Creativity Unleashed
BOOM is the place where Charlotte’s creative family gathers to unleash our wildest ideas. We celebrate art, performance and the unexpected.
Art at the Fringes
about us
BOOM Charlotte is an arts organization that believes in the explosive power of art to unite and strengthen our community. We reach across cultural divides to bring together creatives with a vision.
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BOOM INTERSECTION
BOOM Intersection is an explosion of free, family-friendly, and outdoor live performances, activities and public art. Intersection is where culture and community collide!
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MISSION
BOOM’s mission is to create open, inclusive platforms and cultivate intentional opportunities for creative professionals to collaborate.
We exist to redefine the boundaries of art. Together with our community, we spark creativity and collaboration among a diverse group of creatives, and we invite those left out of traditional art spaces to experience the transformative power of art.
We exist to redefine the boundaries of art. Together with our community, we spark creativity and collaboration among a diverse group of creatives, and we invite those left out of traditional art spaces to experience the transformative power of art.
VISION
We dream of a city where everyone has access and opportunity to create, grow, and thrive. We dream of a city where art becomes a bridge across social divides and a beacon of pride for all Charlotteans.
VALUES
Together with our community, BOOM co-creates spaces that center agency, freedom, and authenticity. We lead with intentionality, accessibility, and openness. Everyone belongs at BOOM.
BOOM FRINGE
As part of a global Fringe movement, BOOM Fringe features edgy and experimental groundbreaking works from local and national artists. These ticketed performances take place in intimate and immersive venues, often for the very first time.
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BOOM MARKET
Support artisans and makers by exploring our open-air market featuring locally-made arts, crafts, and food.
BOOM ECHOES
Throughout the year, BOOM collaborates with community partners to bring arts programming to diverse communities while removing barriers to access such as transportation, expensive tickets, and perceived elitism or exclusivity.
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