Charlotte Art League is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit that offers a mix of open working studios, classes, and community outreach programs, as well as public galleries.
In the studios you’ll see artists who work in many media, including paint, photography, fiber, reclaimed materials, and more.
In addition, there’s a separate area with Digital Arts Accelerator studios, for artists who are working in podcasting, videography and more.
Read on to learn about upcoming events.

Its new home is at 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, NC. It’s next door to The Independent Picture House, in the Trailhead District. It’s near the corner of Sugar Creek and Tryon Streets (where Asian Corner Mall is), a mile and a half from the heart of NoDa and, .3 miles from the Sugar Creek Station on the LYNX Blue Line (a 6-8 minute walk.) There’s ample free parking.

Visiting Charlotte Art League
It’s free to visit Charlotte Art League’s studios and galleries. Check their website for opening hours.
Upcoming events at Charlotte Art League
Opening of Abundance Now Exhibition
Friday, November 3, 2023
6 to 9 p.m.
Free
An exhibition curated by Maura Bosbyshell filled with studio work by Charlotte Creatives.
Ode to the Figure Opening Exhibition Reception
Sunday, November 5, 2023
4 to 6 p.m.
Free
Throughout the Carolinas artists reimagine the human form through figure studies. Live modeling helps the artist to interpret the realistic to the abstract. Artists depict the figure with expressive lines, colors and value studies. Creatives are invited to take part in ‘Ode to the Figure’ art exhibits to reflect the limitless possibilities of the human figure.
Opening Reception for Small Works Exhibition
Friday, November 10, 2023
6 to 9 p.m.
Free
Artists answered the call to: “Make work no bigger than 12″ x 12” – your world in miniature, the smallest concentration of your art, that has its own unique way of focusing attention on both image and message, small and large. The little comes to life.”
Explore the artist studios and peruse the gallery walls. All artwork available for purchase. Exhibition on display from November 10, 2023 – December 1, 2023.
Ode to the Figure Closing Exhibition Reception
Sunday, November 26, 2023
4 to 6 p.m.
Free
Throughout the Carolinas artists reimagine the human form through figure studies. Live modeling helps the artist to interpret the realistic to the abstract. Artists depict the figure with expressive lines, colors and value studies. Creatives are invited to take part in ‘Ode to the Figure’ art exhibits to reflect the limitless possibilities of the human figure.
Workshops and Classes at Charlotte Art League

Charlotte Art League offers a variety of low-cost art classes for the community. Check out their calendar to see what is available.
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