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Art Galleries + Museums

Creativity is thriving in the Queen City! This is a comprehensive database of all the art galleries and museums within 30 miles of Uptown Charlotte. Take yourself on an art field trip, learn about local emerging artists, and collect some original artwork. The Charlotte Metro area is packed with gems worth exploring. Have something to add? Email us.

Anne Neilson Fine Art

SouthPark

Anne Neilson Fine Art, located in the heart of Charlotte’s South Park neighborhood, represents more than 50 artists internationally.

Arcadia Art Consultancy

Dilworth

Arcadia supports both seasoned and emerging collectors, providing trusted guidance as they build collections aligned with their aesthetic interests and investment goals.

Art House Charlotte

SouthPark

Art House Charlotte showcases her artists’ inventory in her home gallery in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Awaken Gallery

Mount Holly, NC

Awaken Gallery displays art by local artists with a mission to create conversation.

BLKMRKTCLT

Camp North End

BlkMrktClt is a Gallery & Studio space that provides a safe and supportive creative environment for local photographers and artists of color.

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

Uptown

The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art is a 36,500-square-foot museum space dedicated to the exhibition of mid-20th-century modern art.

Cabarrus Arts Council Galleries

Concord, NC

The Cabarrus Arts Council curates four gallery exhibitions on the first floor of the 1876 historic Cabarrus courthouse each year.

Cain Center for the Arts

Cornelius, NC

Cain Center for the Arts is a fine arts and cultural venue in Cornelius, NC with a public art gallery.

Carolina Fine Art

Cotswold

Carolina Fine Art is a mission-minded Charlotte-based gallery, primarily showcasing local and regional artists.

Charlotte Studio Artists

NoDa

An artist collective working in collaboration with the Johnston YMCA in the heart of the NoDa neighborhood.

Dilworth Artisan Station

South End

Nestled in the heart of Charlotte’s South End District, the Dilworth Artisan Station has become one of the city’s hubs for artistic creativity.

Dove Art Gallery at CPCC

Elizabeth

Dove Art Gallery is located inside the Parr Center on CPCC's Central Campus.

Fosters Frame and Art Gallery

Huntersville, NC

Catering to all the art and culture aficionados out there, Foster's Frame Design and Gallery is proud to present their rotating collection of art pieces.

Goodyear Arts

Camp North End

Goodyear Arts is an artist-run studio space and gallery located in Camp North End.

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

Uptown

The Center presents, preserves and celebrates excellence in the art, history and culture of African-Americans and people of African descent.

Hidell Brooks Gallery

South End

Hidell Brooks Gallery specializes in the work of well-established and solidly-emerging artists working in a contemporary narrative and figurative vein.

Hodges Taylor

South End

Hodges Taylor is a respected contemporary art gallery and consulting firm, with a focus on promoting Southeastern artists.

Hot Glass Alley

Sugar Creek

Hot Glass Alley is the only hot glass studio and gallery in Charlotte!

Jeanne Rauch Gallery at Gaston College

Dallas, NC

Showcases a diverse array of artwork, highlighting the talents of emerging and established artists from the local and regional art scene.

Jerald Melberg Gallery

Cotswold

Jerald Melberg Gallery provides the professionalism and expertise needed to place quality works of art in any collection.

Lambla Gallery at UNCC

University

The Lambla Gallery showcases professional and student work relating to the curriculum in the School of Architecture and the creative endeavors of the College of Arts + Architecture.

Lark & Key Gallery

Online

The gallery was founded in 2008 and is known for its selection of diverse, yet cohesive, art and functional craft from local, regional and national artists.

Luca Studio & Gallery

Fort Mill, SC

Luca Studio & Gallery is located in Fort Mill, SC and displays a variety of works by various local artists in the gallery shop.

McColl Center

Uptown

The three-story gallery space is host to revolving exhibitions throughout the year, by local and visiting artists.

McDowell Arts Center

Matthews, NC

The McDowell Arts Center (MAC) houses a 2-room gallery space.

Mint Museum Randolph

Eastover

Engage with the art of the ancient Americas, ceramics and decorative arts, and European and African art, among other collections.

Mint Museum Uptown

Uptown

This five-story facility houses outstanding collections of American and contemporary art, traveling and local exhibitions.

Mooresville Arts

Mooresville, NC

Mooresville Arts features two galleries showcasing regional and local artists, art classes, education, and exhibits in a historic train depot.

Nine Eighteen Nine Gallery

Uptown

Their goal is to provide an accessible platform to nurture the relationship between the artist, collector and community.

OBRA Collective

Uptown

OBRA (Observe, Bridge, Respond, Art) Collective is an interdisciplinary Latinx arts group based inside the VAPA Center.

POP Gallery @ Blue Goose

Rock Hill, SC

Blue Goose Art Supply operates a gallery space next door to their retail space.

Picture House Gallery

Elizabeth

Picture House Gallery is committed to providing a broad array of fine art and exceptional services to their art collectors and patrons.

Presson Gallery

Monroe, NC

A vibrant hub where local, regional, and international talent converge, artistic growth flourishes, and community connections thrive.

Projective Eye Gallery at UNCC

Uptown

This UNC Charlotte gallery presents major exhibitions and installations by national and international artists.

Providence Gallery and Frames

Myers Park

Offers traditional landscape, seascape, and still life paintings along with contemporary abstracts, figurative works, and mixed media collage.

Queen City Art

Sugar Creek

Charlotte’s oldest nonprofit art gallery and organization.

Ross & Overcash Art Galleries at CPCC

Elizabeth

The Ross & Overcash Galleries are located inside the Overcash Building on CPCC's Central Campus.

Rowe Galleries at UNCC

University

The Rowe Arts Building houses three primary exhibition spaces: the Rowe Lower Gallery, Upper Gallery, and Side Gallery.

SE CLT Gallery

South End

A contemporary art gallery representing living artists creating at a level of excellence.

SOCO Gallery

Myers Park

Southern Comfort Gallery (SOCO) is a contemporary art space and bookshop on Providence Rd.

Shain Gallery

Myers Park

Established in 1998, Shain Gallery has earned a reputation as one of the finest contemporary art providers in the Southeast.

StudioWorks Gallery

South End

The StudioWorks building offers extraordinary art offered directly to the public from the artists’ working studios.

TAOH Outdoor Art Gallery

NoDa

The city's first public graffiti park! A living canvas, where artworks appear and disappear like sandcastles on the beach.

The Gallery at Morningstar

Matthews, NC

The Gallery at Morning Star is a not-for-profit community gallery space located on the campus of Morning Star Lutheran Church.

The Light Factory Gallery

Uptown

The Light Factory Gallery is a haven for photography and film, one where you can learn about emerging and established artists year-round.

Toshkova Fine Art Gallery + Advisory

Myers Park

Toshkova Fine Art Gallery + Advisory builds authentic relationships between art lovers and today’s most progressive and passionate artists.

Van Every / Smith Galleries at Davidson

Davidson, NC

The Van Every and Smith Galleries at Davidson College showcase primarily contemporary artworks in all media.

York County Center for the Arts

Rock Hill, SC

Located in the historic Downtown Rock Hill Cultural District, the Center for the Arts is housed in two restored 121-year old buildings and features multiple galleries.

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