Current Shows:
Myers Park United Methodist Church Show
Call for Entries: August 14–21, 2026
Theme: Wonder, Awe, and Mystery
Take-in: Thursday, September 3rd from 9:45am-11:45am
Take-down: Thursday, October 29th from 9:45am-11:45am
Show dates: Friday, September 4 – Wednesday, October 28
No reception
Featured Artists CSA - October 2026
SHARON SASSER
Sharon Sasser is a self taught artist who works with acrylic paint and alcohol inks often combining the two on canvas.
She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and grew up in a family of artists, her Father having been a metal sculptor. Her early years were shaped by creative spaces, art festivals and the presence of her Fathers metal sculptures.
Sharon has lived in Charlotte, North Carolina since the early 1980’s and has been creating art for over 25 years.
Her current body of works which will be hanging at Charlotte Studio Artists for the month of October holds special meaning, as it represents the art created during the first 3 years of her sobriety journey.
SHEFALEE PATEL
Shefalee V. Patel is a visual artist, dancer, cultural educator, and community connector based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She served on the Arts and Culture Advisory Board for the City of Charlotte, helping shape local cultural strategy, and contributes to broader regional arts initiatives through board and advisory roles with organizations including the Charlotte Center for the Arts (CCA), the YMCA and as Past President of the Guild of Charlotte Artists.
Her artistic practice spans vibrant mural installations, immersive acrylic abstracts, and intricate hand-painted motifs on canvas. Shefalee’s work explores themes of identity, movement, and cultural synthesis, drawing rich inspiration from folk traditions, Indian textiles, and storytelling. Through her active leadership with Namaste Artists CLT, she has collaborated on public art initiatives, including a recent installation at Novant Health and community showcases at CharlotteShout.
Beyond the canvas, Shefalee is a dedicated advocate for grassroots arts access and cultural preservation. She regularly leads traditional Garba and folk dance workshops, co-creates immersive community events, and participates in civic arts roundtables to uplift local creatives. Her work reflects a core belief that art serves as a powerful catalyst for human connection, cross-cultural understanding, and shared joy.
