Art Galleries
Central Piedmont offers a variety of gallery spaces, including academic and institutional art galleries.
Elizabeth Ross Gallery, Pauline Dove Gallery and the Overcash Gallery
Pauline Dove, a cherished figure in Central Piedmont Community College’s arts community, graciously made a gift to the Central Piedmont Community College Foundation to name the Pauline Dove Art Gallery. Located in the Parr Center, this vibrant gallery stands as a testament to Dove’s lifelong dedication to the visual arts and her enduring impact on the college. Her generous contribution provides a dynamic venue for showcasing creative expression, enriching the cultural fabric of Central Piedmont, and inspiring future generations of artists. As a former chair of the Visual Arts Program and longtime instructor, Dove’s legacy continues to shape the college’s artistic identity. The gallery not only honors her remarkable career but also strengthens Central Piedmont’s commitment to fostering artistic excellence and community engagement.
Like the Dove Gallery, the Ross and Overcash galleries are committed to inspiring, educating, and engaging students, faculty, and community members through access to exceptional visual art in all media. All three galleries support the teaching mission of the college by serving as a lab for the visual arts curricula, celebrating artistic achievement, and promoting cross-discipline collaboration. These galleries are located on Central Campus.
Bill and Patty Gorelick Art Galleries
In 2013, Patty and Bill Gorelick generously donated to Central Piedmont through the Central Piedmont Community College Foundation, Inc., establishing the Bill & Patty Gorelick Galleries across the college’s six campuses. Opened over a period of years between 2013 and 2021, each gallery was thoughtfully designed to reflect the distinct personality of its campus, with open, non-traditional gallery spaces that invite student and faculty engagement. Inspired by Mr. Gorelick’s vision to make art accessible to all, this generous gift has created welcoming environments where art can be enjoyed and appreciated as part of everyday campus life. We are deeply grateful for this meaningful partnership, which continues to enrich the educational experience for students, faculty, staff, and visitors alike.
I hope that you will find just one thing that you like…your interest in something is yours; no one can take that away from you. Bill Gorelick
More Information About Our Galleries
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Locations and Hours
- Pauline Dove Art Gallery: Parr Center, Ground Floor 0110, 1201 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- The Art Hub (located in the Ross Gallery): Overcash Center, First Floor, 110-113, 1206 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204.Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- The Bill & Patty Gorelick Galleries at Central Piedmont
- Central Campus Gorelick Gallery: North Classroom Building, First Floor, 1320 Sam Ryburn Walk, Charlotte, NC 28204. Hours: Open during regular college hours
- Harper Campus Gorelick Gallery: Harper 4, Ground Level, 221 W Hebron St, Charlotte, NC 28273. Hours: Open during regular college hours
- Harris Campus Gorelick Gallery: Harris 2, Ground Level, 3216 CPCC Harris Campus Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208. Hours: Open during regular college hours
- Levine Campus Gorelick Gallery: Levine 2, Ground Level, 2800 Campus Ridge Rd, Matthews, NC 28105. Hours: Open during regular college hours
- Merancas Campus Gorelick Gallery: Merancas 4, Ground Level, 12010 Verhoeff Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078. Hours: Open during regular college hours
- Cato Campus Gorelick Gallery: Annable Building, Ground Level, 8121 Grier Road, Charlotte, NC 28215. Hours: Open during regular college hours
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Artist Calls
The Central Piedmont art galleries are not currently holding open artist calls. Please email Meghan French, Senior Coordinator for any questions or concerns.
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Annual Student Art Show
The 2026 Juried Student Art Show Submissions are now open.
Attention Central Piedmont artists: you put in the work, you earned the grade... now what?
Each year, Central Piedmont hosts an annual Student Art Show, open to all students who have completed an art course at the college. This is your chance to have your artwork selected for exhibition in the Pauline Dove Gallery, located in the Parr Center.
A guest juror will be invited to review submissions and select 50-80 pieces to be featured in the show.
Details about submission guidelines and deadlines will be posted on this page once the submission period opens.
Cash awards and a formal recognition will be given for multiple works, including:
- First, Second, and Third Place Best in Show
- Kappy McCleneghan Drawing Award
- Painting Awards
- Arzberger Purchase Awards
- John White Photo Award
- Honorable Mentions
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Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts
Selected courses included in the AFA in Visual Arts at Central Piedmont include:
- art history and art appreciation
- ceramics
- drawing
- jewelry and metals
- painting
- photography and computer art
- printmaking
- sculpture
Contact Isaac Payne, Program Chair, with questions about this degree.
