News Notes
Applications are now open for all types of artists, from storytellers to dancers to visual artists and beyond.
The second annual Charlotte International Arts Festival (CIAF), a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original, will return to Charlotte September 15 – October 1, 2023. The festival, which brings international arts and entertainment from all over the world, is also a celebration of the rich international cultures and local arts that are thriving in Charlotte. Applications are now open for four other programs that will showcase local talent across genres in various locations from Uptown to South Charlotte throughout the duration of the festival.
Applications are now open for the following programs:
100 TINY THINGS: Part surprise, part treasure hunt, 100 TINY THINGS are playful, curious, and delightfully disruptive installations that act as creative urban repair, a way to manipulate the mundane and to interpret serious architecture with a personified flair. Each artist will receive a stipend of $200 per project.
CULTURAL STAGES: Cultural Stages grants will be awarded to performing artists (bands, dancers, magicians, storytellers, etc.) to present work that is representative of their culture. Each selected artist or group will receive a stipend of $1,000 for a full-length performance or $250 for a pop-up performance.
HOMETOWN SOUNDS: Each selected artist will receive a 60-minute time slot for performing outdoors in either Uptown Charlotte or Ballantyne. Each artist will receive a stipend of $250.
INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR: Members of Charlotte’s international cultural groups will be invited to represent their communities with a table at the CIAF International Bazaar on September 30 in Founder’s Hall. Reps can sell products or share information, all with the aim to spotlight the organizations, artisans, and craftspeople in Charlotte’s multicultural communities.
To submit an application, visit charlotteartsfest.com/get-involved-2023.
A full festival lineup announcement is coming soon. For more information, visit charlotteartsfest.com.
