# NOW OPEN: Opportunities for Creatives (1/9/25) > Source: https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/creative-opportunities-with-close-deadlines-10-9-24/ > Updated: 2025-01-10T16:07:58+00:00 > Type: Post > Categories: CLT Creatives | Contributors: The Biscuit Staff Here are a ton of opportunities with deadlines we don’t want you to miss out on. --- ## **Open Opportunities for CLT Area Creatives (and More)!***Last Updated: 1/9/25* Here are a ton of opportunities with deadlines we don’t want you to miss out on. ## **FUNDING, AWARDS AND GRANTS** **![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2-1.jpg)****APPLY: 2025 CULTURE BLOCKS FUNDING** **FROM:**Arts & Science Council (ASC) **DEADLINE:**Feb. 7, 2025 at Noon **PROGRAM DATES:** July 1-Dec. 31, 2025 Culture Blocks provides funding for cultural experiences shaped by residents and delivered through libraries, recreation centers, parks, and community spaces in underserved neighborhoods. An additional call for funding will open in Fall 2025 for programs running January-June 2026. [**APPLY HERE.**](about:blank)Upcoming Information Sessions: Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. (Zoom), Jan. 20 at 5:30 p.m. (Tentative: Goodyear Arts), Jan. 30 at Noon (Zoom) **NOMINATE: SPARK AWARDS FOR FEMALE LEADERS** **FROM:**Women’s Impact Fund (WIF) **DEADLINE:**Jan. 24, 2025 Nominate female leaders in Charlotte-Mecklenburg driving transformational change. Eligible nominees include employees or volunteers with nonprofits, grassroots leaders, community organizers, and activists. Awards include a cash prize with no restrictions and a one-year WIF membership. [**MORE INFO HERE.**](https://womensimpactfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Spark-FAQs-2025.pdf)**APPLY: MULTIPLE 2025 GRANTS FOR CREATIVES****FROM:**North Carolina Arts Council **DEADLINE:**March 3, 2025 Grant applications for the FY2025-26 cycle are now open. Explore the grant guidelines at ncarts.org to learn more about available opportunities, requirements and the application process for creative individuals and organizations. [**MORE INFO HERE**](https://www.ncarts.org/grants-resources/grants). **APPLY: H.U.G. MICRO-GRANTS** **FROM:**Charlotte Is Creative **DEADLINE:** Rolling H.U.G. micro-grants are $250 awards to remove obstacles for creative projects. Applications take 10-15 minutes and require a clear explanation of how funds will be used. Sponsored by: **LISC HQ**, **LPL Financial**, **Wray Ward**, **Hot Sake Sound**, and individual donors. [**MORE INFO HERE.**](http://huggrant.com) ## **OPEN CALLS FOR ALL CREATIVES** ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/3-1.jpg) **APPLY: BOOM CHARLOTTE 2025 FESTIVAL****FROM:**BOOM Charlotte **DEADLINE:** Jan. 15, 2024 Artists, performers, and creators are invited to showcase their talent at Charlotte’s most vibrant art festival. Applications are open for intersection and site-specific works. Vendor applications open on Jan. 10, 2025, for handmade product sellers. [**MORE INFO HERE.**](http://boomcharlotte.org) ## **OPEN CALLS FOR CRAFTING CREATIVES & WRITERS** ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/4-1.jpg) **VENDOR CALL: CRAFT FEST 2025** **FROM:**Craft CLT **EVENT DATES:**March 29-30, 2025 Showcase your handmade goods at this vibrant festival at **Petty Thieves Brewing Co.** Vendor costs apply. [**APPLY HERE.**](http://wecraftclt.org/craft-fest)**CALL FOR AUTHORS: YORK COUNTY ARTS** **FROM:**York County Arts **DEADLINE:**Feb. 9, 2025 Submit short stories or poetry for adult and youth competitions. Winning works will be featured in Cotton Alley Writers’ Review. [**MORE INFO HERE**](http://yorkcountyarts.org) ## **OPEN CALLS FOR VISUAL ARTISTS** ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/5-1.jpg) **APPLY: TENNIS WALL MURAL PROJECT** **FROM:**Clearwater Arts **DEADLINE:** Jan. 13, 2025 Local mural artists are invited to design the Tennis Wall Mural at Les Myers Park. [**MORE INFO HERE**](https://concordnc.gov/Government/City-Government/Boards-Commissions/Public-Art-Commission/Public-Art-Commission-Projects) **APPLY: