McColl Center galleries will be closed from Saturday, August 6th - Thursday, August 11th. We will re-open on Friday, August 12th at 6pm for Storytellers: Narratives in Image and Text - a collaborative art and literary event. All are welcome.

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, August 12
Storytellers

Narratives in Image and Text

Upcoming Programs + Events

June-August 2022
Summer Creativity Camps

Creativity Camp is a series of week-long, half-day art camps designed for young artists ages 7-16 to spark imagination, encourage self-discovery, and make lifelong connections to many expressions of art.

Friday, September 16
Front Lawn Friday

Join us for another installment of our ongoing Front Lawn Friday.

Saturday, August 13
Summer FUNDamentals: Summer Camp Exhibition

A curated exhibition of Charlotte's youngest artists (ages 7-16) who participated in McColl Center Creativity Camps Summer 2022. Open to the public! Campers may pick up their work and enjoy the work of their peers. There will be frozen treats and music, bring the whole family.