The top 4 Charlotte art events in February
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In February, the art world picks up with openings and events galore. Whether you’re looking for a new kind of date night, an activity with friends, or some cultural “me time,” there is plenty to choose from.
(1) Reception for Kindred: Photographers Focus on Family
Wednesday, February 3, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
SOCO Gallery, 421 Providence Road
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This new exbhitiion of photography is curated by one of the best, Brad Thomas. Thomas may have left Charlotte for Minnesota recently, but we’re happy he’s keeping his hands in the Charlotte art community with his new venture, Thomas Contemporary. The show contains work exploring the many roles of being part of a family, with photography by Linda Foard Roberts, Carolyn Demeritt, Raymond Grubb, Brittany Little, David Hilliard and Sally Mann.
(2) DIY Art Night
On Friday, February 5, lots of rescheduled-due-to-snow events collide with already scheduled events to make for a full blown Charlotte DIY Art Night across the city. Catch these events:
- McColl Center for Art + Innovation: Your chance to meet all the new studio artists during the opening for “People/Places/Exchanges: Art as a Visual Voice,” and exhibition featuring 2015 Artists-in-Residence.
- UNC Charlotte Projective Eye Gallery: Witness the innovative installation work of Julianne Swartz.
- Ciel Gallery: Opening of a show of new paintings by Emily T. Andress.
- Lark and Key Gallery: Opening Reception for two exhibitions, “New Horizons” and “8×8” (be sure to congratulate them on their eight-year anniversary!).
- Elder Gallery: Opening reception for a show of new abstract paintings by Javier Barbosa called “Santa Fe to Charlotte.”
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(3) Reception for Home Grown
Friday, February 12, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak Street
Home Grown is the Cornelius Arts Center’s annual local art showcase, featuring the works of local artists in all mediums and all ages and levels, from Cornelius, Charlotte and the surrounding areas. Entries including paintings, pottery, photography, collage, sculpture, etc., are included in this exhibit.
(4) Reception for Poses and Projections
Friday, February 12, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The Light Factory, 1817 Central Avenue
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If you like to rethink the conventional, this show of not-your-mom’s portrait photography is for you. Davidson College lends a series of photographs from their permanent collection that exemplify artists striving for a deeper exploration of their human subjects. The show features work by Andy Warhol, Diane Arbus, Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Robert Mapplethorpe, Mary Ellen Mark, Duane Michals, Philippe Halsman, Harry Callahan and others.
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