Immersive Van Gogh - Charlotte

This was the hottest thing to do in Charlotte for quite a few months. So much so that they extended it's stay several times and I think it just now ended. I'm not sure the 3 star Yelp rating really reflects that. We loved this experience. It was a little pricey, but I thought it was worth it. I loved that they integrated the work of several local artists outside of the main part of the exhibit. The projection show was about an hour long and you could stay as many times as you want. I really like Van Gogh and I thought this was a really unique way to experience his work. As someone who isn't a big fan of museums, I really liked this approach instead.

Was not worth the experience. The VIP tickets alone was not advantageous and pretty much a waste in my opinion. You were supposed to have priority in the line (literally no line), a seat cushion to use (there were seats IN the rooms to use), and the only thing you could keep was a choice of poster...really nothing special. The concept is cool and it looks like it would be an amazing experience (from videos/their website) but it was nothing spectacular. This location was a major head scratcher itself as they used the old Ford motor building and hand no air conditioning whatsoever (went during the summer), only large fans....which just moved the hot air around. On top of that, I left with a major headache as the heat combined with the overpowering smell of motor oil made it for an un-enjoyable experience. The video experience itself was good but people could move around and sit in seats if you didn't want to sit on the floor, which again defeats the purpose of paying for VIP tickets. The displays outside were nice to take pics with, and I really wanted to at least leave with some merch but everything was way too expensive! The whole experience was just rushed in itself as new groups would come in and out but I personally wanted to get it over with on top of that - as the heat and smell of oil was too much.

A nice experience but not worth the cost.While visiting one of my besties and her baby, she really wanted to check this Immersive experience of Van Gogh artwork. She's a huge fan, and use to do some kind of work at an art museum in Washington DC, so this place seemed up her alley. She graciously paid $90 for our tickets ($40/adult + taxes and fees), and was sorely disappointed.The old huge warehouse was renovated into a small showcase of Van Gogh art via a few tv monitors and interpreted art sculptures that represent Van Gogh's themes. The main event is the 30 min art instillation that projects on the walls, with strobe lighting and loud music..which is the immersive experience that you're essentially paying for.Of course, there's an overpriced gift shop area..with posters, t-shirts, and art jigsaw puzzles..and a mini bar with over priced snacks items.We were happy to support the culture..but this not truly worth the cost. Thankfully the restrooms were clean (but did not contain any changing tables..and auntie Nneka changed a poopy diaper!!). Also, there was air conditioning and welcoming staff members who were helpful and offered to take our pictures with any of the life sized sculptures.So, its a nice effort..but only if you trying to be supportive of the cause..otherwise..semi hard pass on this one.

A great experience unlike anything I have seen before. I bought tickets in March and got one premium ticket that included a cushion. Check in was easy when you walked through the double doors. As you are entering the building there's an option to scan the QR code for the pre-show audio guide. You can also read the transcript. I recommend this for some context on the painting and music you will experience. Plenty of photo ops with sunflowers and the model T before entering the exhibit. You can also grab a drink to sip. I recommend this as well! The actual exhibit is about 30 minutes with moving, immersive art set to music in a giant space. We walked in and sat on the floor. When the program ended we moved to a different spot to enjoy the full program. Once you are done, you exit by more photo ops (paint can) and the gift shop. Lots of great gifts and they also have local artist work available for purchase close to the bar, so stop by and support local too!

I've been dying to check out this exhibit for YEARS. I actually got my tickets on the first day it went on sale...and have been waiting ever since!Well, I FINALLY was able to check it out the other night...and this was my take.First of all, the Van Gogh "immersion" experience was AMAZING...and I loved every second of it! I actually knew what to expect since I've seen videos and pics from folks I follow in Europe, and bigger cities in U.S...and in a way, I expected too much.Still, considering this isn't New York, the event space in Camp Northend wasn't that bad. Could have been bigger...and definitely much cooler. A/C was my big issue. They had fans blowing throughout the place, but it just wasn't enough. Anyway, we got there at 4 pm to hopefully miss the crowd, but no such luck. The room was packed when we first walked in, and I wondered if we needed to wait for the next run for our seats. Luckily, some seats opened up. One thing I'll definitely recommend is buying the cushions (Premium Tickets)...especially if you plan on staying for a second showing. Each "immersive" show is about 30 minutes, and really, once wasn't enough...so stayed for another run. Each time you see it, you see something new...Honestly, I can't get enough of such spectacular, arty entertainment. I tried my best not to, but ended up taking a ton of pics!! (What I've attached is just a tiny fraction lol)Must mention the outstanding music selection that accompany the artwork! Don't think they could have chosen better music to perfectly showcase Van Gogh's work. Also, I appreciated the various photo props (from Sunflowers and Wall Tapestry to VG Painted Retro Car!), as well as all the cute Van Gogh items on sale. LOVE my new VG wallet and coin bag! All of which made this entire "immersive" experience well worth my time.I'd love to give 5 stars, but I have to dock a star for the overall lack of comfort...again, A/C was an issue for me. More than that, I felt that there were too many people in the room...some just walking around during the show. From other "immersion" shows I've seen on YouTube or Instagram, it seemed that other cities hosted this same event with much more space...but again, I could be wrong. At least that's how it looked on videos and feeds.No matter, am glad that I went...so no regrets. Just giving my full opinion, as usual!

