A hub for creativity

McColl Center is a nationally acclaimed artist residency and contemporary arts hub in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. We are where artists and people who care about them converge, connect, and thrive. As a hub for creativity and a catalyst for growth, McColl Center is committed to putting artists first, supporting them throughout their careers with subsidized artist studios, access to modern equipment and tools, entrepreneurship programs, and 5,000 SF of gallery space to exhibit and sell work.

Revolutionizing the Art Scene

Join us in celebrating creativity and community as we commission unique artworks, host artist studio visits, workshops, and collector talks. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting your art journey, everyone is welcome. artwork credit: Matthew Steele, Tom Thoune, Katrina Sanchez, Marcus Keiser,

Creativity Camp Registration Is Open

Youth creativity camps 4 — McColl Center’s Creativity Camp is a series of week-long, full-day art camps designed for young artists in rising 2nd through 8th grades to spark imagination, encourage self-discovery, and make lifelong connections to many expressions of art.

Opportunities at McColl Center

Winter/Spring 2025 Artist-in-Residence Program

Atrium Health - Call for Artists

The John O. Calmore Creative Activism Artist Residency

Current Artists

Artists-in-Residence

Studio Artists

Co-Op Program

Current Exhibitions

Thursday, June 20 - Sunday, July 28, 2024

Liminal Divine

This exhibition will use collaborative art pieces to explore the hallowed moments found in the mundane - in connection, in nature, in the everyday magic around us.

Upcoming Programs + Events

Tuesday, May 21

Launch Party

Meet the members of the Contemporaries, learn about the year ahead, and hear from a panel of curators, collectors, and gallerists who will share their views about collecting and buying art.