VAPA is a non-profit organization formed in 2021 by ten arts organizations in Charlotte to create a space for artists to create, perform, and exhibit their work.
The space, the VAPA Center, opened at 700 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, in March of 2022.
The VAPA Center is hosting a wide range of arts events. You can find them listed on their website or Facebook page.
A great way to get to experience all that’s happing with VAPA is to visit during their First Saturday Open Studio. It takes place the first Saturday of the month from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Please note that this event will not take place June 4th, 2022.
First Saturday Open Studio is free and so is parking. You can expect to experience:
- Visual art
- Live painting
- Music
- Dance
- Comedy
- Fashion
- Photography
- Food
- Live performances
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More art events
Check out our calendar of art events:
Friday, July 1, 2022
Saturday, July 2, 2022
Sunday, July 3, 2022
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Friday, July 8, 2022
Sunday, July 10, 2022
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Friday, July 15, 2022
Sunday, July 17, 2022
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Saturday, July 23, 2022
Sunday, July 24, 2022
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
When
Monthly on the 1st Saturday @ 12:00 pm-8:00 pm (starting July 2, 2022)
Cost
FREE
What
First Saturday Open Studio at VAPA Center
Where
VAPA Center
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