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 october gallery crawl map
What to expect this month:
First Friday is being held on October 4. Participating galleries include Dilworth Artisan Station, BraveWorks, and StudioWorks Gallery.
Dilworth Artisan Station, 5:30-8:30 pm
118 E. Kingston Ave
Dilworth Artisan Station is located in a 100-year-old building that has 30 creatives and their working studios under one historic roof.
FEATURED WORK
Experience by Jeff Compton Art
StudioWorks Artist Collective + Gallery, 5-8 pm
StudioWorks is a 12-woman artist collective and gallery open during gallery crawls, by appointment, through designer consultations. In addition to StudioWorks, a 12-women artist collective gallery open house, check out the surrounding businesses.
FEATURED WORK
"You Make Life Feel Like a Walk in the Park" by Michelle Levi, 12"x16"
BraveWorks, 4-7 pm
BraveWorks is a local non-profit located in an historic home at 1717 Cleveland Avenue. Our artisans proudly represent the mission of BraveWorks which is to transform pain to purpose. Each local and global artisan has their own unique story of bravery and transformation. Every purchase powerfully impacts the lives of our artisans!
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
Thank you for your support!
We'll see you at the following First Friday Gallery Crawl on November 1.