Come join us for the Opening Reception:
CAG Annual Fall Judged Art Show, 2024

You are invited to the Guild’s Opening Reception on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 at 2pm ,in the Main Gallery at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Drive NW, Concord (Enter at main entrance on Crowell Drive NW). Winners will be announced and light refreshments will be served. Come and meet local artists and join us in celebrating their artwork. This is always a terrific event. Don't miss a moment!

No pre-registration is required.
Free event.

Art Walk On Union/ ClearWater Arts:

ClearWater is in the Art Walk this year!

Join us 9/7/2024 for Art Walk on Union hosted by @cabarrusartscouncil in partnership with @concorddowntown and sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company. Art Walk on Union is an all-day arts festival for artists and makers to sell their handmade artwork. Art Walk will feature live music, food trucks, local brews, and wines.

🎨Art Walk on Union
📅: Saturday, September 7th
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, at 223 Crowell Drive NW, just a mile away, is participating as a satellite location!

Park at either location and take the comfy, air-conditioned shuttle van - provided courtesy of Concord-Kannapolis Rider Transit;

And also- for the first time,
ClearWater’s Ceramics Center will have a booth in the downtown fair, in addition to ClearWater Arts’s galleries, artist studios and Ceramics Center being open for visitors. At the Downtown booth, you can take part in a fun, free ceramic tile activity, enter a raffle for cool prizes, and purchase t-shirts from our t-shirt design contest! This will also be an off-site opportunity to sign up for upcoming classes and workshops while enjoying locally made art. We hope to see you there!

Grab the family and bring them to downtown Concord for a fun day. After visiting the artist’s booths, explore the shops, and restaurants downtown, visit the galleries at the Cabarrus Arts Council, or hop on the free shuttle to visit ClearWater Arts Center and Studios. Art Walk on Union vendors and music will be set up on Barbrick Ave. SW and Market St. SW.
Come visit us at the Cabarrus Arts Council's Art Walk on Union on Saturday, September 7th from 11AM-4PM! 

Come join us for
The CAG Annual Spring Judged Art Show, 2024
Opening Reception

You are invited to the Guild’s Opening Reception on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 2pm at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Drive NW, Concord (Enter at main entrance on Crowell Drive NW). Winners will be announced and light refreshments will be served. Come and meet local artists and join us in celebrating their artwork. This is always a terrific event. Don't miss a moment!

No pre-registration is required.
Free event.

Come join us for
The CAG Annual Fall Judged Art Show, 2023
Opening Reception

You are invited to the Guild’s Opening Reception on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 2pm at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Drive NW, Concord (Enter at main entrance on Crowell Drive NW). Winners will be announced and light refreshments will be served. Come and meet local artists and join us in celebrating their artwork. This is always a terrific event. Don't miss a moment!

No pre-registration required.
Free event.

Six Week Intermediate Watercolor Series

(STARTS AUGUST 31 - REGISTER FOR ALL 6 SESSIONS)

This class is organized and presented by Cabarrus Art Guild, a ClearWater tenant. PLEASE SEE BELOW and follow instructions on how to register.

NOTE: MUST REGISTER FOR ALL 6 SESSIONS

Instructor: Linda Griffin

Date: Thursday evenings, six week course*                         Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

*Please Note: The 6-weeks SKIPS A WEEK; no class Thursday Sept. 21, 2023!

CLASS DATES (Starts Aug 31 / Must Register for whole series):

August 31st

Sept 7th

Sept 14th

Sept 28th

Oct 5th

Oct 12th

Class Cost: CAG Members $240 for the six week series / Non-members $300 for the six week series

Location: ClearWater Arts Center & Studios – 223 Crowell Drive, NW, Concord, NC 28025. Greenway Gallery.  Enter from Kerr Street side of building, double doors lower level, by parking lot.

To Register: To register, send an email to Linda at  lindag6@icloud.com .  Registrations will be accepted through August 28th.

Payment Method:   Payment must be made at the time of registration using Venmo, Zelle or sending a check to Linda directly.  Payment info and mailing details will be provided via email.

