The Mint Museum

The Art of Dining: Portals to the Past
2025-09-07 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Mint Museum Randolph
Explore the Art of Dining from the early 19th century through our Portals to the Past exhibition. Engage with our renowned ceramics collection by delving into dining etiquette and table settings to uncover the elegance and complexity of historical dining practices.

Yoga at the Mint
2025-09-09 17:15 - 18:15, 2025-09-16 17:15 - 18:15, 2025-09-23 17:15 - 18:15, 2025-09-30 17:15 - 18:15 UTC | Mint Museum Uptown
Participate in a one-hour yoga class with Dancing Lotus Yoga + Arts every Tuesday from 5:15-6:15 PM at Mint Museum Uptown. Classes are free for Mint members and $10 for nonmembers. Members, please contact Alex Gutierrez Mendez, Membership Services Manager, for the online code for free yoga at alex.gutierrez@mintmuseum.org.
Registration is required.
Register through Dancing Lotus Yoga + Arts here.

Lewis Family Gallery
2025-09-10 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-12 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-13 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-14 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-19 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-20 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-21 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-24 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) and 3 more dates | Mint Museum Uptown
Visitors of all ages can play, explore, and learn about the museum collection in the Lewis Family Gallery. This hands-on space provides a creative environment for making art, engaging in building and puzzle challenges, posing for pictures, and stepping into a Romare Bearden collage playhouse. For the safety of visitors, vigorous cleaning protocols are in place.
HOURS:
Wednesday: 5-8 PM
Friday & Saturday: 11 AM-4 PM
Sunday: 1-5 PM

Yoga on the Lawn
2025-09-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Mint Museum Randolph
Participate in a one-hour yoga class with Dancing Lotus Yoga + Art on select Saturdays on the front lawn, or indoors, at Mint Museum Randolph (weather permitting). Classes are free for Mint members and $10 for nonmembers. During the winter months, this class will be hosted inside Mint Museum Randolph. Members, please contact Alex Gutierrez Mendez, Membership Services Manager, for the online code for free yoga at alex.gutierrez@mintmuseum.org.
Registration is required.
Register through Dancing Lotus Yoga + Arts here.

Welcome CLT: Welcome Charlotte Junior Historians
2025-09-16 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Mint Museum Randolph
Tuesday, September 16
4:30-5:30 PM
Ages 9-12 and family / Free, Registration Required
A Partnership with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
In this series, kids ages 9–12 and their caregivers will explore historic sites around the city together. On September 16, junior historians visit Mint Museum Randolph. Long ago, Charlotte was a mint city where coins were made. We will learn about this history and see objects from that time. Discover how the mint became an art museum and go on a quick tour of the exhibits. Each family will receive a family pass to use in the future.
Registration is required.
For questions, contact Mary Pickhardt at CML with questions at 704-416-5800 or mpickhardt@cmlibrary.org.

FOMO Block Party
2025-09-17 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Mint Museum Uptown
Don’t let FOMO get you down!
This isn’t just another night out—it’s a celebration of art, movement, and community in the heart of Uptown.
What to expect:

Art Spotlight: Explore Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective with FREE admission, plus a featured installation in the Carroll Gallery by Stephanie Shih.
Dance Energy: Starting at 6 PM, join four 15-minute dance sessions, each with practice time to keep the rhythm alive.
Drinks and Vibes: Beer, wine, a signature Tequila Sunrise cocktail, and a refreshing mocktail to keep you moving.
After Dark: The party flows outside onto Levine Avenue from 9–11 PM for dancing under the stars.

🗓️ Event Date September 17, 2025
⏰ 5–9 PM inside | 9–11 PM outside
📍 Mint Museum Uptown

CLOSED: Lewis Family Gallery
2025-09-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Mint Museum Randolph
The Lewis Family Gallery will be closed on Wednesday, September 17 due to a large event being hosted onsite. We apologize for the inconvenience. Contact: Leslie Strauss at 704/337-2050 or leslie.strauss@mintmuseum.org

ArtBreak: Home, Work, Play
2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Mint Museum Uptown
Take a break in the day to hear from a museum docent about works of art in our museum’s collection.

