Welcome to the VAPA Center

Art, EVERYDAY!

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it’s that time of year again!
Our waitlist is open until may 1st

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.

Thank you for your support of the VAPA Center!

Annual VAPAversary Photo April 5, 2025 – Photo Credit: Michael Maxwell Phototography

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.”

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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

Contact Information

vapacenter@gmail.com
704-806-9584