AV Solutions for Museums & Cultural Spaces

Today’s museums need more than just great exhibits—they need immersive, interactive experiences that keep visitors engaged and coming back.

ClarkPowell brings the latest AV innovations to museums and cultural institutions, helping you captivate audiences and modernize the way stories are told.

From interactive touchscreens and rolling digital content to wayfinding systems and immersive environments, we design technology that enhances both education and experience—while maximizing your budget.

Let us help you transform your space into something unforgettable.

CASE STUDY

The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Charlotte, NC

The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art stands as one of Charlotte’s most iconic and inspiring cultural landmarks. Designed by renowned Swiss architect Mario Botta, the museum is a striking blend of form and function—its bold, sculptural architecture echoing the creativity housed within.

At the heart of the four-story structure is a dramatic glass atrium, soaring upward through the building’s core. This central feature floods the interior with natural light, creating a vibrant and ever-changing ambiance throughout the museum. The open atrium design also fosters a unique visual dialogue between floors and galleries, allowing the architecture to become part of the visitor’s experience.

The Bechtler Museum needed a flexible AV solution capable of delivering audio and video virtually anywhere in the building. With a constantly evolving program of art exhibitions spread across multiple galleries, the museum required a responsive and adaptable AV infrastructure to match.

A robust and versatile system was essential—not just for exhibitions, but to support the museum’s dynamic event calendar, which includes everything from live music performances and gala fundraisers to community programs.

The space also features conference rooms and classrooms that serve both internal meetings and are made available to nonprofit and public organizations, further emphasizing the need for intuitive, multipurpose AV support.

ClarkPowell originally installed the museum’s Crestron control systems and digital signage when it opened in 2010. Since then, we’ve continued to provide system upgrades, service, and maintenance, ensuring the technology stays as current and inspiring as the art it supports.