Featured photo: Artwork by Katherine Kesey
First Friday Gallery Crawl
Discover art in South End.
South End is home to a vast array of art in all forms: fine art galleries offering everything from the realist to the experimental, colorful public murals, larger-than-life installations on the Rail Trail and dozens of studio spaces where artists and artisans dream and create.
Take in the local art scene on South End First Friday--an evening when galleries and shops offer extended hours and special receptions. Build in a visit to any of the neighborhood’s restaurants and breweries, and it’s a whole night out!
Here's what to know:
- This event is FREE, open to the public, and family-friendly; no RSVP or ticket is required.
- Some galleries may serve light refreshments or feature live painting.
- Exhibits change regularly, so be sure to keep this event on your calendar throughout the year.
- Gallery Crawl was named the Best Artsy Place to Take a Date by Charlotte Magazine.
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check out the july gallery crawl map
What to expect this month:
First Friday is being held on July 11 Participating galleries include BraveWorks and StudioWorks Gallery.
StudioWorks Artist Collective + Gallery, 5-8 pm
StudioWorks is a 12-woman artist collective and gallery open during gallery crawls, by appointment, and through designer consultations.
FEATURED WORK
"Splendid Inlet, 30"x30" oil by Jenny Fuller
BraveWorks, 5:00-7:00 pm
Artisan-made goods that transform lives! Small-batch products that are made with purpose from BraveWorks' artisans. Their products are made locally and globally.
FEATURED ARTIST: Amy Dokken is a Charlotte-based visual artist whose work celebrates storytelling and explores themes of empowerment, connection, and transformation. With a background in creative direction and product design, her experience spans photography, mixed media paintings, and award-winning designs for toys, gifts and accessories. You can find more of her work at www.adokkenstudio.com or on Instagram at @adokkenstudio.
Looking to discover bites & brews in the neighborhood?
South End is home to some of the best restaurants and breweries in Charlotte. Explore all that the neighborhood has to offer.
Learn more about South End Art
Learn more about Black muralists in South End
See the guide to neighborhood murals
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