Class: class size varies between 6 and 10 people, students must be 18 unless accompanied by an adult

We are excited to offer this opportunity for you to work with an outstanding instructor weekly over a six week period.  This will allow you to take the learnings, use them between classes and then get additional feedback to move forward.   In this workshop we will be designing paintings from the photographs you have chosen. We will not be copying them, but cropping, and rearranging elements to simplify and push our creativity. Let’s have fun, while taking some risks with color and design!

Please begin to gather clear photos of subjects that please you, such as flowers, architecture, landscapes, trees etc…whatever interests you.  It is a good idea to begin taking photos with your phones, or small cameras when you see an exciting pattern of light or shadows.  We will not be doing a lot of drawing so don't worry about your skill level in perspective.  

Linda likes to begin the class with students gathered around. She will take each student in turn and talk about a photo they have chosen as subject on which they wish to work. Linda will show various approaches to the photos which helps the entire class garner new ways to look at their own work.

Linda will do demos as called for based on subject matter. She recommends that you wait to do any drawing or stretching of paper until the class.  This is an intermediate class.  We will begin immediately on design and will not focus on brushes, paint or paper.

Linda’s training in art began in Europe where she grew up as the daughter of an Army officer. It was there her love of architecture and travel began to develop. A Washington D.C. native, she achieved early success in oil painting in Virginia and New Jersey. Upon discovering watercolor, however, she realized her true medium. Her favorite subjects are regional architecture with bright, bold color transitions, usually including the addition of flowers and strong shadows. She enjoys painting large pieces that require the viewer to stand back!

Her corporate collectors include:

The Marriott Corporation, which owns 27 original paintings and The Industrial Research Center for Japan, Tokyo, which owns more than 26 original watercolors.

Linda lives in the Charlotte Metro area in North Carolina. She shows her work through galleries or by appointment in her studio. Linda teaches locally and also travels conducting workshops, in addition to tutoring by appointment in her studio.

Shown are a couple of examples of Linda’s work.  You can see more on her website at   lindagriffin.com

Six Week Intermediate Watercolor Series

(STARTS AUGUST 31 - REGISTER FOR ALL 6 SESSIONS)

This class is organized and presented by Cabarrus Art Guild, a ClearWater tenant. PLEASE SEE BELOW and follow instructions on how to register.

NOTE: MUST REGISTER FOR ALL 6 SESSIONS

Instructor: Linda Griffin

Date: Thursday evenings, six week course*                         Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

*Please Note: The 6-weeks SKIPS A WEEK; no class Thursday Sept. 21, 2023!

CLASS DATES (Starts Aug 31 / Must Register for whole series):

August 31st

Sept 7th

Sept 14th

Sept 28th

Oct 5th

Oct 12th

Class Cost: CAG Members $240 for the six week series / Non-members $300 for the six week series

Location: ClearWater Arts Center & Studios – 223 Crowell Drive, NW, Concord, NC 28025. Greenway Gallery.  Enter from Kerr Street side of building, double doors lower level, by parking lot.

To Register: To register, send an email to Linda at  lindag6@icloud.com .  Registrations will be accepted through August 28th.

Payment Method:   Payment must be made at the time of registration using Venmo, Zelle or sending a check to Linda directly.  Payment info and mailing details will be provided via email.

Class: class size varies between 6 and 10 people, students must be 18 unless accompanied by an adult

We are excited to offer this opportunity for you to work with an outstanding instructor weekly over a six week period.  This will allow you to take the learnings, use them between classes and then get additional feedback to move forward.   In this workshop we will be designing paintings from the photographs you have chosen. We will not be copying them, but cropping, and rearranging elements to simplify and push our creativity. Let’s have fun, while taking some risks with color and design!

Please begin to gather clear photos of subjects that please you, such as flowers, architecture, landscapes, trees etc…whatever interests you.  It is a good idea to begin taking photos with your phones, or small cameras when you see an exciting pattern of light or shadows.  We will not be doing a lot of drawing so don't worry about your skill level in perspective.  

Linda likes to begin the class with students gathered around. She will take each student in turn and talk about a photo they have chosen as subject on which they wish to work. Linda will show various approaches to the photos which helps the entire class garner new ways to look at their own work.

