Join us for the second annual Charlotte Museum Mile and run (or walk) down North Tryon Street on Saturday, April 21. Keep reading to learn more.

Showcasing the work of alumni Knight Artists-in-Residence, Quisqueya Henríquez and Sonya Clark, Converge unites issues of identity, authorship and culture. Join us Friday, March 23, from 6 to 9 PM for a free gallery reception and to also give a proper farewell to our seven resident artists as their terms come to an end. Don't miss out on seeing their work one more time while enjoying $1 beers!

"It was incredibly meaningful to be able to share tangible resources and tools with a young artist who is in a very similar position to where I was at a certain point." says Knight Artist-in-Residence Dawit L. Petros who played the role of mentor for his community outreach project.

Hear from Kristin Sessions, the newly hired Operations Manager for the Innovation Institute at McColl Center for Visual Art, who offers a glimpse into her role supporting a unique professional development program that is lead by professional artists.

Former art teacher Gail Thomas Peacock has made a leadership gift to McColl Center for Visual Art to establish the Gail Thomas Peacock Art Teacher-in-Residence and Travel Awards. Her support directly supports the residency of current CMS art teacher David Theissen as well as provides three CMS art teachers with Travel Awards to visit New York City and Washington, D.C. to experience world-class museums and cultural amenities. Keep reading to learn more about how her support will enliven local arts education.