Members SNEAK Peek of Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
2025-09-19 11:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Mint Museum Randolph
Members can enjoy early access to Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks at Mint Museum Randolph before it opens to the public!
Future Now explores how cutting-edge technologies, unexpected materials, and new ideas are transforming footwear today. The exhibition includes digitally designed and 3D-printed shoes, sneakers made from mushroom leather and reclaimed ocean plastics, and footwear created for the metaverse. The footwear included in the exhibition is designed to address industrial-age problems and capitalize on post-industrial possibilities.
Not a member? Join today!

Opening of Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
2025-09-20 11:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Mint Museum Randolph
Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks explores how cutting-edge technologies, unexpected materials, and new ideas are transforming footwear today. The exhibition showcases designs that tackle industrial-age challenges while embracing post-industrial opportunities—from sneakers made with mushroom leather and reclaimed ocean plastics to digital shoes crafted for the metaverse.
FREE museum admission!

Opening of Central Impact: Skateboarding’s Art and Influence
2025-09-20 11:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Mint Museum Randolph
Central Impact explores skateboarding through its most iconic canvas: the deck. Featuring rare boards, original artwork, and archival media from the 1980s to today, this exhibition highlights the evolution of skate culture both locally and globally. Works from artists like Sean Cliver, Marc McKee, and Andy Jenkins appear alongside collections from multiple archivists, tracing how graphics and culture have shaped generations.
This exhibition was organized by Deckaid, a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) and Black Sheep Skate Shop, and The Mint Museum. Proceeds from this exhibition support the Charlotte Skate Foundation.
FREE museum admission!

Mindful Sketching: Collidoscope
2025-09-20 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Mint Museum Uptown
Join Joel Smeltzer, head of school and gallery programs and Diane Lowry, mindfulness program facilitator for Mindful Sketching in Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective.
Immerse yourself in culture, color and creativity. Sketch a work in the exhibit as you look closely at the vibrant glass mixed media sculptures. The session will include mindful breathing, guided slow looking and conversation.
No sketching experience necessary.

Collidoscope Closing Celebration: Artist Talk with Einar and Jamex de la Torre
2025-09-21 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mint Museum Uptown
FREE museum admission!
2–3 PM
Join Artists Einar and Jamex de la Torre join Senior Curator of Craft, Design, and Fashion Annie Carlano for a discussion about their inspiration and process throughout their 30-year career.
1–4 PM
Get inspired by the de la Torre brothers and create with hands-on art activities and enjoy a cash bar.
About the exhibition:
Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective, is a celebration of the creative journey of internationally renowned artists and brothers Einar and Jamex de la Torre. The de la Torre brothers, renowned for their vibrant glass, mixed-media sculptures, and lenticulars, deliver vibrant works that challenge societal norms.

Potters Market at the Mint
2025-09-27 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mint Museum Randolph
A one-day sale featuring North Carolina potters on the lawn of Mint Museum Randolph.
Shop handmade pottery from 50 of North Carolina’s top potters, enjoy live pottery demos and bluegrass music, and relax in the beer garden. This year’s event marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, which had a devastating impact on many potters in Western North Carolina. In a powerful show of solidarity, 30+ artists from that region will be among the featured exhibitors.
Each ticket purchased includes free admission to Mint Museum Randolph day of the event and supports The Mint Museum’s community programming, education, and access to the arts for audiences far and wide
Learn more at pottersmarketatthemint.com
Purchase tickets here.

Party in the Park: Artist Market
2025-09-28 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Mint Museum Randolph
Spend the afternoon exploring works by 70 artists at the Guild of Charlotte Artists 2025 Artist Market, enjoying food trucks Blasian Asian, The Atomic Dog, Revival Coffee and Ice Cream, plus live music with ReUp with Friday Jones, a cash bar on the front terrace, and free admission to explore the newest exhibition Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to relax on the lawn.

Presented by Principal Foundation
