North Charleston Arts Festival

May 4 - 12, 2012


The City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department proudly presents the 2012 North Charleston Arts Festival, May 4-12. The fabulous nine-day celebration of the arts is one of the most comprehensive arts festivals in the Lowcountry, providing over 30,000 residents & visitors with a fabulous array of performances, exhibitions, and activities. The Main Event, held May 5 & 6 at the Charleston Area Convention Center Complex, offers free admission and parking to over 40 performances on four stages featuring national, regional, and local professional performers, ethnic & cultural groups, and community groups. Other Main Event activities include judged art, photography, youth art, and fine craft exhibitions, a gem & mineral show, an antique show & sale, children's activities, arts & crafts booths, Facebookand an outdoor food courtyard. The Arts Festival continues with over 50 free or moderately priced ticketed events throughout the week at various locations around North Charleston. Festival Week offerings include concerts, theater and dance performances, exhibitions, children’s programs, literary events, street dances, an Art Walk, and much more. The festivities conclude on Saturday, May 12, with the Grand Finale at North Charleston Riverfront Park, featuring a variety of concerts and activities, as well as a fantastic fireworks display over the Cooper River.

There’s truly something for everyone, so be sure to take advantage of the arts and cultural opportunities available at the 2012 North Charleston Arts Festival!

 

ARTS FESTIVAL MENU

  • FESTIVAL OVERVIEW

  • DETAILED SCHEDULE -  North Charleston Arts Festival brochures with detailed event information will be available in late March, 2012. To view the 2011 Event Schedule, click on the links below.

  • SPONSORS - Sponsor contributions allow Arts Festival performances and activities to be presented at little or no cost to the public, helping to uphold the festival’s mission of making unique arts experiences accessible to people of all demographics and economic backgrounds. In appreciation of a business’ tax-deductible donation, a variety of benefits are offered, including on-site marketing opportunities; exposure in local and regional print and broadcast media; visibility on the event website, social media pages, signage, promotional materials, and T-shirts; event tickets; discounts on merchandise and art purchases; and more. If you are interested in becoming an Arts Festival sponsor, please contact Ann Simmons at 843-740-5848 or asimmons@northcharleston.org.
  • VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
  • PRESS

  • APPLICATIONS  - Applications for participation in the North Charleston Arts Festival are available for download here. If you would like to receive a print copy of an application via snail-mail or if you would like to be added to an application mailing list for next year, please contact the Cultural Arts Department at 843-740-5854.

     

    Check back here for ongoing 2012 North Charleston Arts Festival updates!