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Unique & Artistic Event Venue

McColl Center is the venue where your event becomes a masterpiece!

Your celebration, corporate event, or social gathering will be set inside a versatile and unique contemporary art venue with exposed brick walls, tall industrial ceilings, and arched windows -- all inside a historic Gothic Revival building in downtown Charlotte.

Schedule a visit and picture your event at McColl Center!

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Dickson Gallery

The main gallery at McColl Center is located on the first level and is easily used in conjunction with our other rental spaces. The space is accessible from multiple entry points, the most impressive being our front entrance. Approximately 2,600 square feet.

Rental Fees start at:

  • $2,000 Monday - Thursday
  • $2,700 Friday - Sunday

Balcony add-on starts at $500

Standing Capacity

Seated Capacity

Levine Creative Hub

Located on the lower level, the Levine Creative Hub showcases historical brick walls, stained concrete floors, an open ceiling, and a private entrance. This space is perfect for corporate meetings, workshops, retreats, or dinner and dancing. Approximately 2,500 square feet.

Rental Fees start at:

  • $1,000 Monday - Thursday
  • $1,200 Friday - Sunday

Standing Capacity

Seated Capacity

First-Floor Studio

The first-floor studio is located off the Main Gallery and has large windows to let in daylight. The 620-square foot space comes with a built-in projector making the room ideal for your next meeting or workshop. Approximately 620 square feet.

Rental Fees start at $600 per day

Standing Capacity

Seated Capacity

Front Lawn

Our beautiful outdoor lawn is perfect for hosting receptions and cocktail hours.

Rental Fees start at:

  • $1,500 Monday - Thursday
  • $1,750 Friday - Sunday

Back Lot/Patio

Our large outside patio is set against a backdrop of our beautiful stone building. This is perfect for receptions or cocktail hours.

Rental Fees start at:

  • $1,500 Monday - Thursday
  • $1,750 Friday - Sunday

Tell us more about your event by filling out and submitting this form.

A member of our team will be in contact with you within 48 hours after submission.

McColl Dickson Gallery

More Info

Parking for rental events is available on the street, in our lot, and across the street in the Hal Marshall building parking lot. (Advanced request needed for Hal Marshall parking lot).

A kitchen is available for caterers and McColl Center has full ABC permits to serve beer, wine, and mixed drinks.