it’s that time of year again!
Our waitlist is open until may 30th
Join over 450 creatives who are part of The VAPA Center. We offer affordable studio space to many different artistic disciplines which include the visual and performing arts.
Our mission statement is at the forefront of what we offer:
“To cultivate accessible exhibition and creative workspaces to inspire and nurture the relationship between artists and the community.”
All applicants will be required to undergo a background check and application review.
Please do not send emails or call to get on the list. All submissions must be made online.
VAPAVERSARY AND oPEN STUDIOS RETURN AS VAPA CELEBRATES 3 YEARS!
Thank you for your support of the VAPA Center!
Annual VAPAversary Photo April 5, 2025 – Photo Credit: Michael Maxwell Phototography
WE Support Asheville Artists
Recently we put out a call to our Charlotte Arts Community to donate some relief art supplies for the Artists in Asheville affected by hurricane Helene.
Julieta made sure any artists or schools will have the opportunity to come and choose what they need.
We truly wish we were able to deliver more. Thank you to all the artists at @thevapacenter The VAPA Center, Jerry’s Artarama Charlotte @jerryscharlotte , Guild of Charlotte Artists, and surrounding area artists for supporting this relief effort. It is important that we support other artists even if they are miles away.
congratulations vapa – 2024 Vision Awards
CHARLOTTE, (April 3, 2024) – The VAPA Center was awarded a Trailblazer Award at the 16th Annual Vision Awards presented by Center City Partners.
The Trailblazer Award recognizes individuals, organizations, small businesses, or institutions that have been foundational to or were key community pioneers in Center City’s history.
Mission Statement
“To Cultivate accessible exhibition and creative work spaces to inspire and nurture the relationship between artists and the community.”
WHAT’S AT VAPA?
Art Galleries
Theater Spaces
Artists Studios
Arts Education
Artists Memberships & Volunteer Opportunities
“VAPA is committed to providing low-cost studios and exhibition spaces for the visual and performing arts by raising funds via grants, individual donors, fundraising productions and festivals, Arts market days, and sponsorships from local companies.”
Home page photos by Michael Maxwell Photography
“We have great expectations for this project…”
“We have great expectations for this project. The location, directly across the street from the McColl Center and Charlotte Ballet facilities, will only benefit from the presence of more artists and visitors.
As they come and go, and present shows and events, the artists will take what is currently a lifeless space on N. Tryon and transform it into an area of creativity, energy and cultural engagement.”
– Mark Hahn, Director of Asset and Facility Management at Mecklenburg County and Project advisor
Thank you to our sponsors!
This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday 9 am – 10 pm
Friday and Saturday 9 am – 11pm
Sunday Noon – 9 pm
Contact Information
vapacenter@gmail.com
704-806-9584