“The Double” movie poster. If, like me, you are largely unimpressed with the blockbusters hitting the major cinemas lately, rest assured there is a source for independent, artsy and foreign films in the Queen City: the Charlotte Film Society. Founded in 1982, the Society is a non-profit organization “dedicated to providing a choice in moving […]

Paul Stankard “Carolina Bouquet Botanical” 2001, glass. Gift of the Charlotte Garden Club. 2001.67. Collection of The Mint Museum August 9th and 10th is the last weekend to enjoy the floral delights at The Mint Museum’s “Allure of Flowers: Botanical Motifs in Craft, Design, and Fashion” exhibition. Entirely drawn from the museum’s permanent collection, “Allure […]

Dancers Rebecca Carmazzi and David Ingram perform a pas de deux from Dangerous Liaisons. Photo by Peter Zay With fall just around the corner, the performing arts organizations in the Queen City are gearing up for exciting new seasons. The Charlotte Ballet 2014/2015 season tickets just went on sale August 1st, and the company is […]

The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. The Charlotte-based Women’s Impact Fund, one of the largest women’s collective giving groups in the country, recently awarded the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art $54,600 grant. The grant will provide funding to the museum’s artists in schools and accessibility programs, as well as community outreach to under-served populations. The […]

CSA. It is time for the Community Supported Art (CSA) fall growing season. That’s right – shares to receive nine limited-edition works of art from local Charlotte artists go on sale this Thursday July 31st at 10 a.m. The Community Supported Art Program started in 2013 and is based on the concept of Community Supported […]

Through Sept. 24 the Projective Eye Gallery at UNC Charlotte’s Center City building has on display a bright and bold show featuring the artworks of Linda Luise Brown, Marge Loudon Moody and Greg Scott. The exhibition, “CHROMA: Lyrical Lines and Compulsive Color,” is enticing for the vibrant colors that leap off the white gallery walls and the compilation […]

Charlotte Dance Festival. The 2014 Festival in the Park is fast approaching in September. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Festival bringing good music, great art and enjoyable times to Charlotteans at Freedom Park. One of the main goals of the Festival is to promote and stimulate interest in the arts – performing […]

Blumenthal Performing Arts Open Mic. Another Blumenthal Performing Arts’ Open Mic Night is just around the corner, taking place July 18th at 7:30 p.m. in the McGlohon Theater. Open Mic is part of the Whirl initiative to bring local artists to Blumenthal’s stages and encourage greater participation in the performing arts. Open Mic Nights are […]

The Light Factory. Looking to improve your photography skills this summer? Look no further than The Light Factory’s summer program, which includes classes for youth and adult workshops. With classes ranging from Creative Selfies to Gimmicks & Gizmos for Lighting there is sure to be something for all skill levels and interests. You can also […]

Gallery visitors with completed Fundreds at McColl Center for Art + Innovation. Social practice art, often also called interactive art or participatory art, in some way encourages the viewer to engage directly with the art or artist by either forcing viewers’ physical actions, manipulating their senses, or sharing creative expression with them. This type of […]

The McColl Center for Visual Art. Almost a month ago now the McColl Center for Visual Art underwent a partial transformation, changing its name to the McColl Center for Art + Innovation. “As part of our 15-Year Anniversary Celebration, we are recalibrating, recreating, and reimagining….We are dedicated to empowering artists to advance community and change […]