Cain Center for the Arts works hard to provide exception visual arts experiences for our community. Please take a look below to view the 2024-25 Visual Arts Season. We hope you will join us for several of this wonderful offerings.
CURRENT EXHIBIT
BROKEN HISTORY:
CAVINESS CERAMICS
SEPTEMBER 10 – NOVEMBER 1
Brad and Bryan Caviness are brothers who make unique ceramic artwork in North Carolina. They combine their interests in history with talents for art and design to inspire an appreciation for monumental achievements in art and architecture, bring attention to the destruction of ancient sites, and generate an interest in preserving the ones that are still here, whether threatened by the slow progress of time, natural disaster or war.
BROKEN HISTORY + BRUNCH | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 // 10AM -12PM
Join us for “Broken History + Brunch” at Cain Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 26th from 10am-12pm!
This special event will feature an artist talk from Caviness Ceramics, whose thought-provoking work is currently on display as part of the Broken History Exhibit. In addition to the artist’s insights, you’ll receive exciting updates about Cain Center’s Sculpting the Future Campaign, which aims to revitalize historic properties in Downtown Cornelius.
Enjoy a light brunch and refreshments as you engage with art and community. Cash bar available. Registration is free, but space is limited, so be sure to sign up to reserve your spot!
Please also consider joining the Caviness Brothers for a special hands-on ceramics workshop following the brunch event. Learn more about the workshop here.
UPCOMING EXHIBITS
GENERATIONS:
HIGHLIGHTING INDIGENOUS PEOPLES,
CULTURES, & ARTWORK
NOVEMBER 12 – JANUARY 11
This special exhibit showcases historical, traditional, and contemporary art representing Indigenous Peoples of Catawba Nation, Melungeon Heritage, the CHamoru Diaspora, Cherokee, Gullah, Lumbee, and more!
JOIN US FOR SPECIAL EVENTS AROUND THIS PROJECT!
FILM SCREENING: NOVEMBER 21
Duality: A Collection of Afro Indigenous Perspectives
This new film from Kimberly M. Night (Black Indians NC) & Frederick D. Murphy (History Before Us) delves into the intersectionality of Indigenous and African Americans in the United States. The award-winning film has been receiving rave reviews for its insightful exploration of historical relevance and cultural insights, and Cain Center is honored to present this critical work.
CULTURAL EVENT: JANUARY 10th- 11th
Keep an eye out for the weekend of January 10th -11th when Cain Center for the Arts is currently planning a cultural event in connection with this exhibit. More details to come!
DIRECTOR'S CHOICE EXHIBIT
PRESENTING: WOVEN, CHOOSING COMMUNITY
JANUARY 21 – MARCH 15
Cain Center’s Visual Art & Education Director Simone El Bey curates a memorable exhibit featuring regional artists who inspire and make a powerful impact with their work. Proceeds from this exhibit will support Cain Center’s Community Impact Initiatives.
JOIN US FOR A CELEBRATORY RECEPTION ON MARCH 7, 2025!
BOLDNESS
SIR WILL JENKINS
FEBRUARY 4 – FEBRUARY 28
Sir Will is a Digital Content Creator specializing in video, film, and photography based in North Carolina. His main focus is women of color because of his connection to women that raised and influenced him. This exhibit explores Sir Will’s work in a new way, and will also coincide with the annual Black History Month Celebration for the Town of Cornelius hosted at Cain Center for the Arts. Stay tuned for more details.
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION!
HOMEGROWN &
HOMEGROWN, JR.
MARCH 25 – MAY 9
Home Grown is an annual mixed media exhibit celebrating our artistic community. Artists of all levels are invited to submit 2D and 3D work to this non-juried exhibit.
JOIN US FOR AN OPENING RECEPTION ON MARCH 28, 2025!
ELEMENTS
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARTFIELDS
MAY 20 – JUNE 28
This thoughtful exhibit challenging viewers to consider the environment features the work of innovative artists Joel Hunnicutt and Julie Anne Greenberg, the recipients of the Exhibition Award from ArtFields 2024 Competition.
This show is presented in partnership with ArtFields, a community arts organization that offers a unique celebration of art and community in an annual, nine-day art competition in Lake City, South Carolina.
JOIN US FOR AN OPENING RECEPTION ON MAY 24, 2025!
THANKS TO OUR FRIENDS AT:
PERSPECTIVES:
A LENS IN HISTORY
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARTPOP STREET GALLERY
JULY 16 – AUGUST 20
Cain Center and ArtPop Street Gallery collaborate to offer another another unique, fascinating and diverse arrangement of artwork, created by some of the top artists in our region.
This show is presented with ArtPop Street Gallery, an organization that showcases local artists and equips them to achieve sustained success.
STAY TUNED FOR MORE ABOUT OUR CELEBRATORY RECEPTION!
THANKS TO OUR FRIENDS AT:
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR
