artistic tools. In 2023 the organization actively developed launched and publicly engaged audiences through multiple original projects. Key projects included Our Stories CLT an augmented reality mobile game that invites participants to explore Charlottes historic Elmwood and Pinewood Cemeteries as historical detectives uncovering overlooked local narratives. In 2023 POTIONS & PIXELS completed development launched the app and facilitated public engagement. The project was created in partnership with Gkotta the City of Charlotte Knight Foundation Google Fiber and local youth from Charlottes West End and North End who participated in AR design game development and historical research. Additional projects included Defenders of the QC a large-scale facilitated educational game developed for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Department to teach conflict resolution skills to middle and high school students and CONNECTED a gamified public mural experience created in partnership with Gkotta Mural Ninjas and Fifth Third Bank that encourages participants to explore shared traits across diverse characters through physical interaction. 46664 0 39131 Community Engagement & Game Library - POTIONS & PIXELS operates an ongoing Community Engagement & Game Library program focused on creating inclusive welcoming spaces for social play learning and creative connection through games. In 2023 the organization hosted frequent public and partner-based game events across Charlotte. These events provided free or low-cost access to a curated public game library and emphasized social connection accessibility and intergenerational participation. Programs were hosted at locations including Camp North End the Charlotte Urban Design Center public libraries and partner community organizations. Through consistent facilitation and community-centered design the program supported social engagement creative exploration and relationship-building among participants from a wide range of backgrounds. 3337 0 1600 Other program services 3337 0 1600 213062 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 1 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false 4 4 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false NC X Michael Zytkow 9802005178 520 E 18TH ST CHARLOTTE NC 282063415 Benson Taylor President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Cameron Smith Vice-President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Vinal Lakhani Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Stephanie Przystanski Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Michael Zytkow Executive Director 60.00 0.00 X 105000 0 0 105000 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 0 0 0 108402 0 108402 162606 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 162606 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 271016 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 105000 83432 21568 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8571 0 8571 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 87470 87470 0 0 25 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 2734 2538 196 0 0 0 0 0 8302 6812 1490 0 7096 7096 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1860 0 1860 0 Program Supplies 23328 23328 0 0 Professional Development 1037 1037 0 0 Payroll Service Fees 882 0 882 0 Meals & Volunteer Hospitality 815 815 0 0 1300 509 792 0 248420 213062 35359 0 0 0 0 0 58865 81461 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 58865 81461 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 58865 81461 0 0 58865 81461 58865 81461 22596 0 0 0 0 0 X false false false X 0 0 0 58782 108402 167184 0 0 0 180427 162605 343032 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 239209 271007 510216 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 510216 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 239209 271007 510216 1 1.0000 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Doing Business As Names POTIONS & PIXELS Part VI, Line 11a Reviewed by Executive Director Part VI, Line 12c Board Members must annually confirm they have no conflict of interest Part VI, Line 15 Board of Directors approved the salary of the Executive Director