Biscuit-Oct92024
Time is running out on these opportunities!
October is a big month for events (as you’ll see in our Biscuit later this week), but it’s also one of big, big opportunities and deadlines. Here are five with short-turn deadlines we don’t want you to miss out on.
DEADLINE EXTENDED!
SPRING & FALL CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS INITIATIVE (CEI)
Due Oct. 13 at 11:59 p.m. | APPLY HERE
Applications close this Sunday for both 2025 cohorts (spring and fall) of the Creative Entrepreneurs Initiative (CEI) from Charlotte Is Creative. Creative entrepreneurs in Mecklenburg County looking to establish or improve business practices should apply. The program welcomes creatives from various disciplines, with 15 seats available in each cohort.
Cohort members are paid to attend 10 introductory business classes ranging from taxes and bookkeeping to contracts and storytelling. And, cohort members get $1,500 to invest in their businesses upon completing the program.
OPEN CALL: ARTPOP STREET GALLERY CLASS OF 2025
Due Oct. 13 | APPLY HERE
It’s time to apply to be one of 20 visual artists (illustrators, painters, sculptors, fashion, photographers, etc.) featured on billboards across the city in 2025 through ArtPop Street Gallery. Full-time, part-time, and high school senior artists are invited to submit work for consideration and the chance to showcase their art in a big, big way.
DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Seeking Creatives for Make A Mark Make-A-Thon
Due Oct. 15 | APPLY HERE
Charlotte creatives are invited to apply for the upcoming Make A Mark (MAM) “Make-A-Thon,” with the application deadline extended to October 15. The event will take place on Nov. 23 at Do Greater’s Creative Lab at Shiloh. MAM needs talented makers with experience in brand identity, social strategy, creative design, copywriting, video and photo production or web design to create work for local organizations.
Women’s Impact Fund
Due Oct. 18 | APPLY HERE
The annual Women’s Impact Fund grant program is designed to strengthen high-impact projects working for significant positive change. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt or have a fiscal agent and primarily serve Mecklenburg County.
Culture Blocks Funding Application
Due Oct. 21 | APPLY HERE
The Arts & Science Council’s (ASC) Culture Blocks program works with creatives to connect communities with local arts, science and history experiences. Funded by Mecklenburg County, Culture Blocks seeks individuals and organizations devoted to arts, science or history. Programming must occur between January 16, 2024, and June 30, 2025.
Four Opportunities at Charlotte SHOUT!
Due Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. | APPLY HERE
Charlotte SHOUT!, presented by Charlotte Center City Partners, is scheduled to return April 4-20, 2024. Local creatives are invited to submit for four distinct opportunities:
- !cons: Design/decorate a giant exclamation point to be displayed at various venues. Returning from the 2022 SHOUT! Selected artists will receive $1,000.
- Easter Eggs on Parade: Design/decorate one of 12 giant eggs gracing Uptown Charlotte. Selected artists will receive $2,000.
- Queen’s Greens Mini Golf: Design and build one of nine mini golf course holes at one of the most popular parts of SHOUT! Selected artists will receive $10,000.
- Poster Competition: Design the official Charlotte SHOUT! 2025 poster. The winner receives $1,000 and the design will be featured on the SHOUT! booklet cover. Posters must be submitted in-person by February 3, 2025.
Last week, we shared several ways for you to donate funds to help Western North Carolina artists impacted by Hurricane Helene. We also shared ways they can apply for help.
To read more about it, CLICK HERE.