Mission Statement
Central Piedmont Art Galleries are committed to inspiring, educating, and engaging students, faculty, and community members through access to exceptional visual art in all media. The Galleries constantly support the teaching mission of the college by serving as a lab for the visual arts curricula and enhancing a variety of other subjects. Additional educational programming celebrates artistic achievement and cross-discipline collaboration.
Gallery Locations and Hours
Pauline Dove Art Gallery: Parr Center, Ground Floor 0110, 1201 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
Hours: Monday – Thursday 10 – 4, Fridays 10 – 2
Ross and Overcash Art Galleries: Overcash Center, First Floor, 110-113, 1206 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
Hours: Monday – Thursday 10 – 4, Fridays 10 – 2
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: Cato 3, Ground Level, 8121 Grier Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
Hours: Open during regular college hours
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Art Gallery Staff
Amelia Zytka, Senior Art Gallery Coordinator
Amelia Zytka has been a resident of Charlotte since 2013. An alumna of Central Piedmont Community College, she earned her Associate in Arts Degree in 2019. As well as continuing to work in the Art Galleries, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from the University of North Carolina – Charlotte
Jessica Fletcher, Gallery Assistant
Hello, I’m Jessica! I moved here from California a little over a year ago. I am currently studying business and my plan is to transfer to UNCC. My hobbies are hiking and basically anything artsy.
Maia McElvane, Gallery Assistant
Maia is currently part of the Central Piedmont Visual Arts AFA program. As a talented artist skilled in multiple types of media she has big plans for her academic and professional career. When she’s not working in the gallery, or creating art, Maia enjoys spending time with friends and family.
Jen Quijado-Yos, Gallery Assistant
Hi my name is Jen! I am a student here at Central Piedmont majoring in Spanish and hoping to transfer to UNCC in the fall. I have always been very passionate about art and have really enjoyed working in the art galleries alongside such talented artists.
Alex Sedano, Gallery Assistant
Hi! My name is Alex, and I am the art gallery ambassador for the Central Piedmont Galleries. I have been here since the start of the fall semester, and I love working here. I am an admirer of visual arts, but my biggest passion is graphic design. I love being a part of the art gallery team and contributing to enriching student life via art. Come visit us at the gallery; there’s something for everyone!
Elijah Kell, Gallery Contractor
Elijah Kell is a Charlotte area native and artist/owner of Kell Glass LLC. His sculptures and artisan glass works have been featured in exhibitions throughout the greater Charlotte region and across North Carolina, receiving numerous awards and media highlights. His work is commissioned by collectors nationwide and internationally. Elijah’s permanent gallery space, Kell Glass Gallery, is located near uptown Charlotte in the Myers Park neighborhood, and he is proud to be represented by Juelerye Artisan Gallery in the Lake Norman community of Mooresville, NC. Elijah also provides gallery contract services to aid with art curation, installations, artist relations and marketing support. He is proud to be assisting the Bill and Patty Gorelick Galleries at Central Piedmont Community College.
2023 Annual Juried Student Art Show
The Central Piedmont Art Galleries Program encompasses Ross Art Gallery, Overcash Art Gallery and Dove Gallery on Central Campus, the Patty and Bill Gorelick Galleries on Levine, Harris, Harper and Cato Campuses. Additionally, our Central Piedmont Art Galleries Program manages Central Piedmont Community College’s permanent art collection and curates public art on our six campuses.
Public Art is on display on all six campuses. Whether you are visiting for the first time or simply going from one class to another, our public art is there to inspire you.
Private Tours of the galleries are available by appointment. To schedule a tour, please contact Art Gallery Coordinator Amelia Zytka
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