The VAPA Center

09/14/2026

Now Hiring - Development Coordinator

Find all current Employment and Careers at the VAPA Center at the VAPA center. We are looking for professionals with an energetic friendly attitudes

09/11/2026

It’s that time again! The Night Market sponsored by TD Bank. This Saturday, September 12th from 6-10 pm with free admission and parking.

09/10/2026

Another VAPA Artist hard at work in their studio inside Nine Eighteen Nine Studio Gallery. lillianleestudioart



So much art is being produced in this building and it’s all waiting on you to come and experience it!

Thank you to all the creatives that call this building home.

Who will we see next?

09/09/2026

Join Alex & The Watchmen as part of VAPA Live while you discover art galleries, studios, and more.

Featuring Nathan Harris & The Flood.
Tickets on sale at Eventbrite.com.

Doors open at 6:30 show starts at 7:00.
Parking is free!

09/09/2026

A new art exhibit called "Ventanas Culturales" is coming to OBRA Collective at the VAPA Center! Enjoy work centered on Latino culture and experiences on September 12th at 6pm.

Repost from OBRA Collective: A little sneak peek of what’s coming to Obra…

If you’re stopping by Open Studios today, you might notice something new taking shape in our space.

We’re getting ready to welcome Ventanas Culturales, a collective exhibition featuring the work of 10 participating artists, bringing together different perspectives, stories, and expressions of Latino culture.

Consider this your little preview… but you’ll have to come back for the full experience.

Official Opening: September 12
6:00 PM
Obra Collective | 700 N Tryon St, Charlotte
Free & open to the community
Come celebrate an evening of art, music, refreshments, community, and the stories behind the work.

For now… enjoy the sneak peek.

09/08/2026

Join Alex & The Watchmen as part of VAPA LIVE, while you discover art galleries, studios, and more. Feat: Nathan Harris & The Flood.

09/04/2026

Don't miss out on Open Studios this Saturday from 12-6pm at the VAPA Center! Meet Charlotte creatives and participate in activities throughout the building.

Repost from csdj927: Open Studio is happening Saturday September 5th at the VAPA Center VAPA Center | The Visual and Performing Arts Center .
Come by to see the art and meet the artists!
1st Saturdays 12-6 pm and 2nd Saturdays (Night Market) 6-10 pm. Drop in and check out my studio gallery (studio L80) where I have new work on display.




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09/02/2026

This Saturday from 12-6pm is Open Studios at the VAPA Center! Meet creatives and stop by for the Artist Talk at 5pm.

Repost from Mikel Frank

09/01/2026

Join us this Saturday for our Open Studios 12 pm - 6 pm.
Parking and Admission are Free!

Charlotte’s Largest Art Center, with Affordable Artist Spaces for the Visual and Performing.

Art, Everyday! Because here at the VAPA Center, Art is a verb!