Free Demo with the CAG

CAROLINA SNOWFLAKE Weaving with Melinda Pavelyev

Instructor: Melinda Pavelyev

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Time 2-4:00 PM

Where: Clearwater Arts Center and Studios. 223 Crowell Dr. NW, Concord, NC 28025 Greenway Gallery; Enter at Kerr St. side of Main Building, double-doors. [Main Entrance, on Crowell Dr NW, will be closed.]

November’s Featured Demo is CAROLINA SNOWFLAKE Weaving with Melinda Pavelyev (description below). Join the Cabarrus Art Guild, a ClearWater Tenant Organization, which coordinates and hosts these monthly Free Art Demonstrations by local artists for the enjoyment of the public. Location: Lower Level Greenway Gallery.  Please use the Greenway Gallery doors – double-glass doors on the Southeast end of the Main Building, facing Kerr Street – and please arrive before 2:00 to be seated before the demonstration starts. Main Entrance will be closed. Free parking on campus (3 lots).

No need to register
The event is free and open to the public.
Please arrive before 2 PM, so as not to interrupt the speaker’s
presentation

See You There!

Cabarrus Art Guild is a tenant with a studio at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios

A bit About the Art Form: Carolina Snowflake -by Melinda Pavelyev

This craft design was first created by Billie Ruth Sudduth. Billie Ruth was born in Sewanee, TN in 1945 and grew up in Birmingham, AL. After college, in addition to being a wife and mother to 2 boys she worked as a social worker and school psychologist. During summer break in 1983 she took a basket making class at the community college. She fell in love. In 1989 Billie Ruth left her job at the school to do basketry full time.

Billie Ruth’s baskets have been on display at the Smithsonian Institution, Museum of Art and Design in New York, and other prestigious places. She was named a Living Treasure by North Carolina in 1997. This is the highest honor for North Carolinians in the crafting field. Billie Ruth died in 2021.

For more information visit www.Cabarrusartguild.org

Come meet the talented ClearWater Arts Center & Studios artists in action in the creative sanctuary of their art studio!

Feel free to pop by, ask them questions, and soak in the artistic vibes. DOORS ARE OPEN and you are welcome!

This event is reoccurring every 2nd Saturday of the month! NOTE - December’s 2nd Saturday Open Studios is moved to the 1st, HOLIDAY MARKET Saturday. (See Annual Holiday Market Event)

This event is always free to the public and always accepting of all people.

Come mingle with creative people, see their artwork, discuss their process. Inspire your own creativity!

Thanks to you all & hope to see you there! 🎨🎉

KNOW YOUR HOUSING RIGHTS:
LANDLORD SUMMIT

Learn more about housing-related violations from City of Concord Code Enforcement Officers and the free and low-cost legal assistance available to help eligible residents with housing code violations.

📅 THURSDAY, NOV. 6, 2025
🕕 6:00 – 7:30 P.M.
📍 CLEARWATER ARTS CENTER - MAIN GALLERY
223 Crowell Drive NW, Concord, NC 28025

📞 QUESTIONS? Call 704-920-5137

REGISTER BY SCANNING THE QR CODE OR CLICK THIS LINK: Concordnc.gov/landlordsummit

..OR VISITING:
CONCORDNC.GOV/LANDLORDSUMMIT

KNOW YOUR HOUSING RIGHTS:
TENANT SUMMIT

Are you a tenant and interested in learning more about #ConcordNC’s housing-related code violations?

Join us at our Tenant Summit and learn more about housing-related violations from City of Concord Code Enforcement Officers. Legal Aid of NC inc. will also share information about free and low-cost legal assistance available to help eligible residents with housing code violations.

📅 THURSDAY, OCT. 30, 2025
🕕 6:00 – 7:30 P.M.
📍 CLEARWATER ARTS CENTER - MAIN GALLERY
223 Crowell Drive NW, Concord, NC 28025

📞 QUESTIONS? Call 704-920-5137

REGISTER BY SCANNING THE QR CODE,

Clicking this Link: Concordnc.gov/tenantsummit

…OR VISITING:
CONCORDNC.GOV/TENANTSUMMIT

Free Demo with the CAG

Wool Felting with Meghan McKillop

Instructor: Meghan McKillop

October 12, 2025

Time 2-4:00 PM

Where: Clearwater Arts Center and Studios. 223 Crowell Dr. NW, Concord, NC 28025 Greenway Gallery; Enter at Kerr St. side of Main Building, double-doors. [Main Entrance, on Crowell Dr NW, will be closed.]

