The Modern Collecting Experience


McColl Center celebrates creativity and builds community through art collecting. The Contemporaries isn’t just a collecting group, it’s an immersive experience where members engage with contemporary art, connect with professional artists, and strengthen their ties to Charlotte’s cultural landscape. Together, we share curated experiences, enjoy commissioned artworks, and have fun. Whether you’re an experienced collector or new to the world of art, The Contemporaries offers a welcoming space to discover, connect, and be inspired.

Join us May 8th to learn about our first year. We will also reveal 2025 Artists.

Year 1 Wrap Party

Thursday, May 8
Contemporaries Wrap Party

The Contemporaries is turning 1! Let's celebrate Charlotte’s new art collecting community.

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS

COLLECTOR LEVEL

In this premier membership level, Collectors receive unique art works by commissioned artists, have access to intimate experiences with artists and galleries, will build community and develop knowledge about art making, collecting, and more. Membership fee | $1900 or $180 monthly

Space is limited to 30 memberships.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

- 4 original or limited edition works
- Invitations for two to all events
- Priority registration to all events and workshops

EVENTS LEVEL

In this membership level, Events join an inclusive community of arts enthusiasts and have access to selected experiences throughout the year. This is an ideal way to get a taste of the program. Membership fee | $275

Membership spots are limited.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

-Invitations for two to all experiences*, and
-Early access to the Contemporaries membership the next year

* Priority ticketing will be given to Collector level members

Explore our Inaugural Year

2024 Commissioned Artists

Marcus Kiser, Katrina Sánchez, Matthew Steele, and Tom Thoune. These talented individuals bring diverse backgrounds and unique artistic perspectives to our community. Learn more about each artist and their inspiring work.

2024

Wednesday, June 26
Art Reveal 1 with Tom Thoune

Join us for an intimate and magical evening in the McGill Rose Garden as we host McColl Center Resident Alumni Tom Thoune for our first commissioned artist reveal.

Saturday, August 10
Printmaking Workshop + Framing Demo

Join us in McColl Center's printmaking lab for a fun hands-on printmaking workshop followed by a framing demo.

Thursday, September 12
Art Reveal 2 with Matthew Steele

Join Matthew Steele, a McColl Center Resident alumni, as we partner with the art consulting firm, Hodges Taylor, for a lovely evening. Matthew will bring tools and talk about his process and inspirations.

Thursday, October 17
COLOR THEORY: NATALIE PAPIER + IVAN TOTH DEPEÑA STUDIO TOUR

Join us as McColl Center Resident Alumni Ivan Toth Depeña joins forces with Natalie Papier of Home Ec to talk color theory and more.

Tuesday, November 12
Art Reveal 3 with Katrina Sánchez

Commissioned artist Katrina Sánchez is interested in creating space for tenderness and optimism while pushing scale to create a sensory effect of playful confrontation and power in her work.

Tuesday, December 10
Clayworks Tour + Raku or Handbuilding Workshop

Get a behind-the-scenes tour of Charlotte’s largest clay studio and a haven for creativity.

2025

Thursday, January 16
Art Reveal 4: Marcus Kiser

Join McColl Center Resident Alumni Marcus Kiser for his commissioned art reveal.

Thursday, March 20
Hanging & Installation 101

Join us as collectors share insights into building and styling their collections, and renowned installation gurus Atelier 4.

Thursday, May 8
Contemporaries Wrap Party

The Contemporaries is turning 1! Let's celebrate Charlotte’s new art collecting community.

Our 2024 Sponsors

Contemporaries Sponsors