Artists! Time to apply for the 2013 North Charleston Arts Festival!

The City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department invites applications from artists in music, theatre, dance, visual art, crafts, photography, media arts and literature for participation in the 2013 North Charleston Arts Festival to be held May 3-11. National, regional and local artists, ethnic and cultural groups, and community-based groups and individuals are encouraged to apply. Artists may apply for inclusion in the Main Event, held May 4 and 5 at the Charleston Area Convention Center Complex, or may submit proposals for one of the festival’s stand-alone Individual Events, which take place at various locations throughout the festival week.

Visual artists should note that this application is for events and presentations such as installations, solo or group exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations, and lectures, and not for participation in the Festival’s Juried Art Competitions.

Additionally, South Carolina artists are invited to submit original, two-dimensional artwork in the North Charleston Arts Festival Design Competition. The image will be used to promote the 2013 North Charleston Arts Festival.

Applications for participation and for the design contest may be downloaded from the applications page at NorthCharlestonArtsFest.com. The participation application deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, January 4, 2013; The design competition deadline is noon on Saturday, January 19, 2013.  Other upcoming application openings are listed on this page as well.

The annual North Charleston Arts Festival is one of the most comprehensive arts festivals in the state with an array of performances, exhibitions and activities. The Main Event, held the first weekend in May, offers free admission and parking to more than 40 performances on four themed stage stages: General Audience, Cultural Heritage, Youth Entertainment and Bands. Other Main Event activities include judged art and photography shows, the S.C. Palmetto Hands Juried Fine Craft Exhibit, a gem & mineral show, an antique show, children’s activities, art and craft booths and a food courtyard. The Arts Festival continues with more than 60 events and exhibitions throughout the week at various locations. Free and ticketed offerings include street dances, concerts, theater presentations, film screenings, an art walk, children’s programs, workshops and demonstrations, a National Outdoor Sculpture Competition & Exhibition and much more. The festival concludes with the Grand Finale at North Charleston Riverfront Park featuring performances, children’s activities and fireworks over the Cooper River.

For more information about the North Charleston Arts Festival visit NorthCharlestonArtsFest.com, or contact the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department office at (843)740-5854 or culturalarts@northcharleston.org.

Via: North Charleston Cultural Arts Department