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Youth Arts Festival Presented by Charlotte Center for the Arts
Join Charlotte Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 21st from 1:00-5:00 PM at Stumptown Park in Matthews for a celebration of youth creativity at our inaugural Youth Arts Festival--the first of its kind in Charlotte, NC! This FREE 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: Performance Academy of Music, Jessie Booth Productions, Shine Musical Theatre, Piedmont Players Theatre, Ignite Dance Productions, Blaze Bhangra, Lumi School of Musical Theatre, China Grove Elementary School, and Eagles Wings
🎨 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.
🌤️ What to Bring: Lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on and enjoy the afternoon!
🎁 When You Arrive:
• Stop by the CCA Welcome Table
• Fill out a FREE raffle ticket for a chance to win a basket full of wonderful prizes from our generous raffle donors Nest Photo Studios (kids photo session, valued at over $1200!) and Stack's Kitchen (gift certificates)
🌮 Come Hungry! There will be 3 food trucks and dessert trucks with plenty of great options for purchase.
Visit our website with additional event details, like our digital event program and parking info: https://www.artscenterclt.org/event-details/youth-arts-festival-presented-by-charlotte-center-for-the-arts
Youth Arts Festival Presented by Charlotte Center for the Arts is sponsored by Culture Blocks— a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County—and the Rotary Club of Charlotte South.
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. For more info visit: https://www.artscenterclt.org
Event Links
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