September 2025

16 Gallery Hop The Best Art Exhibits In Charlotte This Season Charlotte’s art scene is pulsing with creativity this season — from internationally-ac- claimed exhibits to community-driven galleries and public installations. Whether you’re an art veteran or a curious first-timer, this guide unpacks the best places to visit, what you’ll see, and how to engage meaningfully with the local creative fabric. Let’s explore. Mint Museum Series: A Spectrum of Inspiration The Mint Museum, North Carolina’s first art museum, operates across two sites — Uptown and Randolph — each packed with both permanent collections and rotating exhibitions. Current highlights include: ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK (April 27 – August 31, 2025): A rare chance to step into the lens of the preeminent photographer behind cultural icons. DaRemen J.: the longest way home and Ever Present: Romare Bearden and Music: Narrative- rich exhibits running through fall and beyond, tying art to migration, memory, and sound.