Info Session: 2027 Charlotte Street Generative Performing Artist Awards

Want to learn more about the application process for the 2027 Generative Performing Artist Awards? On Wednesday, August 12 from 6-7 PM we'll be hosting an info session specifically for the Generative Performing Artist Awards at Charlotte Street!
Charlotte Street launched its Generative Performing Artist Awards in 2008 as a parallel program to the Visual Artist Awards. With the 2027 Awards, Charlotte Street continues to act as a catalyst for discovering and supporting contemporary performing art, and has now distributed $330,000 to 37 performing artists creating original new work in the fields of dance, theater, music, performance, spoken word, and hybrid/interdisciplinary performance based forms. These awards aim to recognize and meaningfully support artists producing exceptional performance based work that is original, innovative, and progressive.

Through the Awards program, Charlotte Street seeks to contribute to the vitality of Kansas City’s art community and to enhance Kansas City’s desirability as a place for artists to work and live.
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Can't make it to the info session? A digital recording will be made available on Charlotte Street's website and YouTube channel after the event.
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Applications for the 2027 Visual Artist Awards and the Generative Performing Artist Awards are open now on Submittable (bit.ly/charlottestreet-apply). Deadline for applications is Friday, September 4, 2026 at 11:59 (Central Time Zone). In order to be considered, artists must reside within 80 miles of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area and have lived in this area for at least one year and must not be a full time student.