Charlotte Center for the Arts

Charlotte Center for the Arts (CCA) is working to address a critical gap in South Charlotte’s cultural infrastructure. This area is one of the fastest-growing parts of the region and is continuing to expand rapidly—yet it lacks dedicated arts facilities, forcing residents and artists to travel long distances or go without cultural experiences. City and County studies have identified the urgent need for accessible, affordable arts spaces outside Uptown. Community feedback reinforces this, citing limited rehearsal, performance, and exhibition venues as a barrier to participation. We are responding by activating underutilized spaces to meet immediate needs for creative programming and affordable venues, and then opening a Community Arts Hub to provide a more permanent solution. Long term, we are advancing plans for a 100,000 sq. ft. flagship campus that will serve as a cultural destination and provide performance halls, studios, galleries, and gathering spaces—ensuring South Charlotte has the cultural infrastructure necessary to match its growth and deliver equitable access to the arts for all residents: artists, students, and patrons.