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April is for Arts, a celebration of art and culture in North Mecklenburg, features numerous
events throughout the month of April in Davidson, Cornelius, and Huntersville. This includes Davidson's Gallery Crawl and Art on the Green, North Mecklenburg’s largest annual multi-artist festival. April is for Arts is located on the town green and at other areas around town. Visitors will enjoy artists' exhibitions, demonstrations, food, and live music.
Want more information about Davidson's April is for Arts events?
- Gallery Crawl- Friday, April 28, 2023
- Art on the Green- Saturday, April 29, 2023 and Sunday, April 30. 2023
Davidson Community Invited to Celebrate April is for Arts!
April is for Arts is a month-long celebration of the arts in Davidson. We have selected the weekend of April 28-30, 2023 to focus on the arts in town and have exciting events planned for both residents and visitors.
• Gallery Crawl: Friday, April 28, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
• Art on the Green Festival: Saturday, April 29, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 30, noon until 4:00 p.m.
• Concert on the Green: Sunday, April 30 at 6:00 p.m. featuring the Davidson College Jazz Ensemble
The Gallery Crawl takes place on Friday, April 28 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Main Street and South Main Street businesses and sidewalks will be transformed into lively art galleries. Homewood Suites at the Circles @ 30 will also showcase many artists.
Art on the Green is Davidson’s largest annual arts festival bringing thousands of residents and visitors to Davidson’s Main Street and town green on Saturday, April 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 30 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This juried art show spotlights many of the region’s finest artists in a weekend-long celebration. Mark it on your calendar! Over 30 artists from the Lake Norman region, North Carolina, Virginia, Massachusetts, and Maine will be joining us to showcase and sell their creations in all types of media: sculpture, watercolor, photography, wood, glass, ceramics, etc. Patrons can stroll around the green to enjoy amazing art from a wide variety of talented regional artists, listen to live music, and enjoy local cuisine.
Davidson Home & Village Tour: Saturday, April 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For information and/or to purchase tickets, please see the tour's website HERE Version OptionsApril is for ArtsHeadline.
Sunday, April 30 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. is the return of our popular Concerts on the Green series. The Davidson College Jazz Ensemble will kick off the concert season with a lively performance on the library stage for all to enjoy. Please bring your own picnic to enjoy on the town green or purchase food from our local restaurants that will be open that evening.
All of these events are made possible by our generous sponsors: Arts and Science Council, DavidsonLearns, Davidson College Friends of the Arts, Lake Norman Currents, and The Town of Davidson.
If you are interested in sponsoring April is for Arts or Concerts on the Green please visit www.townofdavidson.org/April or contact Kim Fleming at 704-940-9622 or kfleming@townofdavidson.org.