McColl Center invites emerging Charlotte-based artists to the Exhibition Fellowship, launching August 2025. This six-month opportunity includes communal studio space, access to fully equipped labs with lab coordinator support, and a $1,000 stipend. Fellows will also receive mentorship from a professional artist, along with career development opportunities, including studio visits with curators and arts professionals.
The fellowship culminates in a group exhibition in March 2026, curated by Carla Aaron-Lopez.
Generously supported by Bank of America and Windgate Foundation.
2025-2026 Fellows
Julie Boldt
Charlotte, NC
Kalin Devone
Charlotte, NC
Mono Feo
Charlotte, NC
Annie Heisel
Huntersville, NC
Quynh Vu
Charlotte, NC
Will White
Charlotte, NC
Gary Wong Artist-In-Residence and Mentor
Renowned artist Gary Wong will join us in Charlotte to collaborate with our Exhibition Fellowship participants. During his visit, Gary will share his expertise, offer hands-on guidance, and inspire fellows as they develop new work for their upcoming exhibition.
Meet the Curator
Carla Aaron-Lopez
Carla Aaron-Lopez is a photographer, printmaker and collagist. Ever defying expectation, Aaron-Lopez has also expanded her practice to include murals and painting. She is a deeply committed collaborator whose own work is frequently created with fellow artists at various stages of career. Aaron-Lopez has pioneered platforms for underground artists and built spaces that encourage experimentation in both Atlanta and Charlotte.
Aaron-Lopez considers herself a "professional student of life" who believes we all have the ability to learn and create anything.