Biscuit73Creative friends, we hope you’re getting ready to enjoy a long weekend with family and friends. Please rest up, becuase — as you can see below — there are so many creative opportunities on the horizon to jump into. So, get up late. Grab a sparkler. And, get ready to apply, apply, apply! 
CREATIVE GROWTH GRANTS
FROM: City of Charlotte (with outreach support from Charlotte Is Creative)
DEADLINE: Aug. 4, 2025
LEARN MORE & APPLY HERE The City of Charlotte is offering grants to support individual creatives, grassroots arts organizations and collaborative cultural projects aligned with the city’s Arts and Culture Plan. THREE GRANT OPTIONS:Applicants may apply for only one of the three funding streams: - Operational Grants: Up to $25,000 for grassroots arts and culture nonprofits
- Project Support Grants: Up to $20,000 for nonprofits and individual creatives
- Professional Development Grants: Up to $2,500 for individual creatives
LEARNING MORE & PREPARING TO APPLY:- July 14 In-Person Training Session from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Independent Picture House (English + Spanish): REGISTER HERE
- Online Coaching Help: Limited one-on-one sessions with a professional grant writer (available after June 19): REGISTER HERE and HERE
CALLS FOR ARTISTS
CALL FOR ARTISTS
FROM: Nine Eighteen Nine
DEADLINE: July 7
SUBMIT HERE
Pam Imhof and Andrea Brinkley are curating an immersive installation highlighting fiber art that pushes boundaries and sparks conversation. Reimagine traditional techniques, incorporate unexpected materials or explore daring subject matter. CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
FROM: The Mint Museum
DEADLINE: July 7
SUBMIT HERE
In celebration of “ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK”, The Mint Museum extended the #MyMintStar mobile photo contest deadline to make the most of the holiday weekend to snap a portrait of someone who inspires you. Enter for a chance to win a Nikon ZF + 40mm f2 lens, classes from The Photo Classroom to learn your new rig, and a Mint membership. CALL FOR PRODUCERS, ENGINEERS AND ARTISTS
FROM: No Stress Sound
DEADLINE: July 8
MORE INFO HERE
No Stress Sound and DJ E Sudd are looking to add content creators and media, sound engineers, musical artists and producers to the studio team. Attend this mixer to connect with creatives in the music industry and showcase your talents. Must DM to pre-register. CALL FOR MUSICAL ACTS, ARTISTS & VENDORS
FROM: NoDa Bizarre
DEADLINE: July 10 – 31 (for various opportunities)
SUBMIT HERE
NoDa Bizarre is looking for one final musical act — plus additional artists and vendors — to round out its summer celebration of art, music and community on August 2. Many of the opportunities are paid. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic lineup featuring local favorites and share your creativity with Charlotte’s most eclectic neighborhood crowd. OPEN CALL: ART OPPORTUNITIES AT CHARLOTTE SHOUT! 2026
FROM: Charlotte SHOUT!
DEADLINE: Aug. 1
LEARN MORE & APPLY HERE
Charlotte Center City Partners is seeking artists, performers and creatives of all kinds to help shape the 2026 Charlotte SHOUT! Festival (April 3-19) — a citywide celebration of creativity, innovation and community spirit. Open opportunities include: - 2026 SHOUT! Poster
- Easter Eggs on Parade
- !cons
- Interactive Art
- Music
CALL FOR CREATIVES
FROM: Foothills Brewing
DEADLINE: [Not listed]
SUBMIT: DM @foothillsbrewing with work samples
Foothills Brewing is seeking artists of all styles and mediums to contribute to an upcoming creative project — and get paid for their work. Those interested are encouraged to reach out to Foothills through Instagram DM. Selected artists will be contacted directly with project details and next steps. CALL FOR TATTOO ARTISTS FROM: The Zen Cave
DEADLINE: Rolling
Contact zencavetattoo@gmail.com
The Zen Cave tattoo shop at Camp North End is expanding their team of tattoo artists. Contact them at zencavetattoo@gmail.com with a small preview of your portfolio and request more information about working with them. APPLICATIONS FOR CREATIVE PROGRAMS
APPLY NOW: CULTURE BEARER RESIDENCY
FROM: QC Family Tree
DEADLINE: July 15
SUBMIT HERE
QC Family Tree invites Charlotte-based artists and cultural workers to apply for a 10-week creative activism residency focused on community engagement and justice. Residents receive space, support and a stipend to develop work around the theme “Cultivating Community for the Common Good.” APPLY NOW: EXHIBITION FELLOWSHIP FOR EMERGING ARTISTS
FROM: McColl Center
DEADLINE: July 18
SUBMIT HERE
McColl Center is offering a six-month fellowship for emerging Charlotte-based artists that includes studio space, lab access, professional mentorship and a $1,000 stipend. The program culminates in a group exhibition curated by Carla Aaron-Lopez and offers career-building opportunities like studio visits with curators and arts leaders. APPLY NOW: CIVIC IMPACT ACADEMY
FROM: Civility Localized
DEADLINE: July 31
SUBMIT HERE
The Civic Impact Academy program provides residents and public servants with a powerful understanding of transforming civic passion into real-world impact through hands-on training, community collaboration and leadership development. Running September through December, the program helps participants strengthen engagement skills and drive meaningful change in Mecklenburg County. CONNECT & CONQUER: MARKETING IN A DIGITAL WORLD
FROM: Enlace Charlotte
LOCATION: Belmont Regional Center, 700 Parkwood Ave.
SIGN UP HERE
On July 9 from 4:15 to 6:30 p.m., Enlace Charlotte will play host to a high-energy workshop and networking mixer designed for nonprofit leaders, small business owners and community advocates ready to level up their digital marketing game. The goal is for attendees to gain insights, connect with collaborators and explore resource tables filled with tools and opportunities to support their work. CALLS FOR VOLUNTEERS
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: FAMILY PLAY DAY
FROM: The Broken Crayon
DEADLINE: July 12
SIGN UP HERE The Broken Crayon is looking for volunteers to help out various crafting and creative stations at Family Play Day hosted at Blume Studios on July 12. The shifts are short and sweet with instructions and station requirements listed. SOUTHERN COMFORTS FIBER MARKET
FROM: We Craft CLT
DEADLINE: [Not listed]
VOLUNTEERS: Sign up at scfmvolunteer@gmail.com
We Craft CLT is seeking volunteers to help with event setup, merchandise, Sit & Knit sessions, silent auctions and more at the Southern Comforts Fiber Market August 8 and 9. Volunteers will get free admission the day they serve, a free T-shirt and the chance to connect with creatives in the local fiber art community. | The Biscuit is proudly sponsored by: |
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