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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. More information and application links can be found at charlotteartsfest.com/get-involved-2023. Along with Man, the Luminarium installation will be located at Ballantyne’s Backyard, a former golf course turned green space located at N. Community House Road that, for the 17-day duration of CIAF, will be home to a number of visual and immersive art installations by international and local artists.
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Visitors will get to see a giant sea squid, circus performers, big inflatable pillow people, giant airheads (not the candy), and interact with larger-than-life bird puppets, which proved a hit during the festival's launch in 2022. For the full festival lineup, keep an eye on charlotteartsfest.com and @cltartsfest for the most up-to-date information. Each selected artist will receive a 60-minute time slot for performing outdoors in either Uptown Charlotte or Ballantyne. Each selected artist or group will receive a stipend of $1,000 for a full-length performance or $250 for a pop-up performance. Wilson’s exhibit Heart and Sole CLT preserves the city’s soul and history and combines it with the present by using the Air Jordan 1 High OG — the iconic shoe of one of the city’s most famous residents, Michael Jordan — as the canvas. The exhibit will be on display at The Brooklyn Collective throughout the festival’s run.
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Surprising new art and experiences will also be found around every corner. The Charlotte International Arts Festival will run September 15 - October 1, 2023 at locations spanning from Uptown Charlotte to Ballantyne's Backyard.
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“This competition will bring poets who are international world poetry slam champions, as well as national champions,” he told Queen City Nerve. Slightly crouching forward with legs criss-crossed to incite curiosity and self-reflection with its audience, the installation is part of the inaugural Charlotte International Arts Festival (CIAF), which is scheduled to run from Sept. 16-Oct. Musical acts will also happen at Levine Avenue of the Arts and Ballantyne’s Backyard as well as a stage on Wells Fargo Plaza and at new Ballantyne venue The Amp.
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Man will set up camp in Ballantyne’s Backyard; he is free and open to the public throughout the duration of the festival, September 16–October 2. For more information, visit charlotteartsfest.com.New Sponsorship Opportunities are Now Available! Contact the Development Department to learn more about how to get your organization involved with the 2nd Annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, celebrating the international arts community from around the world and those here in Charlotte. Members of Charlotte’s international cultural groups will be invited to represent their communities with a table at the CIAF International Bazaar on September 30th 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. The 23,000-square-foot food hall, the largest of the amenities, is a flexible hub—an environment for dining, collaboration or focused work, and recreation.
Programming will expand to Founders Hall, including the return of Gaia, UK artist Luke Jerram’s 23-foot, suspended, three-dimensional, illuminated sculpture of the earth that will run September 15–October 1, and a locally produced Argentinian Tango Milonga international dance party on October 1. Now in its 25th year, the annual Festival of India will take over the Belk Theater on September 23 for a dazzling display of Indian dance, music, art, food, and more, with a mission to foster appreciation of the cultural diversity of India and facilitate understanding that promotes communal harmony. —events, tickets, performance times, and more information, visit charlotteartsfest.com. From Australian artist Amanda Parer and the studio that brought us the “big bunnies” invasion of Uptown comes Man, a large-scale, contemporized version of Rodin’s “Thinker.” Man holds his head in search of answers and invites visitors to do the same.
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There are a variety of ways that individuals or families can curate a day out in two distinct Charlotte neighborhoods in Uptown and Ballantyne. A digital map, to be revealed at a later date, will assist visitors in planning. At the inaugural CIAF in 2022, Blumenthal Fellows showed their work at various festival locations from Uptown to South Charlotte. Home to free outdoor concerts and other special events in Uptown Charlotte. Bluz pointed out that the competition will include renowned poets who have been on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and become viral sensations.
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Luminarium invites visitors to explore labyrinthian tunnels and soaring domes inspired by Islamic architecture, Archimedean solids, and Gothic cathedrals. Each selected artist or group will receive a stipend of up to $1,000 for a full-length main stage performance or up to $250 for a biergarten stage or pop-up performance. Cultural Stages grants will be awarded to performing artists (bands, dancers, magicians, storytellers, etc.) to present work that is representative of their culture. Families with kids or older kids-at-heart might also snag tickets to shows like the “Gazillion Bubble Show,” and the “COCO Live-to-Film Concert,” where attendees can see a showing of the film accompanied by a live orchestra. On select days, guests can also watch an over-the-top water balloon fight, and participate in yoga and fitness classes. One of the newest is the second annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, which follows a similar model to the Charlotte SHOUT!
