Charlotte Art Resources

As the 15th-largest city in the USA, Charlotte is growing fast. As the city blossoms so must our arts community. The Mint Museum is proud to offer our spaces, library, archives, information and support to artists, whether they are aspiring, a hobbyist, or a seasoned professional.

Art Resources

  • Children making art outside
  • Art classes for all ages
  • Helpful Unfettered Gifts from Creative Mornings and CLT is Creative

The Mint Museum Library

This library is an extraordinary free art reference collection available to all individuals interested in the visual and decorative arts. Nationally recognized for its craft resources, the library also houses a significant collection of rare titles that date as far back as the 17th century. The library also offers the Mint Art Resources Catalog Online (MARCO).

The Mint Museum Archives

The Mint Museum Archives collection consists of materials generated by organizations, departments, and individuals important to the permanent history of the museum, reflecting the Mint’s collections, exhibitions, programming and community impact.

Online Resources

Mintwiki provides online information about the special exhibitions and permanent collections of The Mint Museum. For information on the library’s physical resources, search MARCO, the Mint Art Research Catalog Online.

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