Where art, technology, and community converge
Welcome to Blume Studios, a brand-new creative hub for the Queen City and beyond from Blumenthal Arts.
Located in the newly announced Iron District, Blume Studios aims to continue the illustrious legacy of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry, which was home to talented and hardworking craftsmen on the same site for over a century.
With everything from international immersive experiences to multi-media events and shows produced right here in Charlotte, a new generation of creative workers will make Blume Studios a nationally acclaimed destination.
Open Now at Blume Studios
A 32,000 sqft warehouse transformed into an artistic playground, Stage 1 at Blume Studios is free to visit and features art installations, interactive exhibits, a bar, a market, and an out-of-this-world production that puts you on the International Space Station.
TICKETED EVENTS AT STAGE 1
Space Explorers: THE INFINITE
Now - January 5, 2025
Step into the extraordinary world of Space Explorers: THE INFINITE and join the esteemed few who have experienced space firsthand. Through the transformative lens of immersive VR, you'll be transported 250 miles above Earth and onto the International Space Station.
Tickets start at $29.95
Ages 8+
Watercolor Galaxy Whales with Skillpop
🌌Create Your Own Cosmic Masterpiece: Watercolor Galaxy Whales!🌌
Dive into the cosmos with watercolor! Join us to paint a stunning galaxy nestled within a whale, using dreamy wet-on-wet techniques. In this immersive class, you'll learn to sketch, paint, and layer with secondary materials to create your own universe inspired by the night sky. Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike—come capture the magic of the stars!✨🎨
The Stargazer Lounge at Stage 1
Stop by the Stargazer Lounge for our out-of-this-world space themed cocktails, mocktails, coffee, small bites, and more! It’s the perfect spot to relax and unwind.
ART ON VIEW AT STAGE 1
Now - January 5 | FREE ADMISSION
GAIA | Luke Jerram
Sponsored by Atrium Health
Measuring six meters in diameter, the mesmerizing GAIA features 120 dpi detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface. This beautiful artwork provides the opportunity to see our planet on this scale, floating in three dimensions.
Groundswell | Matthias Schack-Arnott
Sponsored by Judy and Derek Raghavan
Cleverly combining auditory, sculptural and interactive elements, Groundswell prompts a meditation on our relationships with the earth and one another. A six-meter platform sits atop a sea of some 40,000 illuminated steel spheres and tilts as you walk on top, causing rippling waves of cascading ball bearings to summon a complex oceanic soundscape.
Dew Drops | Meredith Connelly
When designing Dew Drops, the artist was inspired by this ancient context and visually drawn to the way dew forms a perfectly convex and round orb on top of certain types of lichen. The work inspires viewers to ponder how something so seemingly small could act as a vessel for an entire microscopic world. There is so much life beyond what we see within a drop of dew.
Of Earth and Sky | Luke Jerram & Various Charlotte Poets
Of Earth and Sky is a large-scale poetry installation in which poetry and text created by Charlotte poets are curated and installed across dozens of sites throughout Charlotte, forming a temporary sculpture trail for the public to discover. Whilst the landscape affects the interpretation of the text, the text animates and influences the interpretation of the landscape.
The Upcycled Moon Man | TuxedoKat
Embodying a striking fusion of sustainability and artistry using discarded materials, The Upcycled Moon Man is a towering spacewalk sculpture featuring countless pop tabs collected from the community and a mosaic pattern created from scrap reflective vinyl.
Celestial Wall Mural | Cheeks
CHEEKS is a multifaceted artist who likes to explore creation in all its forms. Specializing in painting and murals, Cheeks brought this large warehouse wall to life.
Next door to Stage 1, Stage 2 at Blume Studios is a 12,734 sqft space home to a training center for Charlotte Pipe and Foundry.
TICKETED EVENTS AT STAGE 2
More coming soon!
News & Updates
VISIT
LOCATION
904 Post St., Charlotte, NC, 28208
Free parking available on site!
HOURS
Mondays: Closed
Tuesday - Sunday: Hours vary, so please give us a call at 704-372-1000.
About
BLUME STUDIOS
Located in the newly announced Iron District, Blume Studios aims to continue the illustrious legacy of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry, which was home to talented and hardworking craftsmen on the same site for over a century.
With everything from international immersive experiences to multi-media events and shows produced right here in Charlotte, a new generation of creative workers will make Blume Studios a nationally acclaimed destination where every show is different and every visit unique.
BLUMENTHAL ARTS
Blumenthal Arts serves the Carolinas as a leading cultural, entertainment, and education not-for-profit. Blumenthal Arts receives support from the City of Charlotte Arts Fund and the North Carolina Arts Council. Generous support is also provided by PNC Bank, sponsor of the PNC Broadway Lights series, and Equitable, sponsor of the Equitable Bravo Series.
THE IRON DISTRICT
The Iron District is a 55.5-acre area straddling Charlotte’s dynamic Uptown and South End neighborhoods. The land served as home to 122-year-old, family-owned Charlotte Pipe and Foundry’s cast-iron foundry for more than a century, and in 2023 the company relocated operations to a new state-of-the-art facility in Oakboro, North Carolina. The Iron District seeks to recognize the land’s industrious past and, with anchor tenant Blumenthal Arts’ Blume Studios and endless possibilities for the property, cast a promising future.