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Charlotte Studio Artists

Charlotte Studio Artists is a collective of 35 local artists who create, exhibit, teach, and sell art at the site. The group works in collaboration with the Johnston YMCA to use art as a powerful tool to engage with the community by fostering creativity and artistic inclusion.

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July at Charlotte Studio Artists

July 2026 Summer is in full swing at Charlotte Studio Artists, and our studios have been buzzing with activity. Between new artwork on the walls, upcoming workshops, special exhibitions, and exciting plans for the future of CSA, there’s plenty happening this month – and plenty of reasons to stop by and visit. One of the things we love most about CSA is that it’s more than a collection of studios. It's a community of artists, collectors, supporters, and curious visitors who make this place...

20 days ago • 8 min read

June 2026 Juneteeth Celebration! An Evening with Jay Ward, Poet Laureate of Charlotte 3rd Thursday, June 18 / 6:00 - 7:00 PM Please join us as we welcome Jay Ward, Charlotte’s Poet Laureate, for an evening honoring Juneteenth. Following the reading, guests will have an opportunity to engage with Jay in a community discussion. Select artists from the 250 Years of Becoming: The American Journey exhibition will also be on hand to share insights into their work and the stories behind their...

about 2 months ago • 3 min read

May, 2026 Congratulations to Tanya Murphy! CSA Fans, we could not be happier to share some wonderful news with you about one of our own. Tanya Murphy has been selected as a member of the 2026 ArtPop Artist Cohort! Each year 20 local artists are selected from hundreds of applicants to have their work on billboards across the Charlotte region and even in Times Square in New York! If you've been to our studios then you're already a fan of Tanya's stunning photography, encaustics, and mixed...

about 2 months ago • 3 min read

Media Alert FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 14, 2026 Charlotte Studio ArtistsContact: CharlotteStudioArtists@gmail.com 250 YEARS OF BECOMING: THE AMERICAN JOURNEY Charlotte Studio Artists’ latest exhibit opens May 21st The People's House - July 26th, 2015 by Donna Heil Charlotte Studio Artists (CSA) announces the opening of a new exhibit featuring work reflecting on the first 250 years of the United States: “250 Years of Becoming: The American Journey.” The theme is broad and welcomes a wide range...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read