OBRA Collective

06/03/2026

Half Queenx of the Queen City An intimate 35mm portrait series exploring drag, identity, transformation, and self-expression.
By Joel Motta

Saturday, June 6
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
VAPA Center - OBRA Collective Gallery
700 North Tryon St, Charlotte, NC

Free admission!
Open to everyone-bring your friends, family, and community!

"This project is supported, in part, by the Arts & Science Council"
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06/02/2026

Una mañana llena de creatividad, conexión y comunidad.

Gracias a todas las familias que participaron en el Taller de Papalotes de José el pasado sábado. Fue maravilloso ver a niños y adultos creando, aprendiendo y compartiendo juntos.

¡Nos encantó tenerlos con nosotros y esperamos verlos en el próximo evento de Obra!

A morning filled with creativity, connection, and community.

Thank you to all the families who joined José’s Kite Workshop this past Saturday. It was wonderful to see children and adults creating, learning, and sharing together.

We loved having you with us and look forward to seeing you at the next Obra event!

05/31/2026

OBRA is proud to announce a project by Joel Motta Film Photography 📸⭐️ Half QueenX of the Queen City is a photographic portrait project exploring drag as a space for transformation, performance, and self-creation. Through analog portraiture, the project captures the intimacy, vulnerability, and artistry of Charlotte’s drag community both on and beyond the stage.

Join us for the opening on June 6th from 12pm-3pm.

This project is supported, in part, by the Arts & Science Council. Thanks also to La Luz, Biggs Camera, Chasers, Bar Argon, and LOC Productions.

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05/18/2026

OBRA Collective invita a los artistas a enviar sus obras para *Gallery Con: A Pop Culture Art Expo*.

El lugar donde el *fandom* se encuentra con las paredes de la galería de arte. Ya sea que tu medio sea el óleo sobre lienzo, el arte digital, la escultura, el arte textil, las técnicas mixtas o algo más especializado; si tu obra está inspirada en las poderosas historias y personajes de la cultura popular, queremos verla. Abierto a artistas de todos los medios. No se permite el uso de IA generativa.

El tema: Celebración e Inspiración. ¡Muéstranos qué es lo que más te apasiona de tus series de televisión, películas, animes, cómics, etc., favoritos!

Más información y enlace para postularse en la biografía.
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OBRA Collective invites artists to submit work for Gallery Con: A Pop Culture Art Expo.

Where fandom meets the art gallery wall. Whether your medium is oil on canvas, digital art, sculpture, fiber art, mixed media, or something niche, if it’s inspired by the powerful stories and characters of popular culture, we want to see it. Open to artists of all mediums. No generative Ai allowed.

The theme: Celebration and Inspiration. Show us what you love about your favorite TV shows, movies, anime, comics, etc.!

More info and application link in bio.

05/14/2026

Join us tonight, May 14, at 6pm! Closing the Gap: A Bridge to Impact Through Public Art. Join us at the VAPA Center as we host the ASC Public Art Team for a discussion about their latest Regional Artist Directory and ways that local and regional artists can build within the public art space. Open to all! Bring a friend or two 😃

05/11/2026

Acompáñanos en un taller divertido y creativo para crear papalotes tradicionales. En este evento práctico aprenderás el arte de diseñar y construir coloridas papalotes. Este taller es perfecto para todas las edades; ¡se anima a participar a las familias! Hay dos horarios disponibles: 11:00 a. m. o 2:00 p. m. Link en la bio.

Come join us for a fun and creative workshop to making traditional Mexican kites, known as papalotes. This hands-on event will teach you the art of crafting and making colorful kites. This workshop is perfect for all ages, families encouraged! Two time slots, 11 AM or 2 PM. Link in bio.

05/01/2026

Join OBRA Collective as we host ASC for a discussion about the Regional Artist Directory and ways that local and regional artists can build within the public art space. The Public Art team will also go into depth about what the public art program is, its history and current impact on the city of Charlotte and beyond. Open to all!

04/04/2026

Rueda de Colores workshop, learning printmaking and exploring emotions through color! 🎨🫟

03/23/2026

¡Acompáñanos en «La Rueda de Emociones», un taller bilingüe de grabado en el que exploramos las emociones, el color y la cultura a través de la creación artística! Entradas limitadas. 16+. Gratis, pero se requiere inscripción. Link en la bio.

Join OBRA Collective for “La Rueda de Emociones,” a hands on printmaking workshop designed to welcome Spanish speakers, and learners, and anyone excited to explore creativity in a culturally rich space! For ages 16+. Free, registration required. Link in bio.

03/03/2026

Thanks for the highlight Queen City Nerve! "Our list of five things to do in Charlotte this week includes a performance by Kiran Deol, live indie rock at Snug Harbor, an event pairing spoken-word poets with artists of different mediums at The Long Room, and exhibit openings from OBRA Collective and Goodyear Arts."

Our list of things to do in Charlotte this week includes a performance from comic Kiran Deol, live music and multiple art exhibit openings.