CHARLOTTE, NC.- October 1st marks a transformative moment for The Mint Museum. The debut of the new Mint Museum Uptown one year prior to the institutions 75th anniversary will bring together the Mint Museum of Art and the Mint Museum of Craft + Design under one roof, double the permanent collection on view, and hone the institutions ability to attract and organize major traveling exhibitions. The debt-free completion of the Mint Museum Uptown and the Levine Center for the Arts during a time of economic upheaval is a testament to Charlottes unwavering commitment to the arts and its long tradition of philanthropy, said Executive Director Dr. Kathleen V. Jameson. The scope of this ambitious cultural project is going to transform the way Charlotte lives and catapult the Mint to national and international significance. Building and Collections: Designed by noted architectur