Located in Dallas, North Carolina, and driving distance from Gastonia and Charlotte, the Gaston County Museum sits at the crossroads of art and history. Its galleries house everything from local artists interpreting the world around them, to artifacts from notable moments in Gaston County history that transport you to another era. It’s a place designed for discovery.
This community curated exhibit puts the thoughts, perspectives, and stories of community members at the forefront of the exhibit curating process. Join us on the 2nd floor galleries to explore the many diverse histories of the African American Communities of Gaston County.
This exhibition of contemporary basketry by Shakeeka Brooks is rooted in the deep history of West African traditions and artistry in the American South. In this stunning exhibit, Ms. Brooks transforms utilitarian craft into a creative expression of movement, form and function.
This series of four monumental paintings explores the American history through the cycles of the four seasons
Spring: The High
Summer: The Awakening
Autumn: The Unraveling
Winter: The Crisis
Explore layers of interpretation and meaning in this kaleidoscope of color.
