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The VAPA Center, at 700 N Tryon Street, is celebrating its 2nd anniversary with VAPAVERSARY on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 12 to 8 p.m.
Please note that although the address is on Tryon Street, you need to enter the parking lot on the College Street side of the property.
Enjoy art, music and food at this celebration of the VAPA Center, an arts hub on the north part of Uptown Charlotte.
The celebration is free and parking is also free.
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The anniversary celebration features:
- Vendor Market: Explore a world of creativity at the artist vendor market! Expect a diverse array of local artisans showcasing their unique creations, from paintings to jewelry, ceramics to textiles. Join us and support passionate creators while finding your next favorite piece.
- “VAPAlution” Panel Discussion: Look At How Far We’ve Come: Hear from resident artists and board members for an inside look at VAPA!
- Artist Talk: Dancing With Technology And Light featuring Super Daft Bros (@superdaftbros), Rebecca Lipps (@rebeccalippsart), and Meredith Connelly (@meredith.connelly). Join the conversation and hear about all of their pro tips, why they create, and how they create. They each have their unique process and are excited to share.
- Live Performances: Enjoy live performances featuring a wide variety of musical genres and talents from artists at VAPA.
- Demos/Workshops: Demos and workshops will be happening around the building! With multiple artists with a wide array of disciplines at VAPA, there is so much to learn.
- Food Trucks & Local Brewer: Delicious food truck restaurants will be present, featuring NoDa Brewing Co.
Panel Discussion from 1 to 2 p.m.:
- Arthur Rogers
- Bluz Rogers
- Ron Baldwin
- Leigh Williams
- Jojo Colquitt
Artists Talk from 2 to 3 p.m.:
- Rebecca Lipps
- Ian McCormick
- Meredith Connelly
Vapaversary Performances from 4 to 7 p.m.:
- Bluz Rogers
- Larrin
- Jada Lenae
- Kenya K. Templeton