October’s Featured Demo is Wool Felting, with Meghan McKillop. Join the Cabarrus Art Guild, a ClearWater Tenant Organization, which coordinates and hosts these monthly Free Art Demonstrations by local artists for the enjoyment of the public. Location: Lower Level Greenway Gallery.  Please use the Greenway Gallery doors – double-glass doors on the Southeast end of the Main Building, facing Kerr Street – and please arrive before 2:00 to be seated before the demonstration starts. Main Entrance will be closed. Free parking on campus (3 lots).

No need to register
The event is free and open to the public.
Please arrive before 2 PM, so as not to interrupt the speaker’s
presentation

See You There!

Cabarrus Art Guild is a tenant with a studio at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios

For more information visit www.Cabarrusartguild.org

Come meet the talented ClearWater Arts Center & Studios artists in action in the creative sanctuary of their art studio!

Feel free to pop by, ask them questions, and soak in the artistic vibes. DOORS ARE OPEN and you are welcome!

This event is reoccurring every 2nd Saturday of the month! NOTE - September’s 2nd Saturday Open Studios is moved to the 1st, ARTWALK Saturday. (See ArtWalk Event)

This event is always free to the public and always accepting of all people.

Come mingle with creative people, see their artwork, discuss their process. Inspire your own creativity!

Thanks to you all & hope to see you there! 🎨🎉

Opening Reception + AWARDS:
CAG Annual Fall Judged Show, 10/5/2025 at 2:00 p.m.

Join Us Sunday 10/5/25, at 2:00 p.m. for the Opening Reception of this year’s Fall Judged Show!

Coordinated & Hosted by the Cabarrus Art Guild (Studio LL-102)

You are invited to the Opening Reception in the Main Gallery at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, Sunday Oct. 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Winners will be announced and light refreshments will be served. Meet local artists, and join us in celebrating their artwork. Don’t miss a moment of this special annual event!

Event concludes by 4:00 p.m.

Enter at Main Entrance, at 223 Crowell Drive NW, Concord NC 28025. Free Parking in three lots around the campus. This event is free and open to the public.

No pre-registration is required.
Free event.

Free Demo at the CAG

Paper Quilling

Instructor: Kristy Keistler

September 14, 2025

Time 2-4:00 PM

Where: Clearwater Art Center and Studios. 223 Crowell Dr. NW, Concord, NC 28025 Greenway Gallery; Enter Kerr St. side of Main Building, double-doors.

Please join us for a demonstration in paper quilling with Kristy Kiestler! The techniques in paper quilling include rolling strips of paper into coils and shaping them into various forms such as circles, teardrops, squares and scrolls. The coils can be pinched or combined to create more complex patterns and designs. This is great demonstration to see and learn another form of the arts with one of our local artist!

Kristy has been involved with various art forms throughout her life. She has a diverse set of skills including alcohol ink, landscape quilting, metallic watercolor, polymer clay fairies, paper sculpting, paper quilling,coloring pages, and cake sculpting. Although cake sculpting occupied so much of her time, she is now retired from it. Currently, she mainly focuses on paper quilling designs, emphasizing its historical significance and her passion for it !

No need to register
The event is free and open to the public.
Please arrive before 2 PM, so as not to interrupt the speaker’s
presentation

See YouThere!

Cabarrus Art Guild is a tenant with a studio at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios

For more information visit www.Cabarrusartguild.org

Saturday, September 6, 2025 -- Mark your calendars and make plans to visit Downtown Concord and ClearWater Arts for the Fall Art Walk on Union! 

We will once again have a shuttle between Downtown Concord and ClearWater Arts Center! ClearWater Arts will once again join the fun, with a shuttle van* 🚐 driving continuous loops between Downtown Concord and ClearWater Arts Center! Connecting visitors with the galleries and artist studios at ClearWater where the tenant artists will have their studio doors open, the Main Gallery’s Guest Artist show “Color Riot” will knock your socks off, and the Ceramics Center will be open for touring - while running a Family Public Workshop, “Face Pots,” from 2-4pm! (Registration for that must be in advance— see our ‘Classes’ page & follow instructions. )
You won’t want to miss it!