(August 7, 2023) Charlotte, NC – Blumenthal Performing Arts announced the lineup for the 2023 Charlotte International Arts Festival (CIAF), a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original, returning to Uptown Charlotte and Ballantyne September 15–October 1. The annual festival uniquely brings together Charlotte's local and international communities with global artists in a cultural celebration filled with live performances, art installations, food from around the world, and more. A spree of creativity, innovation, and art, CIAF offers something for every taste, culture, expression, and budget, with more than 200 events across multiple genres, the majority which are free and open to the public, with ticketed events starting at $5. The Charlotte International Arts Festival (CIAF), a Blumenthal Arts Original, uniquely brings together Charlotte's local and international communities with global artists in a cultural celebration filled with live performances, art installations, food from around the world, and more.
With over 200 attractions, many for free, this festival has something for everyone. Fun for everyone, from families to individuals, we invite you to stay awhile, play, and welcome curiosity as we begin to see our city through new eyes. Last year the festival 170 free events, 150 art installations, 120 musical acts, and more.
The Wells Fargo Stage will host free cultural events and concerts across musical genres, from Brazilian jazz to flamenco, R&B, hip hop, a cappella—and even MJ-themed lip sync battles. CIAF will have the honor of presenting the first major public performances at Ballantyne’s new outdoor venue, The Amp. The Concert on September 16, a powerful celebration of the eclectic energy of Nigerian superstar Fela Kuti, one of the world’s most celebrated music legends and the founding father of Afrobeat. September 29, Novant Health presents Disney Pixar’s Coco Live-to-Film Concert, featuring a screening of the complete film with Oscar and Grammy-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s musical score performed by Mexico’s 20-member Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México. Fitness classes, presented by Brighthouse Financial, will take place on Saturdays and Sundays in various locations in Ballantyne’s Backyard and Levine Avenue of the Arts, against backdrops of inspiring CIAF art installations to spark thought and foster meditation.
Keep an eye on Blumenthal’s website and social media for location and details. Ballantyne’s Backyard features over 100 acres of lush green space with miles of running and walking trails, rolling hills and catch-and-release ponds the whole family can enjoy. The community park offers unparalleled open space and is accessible to everyone. With it being the festival’s inaugural year, Blumenthal and BooneOakely are leaning in to the notion that people don’t know what CIAF is—yet.
Mentalgassi creates large-scale photographs, which they tape on outdoor objects. The photographs are comprised of people’s faces that take on an unexpected form. German street-artist trio Mentalgassi combines photography, sculpture, image manipulation, and street art for audiences to enjoy for free. Their artwork has been seen in many cities around the world, including London, Berlin, Brazil and Finland. From the Guggenheim in Spain to the Sydney Opera House in Australia, Luminarium – Architects of Air by Alan Parkison is described as an immersive walk-through experience of light, color and sound.
Also available is a smaller marketplace is a convenient grab-and-go snack bar. “As the city [Leon Levine] called home continues to grow, TLLF is dedicated to its development as a world-class cultural destination. We’re proud to support [BPA] as they bring the arts to unreached and underserved audiences through the Charlotte International Arts Festival,” says Tom Lawrence, the foundation’s president and CEO.
The new energized and inclusive fitness center, focused on multiple approaches to fitness from personal training, individual workouts, specialized classes, weight rooms, and a water massage chair, confirm TIAA’s commitment to employee wellbeing. A live moss wall and custom reception desk of timber sourced directly from TIAA’s campus. Smart-technology lockers, large changing rooms, walk-in showers, and intuitive wayfinding complemented by graphics and invigorating lighting heighten the experience. To encourage employees to experience time outdoors, the campus also provides walking trails, mini golf, bocce ball, pickle ball, and basketball courts. With the company’s stated commitment to the environment in mind, TIAA protected the natural wetlands providing a welcoming wellness moment. And while it wasn’t her own house the Ballantyne resident and multidisciplinary artist was constructing, her focus and commitment to the project was nonetheless all-consuming.
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