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Art Walk on Union / Open Studios at ClearWater - with Shuttle Van!
Apr
12
11:00 AM11:00
Cabarrus Art Guild, Public Event, Events

Art Walk on Union / Open Studios at ClearWater - with Shuttle Van!

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Saturday, April 12, 2025 -- Art Walk on Union is back on April 12th! Join us for a celebration of creativity, community, and connection. Art Walk on Union is hosted by the @cabarrusartscouncil and sponsored by Eli Lily and Company.

Take a stroll through @concorddowntown , where you can celebrate local creativity at our galleries, stop by the local shops, and shop all the vendors selling unique crafted items! There will also be a shuttle to and from @clearwaterartsnc to visit their galleries and artist studios. Park either place! ClearWater Tenant Artists will have studio doors open and the Ceramics Center will be open for walk-through tours.

Saturday, April 12: 11 am – 4 pm

Mark your calendars NOW and don’t miss it! More details to come.

#DowntownConcordNC #ArtWalkOnUnion #CabarrusArtsCouncil

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ClearWater HOLIDAY MARKET 2024
Dec
7
10:00 AM10:00
Community, Events, Open House, Public Event

ClearWater HOLIDAY MARKET 2024

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CLEARWATER ARTS HOLIDAY MARKET 2024 !

ClearWater Arts Center & Studios invites you to its second annual Holiday Market to sell* or shop!

Join the ClearWater Tenant Artists - 13 individual artists, the Cabarrus Art Guild (CAG) and the Southern Piedmont Woodturners (SPW) - along with other local artists and artisans, selling their original hand-crafted wares! Enjoy a celebratory atmosphere and explore ClearWater’s expansive site while finding one-of-a-kind gift ideas and exceptional art that are sure to delight everyone on your gift list.

Everyone is welcome;

  • Open Studios/ Local Artists

  • Original Art for sale

  • Food Trucks

  • Light Holiday Refreshments & Music

  • Gifts for Sale – Arts, Pottery & Other Crafts by local Artisans

  • All Original; Wide Variety

An event not to be missed!

Artists will be set up in studios and/or on sale tables in the Main Gallery upstairs, the Pass & Greenway Gallery downstairs, and in the newer Ceramics Center building.

*Guest Vendors, space is limited; Register online by Nov. 23 or before all spaces fill! (QR code on the flier at right goes straight to the Vendor Registration page). First come, first served (Registration opened 9/1/24).

ClearWater's Ceramics Center, too, will be open with its Saturday ‘Intro to Clay’ class in session 10am - 12:30pm and a Public Workshop, "Gingerbread House Tiles" clay craft class from 2pm - 4pm … open for viewing! (Register in advance to take the Public Workshop or any Ceramics Course; see our Civic Rec Registration online.)

A New Exhibition of ClearWater Tenant Artists' art will be featured in the Main Gallery - Installation is the previous day. Be the first to see the new show!

Saturday, December 7th, 2024: 10am – 4pm

ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Dr. NW, Concord NC 28025

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Shirt Signing & Sales Kickoff!
Jun
27
6:00 PM18:00
Events, Competition, Public Event

Shirt Signing & Sales Kickoff!

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Artists will have their designed shirts available for purchase. You will have the opportunity to have the winners sign your shirt at the time of purchase at this kickoff event!

This is the final event of the 2024 contest. A Collaborative Project between ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, and Studio Print Shop apparel printing company. The designs were all created by local designers and artists (See Contest Webpage for more information). The goal was to encourage local diverse talent, and showcase a message of Creative and Cultural Inclusion. The four (4) Winning Designers have each earned a $1,000 stipend towards supporting their creative work!

This project was made possible by a Cabarrus Arts Council Grassroots Grant, supported by the North Carolina Arts Council.

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Reception: Winner Announcements/ T-Shirt Design Contest!
May
24
5:00 PM17:00
Events, Public Event

Reception: Winner Announcements/ T-Shirt Design Contest!

