Beginning September 1, 2021, operation of the Cornelius Arts Center will transfer from the Town of Cornelius to Cain Center for the Arts. Cain Center for the Arts is eager to offer Fall A and Fall B offerings for both adult and youth programs, viewable HERE.  Fall A registration will begin August 2 at 7 a.m. for Cornelius residents and August 4 at 7 a.m. for non-residents.  

The Cornelius Arts Center is located within the Oak Street Mill, a building rich with history, home to a cotton mill in the late 1800s. The Cornelius Arts Center offers a variety of visual arts experiences, including classes, workshops, camps, gallery exhibits and more.