Linda will do demos as called for based on subject matter. She recommends that you wait to do any drawing or stretching of paper until the class.  This is an intermediate class.  We will begin immediately on design and will not focus on brushes, paint or paper.

Linda’s training in art began in Europe where she grew up as the daughter of an Army officer. It was there her love of architecture and travel began to develop. A Washington D.C. native, she achieved early success in oil painting in Virginia and New Jersey. Upon discovering watercolor, however, she realized her true medium. Her favorite subjects are regional architecture with bright, bold color transitions, usually including the addition of flowers and strong shadows. She enjoys painting large pieces that require the viewer to stand back!

Her corporate collectors include:

The Marriott Corporation, which owns 27 original paintings and The Industrial Research Center for Japan, Tokyo, which owns more than 26 original watercolors.

Linda lives in the Charlotte Metro area in North Carolina. She shows her work through galleries or by appointment in her studio. Linda teaches locally and also travels conducting workshops, in addition to tutoring by appointment in her studio.

Shown are a couple of examples of Linda’s work.  You can see more on her website at   lindagriffin.com

Six Week Intermediate Watercolor Series

(STARTS AUGUST 31 - REGISTER FOR ALL 6 SESSIONS)

This class is organized and presented by Cabarrus Art Guild, a ClearWater tenant. PLEASE SEE BELOW and follow instructions on how to register.

NOTE: MUST REGISTER FOR ALL 6 SESSIONS

Instructor: Linda Griffin

Date: Thursday evenings, six week course*                         Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

*Please Note: The 6-weeks SKIPS A WEEK; no class Thursday Sept. 21, 2023!

CLASS DATES (Starts Aug 31 / Must Register for whole series):

August 31st

Sept 7th

Sept 14th

Sept 28th

Oct 5th

Oct 12th

Class Cost: CAG Members $240 for the six week series / Non-members $300 for the six week series

Location: ClearWater Arts Center & Studios – 223 Crowell Drive, NW, Concord, NC 28025. Greenway Gallery.  Enter from Kerr Street side of building, double doors lower level, by parking lot.

To Register: To register, send an email to Linda at  lindag6@icloud.com .  Registrations will be accepted through August 28th.

Payment Method:   Payment must be made at the time of registration using Venmo, Zelle or sending a check to Linda directly.  Payment info and mailing details will be provided via email.

Class: class size varies between 6 and 10 people, students must be 18 unless accompanied by an adult

We are excited to offer this opportunity for you to work with an outstanding instructor weekly over a six week period.  This will allow you to take the learnings, use them between classes and then get additional feedback to move forward.   In this workshop we will be designing paintings from the photographs you have chosen. We will not be copying them, but cropping, and rearranging elements to simplify and push our creativity. Let’s have fun, while taking some risks with color and design!

Please begin to gather clear photos of subjects that please you, such as flowers, architecture, landscapes, trees etc…whatever interests you.  It is a good idea to begin taking photos with your phones, or small cameras when you see an exciting pattern of light or shadows.  We will not be doing a lot of drawing so don't worry about your skill level in perspective.  

Linda likes to begin the class with students gathered around. She will take each student in turn and talk about a photo they have chosen as subject on which they wish to work. Linda will show various approaches to the photos which helps the entire class garner new ways to look at their own work.

Linda will do demos as called for based on subject matter. She recommends that you wait to do any drawing or stretching of paper until the class.  This is an intermediate class.  We will begin immediately on design and will not focus on brushes, paint or paper.

Linda’s training in art began in Europe where she grew up as the daughter of an Army officer. It was there her love of architecture and travel began to develop. A Washington D.C. native, she achieved early success in oil painting in Virginia and New Jersey. Upon discovering watercolor, however, she realized her true medium. Her favorite subjects are regional architecture with bright, bold color transitions, usually including the addition of flowers and strong shadows. She enjoys painting large pieces that require the viewer to stand back!

Her corporate collectors include:

The Marriott Corporation, which owns 27 original paintings and The Industrial Research Center for Japan, Tokyo, which owns more than 26 original watercolors.

Linda lives in the Charlotte Metro area in North Carolina. She shows her work through galleries or by appointment in her studio. Linda teaches locally and also travels conducting workshops, in addition to tutoring by appointment in her studio.

