# Biscuit 1.28 - Charlotte is Creative > Source: https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/custom-email/biscuit-1-28/ > Updated: 2025-01-28T14:09:49+00:00 > Type: Email Newsletter There are many opportunities for creatives to share their talents, find new audiences, and grow their skill sets. We’ve collected applications and --- ## Hope You’re Hungry… There’s Lots of Opportunity in This Biscuit There are many opportunities for creatives to share their talents, find new audiences, and grow their skill sets. We’ve collected applications and submissions from organizations across the city to share with you. **Send this to a creative you know, apply yourself and let’s see what magic happens.** ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Creative-Opportunities.jpg) ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SHOUT-Music-Showcase-Biscuit_.png) ### **APPLY: SHOUT! MUSIC SHOWCASE****FROM:** Charlotte SHOUT! **DEADLINE:** Feb. 19 **SUBMISSION FEE:** $10 **Charlotte SHOUT!**is looking for 16 musicians or bands to perform on the SHOUT! Music Showcase Stage when it returns April 4-20. Selected artists will receive a 50-minute performance slot, a food and beverage ticket and the opportunity to host a meet-and-greet and manage a merchandise area. Performance stipends are $150 per person, with a maximum payout of $1,000 per band. **[MORE INFO](http://charlottecentercity.slideroom.com).** ### ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Boom-Poster-Biscuit_.png) ### **OPEN CALL: CHARLOTTE BOOM POSTER COMPETITION****FROM:** BOOM Charlotte **DEADLINE:** Feb. 7 **BOOM Charlotte** invites creatives to design the official 2025 festival poster. Submissions should feature bold, eye-catching designs that capture the essence of BOOM Charlotte, emphasizing innovation, diversity, and artistic excellence. [**MORE INFO.**](http://boomcharlotte.org/boom-charlotte-poster-contest-2025/) ### ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Vend-at-BOOM-Biscuit_.png) ### **OPEN CALL: BOOM CHARLOTTE 2025 VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES****FROM:** BOOM Charlotte Local arts vendors are invited to apply for space at the 2025 **BOOM Festival**, which is moving from Camp North End to University City Lakefront. The festival seeks creatives offering visual art, jewelry, soap, clothing, culinary goods and other handmade products. **[MORE INFO](http://boomcharlotte.org/shop-boom-2025-vendors/).** Vendor Days include: - Friday, April 25: 6-10 p.m. ($60) - Saturday, April 26: 12-10 p.m. ($150) - Sunday, April 27: 12-6 p.m. ($90) - Vendor Package for all three days: $250 ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CTA-Biscuit_.png) ### **APPLY: CERTIFIED TEACHING ARTIST PROGRAM****FROM:** Ella Fae Art **DEADLINE:** Jan. 31 Offered by artist**Elizabeth Palmisano**, the Certified Teaching Artist (CTA) Program educates artists and creatives of all mediums on strategies they can employ to inspire and transform communities through the arts. Open to experienced teaching artists and those new to teaching, CTA provides training, mentorship and hands-on experience to create meaningful, inclusive opportunities. A limited number of seat remain. **[MORE INFO](http://ellafaeart.com/cta).** ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Generation-WE-Biscuit.png) ### **APPLY: GENERATION WE LEAD ARTIST****FROM:** Generation WE **DEADLINE:** Rolling **Generation WE**seeks lead artists to manage and facilitate hands-on, student-focused customization workshops. Such programs include: UNIQUE SNEAKS (sneaker customization), SWISH ART (basketball customization) and ME RECORDS (vinyl record customization). Workshops are primarily held within Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for students in 4th through 8th grades. **[MORE INFO](http://forms.gle/znPyrq5Qes5J73hn6).** ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Placemaking-Biscuit_.png) ### **APPLY: PLACEMAKING GRANT PROGRAM****FROM:** Urban Design Center **DEADLINE:** March 7, 2025, at 5 p.m. Charlotte’s **Urban Design Center** has opened applications for project ideas through its Placemaking Grant Program. Successful, community-driven projects enhance vibrancy, safety, and identity throughout Charlotte. Projects may include: - Activation of underutilized spaces - Streetscape improvements - Art and beautification efforts - Creation of community gathering spaces This initiative empowers neighborhoods, individuals and businesses to shape their communities with guidance from the City of Charlotte Urban Design Center staff. **[MORE INFO](http://charlottenc.gov Placemaking Grant).