Art thrives when artists do.

MC New

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.

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

Saturday, April 15
Printing on Clothing Workshop

Printing on Clothing Workshop is part of the Studio Workshop Series

Every Tuesday
DRAW MCCOLL CENTER - A WEEKLY FIGURE DRAWING SESSION

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

Saturday, May 6
Family Day

Creative fun for the whole family!

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.