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT RECEPTION —

Join us Friday, May 24, 5-7pm to announce and celebrate the winners of the first ClearWater Arts and Studio Print Shop T-Shirt Design Contest! FREE with Free parking onsite!

Following the 3-week Exhibition of and Online Voting for/ Judging of the entry Designs for the contest, we’ll announce the winners LIVE at this special event! Featuring live music, refreshments and a gala-style Photo Backdrop! Stay Tuned here for new details as they develop!

A Collaborative Project between ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, and Studio Print Shop apparel printing company. The designs are to be done by local designers and artists (See Contest Rules & Guidelines, on the Contest Webpage for Eligibility limits). The goal is to encourage local diverse talent, and showcase a message of Creative and Cultural Inclusion. Four (4) Winning Designers will each earn a $1,000 stipend towards supporting their creative work!

This project is made possible by a Cabarrus Arts Council Grassroots Grant, supported by the North Carolina Arts Council.

See our Facebook Page and Facebook Event Page for ongoing photos, comments and updates!

The exhibit of the designs will be on view in the ClearWater Main Gallery from Saturday, May 4 through Saturday, May 2, 2024.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Exhibit: T-Shirt Contest Designs: Exhibit + Voting
May
4
to May 25
Public Event, Events

Exhibit: T-Shirt Contest Designs: Exhibit + Voting

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Join us as we celebrate the first ClearWater Arts Center T-Shirt Design Contest with a display of all of the submitted designs!

A Collaborative Project between ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, and Studio Print Shop apparel printing company. The designs are to be done by local designers and artists (See Contest Rules & Guidelines, on the Contest Webpage for Eligibility limits). The goal is to encourage local diverse talent, and showcase a message of Creative and Cultural Inclusion. Four (4) Winning Designers will each earn a $1,000 stipend towards supporting their creative work!

This project is made possible by a Cabarrus Arts Council Grassroots Grant, supported by the North Carolina Arts Council.

The exhibit will be on view in the ClearWater Main Gallery from Saturday, May 4 through Saturday, May 2, 2024.

See our Facebook Page and Facebook Event Page for ongoing photos, comments and updates!

This event is free and open to the public.

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Mural RFQ / Call for Artists DEADLINE 4/30
Apr
30
to May 1
Call For Artists, Community, Events, Public Event

Mural RFQ / Call for Artists DEADLINE 4/30

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Clearwater Arts Center - Community Mural RFQ

Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte (RTGC), in collaboration with the City of Concord and Republic Services Foundation, is seeking qualifications from local artists for a community mural project.

The planned location for the mural is on an exterior wall of the Clearwater Arts Center at 223 Crowell Dr NW, Concord, NC 28025. The specific location for the mural will be a collaborative decision including the selected artist.

For more info and the online Application Form, Click HERE.

The selected artist will receive $20,000 in compensation. The artist will be responsible for providing all paint, brushes, painting supplies, lifts, ladders, etc., needed to complete the mural.

Project Timeline:

  • RFP open from 4/1/2024 – 4/30/2024

  • Artist will be selected by 5/15/2024

  • Artist will have from 5/15/2024 through 7/31/2024 to gain community input and design the mural

  • Concord Public Art Commission will review and approve the design by 8/31/2024

  • Artist will have from 9/1/2024 – 9/25/2024 to prepare for project and install the outline of the mural on the building

  • Artist will work with Republic Services volunteers to fill in the mural on 9/26/2024

  • Artist will have until 10/5/2024 to touch up and complete the mural

Community Input:
The artist is expected to conduct community outreach in the neighborhoods around Clearwater Arts Center to get input from residents on the mural design. Based on that community input, the artist will design and submit the mural for approval.

Please contact Beth Morrison at 704-266-1195 or beth@rebuildingtogetherclt.org with any questions about this RFP.

Tp apply, you must upload all application info and examples of prior work at the Application page linked above. Read Instructions carefully!

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Shuttle To & From The Artwalk!!
Apr
6
11:00 AM11:00
Events, Public Event, Exhibition, Community, Cabarrus Arts Council

Shuttle To & From The Artwalk!!