Immersive art is something that is fun for all ages so I was really excited when I found out this exhibit was coming to Charlotte. It's hosted in the Ford Building at Camp North End, so it's spacious enough to enjoy while keeping social distance in mind. Everyone was super helpful and the process to get you through the door to the exhibit was pretty efficient. With a day in the high 80's, they did an excellent job of circulating cool air throughout the exhibit (it's an open industrial space so it was much appreciated). The overall experience offers a plethora of photo ops or if you'd prefer to just go into the exhibit and relax then you're free to do that too (no pressure). I do like how there were staff available to take your picture inside the Ford Model T or the large paint can (just pass the gift shop)... that way you're not trying to get awkward selfies and missing the mark (lol). There's also a quaint cafe/bar area and you can even grab a beer and enjoy it in the exhibit. Now to the nitty gritty of it all... I purchased my ticket back in March and I appreciated having the flex option of arriving 2 hours before/after my ticketed time (kudos because life and lazy days happen). However, the immersive exhibit is just shy of 30 minutes long. It's dope, believe me, but it's a quick experience so it leaves you wanting to see more. To be fair, if you walk in towards the end of the immersive experience, you can just stay seated and enjoy it again. There are benches, chairs and folding stools to sit and enjoy it (also there are some empty circles if you'd like to sit on the floor or on the Van Gogh cushions that are included with VIP tickets). There's no assigned seating so get in where you fit and you may even make a friend. Overall, I enjoyed it. The artwork is captivating and if you're wanting a little piece of it in your home then you can browse the gift shop. I grabbed a puzzle for my grandma, so just browse and you may find something. Go check it out!

This was a good therapeutic experience. The ambience is well established with huge digital walls playing Van Gogh's famous artwork in loop with apt background music. The show runtime is about 35 mins and you can sit there for multiple shows if you would like.The seating is appropriately placed with social distancing in mind, and it's a huge space for lots of ppl to fit in and enjoy the experience.There are different ticket options (VIP, FLEX timed, BASIC timed) with different ways to enjoy the place. BASIC timed gives you pretty good value for money. Children under 6 are free.Lots of merchandise, food and drink options around the venue with live music. So you can have a good time!

Amazing, Spectacular, Awesome.Highly recommend taking this in. Located in the historic Ford building at Camp North End. The experience ends September 26.Dress for hot weather as they are pumping in cool air so depending on the day it could be a bit warm.Make sure to enjoy all of the large artwork prior to entering the looping experience.If possible try to enter the sitting area at the beginning of the presentation to get the best effect.Small children not recommended.

This was a fun experience! If you are looking for something out of the ordinary, definitely check this out! I do agree with the other reviews in stating that the show its self was pretty short- I was left wanting more. It got packed pretty quickly in the room so it was hard to get an immersive view of what was going on..I kind of wish they stopped letting people in 5 minutes after the show started.There were plenty of photo ops, which I'm sure everyone can appreciate! The staff were also willing to take group pictures and were helpful any time we asked questions. The saving grace to the show being so short was that the exhibit was located in Camp North End! I personally had never been here before, so it was exciting to walk around admiring the graffiti art and browsing the plant shops. There were lots of restaurants to choose from as well. Overall- I would recommend experiencing the Van Gogh exhibit and spending the afternoon in Camp North End. :)

I really don't know where to begin, to do this justice. Therefore, I'm going to include the email I sent to the show coordinator, Danny Knaub. The show has been extended again until Oct 31. If you get the chance, please go. You don't have to fight the uptown traffic and free parking is ample and right across the street. Plan on spending about 3 hours there. Not because of crowds or lines, but because it is THAT good. I took tons of pictures and videos but I'm not including them because you need to witness it for yourself. Good Morning,My sister, Debbie, treated us to this show to celebrate my retirement. We went yesterday with Flex 1:00 tickets and we both agreed, that even though we had been REALLY excited, it was even better than anticipated. We sat there in awe, we moved around and watched the loop probably 5-6 times. Your show inspired me to read more about his life. I looked up his paintings and was further impressed by the loop. I cannot begin to imagine the work it took, to not only do justice to his works of art, but to create such a beautiful and thought provoking exhibit. The music, the lighting, the seat arrangement- all of it was just so... enthralling! There are too many adjectives to list, so I'll stop there. All of the staff are making you proud. The gentleman at the entrance, that pointed out bathrooms, explained the exhibit layout and show process was so nice and informative. The personnel inside the show were very gracious, the seating was ample and we stayed cool throughout. The cafe and gift shop workers were also very nice and helpful. We thought the cafe prices were really fair. Please pass on our gratitude to everyone involved with this project and the flawless execution