Comprehensive chronological list of all events and classes at ClearWater Artist Studios in Concord, NC. [As opposed to sorted lists by category on main Navigation pages]
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NOTE— For Classes — See ‘Classes’ Page for Featured Classes, and,
All ClearWater Classes (i.e., complete list) can be found on the Registration Platform: Civic Rec/ City of Concord NC.
Contact Cabarrus Art Guild (CAG) for infor and entry in their annual Fall Judged Show- Come celebrate local artists at the Opening Reception, Sunday Oct. 4 in ClearWater Main Gallery!
Shop LOCAL artisan & artist vendors and buy gifts direct from the people who made them! Only personally designed and handmade items are on the table here. Enjoy food truck nibbles too!
Join our fun and affordable, relaxed social Paint Nite! Create your version of the theme painting, with relaxed, easy guidance from seasoned instructor, Kimberly Crisp. All materials provided.
Louise Farley demonstrates her inimitable painting techniques! Come Watch Her Make A Mess… with the Cabarrus Art Guild, our Tenant and Host/ Organizer for monthly Free Art Demo’s!
Join us for an event hosted by facilitators from our partner, Mental Health America of Central Carolinas, and NAMI - SCROLL DOWN for Description!
Adults over 18 only. Description below.
Please register with MHA in advance; Click the link below.
For a downloadable PDF copy of this flier, click HERE.
Conversations of Hope
We’re excited to invite you to a meaningful community conversation centered on building connections, sharing perspectives, and inspiring hope.
Please join us for this special event as we bring our community together to strengthen relationships, exchange ideas, and inspire hope. Your participation as community leaders, advocates, and partners helps strengthen these conversations and expand the support available to those we serve. We would love to have you join us and encourage you to share this invitation with your networks.
Please see the attached flyer for event details and register using the Conversations of Hope registration link or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
Access: Wheelchair ramps are at all our Guest Entrances. This event will take place in the Main Gallery, use the Main Entrance off Crowell Drive NW.
Bringing Wine Vendors and the Community together for a fun midday tasting festival! Vendors, if you’re a wine-maker and looking for a great spot to sell, click to apply! Shoppers, if you’re looking for locally-made wines, or just a good reason to get out- join us!
New Featured Woodturning Expert & Demo each month!
Celebrate this show of beautiful and uniquely intriguing, abstract paintings with the artists! Additional Artist Talk Panel Discussion TBA/ Stay Tuned!
Bringing Wine Vendors and the Community together for a fun midday tasting festival! Vendors, if you’re a wine-maker and looking for a great spot to sell, click to apply! Shoppers, if you’re looking for locally-made wines, or just a good reason to get out- join us!
New Featured Woodturning Expert & Demo each month!
Instructor: Malia Bryngelson
When: Sept. 13, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: ClearWater Arts Center & Studios — Greenway Gallery
223 Crowell Drive NW, Concord, NC 28025
ROOM: Greenway Gallery (Lower Level / SW end of Main Building);
DIRECTIONS: Enter from the Kerr Street side, using the double-glass doors into the Greenway Gallery. [ClearWater’s Main Entrance on Crowell, will be closed.
About the Demonstrator/ Instructor:
Malia Bryngelson will be demonstrating the use of other art media that complement pastel painting. You won’t want to miss this demo! You will have a chance to try out different types of pastels, getting hands on experience. Malia is a fabulous artist, and, I’m thrilled to have her come and share her vast experience with us.
Malia is an artist known for her pastel paintings, including works titled “Minnie Pearl” and “Burning Sky”. She is associated with the Piedmont Pastel Society and has contributed to various exhibitions showcasing her art.
No need to register;This event is free and open to the public.
Please arrive before 2:00 PM so as not to interrupt the instructor
See you there!
About the Host:
Cabarrus Art Guild (CAG) is 501-c3 non-profit and is a tenant with a studio (LL-102) at ClearWater Arts. Additional info about their activities and membership, is on their website, https://www.cabarrusartguild.org
Enjoy BOTH the Art Walk on Union open-air street Art festival, and more art via Open Studios and Ceramics Center at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, free of hassle thanks to FREE shuttle van service looping between both locations (only a 3-minute ride), courtesy of Rider Transit!
Vendors, if you’re a maker and looking for a great spot to sell, click to apply! Shoppers, if you’re looking for locally-made artisinal wares for your home or as gifts, join us for a fun midday market!
New Featured Woodturning Expert & Demo each month!