Shown are a couple of examples of Linda’s work.  You can see more on her website at   lindagriffin.com

Six Week Intermediate Watercolor Series

(STARTS AUGUST 31 - REGISTER FOR ALL 6 SESSIONS)

This class is organized and presented by Cabarrus Art Guild, a ClearWater tenant. PLEASE SEE BELOW and follow instructions on how to register.

NOTE: MUST REGISTER FOR ALL 6 SESSIONS

Instructor: Linda Griffin

Date: Thursday evenings, six week course*                         Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

*Please Note: The 6-weeks SKIPS A WEEK; no class Thursday Sept. 21, 2023!

CLASS DATES (Starts Aug 31 / Must Register for whole series):

August 31st

Sept 7th

Sept 14th

Sept 28th

Oct 5th

Oct 12th

Class Cost: CAG Members $240 for the six week series / Non-members $300 for the six week series

Location: ClearWater Arts Center & Studios – 223 Crowell Drive, NW, Concord, NC 28025. Greenway Gallery.  Enter from Kerr Street side of building, double doors lower level, by parking lot.

To Register: To register, send an email to Linda at  lindag6@icloud.com .  Registrations will be accepted through August 28th.

Payment Method:   Payment must be made at the time of registration using Venmo, Zelle or sending a check to Linda directly.  Payment info and mailing details will be provided via email.

Class: class size varies between 6 and 10 people, students must be 18 unless accompanied by an adult

We are excited to offer this opportunity for you to work with an outstanding instructor weekly over a six week period.  This will allow you to take the learnings, use them between classes and then get additional feedback to move forward.   In this workshop we will be designing paintings from the photographs you have chosen. We will not be copying them, but cropping, and rearranging elements to simplify and push our creativity. Let’s have fun, while taking some risks with color and design!

Please begin to gather clear photos of subjects that please you, such as flowers, architecture, landscapes, trees etc…whatever interests you.  It is a good idea to begin taking photos with your phones, or small cameras when you see an exciting pattern of light or shadows.  We will not be doing a lot of drawing so don't worry about your skill level in perspective.  

Linda likes to begin the class with students gathered around. She will take each student in turn and talk about a photo they have chosen as subject on which they wish to work. Linda will show various approaches to the photos which helps the entire class garner new ways to look at their own work.

Linda will do demos as called for based on subject matter. She recommends that you wait to do any drawing or stretching of paper until the class.  This is an intermediate class.  We will begin immediately on design and will not focus on brushes, paint or paper.

Linda’s training in art began in Europe where she grew up as the daughter of an Army officer. It was there her love of architecture and travel began to develop. A Washington D.C. native, she achieved early success in oil painting in Virginia and New Jersey. Upon discovering watercolor, however, she realized her true medium. Her favorite subjects are regional architecture with bright, bold color transitions, usually including the addition of flowers and strong shadows. She enjoys painting large pieces that require the viewer to stand back!

Her corporate collectors include:

The Marriott Corporation, which owns 27 original paintings and The Industrial Research Center for Japan, Tokyo, which owns more than 26 original watercolors.

Linda lives in the Charlotte Metro area in North Carolina. She shows her work through galleries or by appointment in her studio. Linda teaches locally and also travels conducting workshops, in addition to tutoring by appointment in her studio.

Shown are a couple of examples of Linda’s work.  You can see more on her website at   lindagriffin.com

Six Week Intermediate Watercolor Series

(STARTS AUGUST 31 - REGISTER FOR ALL 6 SESSIONS)

This class is organized and presented by Cabarrus Art Guild, a ClearWater tenant. PLEASE SEE BELOW and follow instructions on how to register.

NOTE: MUST REGISTER FOR ALL 6 SESSIONS

Instructor: Linda Griffin

Date: Thursday evenings, six week course*                         Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

*Please Note: The 6-weeks SKIPS A WEEK; no class Thursday Sept. 21, 2023!

