Welcome to the VAPA Center

Art, EVERYDAY!

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WAITLIST OPENS APRIL 1!

It’s that time of year again! Our Waitlist will open on April 1st.
Join over 350 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.”

The application process is different this year and applicants will be required to undergo a background check and application review.
Continue to follow us online for more information. The link on our website will go live at midnight on April 1st.
Please do not send or call to get on the list until April 1st. Any submissions before April 1st will be invalid upon receipt.
Good Luck!

Art, Everyday!

Mission Statement

“To Cultivate accessible exhibition and creative work spaces to inspire and nurture the relationship between artists and the community.”

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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

 

Hours of Operation

Monday – Thursday 9 am – 10 pm
Friday and Saturday 9 am – 11pm
Sunday Noon – 9 pm