Ballantyne, NC – CHARLOTTE, NC. The Morrison Family YMCA in Ballantyne will host Inspire! Ballantyne, an art and culinary festival highlighting area artists, performers and restaurants, Saturday, October 23rd through Sunday, October 24th.
This is the 3rd year for this annual event. The YMCA hopes to make this festival a South Charlotte tradition that builds community and celebrates creativity.
Local artists and performers are asked to submit their art by September 3rd, 2010. Email morrisonevents@ymcacharlotte.org for application details. Selected artists will be notified by September 18th. Over $1500 in awards and prizes. There are also several sponsorship opportunities available ranging from $500 to $5,000. For sponsorship information, contact Brooke Beddow at (704) 716-4657.
Inspire! Ballantyne will include live entertainment, artist booths including photography, sculpture, painting, jewelry and ceramics, and samples from local restaurants. Sunday, October 24th is also Kid’s Day and will also feature youth artists from 8-17 years old and performances from local schools.
All proceeds from the event will go to the Morrison YMCA Annual Giving Campaign, which helps provide children’s literacy programs, teen programming and scholarships for youth who could otherwise not afford programs such as afterschool and day camp.
About the YMCA of Greater Charlotte
The YMCA of Greater Charlotte, a United Way member agency, is comprised of 15 branches and many more program sites in Charlotte, Lake Norman, Lincoln County, Matthews and Mooresville, as well as Camp Thunderbird, the Hemby Activity Center, and Camp Harrison at Herring Ridge. The 132-year-old non-profit organization serves one in every six individuals in its service area with a continuum of educational and recreational programs that foster growth in spirit, mind and body. The YMCA of Greater Charlotte’s mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Program and membership financial assistance is available. www.ymcacharlotte.org.
