I had my grandmothers charcoal sketch from the 30's framed for a bathroom wall. They were helpful…read morein selecting the frame and they made sure to seal it to preserve its age and protect against bathroom humidity. Very professional.

I had four pieces framed from a simple poster to a 60 year old torn baptism certificate to an oil…read morepainting and each piece was framed uniquely and with gorgeous results. The staff is excellent and helpful in choosing frames.

Brooklyn ... North Carolina! I love it! I was meandering…read moreabout in the area between the Charlotte Convention Center and the Hyatt Place I was staying at. This eclectic location is a treasure that should not be hidden! Part museum, heart club, and part venue, this location is personal and the owners wanted to respect the history and newness of the area. I was fortunate to have the owner give me a guided tour and I was fascinated the entire time! In the club they have a young lady serving food. Bartender made me a good drink. The band totally jammed! Btw, I should have posted this 3 months ago. My apologies!

I went in on a Thursday night and they had karaoke with a DJ. Food was ordered from a QR and they…read morebring it to your table.

This art gallery is absolutely beautiful with some amazing art pieces. The staff I encountered was…read morevery friendly and knowledgeable, explaining the pieces of work I was looking at as well as telling me abt the artist. I took a moment to sit, enjoy a mimosa and relax admiring the art. It was a vibe for sure.

Nice gallery and some beautiful pieces. They did have many photos but I think they just have a…read morephoto show. I think. Of the actual pieces that were painted, they were very nice. The staff were super nice

I am an avid shopper at both antique/refurbished shops and gift/boutique shops so when I found…read moreCotswold Marketplace, I hit the jackpot! With many local artists represented, the marketplace a place where over 40 different vendors come together to make for a fantastic leisurely shopping day. If you live in either the SouthPark area or East Charlotte, it is super convenient for that last minute gift for anyone-whether it be the reclaimed wood picture frame or the AMAZING Ella.B Pure candles all named after different areas of Charlotte. and don't forget a precious handmade felt card by Bobbin! If you looking to change up your dining room, Cotswold Marketplace is the spot for you as well. If the fabulous mix of mid-century modern, Asian, art deco, and more overwhelm you, they have experienced interior decorators who have vendor spaces as well. The refurbished and repurposed antiques are not what most of us would find in grandma's attic;These fabulous finds are a quite a bit more classy than your Saturday yard sale finds. If I am looking for a place to splurge, this is where I go for that one statement piece that is going to transform a room. On the flip side, this place is as southern as you get. I mean where else can you get a pair of running shorts with your initials monogrammed on them? Or maybe you want Fido to have a chevon printed collar. As you can see, the vendors greatly vary which makes for a surprise around every turn! Happy hunting!

I have occasionally shopped here over the years but will not be coming back. The staff is…read moreincredibly rude, unfriendly and unwelcoming to customers. The marketplace is filled with tacky trinkets, bad artwork and eclectic throw pillows-all ridiculously overpriced! Most of the items sit on the floor for months if not years. Miserable staff, low quality and overpriced merchandise: Don't waste your time or money here!

Came to the Museum for Father's Day since entrance for Dads was free today. Was excellent to see…read morethe Caravaggio special exhibit, so my fee was a bit higher $25. But my college age son got a student rate and my husband was free. Nice perk, they also do this on Mother's Day, in case you didn't know for next year. I didn't take too many photos of the artwork. The special exhibit is quite large and there is a lot to see. There are two floors full of different types of art and sculptures. Really has so much to see here. I love where the Mint is located, too. Across the street is a green space with a few restaurants and a beautiful church that we visited while waiting for the museum to open at 1pm. Sunday. The entrance fee is good for two consecutive days so if you are staying close by, go back and walk through again. Lots to see. There is also a restaurant attached to the building that was very busy. They had live music as well.

I would say this is a must-see if you're going to go to museums here in Charlotte. I love the fact…read morethat it had different types of art to view. It had something for everybody, even had a lighting exhibit, and I'm all about the lighting. We spent a good two hours here. It's in the middle of the city, so you can go to restaurants and shops when you're done or before. It was a $18 entrance fee for me, and they offered a senior discount as well for anyone 65 and older.

I came for an event. This is a beautiful venue. This venue is across from Capital Grill. This venue…read moreis full of lovely artwork. Check out their website to see their rates and also if you are a 501c3

I came across this space while exploring up/downtown Charlotte. The artwork caught my eye and drew…read moreme in. Bear in mind it's really an event space but they welcome passersby to view the art downstairs. Don't be like me, wander upstairs and find out the slightly embarrassing way by being escorted nicely back downstairs. Stay downstairs if you're only browsing the artwork

The website listed it as open and also when I mapped it. I got to the business and the door was…read morelocked. When I tried to call, there were a couple words spoken and it cut off. Now I don't know if I can visit here because there's no way to contact and no way to know it's open.

This community oriented art space deserves a fresh review ~ especially to note its cool and big new…read morespace!! Now next to the Independent Picture House at 4100 Raleigh, CAL has more room to provide studio space for artists and wall space to showcase amazing local art. Stop in to browse ~ and be in the room where art is created ~ or sign up for classes, workshops, events, and experiences. If you're interested in buying art, you'll find a range of affordable prices. It's a perfect venue to get in out of the summer heat ~ or while away a rainy day. Plenty of free parking. Note, CAL is open Friday through Sunday. Check website for times.

A photography gallery in Uptown, right next to the 7th Street LYNX Station. When I arrived, the…read moreplace was quite desolate. The security guard had me wait in the lobby while he went in to the gallery to turn the lights on. I got the impression that there wasn't a whole lot going on here. It's a good thing that it's free, because 30 minutes of looking at pictures wouldn't have been worth much. And even at 30 minutes, I was still moving pretty slow. When I visited, the exhibit was "Streetwise", a collection of pictures of America's troubled 60's. Capturing images of not just our troubled times, including Boston's "Combat Zone" and close-ups of the Black Panthers, there were also shots of just regular people and places. All in black and white, which gave it a feel of being very like a documentary. Pictures of the pictures are not permitted, but I took that as meaning not taking a picture of the individual pictures. Instead, my wide shot of the gallery doesn't give away the detail but helps you see what you're going to see there. I might come back for the next exhibit, but I think this is a "See it once" kind of thing.

I had never been to The Light Factory and saw there was a very interesting reception called A…read moreShared Elegy. I was so happy I made it out to see what it was all about since I live so close by. Great intimate space, the artist were so insightful and the crowd genuinely appreciated the artist panel and the photography. It was very well curated. Great space, seasoned artists. Well done.