Hello Members,

The Guild has kicked off the 2025/26 season and it is off to a great start! Memberships are rolling in, and more creatives are joining the Guild of Charlotte Artists every day. If you’re new—welcome! And to our returning members, thank you for renewing and continuing to share your talents with our community.

The GCA is more than a membership—it’s a hub for artists to exhibit work, exchange ideas and techniques, and be part of programs and events shaped by our dedicated board of directors. Speaking of which, there are a couple of new board members I want to give a shout-out and welcome to: Jill Melyssa, our new chair of Membership, and Ann Travis, our new co-chair of the Shows Committee. Saying goodbye to our hard-working board members, Kathy Collins and Susan Moore, is difficult and sad, but they will continue to be active members and friends with more free time to create!

This season brings some exciting opportunities, and I want to highlight a few:

Falling Into Place Show at Nine Eighteen Nine Studio Gallery:

A huge thank you to Doris Barahona-Burton and Ann Travis for organizing this show, and to Joanne Rogers (Owner/Director, Nine Eighteen Nine) and Jonathan Stulman (Curator, Mint Museum Uptown) for their support.

Looking Ahead: Mint Museum Uptown, 2026:

We’re thrilled to share that the Mint will once again host GCA in 2026. Their ongoing partnership means so much, and we’re grateful for their commitment to supporting artists and organizations across the Queen City.

Collaboration with Charlotte Art League, 2026:

GCA and CAL will team up for a curated exhibition featuring submissions from both memberships. This promises to be a strong showcase of Charlotte’s creative community.

I hope you’ll take advantage of these opportunities and the many more to come. Here’s to another season of creating, connecting, and celebrating art together!

Creatively yours,

Mikel Frank

President, Guild of Charlotte Artists