Arts & Culture

Known for its warm and welcoming spirit, Charlotte is filled with LGBTQ-friendly ways to experience the city. From nosh to nightlife, here are our best bets for seeing the most of the Queen City.

Celia Wang, owner of Peachlady Crafts, shares how she got started creating and what she is most hopeful for in 2021.

These murals tell the stories of Charlotte’s African American history in a unique and profound way.

Discover art, history, science, racing and nature at the Queen City’s award-winning museums.

From art on breweries to schools and streets, these Charlotte muralists won’t let COVID-19 stop them.

Charlotte’s creative scene is as diverse as the growing number of people who call the Queen City home.

Read about Black men and women whose courage shaped Charlotte, then and now.

The Queen City is teeming with exceptional Black talent. Here’s a look at 10 notable Black Charlotteans who have made (and continue to make) an indelible mark on our city.

Muralist Nick Napoletano is behind the newest mural in South Charlotte, which was commissioned to honor hospitality workers during National Travel and Tourism Week.

Artists around the Queen City specialize in various styles and expertise, giving those with the dream of being tattooed no short supply of talented artists to choose from. No matter your style, here is our guide to Charlotte’s tattoo scene and where you, too, could get some work done.

Art is often one of the best (and most creative) ways to add to your portfolio and the Queen City is home to several unique and vibrant galleries.

Discover award-winning museums and attractions in Charlotte's central business district.