CLASS DATES (Starts Aug 31 / Must Register for whole series):

August 31st

Sept 7th

Sept 14th

Sept 28th

Oct 5th

Oct 12th

Class Cost: CAG Members $240 for the six week series / Non-members $300 for the six week series

Location: ClearWater Arts Center & Studios – 223 Crowell Drive, NW, Concord, NC 28025. Greenway Gallery.  Enter from Kerr Street side of building, double doors lower level, by parking lot.

To Register: To register, send an email to Linda at  lindag6@icloud.com .  Registrations will be accepted through August 28th.

Payment Method:   Payment must be made at the time of registration using Venmo, Zelle or sending a check to Linda directly.  Payment info and mailing details will be provided via email.

Class: class size varies between 6 and 10 people, students must be 18 unless accompanied by an adult

We are excited to offer this opportunity for you to work with an outstanding instructor weekly over a six week period.  This will allow you to take the learnings, use them between classes and then get additional feedback to move forward.   In this workshop we will be designing paintings from the photographs you have chosen. We will not be copying them, but cropping, and rearranging elements to simplify and push our creativity. Let’s have fun, while taking some risks with color and design!

Please begin to gather clear photos of subjects that please you, such as flowers, architecture, landscapes, trees etc…whatever interests you.  It is a good idea to begin taking photos with your phones, or small cameras when you see an exciting pattern of light or shadows.  We will not be doing a lot of drawing so don't worry about your skill level in perspective.  

Linda likes to begin the class with students gathered around. She will take each student in turn and talk about a photo they have chosen as subject on which they wish to work. Linda will show various approaches to the photos which helps the entire class garner new ways to look at their own work.

Linda will do demos as called for based on subject matter. She recommends that you wait to do any drawing or stretching of paper until the class.  This is an intermediate class.  We will begin immediately on design and will not focus on brushes, paint or paper.

Linda’s training in art began in Europe where she grew up as the daughter of an Army officer. It was there her love of architecture and travel began to develop. A Washington D.C. native, she achieved early success in oil painting in Virginia and New Jersey. Upon discovering watercolor, however, she realized her true medium. Her favorite subjects are regional architecture with bright, bold color transitions, usually including the addition of flowers and strong shadows. She enjoys painting large pieces that require the viewer to stand back!

Her corporate collectors include:

The Marriott Corporation, which owns 27 original paintings and The Industrial Research Center for Japan, Tokyo, which owns more than 26 original watercolors.

Linda lives in the Charlotte Metro area in North Carolina. She shows her work through galleries or by appointment in her studio. Linda teaches locally and also travels conducting workshops, in addition to tutoring by appointment in her studio.

Shown are a couple of examples of Linda’s work.  You can see more on her website at   lindagriffin.com

Six Week Intermediate Watercolor Series

(STARTS AUGUST 31 - REGISTER FOR ALL 6 SESSIONS)

This class is organized and presented by Cabarrus Art Guild, a ClearWater tenant. PLEASE SEE BELOW and follow instructions on how to register.

NOTE: MUST REGISTER FOR ALL 6 SESSIONS

Instructor: Linda Griffin

Date: Thursday evenings, six week course*                         Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

*Please Note: The 6-weeks SKIPS A WEEK; no class Thursday Sept. 21, 2023!

CLASS DATES (Starts Aug 31 / Must Register for whole series):

August 31st

Sept 7th

Sept 14th

Sept 28th

Oct 5th

Oct 12th

Class Cost: CAG Members $240 for the six week series / Non-members $300 for the six week series

Location: ClearWater Arts Center & Studios – 223 Crowell Drive, NW, Concord, NC 28025. Greenway Gallery.  Enter from Kerr Street side of building, double doors lower level, by parking lot.

To Register: To register, send an email to Linda at  lindag6@icloud.com .  Registrations will be accepted through August 28th.

Payment Method:   Payment must be made at the time of registration using Venmo, Zelle or sending a check to Linda directly.  Payment info and mailing details will be provided via email.

Class: class size varies between 6 and 10 people, students must be 18 unless accompanied by an adult

We are excited to offer this opportunity for you to work with an outstanding instructor weekly over a six week period.  This will allow you to take the learnings, use them between classes and then get additional feedback to move forward.   In this workshop we will be designing paintings from the photographs you have chosen. We will not be copying them, but cropping, and rearranging elements to simplify and push our creativity. Let’s have fun, while taking some risks with color and design!

