Big Ink + Queen City Zine fest

Date: Saturday, October 18 —Sunday, October 19, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM —5:00 PM
Location: McColl Center
Cost: $340

Saturday, October 18 | Starting at 10 AMJoin us for a weekend of printmaking, creativity, and community. From large-scale woodblock printing to a vibrant zine showcase, open studios, family-friendly activities, and more, there’s something for art lovers of all ages.

  • Queen City Zine Fest | 10 AM–5 PM
    A curated showcase of Charlotte-based and regional zine publishers, featuring comics, illustrations, chapbooks, and more.
  • Big Ink | 11 AM–4 PM
    Watch artists team up with renowned printmakers Lyell Castonguay and Carand Burnett to create large-scale woodblock prints on the BIG TUNA, a giant mobile press.
  • Open Studios
    Meet McColl Center’s current Artists-in-Residence and see their work in progress.
  • Family + Kids Activities
    Hands-on artmaking for kids, families, and art lovers of all ages.