September is shaping up to a be a busy arts month already. Here’s where we will be this week!

Tuesday
Alumni Exhibition at UNC Charlotte’s Rowe gallery – Verve: The 2015 Alumni Biennial Exhibition, features works by Brandon Boan, Alexandra Giannell, Bradlee Hicks, Zipporah Camille Thompson, Antoine Williams, and Ashley A. York. The exhibition runs through September 25. Read more about the artists here.
Opening Reception: September 1, 5pm – 7pm

Sy Arden

Wednesday

A few times a month through mid-December, Le Meridien will host Art and Aperitif, a free event featuring 2015 ArtPop participants. In case you aren’t familiar, the ASC’s ArtPop program features artwork by 20 artists on billboards around Charlotte for a year. This week’s event highlights Sy Arden and Sharon Dowell.
Reception: 5:30-8:30pm, Le Meridien, 55 South McDowell Street, North Tower, CLT

Friday

Check out the latest Skyline Arts Showcase, featuring artists Robert Childers, Matthew Steele, and performance group XOXO. More info & RSVP here.
Reception: September 4, 6pm-9pm, Goodyear Building, 100 E. Stonewall Street, CLT

Daniel McClendon

Elder Gallery’s Invitational 2015 features the gallery’s pick of five artists to watch: Kathy Craig, John Folchi, Daniel McClendon, David Padworny,  and Gregory Siler. The reception takes place on September 4, during the First Friday Art Walk from 5-8pm, 1520 S. Tryon Street, CLT