A multi-disciplinary arts organization preserving the rich artistic heritage of African American culture through exhibitions, performances, workshops and hands-on activities.
Arts & Science Council
227 W. Trade Street, Suite 250
Charlotte, NC 28202 704-333-2272
The Arts & Science Council (ASC) is a non-profit organization that serves and supports Charlotte-Mecklenburg's cultural community through grant-making, planning, programs and services to ensure a vibrant community enriched with arts, science and history. Organized in 1958, ASC combines resources from the Annual Fund Drive, allocations from local, state and federal governments, and its endowment to support cultural organizations, educational programs and individual artists throughout the region. ASC also provides cultural support through the Cultural Project Grant program, helping to fund neighborhood and community-based projects involving arts, science, history or heritage.
The Children's Arts Project, Inc. combines art and play in a dynamic line-up of exciting, educational, and affordable programs. Research supports the positive social and academic benefits of experiencing the arts. CAP uses creativity to enrich, excite, inspire, develop, nourish, feed, stimulate, motivate, and "imaginative" children...and their parents.
Christa Faut Gallery
19818 North Cove Road, Suite E3, Jetton Village
Cornelius, NC 28031 704-892-5312
Christa Faut opened her gallery in 1989 in Davidson, North Carolina. In 1999, the gallery relocated to Cornelius, and it continues to thrive successfully in the Lake Norman area. Today, the gallery, listed in Who's Who in Art, represents two-dimensional, jewelry, sculpture, glass and clay artists.
Founded in 1989, the Friends of the Arts at Davidson is a donor supported organization that exists for the primary purpose of fostering and encouraging the programs of music, theatre, and the visual arts at Davidson College and to make them accessible to Davidson and the surrounding community.
Jon Hair Studio
11138 Treynorth Drive, Ste. A
Cornelius, NC 28031 704-892-7203
Jon Hair Studio of Fine Art is located in Cornelius, North Carolina, just 20 minutes north of metropolitan Charlotte on beautiful Lake Norman. Studio hours are 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday, and 10AM to 5PM on Saturdays. Appointments are also available for private visits. A monumental bronze statue greets visitors to the facility as they enter the complex between two golden eagle topped pylons. Lots of huge glass windows and skylights flood the premises with light, an indispensable ingredient for the creation of sculpture. The 7,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility includes a gallery floored with black granite, where more than 30 of Jon’s original limited edition bronze sculptures are on display.
Lake Norman Art League Gallery
442 S. Main Street
Davidson, NC 28036 704-620-4450
Dedicated to enhancing the health and vibrancy of visual art in the Lake community. Gallery open to the public M-F 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. Representatives available by appointment.
Merrill-Jennings Gallery
463 South Main Street
Davidson, NC 28036 704-895-1213
This gallery has been celebrating excellence in contemporary art since 1970. It features fine original art by regional, national, and international artists as well as complete custom framing on location.
We are pleased to offer our most exciting series so far, featuring everything from Bach to Broadway, Celtic to Gospel. Our intimate, welcoming seating arrangement and friendly, fun post-concert receptions continue to break down the barriers between artists and audiences, and our expanded outreach programs bring guest artists to schools and community organizations, where they share their passion and talent with those who ordinarily might not have the opportunity to experience and appreciate these musical gifts. We also are reaffirming our commitment to making great music available to young people by offering free admission to all children under age 10, reaching out to schools, and programming family-friendly concerts. Your support allows us to keep our admission prices low in spite of rising costs and curtailed arts funding all around us.Subscription purchases and additional tax-deductible contributions account for more than half of our operating budget. We are enriching this community through great music – and you can be proud that your contributions make it possible.
Sanctuary of Davidson Fine Art Gallery
108 South Main Street
Davidson, NC 28078 704-664-0319
The Saturary of Davidson Fine Art Gallery hosts fine art exhibits, workshops, poetry readings, speakers, authors, artists, and musicians. Our mission is to provide experiences and adventures that bring encouragement, inspiration, and transformation. This galley hosts fine art exhibits and gatherings that overlook the Davidson Green. Locally and nationally recognized artists, photographers, sculptors, authors, poets, and musicians. The gallery is currently open Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Accessible to persons with disabilities.
The Community Arts Project
19725 Oak Street
Cornelius, NC 28031 704-892-7323
Gallery and learning center for the arts, offers classes in 10-week cycles, and individually in clay, wood, fibers and book arts. Area artists serve as faculty. In addition, the Center's gallery features works from North Carolina artists.
The Needlecraft Center
102 South Main Street
Davidson, NC 28078 704-892-8988
Indulge your creativity with knitting and crochet yarns, pre-worked and hand painted needlepoint, counted cross stitch, crewel embroidery, an array of fibers and more. Classes and special events are also available throughout the year. Hours are Monday-Saturday 10-5.
The Wooden Stone
445 South Main Street
Davidson, NC 28036 704-892-1449
Showcases a collection of functional fine art handmade by U.S. and Canadian artists and craftsmen, including many from North Carolina. Here you can find a range of items including furniture, jewelry and home accents. Monday-Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 1-6.
Van Every/Smith Galleries
Davidson College, 315 North Main Street
Davidson, NC 28078 704-894-2519
The William H. Van Every, Jr. and Edward M. Smith galleries are located on either side of the front entrance to the Belk Visual Arts Center at Davidson College. These galleries provide 2,000 sq. feet of exhibition space. Student, faculty, regional, national, and international artists change every six weeks, but the College’s permanent collection is also housed here in the climate-controlled basement. Hours are M-F 10-5 and weekends 12-4.
Whistling Swan Gallery
202 South Main Street
Davidson, NC 28078 704-896-8559
The gallery features a Fraktur Art exhibit by Susan Soloway Daul, a well-known American Folk Art artist. There are also several other featured artists in the gallery and the Whistling Swan shop which is filled with antiques, reproductions, folk art and more. Open Tuesday - Friday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, and Saturdays 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.