Join our fun and affordable, relaxed social Paint Nite! Create your version of the theme painting, with relaxed, easy guidance from seasoned instructor, Kimberly Crisp. All materials provided.
Susan Lackey addresses underpainting as a critical, foundational element. Her highly textural process involves layering translucent acrylics with heavy impasto, collage, and often embedded objects.
Experience beautiful and uniquely intriguing, abstract paintings by Louise Farley, Justin Ellis, Art’s Really Cool, Joe Mukuna Ditu, Micah Cash and Bill Grady. Artist Talk TBA/ Stay Tuned!
New Featured Woodturning Expert & Demo each month!
Learn how to turn gourds of any size into fun and original artworks! Join the Cabarrus Art Guild for a creative afternoon.
New Featured Woodturning Expert & Demo each month!
Learn sculpting with air-dry clay techniques from a known and loved prior Art Demonstrator! Free and Open to the Public.
New Featured Woodturning Expert & Demo each month!
Learn Wet Felting techniques from a known and loved prior Art Demonstrator! Free and Open to the Public.
Free & Open to the Public - Opening Reception for this Regional Entry Show run by Cabarrus Art Guild.
Free & Open to the Public - Opening Reception for this Regional Entry Show run by Cabarrus Art Guild.
New Featured Woodturning Expert & Demo each month!
ClearWater Arts is proud to showcase the 2026 Preschool Art Exhibition organized by the Early Childhood Foundation!
Join them at the reception, Saturday April 18, in our Greenway Gallery (lower level) for an interactive art activity for kids and relaxed Reception.
11 AM to 1 PM,
Sat. 4/18, 2026
ClearWater Arts Center & Studios
223 Crowell Dr. NW
Concord, NC 28025
Free and open to the public, Free Parking.
More info at ClearWaterArtists.com
(704) 920-6600 Main Building
Or, 704) 920-6604, Ceramics Center Ofc.
Spend an hour with City of Concord Parks & Rec Staff and the Design Team to give your thoughts on best future use of our historic Clearwell building! You could help shape the direction of this next phase of HUD-funded renovations to ClearWater Arts Center!
Don’t miss this month-long annual Spring exhibition of Student Art from the RCCC Department of Art and Design! Opening Night: Friday, April 10, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy BOTH the Art Walk on Union open-air street Art festival, and more art via Open Studios and Ceramics Center at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, free of hassle thanks to FREE shuttle van service looping between both locations (only a 3-minute ride), courtesy of Rider Transit!
Don’t miss this month-long annual Spring exhibition of Student Art from the RCCC Department of Art and Design! Opening Night: Friday, April 10, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
New Featured Woodturning Expert & Demo each month!
Make your own Whimsical Village of your Thoughts, in a fun art workshop, FREE and open to the public with Guest Artist, Jonathan Grauel! Pop-up event - no RSVP needed. Be here by 1:30!
In addition to providing the Gallery space (and, soon, the Banquet/ Multipurpose Room downstairs) for event Rentals, ClearWater Artist Studios also produces a growing variety of events. The 2nd Saturday Open Studios day, an open-house allowing access to artists working in their studios and anything else programmed that day, occurs monthly.
For an at-a-glance look at all events including classes, see Calendar view.
Seminars, and other events which may contain instructional presentation will be listed under Classes.
Past event pages, may hold photos of that event.
ClearWater is becoming; It is a place where...
Artists find community with other artists;
The Community finds artists and access to art;
Artists, and the Community find ways to interact, discuss, and be inspired to new (creative) ways of thinking.
CLEARWATER Arts Center & Studios lies in the Gibson Village Neighborhood, less than a mile from Historic Downtown Concord, NC.
223 Crowell Drive NW
Concord, NC 28025
FOR MAIN BUILDING STAFF:
Sarah Gay - ClearWater Coordinator
gays@concordnc.gov
Main Building General Line: (704) 920-6600
FOR CERAMICS STAFF:
Dave Buskey- Park and Recreation Supervisor
Ceramics Center Phone Number:
704.920-6604
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704.920-6600 | ClearWater Arts Official Address: 223 Crowell DR NW | Concord, NC 28025 | gays@concordnc.gov
MAIN BUILDING & GALLERIES Hours Open for Drop-In Visits: W-Fri., 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m.. & Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
CERAMICS CENTER HOURS - Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 8 pm; Friday and Saturday 10:00am -3:30pm Additional access for enrolled students at Class Times / Ceramics Office; (704) 920-6604
