Artist Residencies
We offer residencies for excellent local visual, literary, and performing artists to develop work. The residencies are six-weeks long and include 24/7 private studio access, a $1,500 stipend, a $500 materials stipend, and culminate with an opening reception for a one-month exhibition and/or a showcase of non-visual work.
Project Studio
Charlotte’s premiere avant garde series showcases free multi-disciplinary performances from world-class artists. Past events include Pulitzer Prize winning poet Jericho Brown, jazz pianist Matthew Shipp, the world premiere of Harry Smith’s restored film Mahagonny, writer Hanif Abdurraqib, Hinterlands theater troupe, and dancer Jesse Factor.
Gallery Exhibitions
Our warehouse gallery hosts shows by local and international artists in a variety of mediums—painting, sculpture, video art, installation, and performance. We host three shows by resident artists, three by guest curators, and one in partnership with UNCC. Our micro-gallery offers showcases work by local artists and students.
Action Series
Action Series is an annual experimental performance series featuring members of the Goodyear Arts artists and special guests. Performers are challenged to try something new, whether that means sharing creative process live, collaborating with someone new, or choosing to perform in an unconventional performance space.
Wavelengths
Selected the city’s “Best New Art Series,” Wavelengths shows classic experimental films in 16mm celluloid. These free screenings happen throughout the year at Goodyear and the Independent Picture House.
Avant Goodyear
Charlotte’s premiere avant garde series showcases free multi-disciplinary performances from world-class artists. Past events include Pulitzer Prize winning poet Jericho Brown, jazz pianist Matthew Shipp, the world premiere of Harry Smith’s restored film Mahagonny, writer Hanif Abdurraqib, Hinterlands theater troupe, and dancer Jesse Factor.
FOCUS: Film Philosophy
This free public series uses film to facilitate deep, collaborative conversations about real-world issues, and will explore philosophical topics concerning romantic love, the nature of human freedom and the natural environment.
