The City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department is seeking artists in music, theatre, dance, visual art, media art, and literature to perform or present (exhibit, lecture, demonstration, workshop, etc.) at the 2025 North Charleston Arts Fest to be held April 30-May 4 at various venues throughout North Charleston, SC. Regional and local artists and community groups are welcome to submit an application.

Agents submitting applications on behalf of two or more artists or groups should contact the Cultural Arts Department at (843)740-5854 or [email protected] for special application instructions.

There is NO fee to apply.  Applications will be accepted through Slide Room until midnight on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Artists in need of assistance with any part of the application process may contact the Cultural Arts Department to schedule a one-on-one meeting, which can be conducted over the phone or in person.

The North Charleston Arts Fest is a five-day celebration of the arts, offering an array of events and activities such as concerts, theatre presentations, exhibitions and installations, children’s programs, workshops and demonstrations, and more, throughout the City of North Charleston. The review panel will select applicants from all art disciplines to create a mix of free events that will work well in the available venues and are geared to meet the interests of a cross-section of ages, cultures, and backgrounds. Proposals for new concepts or programs are encouraged. For more information about the North Charleston Arts Fest and other participation opportunities visit NorthCharlestonArtsFest.com.