Cabarrus Arts Council Galleries

The Cabarrus Arts Council runs four free galleries on the first floor of the historic Cabarrus County Courthouse on Union Street in downtown Concord. Rotating exhibits show local and regional artists, from quilting through to contemporary work. The restored building is grand enough to be part of the draw on its own. It is the cultural anchor of downtown Concord, and the rebuilt Union Street outside is worth a walk once you are finished inside.

What to know

• Admission is always free.
• It hosts the ArtWalk on Union festival and family events.
• Docent led tours and a performance series run through the year.
• The Avett Brothers mural sits a block away.