CHARLOTTE, N.C. — BOOM Charlotte 2024 is bringing art installations and live performances to Charlotte's Camp North End this weekend.
The three-day festival is in its seventh year and is designed for people to enjoy art in a walkable setting. The event includes a mix of visual art, music, film, dance and slam poetry.
BOOM consists of two distinct parts: BOOM Fringe and BOOM Intersection. BOOM Fringe consists of original "edgy/experimental art" performed in intimate settings. It features ticketed performances created by artists in several smaller venues. BOOM Intersection is the epicenter of the festival, featuring a broad range of art performed on a center stage, along with interactive installations and activities.
The city of Charlotte is using the festival to launch its 10-year community driven plan to ensure arts and culture have a healthy future in the city.
"It includes eliminating barriers to participation in arts and culture for all of our residents, access to affordable spaces for arts and culture experiences, and the creation of art, which has become increasingly challenging in our community over the last several years, and also fostering collaboration and coordination," Priya Sircar, Charlotte's arts and culture officer, said.
The Charlotte Arts and Culture Plan was accepted by the Charlotte City council on Nov. 13, 2023.
“This plan is a collaborative community vision, and this weekend’s celebration at BOOM Charlotte is an enthusiastic step toward achieving that vision,” Mayor Vi Lyles said.
The launch will be marked by 'fireside' chats with local artists throughout the weekend.
BOOM Charlotte was started in 2016 by a group of Charlotte artists. It has since grown to be one of the largest annual creative gatherings in Charlotte.
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