Venues
Charlotte center city
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
Livability.com recently ranked this one-of-a-kind destination as the No. 1 children’s library in the United States. ImaginOn is an impressive establishment, containing:
- A 102,000-square-foot facility
- Two state-of-the-art theatres (one of which is tentatively programmed)
- A dedicated library space for kids 11 and under
- Four multi-use classrooms
- A teen-only library
- A multimedia production studio
- An interactive exhibit space
A collaborative effort between the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, ImaginOn will feature presentations related to Oz literature (especially children’s and young adult).
Literature must have a formal publishing company. No self-published submission.
Knight Theater
Knight Theater seats 1,192 within its orchestra, grand tier and mezzanine levels. A variety of dance and music shows are hosted here. The venue is physically connected and shares lobby space with the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. Check out this video for more information on the space!
The Market at 7th Street
The Market at 7th Street is a non-profit food hall, retail space, and meeting place unlike any seen in this town. It takes a community to support business and as a small business incubator and they support both: their incredibly diverse and inclusive community and its burgeoning entrepreneurs. They are proud to be Charlotte’s original food hall and a beloved part of the Uptown community. But don’t take their word for it-come shop, taste, and gather to experience it for yourself. What are you waiting for? The Market is calling you. Check out their website or Instagram for more information on this space!
UNC Charlotte Main Campus
J. Murrey Atkins Library
The J. Murrey Atkins Library was established in 1963, and it has since continued to grow in facilities and features, including:
The Dale Halton Reading Room
This room is for traditional lectures and special events, and has a seating capacity of 80.
Special Collections
The library’s collection of rare books includes early editions from the Wizard of Oz series and other works by L. Frank Baum, many of which will be on display on the first floor of the library.
Area 49
Area 49 contains a variety of technology and creation experiences with option of displays throughout the Atkins Library including:
- Access to video studios
- Gaming labs
- 3-D printers and more
Interested in creating Oz podcasts, videos, games, or other higher-tech versions of Oz? Area 49 is the space to demonstrate what you do!
unc charlotte center city campus
Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City
The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City embodies UNC Charlotte’s urban identity in the heart of the greater Charlotte region. Check out this virtual tour of presentation spaces!
Projective Eye Gallery
Located in the Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City, UNC Charotte’s Projective Eye Gallery is planning an exhibit in collaboration with CharlOz and the Land of Oz theme park.