Inside|Out is a community activated art project that places high-quality reproductions of artworks in neighborhoods across selected cities and is generously funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
Imagine encountering Andy Warhol’s Marilyn outside a YMCA or emerging artist Jordan Casteel’s Kevin The Kite Man in the middle of a park. Beginning April 30th, Charlotte-Mecklenburg residents will be able to do just that! Two local institutions – Bechtler Museum of Modern Art and Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture – are joining forces to bring Inside|Out to Charlotte.
What is Inside|Out?
Glad you asked.
Inside|Out is a community activated art project that places high-quality reproductions of artworks in neighborhoods across selected cities and is generously funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
Inside|Out Charlotte will join this national effort and feature replicas of artworks that are currently on display at the Bechtler and the Gantt Center. As we dot Charlotte neighborhoods with beautifully framed, large-scale reproductions of images by masters like Pablo Picasso and emerging artists like Zun Lee, we’ll build bridges among Charlotteans. In addition, the images that you’ll see in communities across Charlotte will reflect the diversity of our collections and exhibitions and our broad partnerships.
And the fun won’t stop there.
Each community who hosts an exhibition – that’s 5 to 7 reproductions located within walking (or biking) distance – will also offer activities and events during the run of their show. We’re talking trolley tours, outdoor guided painting sessions for beginners, art-making workshops for kids and maybe, even, cooking classes. Most with no cost to participants.
Upcoming scheduled exhibition seasons: September 3 – December 3, 2017, and April 30 – July 8, 2018.
Spring 2017 Maps
- Beatties Ford Road Corridor
- Biddlesville, Smallwood & Seversville
- Washington Heights
- West Boulevard Corridor
- Dilworth
- Plaza Midwood
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News & Media Releases
Inside|Out Program Expands To Charlotte
Why art is about to start popping up in unexpected places across Charlotte
Gantt, Bechtler Partner to Bring Art to Public Spaces
In Charlotte, the Bechtler museum and Gantt Center are turning art viewing inside-out
Community Partners
Program Staff Members
Bonita Buford – [email protected]
Sharon Holm – [email protected]
Lauren Houston – [email protected]
Christopher Lawing – [email protected]
Catherine McElvane – [email protected]
Alexys Taylor – [email protected]
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We made the CharlotteFive 2017 Bucket List! Described as the “Uptown Museum Trifecta”, making a visit to the Gantt, Mint and Bechtler Museums ranked #5 on this year’s list of things to do in Charlotte:
“(5) Visit the Uptown Museum Trifecta: Gantt, Bechtler and Mint.
Charlotte has some of the Southeast’s top museums and you’re officially out of excuses for having not already paid them a visit. Plus, it’s easy to make these museums extra fun. Check out the Gantt After Dark series with its rooftop DJ, or Jazz at the Bechtler featuring drinks and music alongside its modern art. And on Wednesday nights the Mint is free, so stop by for a peek of its latest exhibit. Pro tip: For bonus cultural points, pay a visit to other top Uptown museums like Discovery Place and the Levine Museum of the New South.”
Check out the full article here.
]]>“There is a critical need to identify the real meaning and value of museums to the community and the individual,” says Hillary Cooper, Director of Advancement & Communications at The Mint Museum, representing Levine Center for the Arts. “By combining forces, Levine Center for the Arts does a great job at creating these vital and rich cultural experiences that can’t be missed. It’s a collection of Charlotte’s art, a symbol of pride.”
By seeing shows, viewing art and even having a cocktail at an evening of jazz, you’re keeping the history of Charlotte alive and making new history too. Here’s how to enjoy Levine Center for the Arts, whether you’re on your lunch break or on a date night.
Check out what else CharlotteFive had to say about planning your Levine Center for the Arts visit here.
]]>CHARLOTTE, NC — It’s the week between Christmas and New Year’s, and you’ve got relatives visiting from out of town. What do you do
Take them to visit the museums of Levine Center for the Arts! Wilson is taking us to all three of the museums – Mint Museum Uptown, Harvey B. Gantt Center, and Bechtler Museum of Modern Art.
You can visit all three museums at once with a Levine Center for the Arts pass, available for $20 on CarolinaTIx.
Even if you’re from Charlotte or live near by, you can still add Levine Center for the Arts to your “to do” list.
Be sure to follow Wilson’s World on Twitter @WilsonsWorld, Instagram @WilsonsWorld, and online at WilsonsWorld.
Check out the article and watch the interview on the WCCB Charlotte site here.
$25 – $105
PRESENTED BY: CHARLOTTE BALLET
Sleeping Beauty’s timeless tale of the beautiful Princess Aurora, a dashing prince and the triumph of good over evil has delighted audiences for years. Originally created by the legendary choreographer Marius Petipa and composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1890, Sleeping Beauty remains a treasured ballet classic. Jean-Pierre is joined by Associate Artistic Director Patricia McBride to stage this opulent production, with gorgeous sets and costumes and a cast of fanciful characters. Join us in Sleeping Beauty’s enchanted kingdom, as this beloved childhood story leaves you feeling happily ever after.
Look for the special MEET AND GREET seats at matinee performances. By purchasing these select seats, you will enjoy a premium seat during the performance and then be able to attend a meet and greet reception after the show. The reception includes juice and a sweet treat, a photo opportunity with Sleeping Beauty, and a performance poster autographed by costumed dancers.
To learn more about this event and to purchase tickets, click here.