Do you know a Rising Stars?

WHAT IS RISING STARS?
In its 12th year, Rising Stars Piccolo Spoleto provides artistically talented youth of the US Southeast (SC NC, FA, TN, AL, MS, and FL) with a high profile performance venue that recognizes their exceptional artistic talent.
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The programs are presented on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the 2020 Spoleto USA/Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston, South Carolina, being held from May 25th through June 5th.

Each of the six Rising Stars programs will feature five to seven young artists and/or ensembles in a conversation and performance format.  The programs will receive special recognition and be listed in the Festival program.

Alll programs are presented at St. Matthew's Parrish Hall, which is located at 1 Vanderhorst Street in the heart of downtown Charleston across from Marion Square. 
ELIGIBILITY
Students between the ages of 9 and 18 who are not full-time college students residing in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida.

Students who are...
  • visual artists
  • actors
  • dancers (ballet, modern, & contemporary)
  • creative writers
  • classical solo musicians (instrumental & vocal)
  • and classical musical ensemble groups. 
2020 CALENDAR

Oct. 13, 2019          Online applications available
Feb. 15, 2020          Application deadline
Mar. 15, 2020          Notification of decisions
Mar. 31, 2020          Return agreement to perform
May 25, 2020          Series first performance
June 5, 2020           Series last performance
INTERESTED IN APPLYING?
  • The deadline to apply for Rising Stars Piccolo Spoleto 2020 is February 15, 2020.
  • The application fee is $30.  Fee waivers are available for those who qualify for free or reduced lunch.
  • Check back here after October 13 for the online application.

2019 Rising Stars Piccolo Spoleto Series

Program 1:
​Monday, May 27

Program 3:
​Friday, May 31

Program 5:
​Wednesday, June 5

Program 2:
​Wednesday, May 29

Program 4:
​Monday, June 3

Program 6:
​Friday, June 7

Highlights from past Rising Stars Piccolo Spoleto Series