Calling All Local Talent: Apply Now for the 3rd Annual Charlotte International Arts Festival

The Charlotte International Arts Festival (CIAF) is scheduled to take place from September 13–29, 2024. This annual event, organized by Blumenthal Arts, celebrates international cultures and local talent. Local artists are currently invited to apply. The festival aims to showcase the diverse talent in Charlotte and the surrounding region, says Alana Graber, Festival and Special Events Producer at Blumenthal Arts. In 2023, the festival featured 57 local and international performers.

Artists can apply for several programs offered by the festival. The Blumenthal Fellows program is looking for artists whose work encourages joy, collaboration, and innovation. Selected fellows will present their work during the festival and could receive grants of $15,000, $10,000, or $5,000.

The Cultural Stages program will provide grants to artists to showcase their culture through their work. Selected artists could receive up to $1,000 for a main stage performance or up to $250 for a smaller stage or pop-up performance.

More information and application links are available on the festival's website. A full festival lineup will be announced soon. For updates and location details, follow CIAF on social media.

CIAF, organized by Blumenthal Arts, unites Charlotte's local and international communities through a cultural celebration featuring live performances, art installations, and international cuisine. Blumenthal Arts, a leading cultural and educational non-profit in the Carolinas, is supported by the Infusion Fund, the North Carolina Arts Council, PNC Bank, and Equitable.

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