Afro-American Cultural Center

Afro-American Cultural Center
401 N. Myers Street,
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-374-1565
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Housed in the restored, historic Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church, the Afro-American Cultural Center offers a unique and picturesque space for local, regional and national artists and performers to showcase their talents.

Located in uptown Center City Charlotte at 401 North Myers Street (at East 7th and North McDowell Streets), the Center boasts a 300 seat outdoor amphitheater, and an indoor attic theatre that hosts an audience of 130.

Through comprehensive programs and presentations in the visual arts, performing arts and through innovative educational programs, the Afro-American Cultural Center (AACC) preserves, promotes, and presents African-American art, history, and culture to all citizens of Charlotte-Mecklenburg, the surrounding counties and the nation.

Directions:
From the North: Take I-77 South to I-277/Brookshire Freeway (Exit 11). Keep left at the fork in the ramp. Merge onto I-277 South. Take the 4th Street exit (Exit 2A) towards 3rd Street. Turn left onto East 4th Street. Turn right onto South McDowell Street. Stay on McDowell and turn left onto East 8th Street. Turn Left onto N. Myers Street.

From South: Take East Independence Boulevard (US 74-W). Stay until I-277/John Belk Freeway (NC-16 South) ramp. Keep right at the fork in the ramp.  Turn right onto North McDowell Street. Stay straight to go onto North McDowell Street. Turn left onto East 8th Street. Turn left onto North Myers Street.

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