Bring your art into the Theatre Charlotte lobby

Theatre Charlotte invites Charlotte-area visual artists to exhibit their work in our lobby during the run of one of our mainstage productions. We're looking for artwork that connects with a show's themes, setting, mood, or story.

There is no cost to participate, and artists may sell their work during the exhibit. Theatre Charlotte promotes participating artists through social media, email newsletter, lobby signage, and our print and digital playbill, giving your work an opportunity to reach a new audience. Depending on the production, artists and their guests may be invited to a preview performance or receive an invitation for themselves and a guest to attend a regular performance.

How it works

Artists may apply for one or more productions. See available shows below along with deadlines, dates, and show themes.

If selected, artists are responsible for installing, labeling, and removing their work, although Theatre Charlotte can provide installation assistance when needed. Exhibits are typically installed shortly before the production opens and remain on display throughout the run.

Interested? Here's what to send us:

• A short artist bio

• A brief paragraph about how your work connects to the production(s) you're interested in

• 4–6 images of your work or a link to your online portfolio

• The name(s) of the production(s) you're applying for

Email your materials to Chris Timmons at chris@theatrecharlotte.org with "Visual Art Series" in the subject line.

There is no cost to apply or participate.

What artists should know

• Artists are responsible for installing, labeling, and removing their work (assistance is available upon request).

• Theatre Charlotte promotes participating artists through social media, email newsletter, and digital and print playbills.

• Artists may sell their work during the exhibit.

• There is approximately 50 linear feet of gallery space in the lobby, mostly comprised of cinder block wall, with a sliding track system making installation quick and clean.

• One to three artists may be selected for each production.