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The Artwalk in Downtown Concord is bringing YOU to ClearWater!

Join us on Saturday, April 6th from 11 am - 4 pm for Spring Art Walk hosted by Cabarrus Arts Council  and @concorddowntown and sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company.

This Spring we are so excited for  ClearWater Arts Center & Studios to be a participant; ClearWater will be open with tenant artists in their studios to show off their work and engage with visitors; and featuring the newly-installed Exhibition of Student Artworks from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, "Impulse" in the Main Gallery!  City Transit will provide a shuttle between the Downtown Artwalk and the ClearWater location less than a mile away at the Shuttle Stop on Spring St SW, near the parking lot for Memorial Gardens.

Art Walk 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, and participation from the boutiques, shops, and restaurants throughout Downtown Concord.

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Artist Info Meeting for T-Shirt Design Contest!
Mar
30
2:00 PM14:00
Call For Artists, Community, Competition, Public Event, Events

Artist Info Meeting for T-Shirt Design Contest!

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Artist Info Meeting for the 2024 ClearWater Arts

T-Shirt Design Contest!

A Collaborative Project between ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, and Studio Print Shop apparel printing company. Funded by a Cabarrus Arts Council Grassroots Grant!

Seeking Local Designers and Artists!

Design a new T-Shirt for ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, to convey a message of Creative and Cultural Inclusion (and/or how cool and fun it is to come here) and possibly to win $1,000 towards supporting your creative work!

Learn More by attending our Artist Info Meeting: Saturday March 30th at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Gallery at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios. Attendance is not required, but highly recommended. 

Entry DEADLINE is April 30, 2024 before Midnight. Applications must be submitted using our Online Application Form at the button below;

See the Contest Rules & Guidelines PDF (at the Contest Webpage) - which includes Eligibility, Rules and Design Guidelines-- please make sure to READ IT CAREFULLY!!

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Closing Reception for The Tenant Art Exhibition
Mar
7
6:00 PM18:00
Community, Events, Exhibition, Open House, Closing Reception

Closing Reception for The Tenant Art Exhibition

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Join us on Thursday March 7th from 6-9pm to help us celebrate the brilliance of our diverse tenant artisans!

We cordially invite you to attend the closing reception of our Tenant Art Exhibition at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios in the Main Gallery. Join us in celebrating the remarkable talents of our diverse group of artists and seize this final opportunity to admire their magnificent artwork before the exhibit concludes.

This is a public free event & all are welcome.

Enter through the Crowell St. Entrance

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ClearWater HOLIDAY MARKET 2023
Dec
2
10:00 AM10:00
Community, Events, Open House, Public Event

ClearWater HOLIDAY MARKET 2023

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ART HOLIDAY MARKET POP UP ! ClearWater Arts Center & Studios invites you to its 2023 Holiday Market, Saturday December 2, 10am - 4pm! Come shop for outstanding original artworks as holiday gifts, by ClearWater Tenant Artists and guest artists;

Artists will be set up in studios and/or on sale tables in the Main Gallery as well as downstairs in “The Pass” (Base of stairs). Join the ClearWater tenant artists and other local artists and makers to find one-of-a-kind gift ideas and exceptional art that are sure to delight everyone on your gift list. Scroll down for more info—

Everyone is welcome – with open studios, light refreshments, the Tacos La Chulada FOOD TRUCK, and a wide variety of arts and crafts, it is an event not to be missed.

ClearWater's Ceramics Center, too, will be open with its inaugural Saturday "Intro to Clay" class going on, 10am - 12:30pm and a Luminaria Workshop from 2-4pm … open for viewing!
With a Food Truck in our parking lot opposite the Main Entrance, this makes a fun outing for everyone!

New Exhibition of ClearWater Tenant Artists' works will be featured on view in the Main Gallery - Show install is the previous day. Be the first to see the new show!

Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 10am – 4pm

ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Dr. NW, Concord NC 28025

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