APPLICATION

Application Details

Applications must be submitted via the online application form. There will be no application fee for any section. No applications will be accepted via email or hardcopy. All applications will be processed through SlideRoom. Applicants will select the correct form to fill out within SlideRoom depending on which section they are applying for: Art, Music, or Ideas. Once submitted, applicants will not be allowed to edit their applications.

Charlotte Center City Partners takes no responsibility for access or connection issues.

If you are having trouble accessing the application form or have any questions about the process, please contact info@cltshout.com

Applications must be received by May 15, 2021 5:00pm EST.

Benefits

Participating in Charlotte SHOUT! provides a number of benefits, including:

• Marketing support for your event through integration with the wider

Charlotte SHOUT! program and marketing campaign. This includes a listing of the event on the Charlotte SHOUT! website and inclusion in the Charlotte SHOUT! digital marketing program. • Subsidized venue rates and production costs for events held at

SHOUT! venues. • Networking events with other program participants. • Further support, such as investment in the event, venue or talent may be possible subject to negotiations and conditions.

Sponsor Activations

This Invitation process is not applicable for industry or corporate hospitality events, brand activations, or product launches. Please get in touch with the Charlotte SHOUT! team if you would like to discuss opportunities to align your brand with the festival.

Selection Process

This open call to artists is being undertaken to enable Charlotte SHOUT! organizers to identify the most qualified artist(s) for this opportunity. A selection committee including Charlotte Center City Partners, Blumenthal Performing Arts, and community stakeholders, will review eligible artists’ application, determine a shortlist of finalists and select for the 2021 Charlotte SHOUT! exhibitions.

2021 Timeline

April 8 9 – 11am Information Workshops April 15 4 – 6pm Information Workshops April 22 10am – 12pm Information Workshops April 29 10am – 12pm Information Workshops

May 6

6 – 8pm Information Workshops May 13 10am – 12pm Information Workshops May 15 5pm EST Invitation to Participation: Deadline to submit

Early June Artists notified of project selections

July Artwork finalized and locations assigned

Early September Installation of selected art works September 17 – October 3 2021 SHOUT! Event

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