LATTA PLACE PUBLIC ART** **FROM:**Arts & Science Council (ASC) **DEADLINE:**Jan. 13, 2025 Artists are encouraged to create reflective public art honoring enslaved individuals at Mecklenburg County’s Latta Place. [**MORE INFO HERE**](http://artsandscience.org/calls-to-artists) **APPLY: WAXHAW CROSSWALK MURAL PROJECT** **FROM:** Downtown Waxhaw Association (DWA) and Waxhaw Public Art Committee **DEADLINE:** Jan. 15, 2025 Visual artists are invited to submit designs for Waxhaw’s inaugural crosswalk mural project. With help of the selected creative, four crosswalks at the intersection of N. Church St. and W. N. Main St. will be transformed to beautify the area, increase pedestrian visibility, improve driver attention and reduce vehicle speeds. Applications must be submitted to: anowell@waxhaw.com [**MORE INFO HERE**](http://downtownwaxhaw.com/dwa-news/dwa-call-for-artists) **APPLY: CHARLOTTE SHOUT! POSTER DESIGN CONTEST** **FROM:** Charlotte Center City Partners **DEADLINE:** Feb. 3, 2025 Create the official poster for Charlotte SHOUT! 2025. Submissions should be creative, vibrant and inspiring, reflecting the festival’s spirit. This contest is open to all, regardless of experience, including students, seniors, professional artists and novices. The selected artist will receive 100 posters and $1,000. Physical submissions must be delivered to Charlotte Center City Partners office by the deadline. [**MORE INFO HERE**](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Poster-Comp-Info-2025.pdf) ## **FOR MUSICAL ARTISTS** ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/7-1.jpg) **APPLY: TOSCO MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP** **FROM:**Tosco Music **DEADLINE:**Jan. 15, 2025 The Tosco Music Scholarship funds lessons, instruments, or attendance at music camps for musicians at all levels. [**APPLY HERE.**](http://toscomusic.org/scholarship) **AUDITION: ONEVOICE CHORUS SPRING REHEARSALS** **FROM:**OneVoice Chorus **DATE:**Jan. 14, 2025 **TIME:**7 p.m. (new singers); 7:30 p.m. (returning singers) **LOCATION:**Unitarian Universalist Community of Charlotte Join an inclusive community chorus with no auditions required. Rehearsals for “Sing Me a Story” begin this January, with performances scheduled for March 28 and 29. [**MORE INFO HERE.**](http://onevoicechorus.com) ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/OneBand-Biscuit_.png) **JOIN: ONEBAND’S “ALL 90’S” SHOW****FROM:**Charlotte Is Creative **DATES:**Feb. 11, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. **LOCATIONS:** Divine Barrel Brewing OneBand is back with its signature one-rehearsal (on Feb. 6), one-performance format! Musicians of all skill levels are invited to join this collaborative experience centered on connection, not perfection. February’s “All 90’s” theme features: - “I’ll Be There For You” (The Rembrandts – short *Friends* version) - “All Star” (Smash Mouth) - “Dreams” (The Cranberries) - “Criminal” (Fiona Apple) - “Army” (Ben Folds Five) - “No Scrubs” (TLC) - “Livin’ La Vida Loca” (Ricky Martin) Chord and lyric sheets provided prior to rehearsal. [**MORE INFO HERE**](https://forms.gle/PuJCM8JdvZzHdHuk8) **CALL FOR MUSICIANS: GIBSON MILL 2025** **FROM:** Gibson Mill **DEADLINE:** Rolling Gibson Mill seeks diverse musicians for its 2025 performer lineup in the Charlotte-Concord area. Submit an audio or video clip to the events coordinator. [**MORE INFO HERE.**](mailto:gibsonmillmanager@gmail.com) **OPEN MIC NIGHTS** - **Goldie’s**Second and Fourth Wednesdays | 6-9:30 p.m. Open mic night for musicians with a full backline. [**MORE INFO HERE**](http://goldiesclt.com) - **Starlight on 22nd**Mondays | 7-10 p.m. | Open mic for comedy Wednesdays | 7-10 p.m. | Open mic for music, comedy, and spoken word [**MORE INFO HERE**](http://starlighton22nd.com) - **[The Evening Muse](http://starlighton22nd.com)** - Feb. 10 and March 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Find Your Muse Open Mic[**MORE INFO HERE**](http://eveningmuse.com)