The Ceramics Center will also be open for walk-through tours, plus there's a public family workshop from 2-4 p.m. where you can make face pots! Registration is required for the workshop and you can register online through CivicRec: https://secure.rec1.com/NC/concord-nc/catalog (Select the arts tab, then the ClearWater Ceramic Center, then go to the second page of the class listings and you'll see the "Family Public Workshop - Face Pots").

*Shuttle Van Courtesy of CK Rider Transit

📆 Saturday, September 6th
🕚 11 a.m - 4 p.m.
📍 Downtown Concord on Union Street & Cabarrus Ave

Art Walk on Union is a biannual event sponsored in partnership with the Cabarrus Arts Council.

• Shop from over 60 local vendors. The event features local artists and makers selling everything from jewelry, pottery, woodwork, original artwork, handmade candles and soaps, and so much more!

• Two food trucks on Cabarrus Avenue, plus local eateries to enjoy throughout Downtown.

• Live music on Union Street near the Concord Library - feel free to bring a chair to rest from all of your shopping and enjoy!

If you have questions about Art Walk, reach out to Paige Grochoske (704-920-6132) or Sharee Allen (704-920- 6131) in the Planning Department - Downtown Office.

We look forward to seeing you downtown and at ClearWater on September 6th!

Creative Connections Community Art Event!

FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Join us at ClearWater for a free community art event! Coordinated and hosted by Mental Health America of the Carolinas in a partnership offering. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon creating a worry stone from air-dry clay and decorating a group puzzle piece that reflects you. No experience is necessary - just bring your creativity!

Part of MHA’s Adult Social Program, “A Mental HEalth Social Series.” Two other events will take place at other venues in Concord, NC.

Please register using the QR code seen on the flyer. Participation is free but spaces are limited and the RSVP is needed in order for the hosts to plan. Thank you!

Free Demo at the CaG

SILVER JEWELRY TASTER CLASS

Instructor. Susan Tobelman

WHEN: August 10, 2025

TIME 2-4:00 PM

WHERE*: Clearwater Arts center and studios, 223 Crowell Dr. NW, Concord, NC 28025.

*ENTRANCE NOTE: Enter Kerr St. side doors, lower parking lot-Greenway Gallery

Susan Tobelman is the creative force behind Energy& Ore Custom Jewelry in Mint Hill, NC. She has been crafting distinctive metal clay jewelry, for over six years. Holding certifications in metal clay Techniques and Teaching, Susan combines her technical ability with a deep passion for design. She offers a range of unique, personalized pieces, that reflect her client’s individual stories and emotions. In addition to running her jewelry business, Susan is dedicated to sharing her knowledge through beginner metal clay workshops in her local area. She is also helping others discover the artistry and joy of silver jewelry making via virtual classes!

No need to register
The event is free and open to the public.
Please arrive before 2 PM, so as not to interrupt the speaker’s
presentation

See YouThere!

Cabarrus Art Guild is a tenant with a studio at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios

For more information visit www.Cabarrusartguild.org

Come meet the talented ClearWater Arts Center & Studios artists in action in the creative sanctuary of their art studio!

Feel free to pop by, ask them questions, and soak in the artistic vibes. DOORS ARE OPEN and you are welcome! We make a point of gathering here once a month to make our art more accessible to you, the community!

This event is reoccurring and happens every 2nd Saturday of the month!

This event is always free to the public and always accepting of all people.

Come mingle with the creative person that's right next door.

Thanks to you all & hope to see you there! 🎨🎉

“Color Riot: Where Color Speaks Loudest"
COLOR RIOT  Opening Night: Saturday, August 2, 2025, 6–9pm
Live performance or spoken word; Curator & Artist talks; light refreshments.

