The Leon Levine Foundation Pledges $100,000 to Charlotte International Arts Festival

(June 29, 2023) Charlotte, NC – Blumenthal Performing Arts announced that The Leon Levine Foundation (TLLF) has pledged $100,000 toward the Charlotte International Arts Festival (CIAF). A past sponsor of Blumenthal, this newest pledge marks the Foundation’s largest gift of support to the nonprofit performing arts center to date. CIAF will return for the second year September 15–October 1, 2023.

 

"From the very beginning, our Founder knew that Charlotte would be something special. As the city he called home continues to grow, TLLF is dedicated to its development as a world-class cultural destination. Blumenthal Performing Arts has contributed to this work for decades, and we're proud to support them as they bring the arts to unreached and underserved audiences through the Charlotte International Arts Festival," remarked Tom Lawrence, TLLF’s President and CEO.

 

“We are grateful for the generous support from The Leon Levine Foundation. This gift will help elevate the Charlotte International Arts Festival in fulfilling our mission to spotlight Charlotte’s local and international cultural communities shoulder to shoulder with visiting artists for a wonderful two-week celebration of art, community, and exploration. We thank the Foundation for their ongoing support to uplift the arts in our community,” said Blumenthal Performing Arts President and CEO, Tom Gabbard.

 

The Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original, uniquely brings together Charlotte's local and international communities with global artists in a cultural celebration filled with live performances, art installations, food from around the world, and more. This year’s offerings include the return of fan-favorite, free public artworks Birdmen, Lotty by Moradavaga, and Mentalgassi, as well as FELA! The Concert and COCO Live-to-Film Concert at new CIAF venue The Amp in Ballantyne; with much more to be announced this summer. This will also mark the first year that Charlotte community mainstays the Festival of India and the Latin American Festival will partner with CIAF.

 

For more information about CIAF, visit charlotteartsfest.com. For more information about TLLF, visit leonlevinefoundation.org.

Media Contact:
Rachel Peterson | Blumenthal Performing Arts
rachel.peterson@blumenthalarts.org

 

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ABOUT CIAF

The Charlotte International Arts Festival (CIAF), a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original, uniquely brings together Charlotte's local and international communities with global artists in a cultural celebration filled with live performances, art installations, food from around the world, and more.  

 

ABOUT BLUMENTHAL PERFORMING ARTS

Blumenthal Performing Arts serves the Carolinas as a leading cultural, entertainment and education provider. For more information, call (704) 372-1000 or visit BlumenthalArts.org. Blumenthal Performing Arts receives support from the Infusion Fund and the North Carolina Arts Council. Generous support is also provided by PNC Bank, sponsor of the PNC Broadway Lights series, and Equitable, sponsor of the Equitable Bravo Series

 

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ABOUT THE LEON LEVINE FOUNDATION

Established in 1980 by Leon Levine (Founder and Former Chairman of Family Dollar Stores, Inc.), The Leon Levine Foundation supports programs and organizations that improve the human condition through investments in education, healthcare, human services and Jewish values. Based in Charlotte, N.C., the Foundation invests in nonprofits across North Carolina and South Carolina with strong leadership, a track record of success, and a plan for financial sustainability. Through its investments, the Foundation intends to create pathways to self-sufficiency, champion strategies for permanent change, and facilitate opportunities for growth.

 

Learn more online at www.leonlevinefoundation.org or follow on Twitter and Facebook @LeonLevineFdn.