Winter/Spring Artist-in-Residence Program application is open!

Art thrives when artists do.

A hub for creativity

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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.

Creativity Camp Registration Is Open

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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.

Current Exhibitions

Thursday, January 25 - Sunday, April 14, 2024
MATERIAL HISTORIES

The past and present coexist within an intricate tapestry of history, family, traumas, and imagined futures. They are accessible through the physical structures that bind us to both aspirations and memory.

Thursday, February 15 - Saturday, April 20, 2024
The Absurdity Of It All by Bryant Portwood

Recognizable elements of suburban life are combined with intriguing deviations to disrupt the anticipated tranquility, and, simply, the dullness of familiar environments.

Thursday, March 7 - Sunday, April 14, 2024
Doomsday: Apocalypse Now & Then

Step into a realm where the boundaries between past, present, and possibility blur, where the apocalypse is not just an end but a beginning, and where joy emerges from the darkest of hours. Doomsday: Apocalypse Now & Then is a visual and performance art exhibition that invites the viewer to contemplate the intersection of existence, time’s ceaseless march, and the resilience of humanity.

Upcoming Programs + Events

Every Tuesday
DRAW MCCOLL CENTER - A WEEKLY FIGURE DRAWING SESSION

Join us for Draw McColl Center, a weekly drop-in figure drawing program.

Saturday, April 13
Family Day

Creative fun for the whole family!

Monday, April 29
Beyond the Studio: Demystifying The Visual Arts Application Process With Marisa Pascucci

If you find yourself puzzled or overwhelmed by an exhibition, grant, or publication application process, then this is the workshop for you.

Tuesday, July 29
Beyond the Studio: Creating A Sustainable Artist Practice With Lauren Bolshakov

There are many ways to create a sustainable career, from galleries to e-commerce to collaborating with Interior Designers.

Press + News

McColl Center Updates
McColl Center Collaborates with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Chosen schools are able to select between workshops in mixed media, photo-based processes, and printmaking.

McColl Center Updates
Introducing CuratedMC: McColl Center Unveils Innovative App Uniting Art Communities Through Technology

McColl Center proudly introduces CuratedMC, a groundbreaking virtual platform for its community. Encompassing McColl Center artists and partners, art enthusiasts, families, and the entire creative community.

McColl Center Updates
McColl Center Awarded Prestigious Grant from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts

The McColl Center is thrilled to announce its selection as a 2023 Spring Grantee by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. This prestigious recognition includes a multi-year grant totaling $100,000, which will provide vital support to McColl Center's artist-in-residence programs.

McColl Center Updates
We Celebrate Our Very Own! Alli Celebron-Brown, President & CEO of McColl Center, Awarded the Charlotte Ledger's 40 Over 40

McColl Center is thrilled to announce that Alli Celebron-Brown, our esteemed President + CEO, has been honored with one of The Charlotte Ledger's prestigious 40 Over 40 awards, presented by U.S. Bank.