Art of Improv
Thu, May 14
|Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Get ready to laugh, look, and loosen up your idea of what art should be. In this program, we’re mixing modern art with comedy from Shameless Society Improv.


Time and Location
May 14, 2026, 6:30 PM
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, 420 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
About the Program
Back by popular demand! Get ready to laugh, look, and loosen up your idea of what art should be. In this program, we’re mixing modern art with comedy from Shameless Society Improv ––– arrive early to explore David McGee: The Griot and the Nightingale, then watch as the improv team brings your observations to life on stage. After the exhibition, grab a seat in the lobby, enjoy the show, and don’t forget to stop by the bar, which will be open throughout the performance. Whether you’re an art lover, a comedy fan, or just improv-curious, this is your chance to experience the museum like never before.
Thursday, May 14
6:30 PM: Doors Open
7:30 PM: Show Starts
Price:
$15 Nonmember
$10 Member

MODERNISTS AFTER PARTY (Exclusive)
Thursday, May 14
8:30 PM Modernists and future Modernists—keep the night going with us after the show. Join us on the terrace from 8:30–9:30 PM for drinks, conversation, and a chance to connect with other art-minded people. Cash bar available.
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Learn More About The Modernists
The Modernists are a community of culturally engaged young professionals (ages 21–45) supporting the Bechtler through dynamic programming and helping grow the next generation of museum supporters.
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