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.
Opportunities at McColl Center
Current Artists
Current Exhibitions
Friday, January 20 - Sunday, April 16, 2023
Mythos
Winter/Spring Artist-in-Residence exhibition featuring the work of Zuzanna Dyrda, Shanequa Gay, Will Jenkins and Tadeo Muleiro.
Friday, January 20 - Sunday, April 16, 2023
RESOLVE
An exhibition featuring the work of Studio at McColl Center artists. Curated by Emily Berger
Upcoming Programs + Events
Wednesday, March 22
SPARK SESSION: TALK WITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF AN NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND CURATOR MARISA CAICHIOLO + ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE TADEO MULIERO
Spark sessions provide a unique insight into the passion, curiosity, and creative processes of artists and their practice. All sessions are informal, informative, and open to the public. Please join us!
Thursday, March 23
TIRE(D) - CONTEMPORARY ART + DANCE
Join us in an evening of artmaking through performance, as a collaboration between Artist-in-Residence Zuzanna Dyrda and Movement Migration unfolds before our eyes.
Saturday, March 25
ARTIST ENTREPRENEURSHIP: TIPS FOR CONNECTING WITH CURATORS, GALLERISTS AND ART FAIRS
Gain insight on the ins and outs of working with curators, gallerists, and art fair organizations.
Sunday, March 26
THE ART OF STORYTELLING: RULES OF TELLING A STORY W/ WILL JENKINS
Artist-in-Residence Will Jenkins will guide you in learning key rules to telling a story and developing effective narratives.
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 15
Printing on Clothing Workshop
Printing on Clothing Workshop is part of the Studio Workshop Series
Other Press + News
McColl Center Updates
McColl Center Studio Artist Taylor Lee Nicholson launching “trash renaissance” with YARD SALE at SPRING/BREAK Art Show 2023
McColl Center announced that YARD SALE, an exhibition by McColl Center Studio Artist Taylor Lee Nicholson, will open from February 15-19 as a part of the 2023 SPRING/BREAK Art Show in Los Angeles.
McColl Center Updates
McColl Center Awarded Grant by National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) from 2023 Grants for Arts Project program
Charlotte, NC – McColl Center is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to receive a Grants for Arts Projects award of $20,000 to support the participation of four artists who are also educators and/or caregivers as Summer 2023 McColl Center Artists-in-Residence.
McColl Center Updates
Windgate Foundation Awards $3.5M Endowment Grant to McColl Center for Flagship Artist Residency Program
Read about the transformational gift.
McColl Center Updates
McColl Center Launches New Brand and Bolsters Commitment to Artists First
Art thrives when artists do.