Central Piedmont’s Dove Gallery will host a new exhibition by esteemed Vietnamese artist Kenny Nguyen. Born in Vietnam and with a background in fashion design, Nguyen exhibits his work across the US and internationally.
As a Vietnamese immigrant now living and working as an artist in the United States, much of Nguyen’s work explores ideas related to cultural identity, displacement, reconciling with the past, and the artistic fusion of Vietnamese and American cultures.
Nguyen uses silk in tribute to his Vietnamese culture, deconstructs it into strips, and then dips it in paint. Thousands of these strips create sculptural works of art that Nguyen calls “deconstructed paintings.” The action of deconstruction and reconstruction, and transformation of the fine silk into a sculptural painting, echoes Nguyen’s journey of forging his own identity while continuously incorporating all of the unique elements that make him who he is today.
Each work of art by Nguyen is carefully arranged and pinned into place. As a result, each installation never looks the same twice. The folds and drapes take on a three-dimensional form, undulating like waves across the wall. While stationary, each piece has an element of movement as the delicate strips of fabric catch slight drafts of air from ventilation or passers-by. These thoughtful and intentional artistic interventions by Nguyen engage the viewer visually and invite them ‘Land/mark’ will feature new works by Nguyen as well as an interactive workshop for students to see and learn Nguyen’s process of creating deconstructed paintings.
WHEN: January 8 – March 15
WORKSHOPS: January 24 and March 14
WHERE: Central Piedmont Central Campus
Parr Center Student Union
1201 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204
The Bill and Patty Gorelick Galleries will open a new exhibition at Harris Conference Center featuring the best of the College’s permanent art collection alongside featured artists Mario Loprete, Sheridan Hathaway, and Andres Palacios.
In a joint effort between the Central Piedmont Archives and Art Galleries, students and staff came together to recreate photographs from the Central Piedmont Archives. Using the photographs as inspiration, each participant artistically reimagined a selected photograph using any media of their choice.
Central Piedmont Community College proudly acknowledges the participation of seven of our Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students at the esteemed Career Connections Conference hosted by the FBLA National Organization. Held in uptown Charlotte from November 30 to December 2, this event was one of just two nationwide.
Meet Yamileth Navarrete, an outstanding Central Piedmont Community College student, eagerly counting the hours until her graduation ceremony tomorrow. As the anticipated December 2023 Commencement Speaker, Yamileth reflects on her remarkable journey as she prepares to mark the monumental transition from student to graduate.
At Central Piedmont Community College, Evangelos Beall stands out through his involvement in the Levine Middle College program, a dual-enrollment opportunity enabling him to concurrently earn his high school diploma and an associate degree. This program offers a glimpse into college life and accelerates his educational journey.
In a remarkable show of community service, 40 dedicated Opportunity Scholars from Central Piedmont have recently taken part in an initiative to support our neighbors experiencing homelessness. These scholars prepared 400 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and grab’n’go lunches and wrote motivational messages. These were all lovingly delivered to 
As the winter season approaches, staying informed about the Campus Store hours is important. Here’s a quick update for your convenience:
Central Piedmont is delighted to announce the opening of 
Dec. 14 marks a significant milestone for many Central Piedmont Community College students – graduation day! With family, friends, and faculty eager to celebrate this monumental achievement, we understand that not everyone can attend in person.
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The Fall Graduation Fair is happening now! This important event is scheduled from Nov. 28, 2023, to Nov. 30, 2023, and will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily.
Central Piedmont Dance Theatre will present its concert series Sunlight and Solstice at The Parr Center Theatre on Nov 29, 30, and Dec. 1 at noon. The program will include Tracie Chan’s new children’s ballet, “The Snowman,” based on the classic children’s story. The other two works on the program are by two of the four pioneers of American Modern Dance, Martha Graham, and Charles Weidman. Kim Jones, UNCC faculty, will stage Graham’s “Adorations,” and Clay Daniel will stage excerpts of Weidman’s “Christmas Oratorio.” For you history buffs, this will be the first time a Weidman and a Graham work have appeared on the same program in over 70 years! This concert series has something for everyone – and is not to be missed!
Embark on your journey to well-being at our Health and Wellness Workshop!
Are you feeling overwhelmed this semester? Transform stress into success with our Burnout to Balance Lunch and Learn event!
Get ready to tackle finals with confidence!
Mark your calendars for the final Work-it Wednesday of the semester on November 29! This is a prime chance for you to connect with future employers and dive into the inner workings of various companies. Learn more about these and other career-building events on the Career Services Events Page.