The Levine Center for the Arts’ Wednesday Night Live takes place every Wednesday evening.
The three museums that are part of Levine Center for the Arts — Mint Museum Uptown, The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture — are free to visit every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Levine Museum of the New South has also joined the event, at its new location in the former Wells Fargo Museum, 401 S Tryon Street.
In addition, there will free entertainment programming at one of the museums or at Knight Theater.
Wednesday Night Live Programming
Opening Celebration for “The Communion of White Dresses”
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
6 to 9 p.m.
Mint Museum Uptown
Free
Celebrate the opening of The Communion of the White Dresses, a collaborative and interactive exhibition created by artist Monique Luck and North Carolina Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Greene that reimagines tradition and symbolism and serves as primary source to invite female audiences to share stories of generational white dress culture.
Shelton Greene will give a poetry reading, followed by an artist talk between Luck and Shelton Greene, moderated by former McColl Center vice president + creative director Jonell Logan, about the collaborative project that was developed during residencies at McColl Center for the Arts in Fall 2023.
Surrealism Snapshots
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
5 to 9 p.m.
Bechtler Museum
Free (RSVP through above link)
Enjoy an evening of creativity and imagination at “Surrealism Snapshots,” inspired by the Bechtler’s upcoming exhibition “Chance Encounters: Surrealism Then and Now.” Guests will have their Polaroid portraits taken and then use various materials and artistic techniques to transform them into unique surrealism masterpieces. Embrace the unexpected and explore the dreamlike world of surrealism through your own lens. All materials will be provided. Don’t miss this chance to create and connect with fellow art enthusiasts!
A Night of Storytelling through Spoken Word
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
5 to 9 p.m.
Bechtler Museum
Free (RSVP through above link)
Experience the power of spoken word as we celebrate storytelling in its rawest form. Inspired by the exhibition Clare Rojas: Past the Present, this evening, in partnership with Slam Charlotte, features compelling spoken word performances in select galleries. Discover how words can paint vivid pictures and evoke deep emotions, bringing the artwork to life in new and unexpected ways.
A Night of Storytelling through Writing
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
5 to 9 p.m.
Bechtler Museum
Free (RSVP through above link)
Unleash your inner writer with a free workshop led by the Charlotte Literary Society. Inspired by Clare Rojas: Past the Present, this event invites you to explore storytelling through short-form writing. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or a beginner, you’ll find inspiration and guidance in this creative and supportive environment.
Charlotte Lit is a literary and writing nonprofit founded in 2015. Its mission is to celebrate the literary arts by educating and engaging writers and readers through classes, free events and conversations, and community.
Jingle, Mix, and Mingle
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
5 to 9 p.m.
Bechtler Museum
Free (RSVP through above link)
Celebrate the season with a festive gathering of Charlotte’s creative community. Join us for an open invitation to mingle, enjoy refreshments, and view current exhibitions like Clare Rojas: Past the Present and Chance Encounters: Surrealism Then and Now. This jingle mix and mingle offers the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow artists and art enthusiasts while soaking in the holiday spirit.
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Upcoming Events in the Charlotte area
Check out our full events calendar, where you can enter any date, or look at the events for the next few days here:Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
551 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-547-3700
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 704-353-9200
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