August 2 – Sept. 28, 2025:
Color Riot Group Exhibition Opens Saturday, August 2nd at 6:00 p.m. in ClearWater's Main Gallery! Join us for Opening Night with the artists!
We are thrilled to have talented local artist, Dimeji Onafuwa @artbydimeji bringing this exciting show to the Main Gallery at ClearWater Arts! Onafuwa has gathered 6 other exceptional artists to join him in gracing our walls with a riot of color, texture and dynamic compositions. Dr. Dimeji Onafuwa (Dimeji) is a Nigerian-born artist, design and research leader. Tilling passion from his African heart with American soil, he cultivates evocative and emotional scenes of assimilation. His paintings will be joined by those of six other artists hailing from the African and African-American diaspora, each with a unique artistic technique, and approach to materials and style. Dimeji has called Concord home for several years and most of the artists in this show reside in the greater Charlotte area. Watch ClearWater Arts social media to see upcoming Artist Features; and join us, at Opening Night: Saturday August 2nd, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in our Main Gallery! For more info: clearwaterartists.com

Opening Night: Saturday, August 2, 2025, 6–9pm
Live performance or spoken word; Curator & Artist talks; light refreshments.
ClearWater Arts Center & Studios
223 Crowell Dr. NW, Concord, NC 28025
-- MAIN GALLERY –  Use Main Entrance
  (704) 920-6600

Participating Artists:

• Dimeji Onafuwa

• Sanya Ojikutu

• Omogbolade Ajayi

• Robby Moore

• Justin Ellis

• J Henry

• Zaire McPhearson

Join Us for a Unique Musical Experience! 🎶🎸🎻🥁

"Americana Chamber Concert;"

🔶 Saturday, July 19th , 6 - 9 PM;

ClearWater Arts Center & Studios

223 Crowell Dr. NW, Concord, NC 28025

-- MAIN GALLERY –

We are thrilled to invite you to the first event in what promises to be an unforgettable series of musical performances, with many more exciting shows lined up on the horizon.

Each event will showcase different genres and artists, offering something special for every music lover.

This inaugural event features an 'Americana Chamber Concert' with the remarkable talents of Clayton & Wensil.

Gracing the stage will be:

Jeff Clayton from the renowned band ANTiSEEN,

Steve Wensil from the iconic Dead Kings, and

the versatile Jeff Williams from Biggy Stardust.

🎵

Together, they will transport you with their renditions of timeless Old Gospel Hymns, bringing a fresh and soulful twist to these classic tunes.

🎵

To set the perfect tone for the evening, we’re delighted to present the opening act by the incredible talent of A.P. Rodgers and Grayson Drum. Both playing a set of homegrown bluegrass.

🎉

This is truly a one-of-a-kind show, an extraordinary experience blending diverse musical styles and talents. It’s an event you absolutely won’t want to miss!

We look forward to sharing this special evening with you.

When: July 19th from 6 - 9 PM at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Dr. NW, Concord, NC 28025

Free Demo with the CAG

Instructor: Karen Wilder

When: Sunday July 13, 2025

Time: 2:00-4:00

Where: Clearwater Arts Center and Studios - Greenway Gallery

223 Crowell Dr. NW Concord, N.C. 28025. Enter at Kerr St. side doors, lower parking lot

Title: Art Trading Cards
Artist: Karen Wilder
When: July 13, 2025
Time: 2-4PM

Where: Clearwater Arts Center and Studios, found at 223 Crowell
Dr. NW, Concord, N.C. 28025…. enter Kerr St. side doors, lower
parking lot-Greenway Gallery

Artist, Karen Wilder, will be telling us about art trading cards, and
the process of how they are made with mixed media. Karen will
also explain the trades made to collect other artists’ work!

Karen Johnson Wilder, a resident of Concord since 2012, is an
experienced mixed media collage artist. She enjoys facilitating
workshops for creatives and those that think they are not
creative. She helps create visual journals, SoulCollage, and Art
Trading Cards.

No need to register
The event is free and open to the public.
Please arrive before 2 PM, so as not to interrupt the speaker’s
presentation
See YouThere!

For more information visit www.Cabarrusartguild.org

Come meet the talented ClearWater Arts Center & Studios artists in action in the creative sanctuary of their art studio!

Feel free to pop by, ask them questions, and soak in the artistic vibes.

This event is reoccurring and happens every 2nd Saturday of the month!

This event is always free to the public and always accepting of all people.

Come mingle with the creative person that's right next door.

Thanks to you all & hope to see you there! 🎨🎉

Meet the Artists of CONCORD CREATES: An Exhibition of Local Artists!

The Opening Reception for this Exhibition will feature artists in the show talking about their work!

Come check the talent next door during this beautiful exhibition by Concord, NC artists!

