Richard Renaldi “CHRIS & AMAIRA” from the series “Touching Strangers” The Light Factory celebrates its grand re-opening with an exhibition of Richard Renaldi’s photographic series, “Touching Strangers,” on Friday, October 3rd. After rebounding from a dire financial situation in 2013, the Light Factory is ready to reveal its new gallery space at its new location […]

The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art’s Modernism + Film program investigates themes in design, engineering, architecture and modern/contemporary art through the lens of film. This month’s film “The Vision of Paolo Soleri: Prophet in the Desert” on the 26th documents the life and work of Italian-born architect Paolo Soleri (1919-2013) and his principal concept ‘arcology,’ […]

“Boombox 11” a part of “The Boombox Project” © Lyle Owerko. Courtesy of SOCO Gallery The Mint Museum announced the addition of a new, experimental space on level 5 of the Uptown location this week across from the Mattye and Marc Silverman Grand Room. This 15,000-square-foot expansion space was part of the original construction of […]

Works by Fall 2014 Session Artists-in-Residence at McColl Center for Art+Innovation. At the beginning of September, the McColl Center for Art + Innovation welcomed the fall 2014 session of Artists-in-Residence. This marks the 15th year of the McColl Center’s support and promotion of contemporary artists through innovative programs, relevant exhibitions and studio residencies. As the […]

Lark & Key. I am always delighted by the monthly exhibitions on view in the galleries of Charlotte’s Southend, and this past Frist Friday Gallery Crawl was the perfect chance to check them out. Ciel Gallery and Lark & Key on East Park Avenue were particularly enthralling. Ciel hosted a unique show, partnering with TreesCharlotte […]

Patricia McBride, Kennedy Center Honoree. Being honored with the likes of Lily Tomlin, Sting, Tom Hanks and Al Green is Charlotte’s own Patricia McBride as she joins the illustrious few honored by the Kennedy Center. The Kennedy Center Honors, now in their 37th year, provide recognition to living individuals who throughout their lifetimes have made […]

Tree Party. A new month means one thing in Charlotte’s Southend: new exhibitions on view for the First Friday Gallery Crawl. Art galleries along Camden Road, Park Avenue and South Boulevard are open late tomorrow, September 5th, for a new round of art shows and other special programs. Plus crawlers can enjoy fabulous cuisine at […]

Film poster for “Spiral Bound.” In October of 2012, the Arts & Science Council in partnership with Mecklenburg County opened Studio 345 at Spirit Square. Studio 345 is a free, after-school youth development program that uses the arts, specifically digital photography and multimedia, to engage and inspire students. The program aims to foster a sense […]

Left to right: Ahmad Jamal, George Shearing and Oscar Peterson. The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art will pay tribute to jazz piano greats Ahmad Jamal, George Shearing and Oscar Peterson next month. Preforming on September 5th at 6 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. in the museum lobby, the Ziad Jazz Quartet, along with pianist Noel Freidline, […]

Gretchen McGinty (Isabella) in “Measure for Measure.”Photo by Austin Caine This weekend is your last chance to see “Measure for Measure” produced by the Charlotte Shakespeare Festival. The final three shows are August 22 and 23 at 8 p.m., and August 24 at 3 p.m. at the Booth Playhouse. Admission is free, but donations are […]

Arts & Science Council. Reserve your seat now for “Imagine 2025: Share the Vision,” a creative and interactive arts event to debate, dream and envision the future of the cultural sector in Charlotte. Sponsored by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and presented by the Arts & Science Council, “Imagine 2025” will be […]