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Current Exhibitions
Cato Gallery
Exhibit: Bare Bearings
Artist: AnnaBrooke Greene
Dates: July 2026-January 2027
Through transformed domestic textiles, AnnaBrooke Greene examines memory, gender, care, and the meanings carried within everyday materials.
Dove Gallery
Exhibit: Film and Poster Exhibition
Artist: Thomas Pickarski
Dates: August 2026-March 2027
Thomas Pickarski combines film and visual design to explore storytelling through moving images and printed works.
Harris Gallery
Exhibit: Objects of Encounter
Artist: Scott Eagle
Dates: July 2026-February 2027
Scott Eagle's sculptures combine unexpected materials and imagery to explore memory, mortality, beauty, and human experience.
Harris Gallery
Exhibit: Oaxacan Artisans
Artist: Omar Awadallah
Dates: July 2026-January 2027
Photographs by Omar Awadallah capture the craft, movement, and cultural traditions of Oaxacan artisans through a layered visual perspective.
North Classroom Gallery
Exhibit: Paintings
Artist: Camila Hojas
Dates: August 2026-March 2027
A collection of contemporary paintings showcasing Camila Hojas's distinctive artistic style and approach to canvas-based work.
Harper Gallery
Exhibit: Reframing
Artist: William Philemon
Dates: June-December 2026
Architect and educator William Philemon presents drawings and sketches that invite viewers to consider how people experience and interact with architectural spaces.
Levine Gallery
Exhibit: The Bridge to Wellness
Artist: Amy Campbell
Dates: June-December 2026
An immersive community-created installation by Amy Campbell that uses woven threads and storytelling to explore mental health, resilience, human connection, and hope.
Student Art Show
Central Campus, Dove Gallery: April 2026-August 2026
About the Juror:
Todd Jones is a North Carolina-based artist and educator who transforms salvaged household materials into stratified sculptures and installations. He examines material culture through the lens of domestic life, repurposing construction debris and commercial waste to create “geological records” of contemporary consumption. By treating discarded objects as physical archives, he documents the shifting values and environmental footprints of modern society.
Grants through the North Carolina Arts Council, The Snapdragon Fund, and the Rauschenberg Foundation have supported his practice. Jones has expanded his research through an international residency at the Siena Art Institute in Italy and national programs at the Hambidge Center for the Creative Arts and the Diamante Arts and Cultural Center. His professional recognition includes being named a 2022 finalist for both the Miami University Young Painters Competition and the Boynes Emerging Artist Award.
Currently an Assistant Professor and Gallery Director at Meredith College, Jones integrates his studio practice with teaching and curating exhibitions for Frankie G. Weems and the Rotunda Gallery. His work is informed by his studies in Studio Art and Psychology to investigate the behavioral patterns that drive consumption. He holds an MFA in Studio Art from Ohio University and a BFA with a double major in Studio Art and Psychology from Florida State University.
Juror Statement:
In selecting artworks for the 2026 Student Show at Central Piedmont, I sought out pieces that demonstrate a balance of technical skill, experimentation, and observation of the world around us. Each piece invites viewers into a distinct world, using the creative process as a form of storytelling across various materials.
In this selection of artworks, everyday materials are transformed into new forms. Students work with cardboard, foam board, and wire, showing how creative possibilities exist in what is readily available. These artworks reveal stories within objects that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Figurative works explore personal identity and the human experience, offering insight into the emotional aspects of our lives. Through recurring memento mori imagery, these artists become record keepers of the present. Whether depicting the quiet of a snowy road or the form of a bone, they use attentive observation to reflect on life and mortality.
A dialogue with art history informs the exhibition, as students study traditional vessels and master copies. Engaging with the past provides a foundation for technical growth and encourages creative exploration. Through this process, students begin to shape their own contemporary voices. The 2026 Student Show serves as a record of artists' perspectives at Central Piedmont, showcasing their creative voices and individual viewpoints.
Visit our Galleries
To plan your visit or if you have any questions, email Meghan French. Sales of artwork benefit the artist and all the galleries of Central Piedmont.