Please begin to gather clear photos of subjects that please you, such as flowers, architecture, landscapes, trees etc…whatever interests you.  It is a good idea to begin taking photos with your phones, or small cameras when you see an exciting pattern of light or shadows.  We will not be doing a lot of drawing so don't worry about your skill level in perspective.  

Linda likes to begin the class with students gathered around. She will take each student in turn and talk about a photo they have chosen as subject on which they wish to work. Linda will show various approaches to the photos which helps the entire class garner new ways to look at their own work.

Linda will do demos as called for based on subject matter. She recommends that you wait to do any drawing or stretching of paper until the class.  This is an intermediate class.  We will begin immediately on design and will not focus on brushes, paint or paper.

Linda’s training in art began in Europe where she grew up as the daughter of an Army officer. It was there her love of architecture and travel began to develop. A Washington D.C. native, she achieved early success in oil painting in Virginia and New Jersey. Upon discovering watercolor, however, she realized her true medium. Her favorite subjects are regional architecture with bright, bold color transitions, usually including the addition of flowers and strong shadows. She enjoys painting large pieces that require the viewer to stand back!

Her corporate collectors include:

The Marriott Corporation, which owns 27 original paintings and The Industrial Research Center for Japan, Tokyo, which owns more than 26 original watercolors.

Linda lives in the Charlotte Metro area in North Carolina. She shows her work through galleries or by appointment in her studio. Linda teaches locally and also travels conducting workshops, in addition to tutoring by appointment in her studio.

Shown are a couple of examples of Linda’s work.  You can see more on her website at   lindagriffin.com

Artist Talks - Saturday, August 12, 2023 by Six Members of Charlotte Art Collective - Part of the First Look! Guest Exhibition

FREE and open to the public! (Free Parking)

Several Artist Talks are scheduled, August 5 and August 12, as part of the Guest Artist Exhibition, ‘First Look’ — a show of new works by the Member Artists of Charlotte Art Collective. See other listings for other times and dates!

Artist Talks will be presented in the Main Gallery at ClearWater Arts in Concord. Use the Main Entrance, off Crowell Drive NW (223 Crowell Dr NW)

Saturday, August 12, 2023:

Kelly Carlson-Reddig - architectural jewelry - 11:00 a.m.:

Kelly Carlson-Reddig is an architect who teaches at UNCC who also makes jewelry.  Kelly’s jewelry is inspired by architecture and is made with architecturally inspired materials like steel, aluminum, copper and concrete.

Kathy Collins - oil paintings- 11:30 a.m.:

Kathy Collins loves to paint both in her studio as well as outside “en plein air”.  She enjoys taking a few art supplies outside to capture the beauty in front of her whether it be a clump of summer blooms in a garden or a view across a lake in the North Carolina mountains.  

Valerie Hawkins - pottery - 12:00 Noon:

Valerie Hawkins is a long-time potter who uses fresh botanicals to imprint her pottery work.  She has also recently taken up silver smithing and makes work that is inspired by the mid-century modernist movement.  She recycles scrap silver and sometimes incorporates salvaged sterling parts into her work.

Julie Phillips - fiber arts - 12:30p.m.:

Julie Phillips is a fiber artist working primarily in felted wool.  She winds and felts multicolored wool strands into gorgeous wall pieces and sculptural 3d felted creatures.  She also does fabric painting employing the natural colorants in plants and leaves.

Janet Borchardt - glass casting - 1:00p.m.:

Janet works with glass casting, by packing glass powders & frits into molds she makes from leaves she picks and shapes sculpted out of clay.

Rae Stark - pottery - 1:30 p.m.:

Rae Stark is a studio potter working in porcelain clay.  She decorates her work with sgraffito, sprigs, incised lines and texture.  She employs motif’s from the natural word like birds, flowers and insects among others.

Please be prepared to find the Main Entrance and to use any of our parking lots across Crowell Drive NW from our campus; other classes and events may be going on in the Greenway Gallery or other spaces at ClearWater. A site map /Campus Area Plan can be found on our Website ‘Our Space’ page by clicking the black button at top of that page.