Saturday, April 17, 2027 1:00-5:00pm
at Brixham Park (Ballantyne), Charlotte, NC
Applications for performers, visual artists, and vendors open January 15, 2027 and close February 15, 2027 at 11:59pm EST
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Join Charlotte Center for the Arts on Saturday, April 17th from 1:00-5:00 PM at Brixham Park in Ballantyne for a celebration of youth creativity at our second annual Youth Arts Festival--the only festival of its kind in Charlotte area! This vibrant, family-friendly event showcases the incredible artistic talents of young people throughout the Charlotte area through live performances, interactive art-making activities, gallery displays, and creative workshops.
Throughout the afternoon, families will experience a diverse array of artistic expressions including:
💃 🎭 Music, Dance, and Theater performances by local groups
🎨 Visual arts exhibitions created by talented youth artists from our community
🖌️ Interactive stations invite attendees of all ages to explore their own creativity through hands-on projects led by professional teaching artists and community arts organizations.
Whether you're a parent supporting your young artist, an arts educator, a community member who values youth in the community, or simply someone who loves experiencing diverse creative expressions, the Youth Arts Festival offers something inspiring for everyone.
Admission is FREE, making this celebration accessible to all families. Come celebrate the creativity, courage, and boundless imagination of our community's young artists!
Feel free to drop in anytime! Our youth art gallery and vendor booths will be open for the entire event, with youth mainstage performances happening continuously throughout the day.
If you have any questions, please email Julia Zilke. (**Please note that all official correspondence concerning this and other Charlotte Center for the Arts events will come only from email addresses ending with "@artscenterclt.org")
Sponsors
SPONSORSHIPS OF VARIOUS LEVELS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
If you or your business would like to contribute to our raffle, we would love to talk!
Email giving@artscenterclt.org to sponsor this event or for more information on sponsorships
About Charlotte Center for the Arts
Charlotte Center for the Arts is addressing South Charlotte’s lack of arts infrastructure by developing a Community Arts Hub and a future 100,000 sq. ft. building and campus with performance, studio, and gathering spaces, ensuring equitable access to the arts for a rapidly growing region.
Together, we are creating an accessible and affordable hub that fosters performance, exhibition, and education, breaking down barriers for artists and audiences while building a vibrant, collaborative arts community that positions South Charlotte as a premier cultural destination.
To support our initiative of bringing the arts and arts opportunities to South Charlotte, consider making a donation today. Advancing our plans is made possible through donations from people like you--thank you!
All who are interested in advancing Charlotte Center for the Arts' mission are invited to join our initial donor circle by making a gift of $1,000 or more. Our first 50 will be recognized as Founding Leading Players, those who helped move this initiative from idea to reality. Donate online today at the link below or reach out to Jeanine Qasim to become a Leading Player to learn more.