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We're Moving!

Mint Hill Arts is very pleased to announce plans to move into the center of the Grace Building. The new floorplan is currently on display at MHA. It's hard to believe that less than 3 years ago, we were cleaning out a dusty warehouse space in order to have a place to meet and hang some art.

The new space features heating and cooling, a full kitchen, new signage, and plenty of room to create new gallery, classroom, and studio spaces.

What does this mean for us? This is a lot of work, and we need your help. Although it will cost more, it represents an important milestone for MHA - with this move, we become a more visible, prominent fixture in the town of Mint Hill.

Moving and construction have begun and will continue through July.

Click here to follow our progress!

There will be no July exhibit or reception; however the building and pottery studio will remain open for classes. The new gallery is slated to open for the August reception.

We would like to thank the people at Grace Innovations (Kevin Cobb, Max Smith, Ryan Burns, Lionel Sargent, and Rodney Cobb) for once again giving us a boost as we move to the next level in our journey. Without their support over the past 3 years, Mint Hill Arts would not have accomplished the things we have.

Something New in August!

Instead of the usual traveling show from MHA gallery, the August Offsite Exhibits will feature the work of several talented MHA members.

At the Mint Hill Town Hall, oil paintings by Terry Edwards and fabric art by Dottie Edwards will be displayed.

Leslie Teiro’s mixed media collages will be exhibited at the Mint Hill BB&T and abstract paintings by Cindy Dabestani will be on display at the Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce.

All three exhibits will run from August 2 through September 7. Thanks to each of these artists for sharing their talents and creativity with our community!

August Speaker

Artist Curt Butler

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 6:45pm - 9:00pm

Please Note: Our June speaker has been rescheduled for August 24. We will have the special privilege to watch and learn from Curt Butler, an artist who works and lives in Gastonia, NC.

Curt Butler is a teaching artist who attempts to balance being a professional artist and educator while sharing his love and passion for art with his students He works primarily in oils and is known for his landscapes and various commissions including oil portraits.

Curt received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Kent State University and a Masters of Fine Arts degree from Savannah College of Art and Design. His works have been displayed at various venues in the Gastonia, NC area including the Gem of Ashley, Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens and Morris Street Gallery in Blowing Rock, N.C. His influences include Fedor Zackarov, John Singer Sargent and Richard Schmid.

Upon moving to Gastonia, Curt studied under Andrew Braitman at Braitman Studio in Charlotte. At Braitman Studio, he also taught adult and advanced teen oil painting classes while creating his own works in the studio. He has taught at the high school level at Gaston Day School.

Curt received The Teacher of the Year Award in 2004 and has helped students to graduate to art schools such as Savannah College of Art and Design, the UNC Charlotte architecture program, and Maryland Institute and College of Art. In 2006, four Gaston Day School art students won gold key awards under the direction of Mr. Butler and went on the National level in New York.

Curt has received many local art awards including 1st place at Festival in the Park in Charlotte and Honorable and Merit Awards at the Natural View exhibit in Gastonia. His work has been exhibited at Gem of Ashley, Dallas Art Museum, Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens, Gaston Day Gallery, Morris Street Gallery, Solo Art Gallery and The Design Gallery.

In 2006, Curt started his own business, Butler Studio, where he works on paintings for galleries, businesses and private collections. It features exposed historical roof beams, plaster patina brick walls and original antique wood flooring. Pedestrians are welcome to watch Butler paint during studio hours or call for appointment to view and discuss purchasing paintings on display.

Since painting full time, Curt’s work has focused primarily on exploring and painting his surroundings including the Appalachian, Piedmont and coastal plains of North Carolina. “While most people are driving into work and notice the sunrise long enough to bring down their sun visor, my job is to stop and observe it. I seek out those places that others have seen but maybe have never observed. In this way, I think of myself as part explorer.” His style seeks to evoke a mood that is rich in bold brush strokes with sharp and soft edges to lead the eye through the composition.

Visit Curt's studio online at Butler Studio.

Please visit our Events page for a complete list of upcoming exhibits and meetings.

Summer 2010 Class Schedule is now available!

Download the Summer 2010 Camp Schedule.

Registration is open now for adult and kids classes in painting, drawing, clay, jewelry, mixed media, printmaking, fiber, drama, and more. Please visit our Classes/Workshops page to see a list of the classes currently open for enrollment. We can also arrange custom classes for groups including homeschoolers, playdates, and scouts. For details email classes@minthillarts.org

Monthly Drawing Sessions

Portrait Drawing

The public is welcome to join Mint Hill Arts for Portrait Night.  A gathering of artists to draw portraits on the first Tuesday of every month from 7 PM - 9 PM. There is no charge to attend. Bring your own drawing supplies.

Life Drawing

The public is welcome to join Mint Hill Arts for Life Drawing Night on the third Tuesday of every month from 7 PM - 9 PM. There is a small model's fee that will be divided among all participants. Please bring your easel and drawing supplies and join us for a night of fun. Please RSVP so we can have an accurate count of participants.

Studio Rental
Mint Hill Arts is now offering studio space rentals within the gallery. Studios are 8x10’ and rent for $125/month with a 12 month lease. Twenty-four hour access will be granted.

Mint Hill Arts offers a full curriculum of classes for adults and children in oils, watercolor, drawing, jewelry, weaving, and more. Check out our Classes/Workshop page for more details.

Mint Hill Arts is designed to be an information and support network for local artists of all media and a source of educational and cultural enrichment to the public.

Membership is open to all local artists and patrons of the arts.

The Mint Hill Arts gallery space is available as rental space for wine tasting, corporate and other events.   Please contact us at info@minthillarts.org.

Mint Hill Arts is located at 7714 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227

Phone: 980-226-5532

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