A 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit arts organization, Blumenthal Arts presents the largest Broadway season in the Carolinas, along with attractions, festivals and immersive projects.
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130 N. Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28202, US
THANK YOU to all who joined us last night at our Open House/Meet Your Seat event at Belk Theater! The evening was filled with fun and fascinating behind-the-scenes tours, Broadway trivia, sneak peeks of Space Explorers: The Infinite, LIVE PAINTING by the talented Eva Crawford and Kev Harris and a Broadway Insider chat/Q&A with our President Tom Gabbard!
Unlock the magic of Disney’s The Lion King for every child, by donating to our Arts for All Ticket Scholarship Program! 🦁 As 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit, ticket revenue only covers a portion of our service to the community. We endeavor to always keep the arts accessible for all but rely on contributions to make that possible. Your gift can provide a ticket for a child in our community to experience the unforgettable enchantment of Disney’s The Lion King LIVE at Belk Theater August 8th – September 8th! For more information about making a gift today, visit: https://lnkd.in/grfJarzB
Our Vice President of Education Andie Maloney and our Education Initiatives Manager Micah Deer just returned from a joyful trip to The Music Center in Los Angeles where they led 100 area educators in two arts integration workshops – "Show Don't Tell: Amplifying Learning through Dynamic Storytelling" and "LEAP (Literacy Engagement through Arts Program): Deepening Literacy through Creative Writing." Many of these teachers teach science, math, or English language arts and couldn't wait to apply what was learned in these workshops into their classrooms to inspire young learners. One literacy teacher who had been attending the Arts Integration Symposium for 10 years mentioned this was the best day of Professional Development she'd ever received! Bravo Andie and Micah!
Our President and CEO Tom Gabbard had the opportunity to join the kickoff session for the first-ever Charlotte Innovators Peer Group at the beautiful and inspiring Truist Innovation and Technology Center! We look forward to sharing the group’s exciting ideas to positively impact the Queen City!
Dreaming big for Charlotte! I had the opportunity to join the kickoff session yesterday for the Charlotte Innovators Peer Group hosted in our beautiful and inspiring Truist Innovation and Technology Center. These local leaders were selected for their keen ability to build trusted relationships across industries, forward thinking to see the art of the possible, and most importantly, their purposeful leadership. They’ll use their collective wisdom to share ideas and begin to co-create on community projects that will make Charlotte a better and more equitable place for all. #UnstoppableTogether #TruistInnovation Eric Fender | Gigi Shamsy Raye | Marc Prince | Kendra Neary | Cort Asante | Shannon Vanderhill, MFA | Anne Themides | Garrett Graham | Blair Stanford | Ismael Salgado | Jay Norton, JD, MBA I Banu Venkat I Chris Noe | Corie Smith | Tom Gabbard | Andrew Sytsma | David Finkbiner | Matt Beaver | Lexy Amaral | Kevin Loux | Michelle Renee | Raquel Lynch | Kristina Burke | Jeff Anderson | Josh Shabtai
“I truly believe that everyone is a creative. Everyone's an artist. Everyone's a writer. Everyone has ideas and thoughts to express and so we want to encourage everyone to submit.” In today’s blog, we shine the spotlight on our next installation of artist Luke Jerram’s “Of Earth and Sky” - a public art project that features snippets of original poetry composed by local writers that will be on display this fall during the Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Arts Original! Read on for more about the history of this unique project, more on this year’s theme of “Space,” tips for writers and details on our FINAL (and FREE) poetry workshop coming up on Wednesday, July 24th at 6:30pm at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts Culture, led by Jordan Bailey and Youth Poet Laureate Vanessa Hunter featuring musical vibes from DJ Mina Marie! Deadline for poetry submissions is August 1st! For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/gtP7TQEb
We’re filled with 1.21 gigawatts of gratitude for the #BTTFtour cast members who visited young time travelers at Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital today! ⚡️😊⚡️😊 Burke Swanson (George McFly), Tade Biesinger (ensemble), Zoe Reed (ensemble), Alyssa Carol (ensemble) and Emily Applebaum (swing) were the latest stars to visit Seacrest Studios where they met and took questions from patients and played a fun Back to the Future themed game! The experience was also broadcast to every room in the hospital for all patients to enjoy! They also got to hang out with beloved Facility Dog Sprout! THANK YOU for having us Seacrest Studios! We’re already planning our next visit back!
The Charlotte International Arts Festival (CIAF), a Blumenthal Arts original, is an annual celebration that uniquely brings together Charlotte's local and international communities with global artists in a cultural celebration over 17 days. CIAF is becoming a major regional arts festival, attracting visitors from throughout the southeast and beyond because of its unique character to seamlessly blend local artists and the local international community with celebrated international artists from around the world. Sponsorships support the significant hiring of local artists, performance groups and international organizations, and allow most events to be free and outdoors throughout Uptown Charlotte and in Ballantyne. Sponsors receive robust promotion and visibility leading up to, and throughout the festival, as well as unique benefits and access for staff, clients and special guests. Want to be part of the excitement this fall, returning to Uptown and Ballantyne’s Backyard September 13th – 29th? Learn more about sponsorship opportunities by visiting https://lnkd.in/g_Pd5zD2 or connect with [email protected].
Last night, we welcomed members of the press alongside our trustees, committee and Producer Circle members to our 2024 Chairman's Celebration and Media Party for Back to the Future! Hosted by Blumenthal Chairman, John Giannuzzi (retired, Senior Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP), guests entered the Booth Playhouse lobby set in the 1950's and were transported to the future to 1985 once inside the theater. A 1980's inspired dinner provided by the talented team at Best Impressions Caterers was enjoyed by all before attendees moved down to Belk Theater for an incredible performance. This special evening recognized and acknowledged the amazing partnerships and community support that make Blumenthal's mission and programming possible!
THANK YOU to our good friends at Aria for hosting the cast, crew and special guests for our Back to the Future Broadway cast party last night! It was 1.21 gigawatts (that’s a lotta watts) of fun! Conveniently located right next to Belk Theater, be sure to check out their $5 bar bites or delicious dinner menu before your next show!