** ### **APPLY: PLACEMAKING CREATIVE POOL****FROM:** Urban Design Center **DEADLINE:** March 7, 2025, at 5 p.m. The **Urban Design Center** has also invited local artists, professional creative teams and artist management organizations to apply for its Prequalified Creative Pool. Selected creatives may be commissioned to produce original works or contracted to collaborate with the City on art elements for placemaking projects. **[MORE INFO](http://charlottenc.seamlessdocs.com/f/f3qw69rkwssj).** ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Opp-Biscuit_.png) ### **APPLY: LOCAL TALENT ARTIST FEATURE****FROM:** Charlotte Is Creative **DEADLINE:** Rolling Regional creatives (expanding from Mecklenburg into Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell, Union and York counties) are invited to complete a short survey to be considered for artist features on the **Charlotte Is Creative’s** social feeds, Web site and The Biscuit newsletter. This opportunity is open to part and full-time creatives across a wide array of disciplines ranging from music, performance and dance to visual arts, fashion and textiles and digital arts. **[MORE INFO](http://cltiscreative.survey.fm/tuesdayprofile).** ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/CreativeNews.jpg) ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ArtNews-600.png) It’s still early days in 2025, but exciting things are going on in the creative community. Below are eight local arts and culture stories we think you should know. ### **ONE: Charlotte Is an Art City on the Rise** **Art News** interviewed **Charles Thomas** and **Koven Smith** of the **Knight Foundation** about their work and investments to transform Charlotte into a ”thriving creative ecosystem.” [**READ MORE.**](https://www.artnews.com/art-news/sponsored-content/knight-foundation-8-how-charlottes-thriving-arts-ecosystem-has-created-city-rise-1234729516/?utm_source=Knight+Foundation+Master+List&utm_campaign=39bd0e5d65-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_04_27_12_36_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-5ec0d28b25-88806061) ### **TWO: C.A.S.T. Returns after 10 Years with a New Production** *QC Nerve* shared the news that, after a 10-year absence, **C****arolina Actor’s Studio Theatre (CAST)** is partnering with **Actors Collaborative Theatre** to produce “Alabaster,” a Pulitzer-nominated, Calicchio Prize-winning play by Audrey Cefaly. Feb. 27 to March 16. [**READ MORE**](https://qcnerve.com/cast-returns-alabaster/)**.** ### **THREE: 19 Artists Build a New Home in NoDa** *Axios Charlotte* reported that, throughout 2024, a group of dedicated visual artists worked with the Johnston YMCA in the heart of NoDa to transform a former childcare facility into a creative hub where artists can work, exhibit, gather, and—most importantly—sell their work. [**READ MORE.**](https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/01/14/charlotte-studio-artists-johnston-ymca-noda) ### **FOUR: Nominate an Inspiring Charlottean for 40 Over 40** **The Charlotte Ledger** has opened nominations for their annual “40 Over 40” awards. The Ledger seems to recognize “remarkable individuals quietly making profound contributions to the Charlotte community,” particularly those who do not receive praise frequently enough. Nominations close 2/17. [**READ MORE.**](https://airtable.com/appsysYNvH3bQKVxp/pag8F9wXgA4nmL4xl/form) ### **FIVE: ART HISTORY: “Gold Man” and the “Disco Chicken”** Our friends at *CLT Today* share the stories of three gifts made to the City of Charlotte over the years, sharing information about the Hugh McManaway “Gold Man” statue and “The Phoenix” (AKA “Disco Chicken”) in front of **The Bechtler**. [**READ MORE**](https://clttoday.6amcity.com/culture/presents-charlotte-received). ### **SIX: Three Local Culinary Artists Are James Beard Award Finalists** WBTV shared that two local chefs – **Chayil Johnson** of Community Matters Café and **Sam Diminich** of Restaurant Constance – and mixologist, **Colleen Hughes** of Supperland, are in the running for the prestigious James Beard Award. [**READ MORE**](https://www.wbtv.com/2025/01/23/charlotte-area-chefs-named-james-beard-award-finalists/). ### **SEVEN & EIGHT: Artists Davita Galloway & Lee Ko Launch New Efforts** WBTV’s *QC Life* lifestyle program shared the news that local creative entrepreneur **Davita Galloway**, co-owner of **Dupp & Swat,** is opening a new salon, **Cell Therapy**, in Camp North End. [**WATCH HERE**](https://qclife.wbtv.com/video/2025/01/22/gallerist-entrepreneur-local-creative-davita-galloway-shares-her-qc-quick-take/). QC Life also interviewed visual artist, **Lee Ko,** about her Hands Project, which invites art supporters and visual artists to collaborate on an art exhibition raising funds for foster programs. [**WATCH HERE.**](https://qclife.wbtv.com/2025/01/24/celebrating-charlottes-creativity-through-art-2/)