Saturday, July 5, 2025

12:00 PM - Opening Reception

1:00 PM - Artist Talks

Come and be part of an exciting exhibition that proudly showcases the incredible works of talented artists, all of whom are 100% local to Concord, NC. This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant art scene of our community and support the creative endeavors of our local artists. You won’t want to miss this chance to experience the diverse range of artistic expressions that reflect the heart and soul of Concord. Join us and celebrate the amazing talent right in our own backyard!

Featuring:

Eric & Casey Wattine

April Simmons

Ben Mirabelli

Stephanie Gainer

Molly Rowland

Abigayle Davis

Doyle Bussey

Wesley Hartsell

Andrea Cunningham

Curated by: Crystal Cronan

Exhibit is located in The Main Gallery of The Main Bldg. Free parking in three lots on campus. We hope to see you there!

Come meet the talented ClearWater Arts Center & Studios artists in action in the creative sanctuary of their art studio!

Feel free to pop by, ask them questions, and soak in the artistic vibes.

This event is reoccurring and happens every 2nd Saturday of the month!

This event is always free to the public and always accepting of all people.

Come mingle with the creative person that's right next door.

Thanks to you all & hope to see you there! 🎨🎉

When: June 8, 2025

Time: 2-4PM

Where: Clearwater Arts Center and Studios, found at 223 Crowell Dr. NW, Concord, N.C. 28025;  enter Kerr St. side doors, lower parking lot-Greenway Gallery.

Tina will be showcasing the process of creating Cyanotypes on pretreated surfaces. Additionally, she will illustrate various methods for applying the solution to both paper and fabric, as part of the preparation for development. Her presentation will include techniques to enhance Cyanotypes.

Tina Vincent is a dedicated artist, and art educator. Her passion for experimentation, drives her to create captivating combinations in her work. As a teacher, she continuously seeks out new techniques, and explores their potential, enriching her artistic practice. Tina is also known for her papier-mache that celebrates women of color. She has a strong focus on collage, art quilts, and Cyanotypes.

No need to register
The event is free and open to the public.

Please arrive before 2 PM, so as not to interrupt the speaker's presentation. 

See You There!

Come meet the talented ClearWater Arts Center & Studios artists in action in the creative sanctuary of their art studio!

Feel free to pop by, ask them questions, and soak in the artistic vibes.

This event is reoccurring and happens every 2nd Saturday of the month!

This event is always free to the public and always accepting of all people.

Come mingle with the creative person that's right next door.

Thanks to you all & hope to see you there! 🎨🎉

Come join us for the Opening Reception:
CAG Annual Spring Judged Show, 2025

The Cabarrus Art Guild (CAG), a tenant organization at ClearWater Arts, is happy to announce their Annual Spring Judged Art Show 2025 . This is an Open Call to regional artists, who may enter an artwork for a nominal entry fee. Fees are used for prize awards, and to hire a local artist as Judge.

Come join us for the Opening Reception!

Opening Reception for this year’s Spring Judged Show is open to the public:

Sunday, May 04 at 2pm 

Main Gallery

ClearWater Arts Center & Studios

223 Crowell Street NW, Concord. 

Winners will be announced, and light refreshments will be served. 

Come and meet local artists and join us in celebrating their artwork.

No pre-registration is required.
Free event.

SAVE THE DATE! DEDICATION EVENT FOR NEW MURAL 4/24/25!

Join us in celebrating ClearWater Arts Center & Studios' new mural "Whimsical Harmony" by artist Jonathan Grauel. We'll gather on April 24 at 3:00 P.M. for a dedication ceremony with the artist, Mayor and members of Council, and Republic Services, who made this special project possible through their Neighborhood Promise Grant.

Dear Friends,

Join us for the dedication and unveiling of "Whimsical Harmony," a vibrant new mural celebrating local history and community spirit at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios in Concord.

Created by Charlotte-based artist Jonathan Grauel, this colorful mural is the culmination of community collaboration and support from the Republic Services Foundation’s National Neighborhood Promise grant, Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte, and the City of Concord.

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025

• Time: 3:00 p.m.

• Location: ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Dr NW, Concord, NC 28025

• Parking: Free parking available in two lots on Crowell Drive across from the arts center.

The dedication will feature remarks from:

• Jonathan Grauel, Artist

• Beth Morrison-North, Executive Director, Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte

• City of Concord Officials

• Republic Services Representative

Light refreshments will be served.

We hope you'll join us in celebrating this inspiring addition to our community. Come experience "Whimsical Harmony" up close!

See you there!