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Subject Matters
Celebrating Diverse Perspectives & ExpressionCharlotte, NC | 05.19.23 - 05.17.24
Performance 4 - January 2024
January 19, 2024 - Submissions due November 10th - Results November 20th - Announcement November 24th -
Subject Matters is a curated show of established, evolving, and emerging local artists whose work focuses on social topics. This programming provides a low-cost platform for local, artists to exhibit their work in an environment that fosters growth, community exchange, and art advocacy. Selected artists will show their work, twice alongside a Featured Artist and their peers. Up to 4 Emerging Artists will be considered for an additional performance for the culminating event, in May 2024. The series includes a pre & post-show artist bazaar, virtual forums on socially relevant topics, and movement-based workshops in Charlotte creative spaces.
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Targeted Content
Subject Matters welcomes works that address any of the following:
Health, Wellness, and the US Medical System
Educational Systems Nationwide
US Political Structure
Native American/BIPOC History & Culture
Spirituality and/or Religion
History, Identity and Legacy
Applicants must
Be 18 years of age or older
Provide residency in Charlotte for more than 2 years
Submit a $15.00 online application fee
Include a current, accessible links to all materials via Google Drive
Submit an original work, created by the applicant
Be in compliance with all the programming requirements, performance dates, and production information
Artists can submit up to two works for each performance, which will be reviewed by the adjudication panel for inclusion.
Adjudication Criteria
Each area will be scored from 14-25 points. Applicants must score 75%+ overall to be considered.Creativity of Presentation
Delivery of Content
Performance Quality
Artistic Composition
The adjudication panel consists of directors, professional dancers for major companies, college professors, and educators from prominent institutions spanning the Southeastern to Mid-Atlantic Coast. The adjudication process will assess each submission by a rubric, based on the criteria above.
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Ready to apply?
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Donate today.
All proceeds help off-set costs, provide stipends and establish this programming as a permanent resource for local artists.
This event is sponsored by the Arts & Science Council, a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.
Suttlar Martin’s latest work Atum premieres at Ohio University February 17 & 18 2023
for more information about the concert, click HERE
The work was set while in residency October 2022
Suttlar Martin receives the Cultural Vision Grant from the Arts and Science Council
For curating a socially conscious, community focused, performance series that includes established, evolving and emerging local artists.
Subject Matters Series
May 19, 2023 to May 17, 2024
subjectmattersclt@gmail.com