Art+tour+information

Here are some links and information about the current Gallery showings. I will try to keep this current and be able to provide activities to go with visits. Please post other things you find!!!!

McColl Center (Free!!) []

First Exhibit: **America Now**, August 31st - November 3rd (Ms. Lisa will preview as soon as possible) Art reflecting the state of our world now. Art as social and political statement. In honor of the 2012 Democratic National Convention.

Light Factory (Free!!) []

First 3 exhibits: This is photography from the DNC in Chicago, 1968. (Again I will preview - thinking for upper, but will keep you posted)
 * Out in the Streets**, August 27th - January 21

This is part of their education and outreach program. It is a student art exchange with High School students. This years them is responding to various political concepts. I generally like their student exchange!!
 * Speak Your Mind**, August 20th - October 14th

Their 4th Annual exhibit, In Our Own Backyard, using artist with a local connection to Charlotte. Again I have liked this series in the past.
 * Time Stands Still**, October 22nd - January 28th

Becktler ($2 per person - for tour, not sure if can do without tour - but tour is cool) [] Corey and Karen did this tour last year and I was able to go on one of them. They are amazing! Worth the price


 * Giacometti: Memory and Presence**, August 31

Mint Museum Uptown (free during normal school hours - not sure if this is guided or self - will confirm) [] Along with their normal collection they have the following 2 special exhibits:
 * Hard Truths: The Art of Thornton Dial**, June 30 - September 30


 * Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection**, June 30 - September 23