Art in the QC is Charlotte’s premier guide to the local visual arts scene, featuring event listings, artist spotlights, gallery guides, and resources for creatives.

Art in the QC is for art lovers, art enthusiasts, artists, collectors, explorers, the cool people, the bored people, and those who believe in the power of creativity.

You can browse our Events Calendar to discover upcoming art shows, gallery openings, exhibitions, and more in Charlotte.

Art in the QC is Charlotte’s only comprehensive visual art-focused event calendar. Unlike general event sites, we highlight gallery openings, exhibitions, artist talks, and independent artist creative happenings you won’t find elsewhere. Our listings are updated at least twice per week, and we also provide featured artist spotlights and social media coverage to keep you fully connected to the local art scene.

No, our platform is free to use for visitors, galleries, and artists submitting events.

Our calendar listings are updated at least twice per week. New artist spotlights are typically published twice per month.

We accept submissions for exhibition receptions, artist talks, pop-up shows, workshops, artist networking, open studios and other visual art events happening within a 30 mile radius of Uptown Charlotte. *We DO NOT list Sip & Paint events. There are multiple companies offering these events every single night of the week and the listings would simply overtake everything else. The best place to find these events is Eventbrite. *We only list markets in which 90%+ of the vendors are visual artists. We keep such a narrow scope for two reasons: 1. We believe Charlotte's visual artists are incredibly important and deserve a dedicated, undiluted platform to highlight their work and connect with the community. 2. As a community-driven initiative with no external funding, we operate on extremely limited resources and aim to provide the best possible service within our means. Our focus ensures we can offer meaningful support to the visual arts scene in Charlotte while keeping things manageable.

First, please check the Calendar in the Month view to see if your event is already listed. 9 times out of 10, I have already done the work for you! You can submit your art event by emailing info@squashblossomsocial.com with all relevant details. That includes: Event Title Date + time Location Admission cost Event description Event photo (just one, preferably without words) Ticket/Website link

We recommend submitting your event at least three weeks in advance to maximize exposure.

Yes, if the host is based within a 30 mile radius of Uptown Charlotte.

As long as your event meets the criteria outlined in this FAQ, we list all approved events on the website’s calendar. We regularly feature events + opportunities in our Instagram Stories. To increase the chances of being featured, feel free to tag us in the comments of your post @artintheqc. For those looking for additional placement, we offer Event Promotional Packages, which include: Featured placement on our homepage Top-of-the-page visibility on the Events Calendar Sponsored Instagram posts Email newsletter features If you're interested in a promotional package, contact us at info@squashblossomsocial.com

Yes, just email us with the updated details, and we’ll make the change. info@squashblossomsocials.com