The Galleries organize Art Walks on Union in downtown Concord in conjunction with each exhibition. Galleries and shops display visual art and host artists' demonstrations. Live music, refreshments and artists make these downtown evenings fun for all ages.
Art Walk on Union
Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Upcoming Art Walks
June 24, 2023
Downtown Concord, NC
Art Walk on Union is an all-day arts festival for artists and makers to sell their handmade artwork.
Art Walk on Union features
live music
food trucks
local brews & wines
plus
participation from numerous
shops and restaurants throughout downtown Concord.
Vendor Information
Are you a regional artist who makes handcrafted art?
Would you like to like to become a vendor at an upcoming Art Walk on Union?
Applications will be accepted until June 9, 2023.
Vendor FAQ.
Art Walk on Union is sponsored by the City of Concord.
Listen to behind-the-scenes stories, inspirations and artistic processes during our A Closer Look artist series in The Galleries, held once per each exhibition.
Check back for upcoming dates.
*Family Day visitors are encouraged, but not required, to wear masks while exploring the Galleries and participating in arts and crafts activities.
Family Day activities are now available in Spanish, too, with volunteer translators available from our partner, El Puento Hispano!!
Frequently highlighted by Charlotte on the Cheap, the area’s popular go-to blog for free/low cost family entertainment, Cabarrus Arts Council Family Days are fun and free!
The Cabarrus Arts Council’s Family Days feature fun and creative activities for children in The Galleries and Davis Theatre and opportunities for anyone to visit The Galleries on a weekend. Each Family Day will be different and may include creative art projects in The Galleries, a performance or movie in the Davis Theatre and even activities on the front lawn of the Cabarrus County Historic Courthouse.
Children also will be able to do activities related to the current exhibition, including the “I Spy” art work scavenger hunt, “Art Box” craft projects and “Think About It” guided questionnaires.
People may visit any time between 1 pm and 4 pm. Family Days are free! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
The Cabarrus Arts Council is dedicated to providing a wide variety of cultural arts programs that celebrate the rich diversity of our county and our world. The arts council programs and operates the Davis Theatre and The Galleries, conducts one of North Carolina's largest arts-in-education programs for both the Cabarrus County and Kannapolis City school systems, supports arts organizations and artists through grants and workshops, and serves as a catalyst and consultant for public and corporate art.
