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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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A Big September at CSA: New Art, New Partnerships & More

September 2026 September is shaping up to be an exciting—and very busy—month at Charlotte Studio Artists! We’re exploring possibilities for a new studio home (with some very exciting leads we hope to share more about soon), our artists continue to pop up all over the Charlotte community, and after a fantastic NoDa Bizarre filled with so many new faces, the momentum just keeps growing. This month brings even more ways to experience CSA. We’re opening our newest gallery exhibition, Black, White...

August 2026 Summer may be winding down, but there's still plenty happening at Charlotte Studio Artists—and we'd love for you to be part of it. As this newsletter lands in your inbox, we are right in the middle of the NoDa Bizarre, happening today until 7:00 PM! It's one of our favorite community events—a chance to introduce new visitors to the work of our resident artists, connect with neighbors, and celebrate the creative spirit that makes NoDa such a special place. This month marks the...

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...

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...

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...

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...