Community Calendar

All throughout September, guests are invited to join the mountain’s naturalists as they count and celebrate the annual spectacle of fall raptor migration. Participants can observe the migration from viewing locations on Linville Peak (across the Mile High Swinging Bridge) and Half Moon Overlook (the first major overlook when entering the park). Included with admission.

Flat Footed Truths: Stories of Lived Experiences is a juried quilt exhibition featuring quilts and fiber art that depict the soul-stirring, truth-telling, and compelling stories of African American women.

This exhibit is named and influenced by the book written by Patricia Bell-Scott, Flat Footed Truths: Telling Black Women’s Lives. These stories and the truths they tell come to life in this unforgettable exhibit.

Co-curated by Francene V. Greene and Michelle Curney Willis.

Learn more by visiting: https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/flat-footed-truths/

Mooresville Arts presents Heaven on Earth, a curated exhibition featuring the work of 17 North Carolina artists. The Center Gallery showcases paintings, mixed media, photography, ceramics, glass, sculpture, and more, highlighting the diverse talent of artists from across the state.

Face Off, on display in the Skylight Gallery, features portraits by more than 40 local and regional artists. The exhibition explores portraiture in many forms, including self-portraits, people and loved ones, pets, and animals, with works spanning painting, drawing, photography, fiber arts, pottery, and more.

Most artwork is available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting participating artists and Mooresville Arts. For private exhibit tours, call the gallery at 704-663-6661.

Exhibitions: August 18–September 24, 2026 / Free to visit.
Opening Reception: Friday, August 21, 6–8 p.m.
Location: Mooresville Arts at the Depot, 103 W. Center Ave., Mooresville, NC
Gallery Hours: Tuesday–Thursday, 12–4 p.m.; Friday, 2–8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m

DINOSAUR! has made their way back to CSC! Get ready to come face-to-face with jaw-dropping fossils, thrilling prehistoric discoveries, and hands-on Jurassic fun for explorers of all ages.

The ROAR of prehistoric fun is her, don’t miss it!

All throughout September, guests are invited to join the mountain’s naturalists as they count and celebrate the annual spectacle of fall raptor migration. Participants can observe the migration from viewing locations on Linville Peak (across the Mile High Swinging Bridge) and Half Moon Overlook (the first major overlook when entering the park). Included with admission.

Flat Footed Truths: Stories of Lived Experiences is a juried quilt exhibition featuring quilts and fiber art that depict the soul-stirring, truth-telling, and compelling stories of African American women.

This exhibit is named and influenced by the book written by Patricia Bell-Scott, Flat Footed Truths: Telling Black Women’s Lives. These stories and the truths they tell come to life in this unforgettable exhibit.

Co-curated by Francene V. Greene and Michelle Curney Willis.

Learn more by visiting: https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/flat-footed-truths/

Mooresville Arts presents Heaven on Earth, a curated exhibition featuring the work of 17 North Carolina artists. The Center Gallery showcases paintings, mixed media, photography, ceramics, glass, sculpture, and more, highlighting the diverse talent of artists from across the state.

Face Off, on display in the Skylight Gallery, features portraits by more than 40 local and regional artists. The exhibition explores portraiture in many forms, including self-portraits, people and loved ones, pets, and animals, with works spanning painting, drawing, photography, fiber arts, pottery, and more.

Most artwork is available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting participating artists and Mooresville Arts. For private exhibit tours, call the gallery at 704-663-6661.

Exhibitions: August 18–September 24, 2026 / Free to visit.
Opening Reception: Friday, August 21, 6–8 p.m.
Location: Mooresville Arts at the Depot, 103 W. Center Ave., Mooresville, NC
Gallery Hours: Tuesday–Thursday, 12–4 p.m.; Friday, 2–8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m

DINOSAUR! has made their way back to CSC! Get ready to come face-to-face with jaw-dropping fossils, thrilling prehistoric discoveries, and hands-on Jurassic fun for explorers of all ages.

The ROAR of prehistoric fun is her, don’t miss it!

Get ready to go behind the scenes like never before! Join us the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 2 PM for our brand-new Facebook Live series, Tune in Tuesday.

This interactive experience brings you closer to the science center with exclusive behind-the-scenes access, fun facts you won’t hear anywhere else, and special features on the people, animals, and exhibits that make our center so unique.

Best of all, you’re part of the show! Ask questions in real time, connect with our team, and dive deeper into the science that sparks your curiosity.

Set your reminders and get ready to tune in. We can’t wait to go live with YOU!

Join us for a relaxed and inspiring evening on the patio at The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery in Ballantyne as we bring together neighbors, creatives, supporters, and community leaders who care about the future of the arts in South Charlotte. This casual happy hour is the perfect opportunity to learn more about Charlotte Center for the Arts, our mission, and the momentum building around our current initiatives.

During the event, you’ll get a glimpse into what we’re working on now, the next steps in our vision to expand arts access and build long‑term arts infrastructure, and the ways you can get involved. We will share our vision for the Community Arts Hub and what we expect it to look like!

You’ll also have the chance to connect with others who share a passion for growing a vibrant, inclusive arts community right here in South Charlotte.

Come for the conversation, stay for the connections—and help shape what’s next for the arts in our area.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Includes happy hour entry, a drink ticket, and complimentary small bites. Registration is $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the event. Purchase tickets here: https://givebutter.com/Sept-meet-mingle-C4Arts

ABOUT CHARLOTTE CENTER FOR THE ARTS:
Charlotte Center for the Arts is addressing South Charlotte’s lack of arts infrastructure by developing a Community Arts Hub and a future 100,000 sq. ft. building and campus with performance, studio, and gathering spaces, ensuring equitable access to the arts for a rapidly growing region.

Together, we are creating an accessible and affordable hub that fosters performance, exhibition, and education, breaking down barriers for artists and audiences while building a vibrant, collaborative arts community that positions South Charlotte as a premier cultural destination. For more info visit: https://www.artscenterclt.org