VAPA Center Open Studios Aug. 1 – Charlotte On The Cheap

VAPA Center. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

VAPA is a non-profit organization formed in 2021 by ten arts organizations in Charlotte to create a space for artists to create, perform, and exhibit their work.

The space, the VAPA Center, opened at 700 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, in March of 2022.

Please note that entrance to the parking lot is on College Street and exit is onto Montford Point Street. You can’t enter or exit from Tryon Street. Parking is free.

The VAPA Center is hosting a wide range of arts events. You can find them listed on their website or Facebook page.

You might be interested in a list of Charlotte art museums, galleries and events.

Upcoming Events

Open Studios
First Saturday of the month (scheduled through December 5, 2026)
12 to 6 p.m.
Free

View multiple galleries, see a theater or comedy show, listen to an artist talk and more.

Night Market
Second Saturday of the month (scheduled through December 12, 2026)
6 to 10 p.m.
Free

Explore artist studios, take guided tours, join art scavenger hunts, and experience tenant gallery takeovers and live performances! Shop local art vendors, jump into free artist-led creative classes, and discover something new around every corner.

Charlotte Art Museums, Galleries and Events — a calendar

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More art events

Check out our full calendar of Charlotte art museums, galleries and events or look at a few events here: