Blume Studios

“To see this level of excitement and demand before the show has even opened is truly remarkable. It’s a testament not only to the obvious artistry of this production, but also to the growing reputation of Blume Studios and Blumenthal Arts as a place where innovation and imagination thrive.” – Blumenthal Arts President Tom Gabbard Blume Studios, Blumenthal Arts’ newest destination for immersive entertainment that recently celebrated its one-year anniversary, today announced that their newest show, The Magicians Table, has been extended by popular demand five weeks in advance of its North American premiere in Charlotte.   Originally slated to run from Nov. 19, 2025 to Jan. 11, 2026, this exciting table-side close-up magic experience direct from London has been extended through Feb. 15, 2026. An elegant evening out, tinged with a hint of delectable indulgence, The Magicians Table will play at Stage 2 at Blume Studios (904 Post St.). Tickets for all performances are on sale now. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/g84uwXwc

“We are an R&D lab for creativity!” Podcast Feature Alert! Our CEO Tom Gabbard joined Monica Holt on Capacity Interactive's CI to Eye podcast to talk about how innovation is shaping the future of the arts within Blumenthal Arts and primarily Blume Studios. At Blume Studios we start at YES, and Tom gives insight into connecting with audiences in fresh, meaningful ways while building new community. This conversation dives into how we’re reimagining what it means to create and share art, and why meeting people where they are is key to building lasting cultural impact. Tom’s work brings him all around the world and he shares how that benefits the city of Charlotte. This one is a must-listen!

A full year of being Nimble, Scrappy, and Highly Creative! We are celebrating the One-Year Anniversary of Blume Studios by looking back at all the creative ways we’ve activated this space in the heart of Charlotte’s The Iron District. One visit here and you’ll experience the power of immersive arts experiences! The possibilities in this 32,000 square foot community space are truly endless. Already we’ve shared trips to outer space with Space Explorers: The Infinite and gone back in time to childhood with MONOPOLY LIFESIZED: Travel Edition. We’ve collaborated with many community partners, displayed the work of local artists, hosted game nights and dance parties, and (not to brag but) we have some of the most creative cocktails in town at our bar. As the Iron District, former home to the Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, continues to grow into the multi-use destination that connects Uptown Charlotte and the South End neighborhood, we are honored to be the first tenant and our city’s cultural catalyst. Year two of Blume Studios is going to be even bigger and we can’t wait to show you what’s next!

A huge thank you to the estimated 10,000+ who came out to CLTure's Day + Night Market this weekend as part of the Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Arts Original - supporting a true community event, selling out food trucks and vendors, and giving local artists and performers a powerful platform to shine! This was also a milestone moment: the first time we’ve activated this new space in The Iron District, formerly home to the Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, just yards away from Blume Studios! We’re excited to see this historic site continue to come alive in new ways. Stay tuned!

The Immersive Immersive returns, and this time, it’s global. This October, AMS Planning & Research is partnering with HUB Montréal to host the Immersive Immersive—a convening of performing arts organizations, immersive producers, creators, and industry professionals dedicated to shaping the future of immersive art and entertainment. First launched in Denver in 2023, in collaboration with Blumenthal Arts and Off-Center at Denver Center for the Performing Arts, the gathering was designed to strengthen collaboration and establish a distribution network for immersive experiences. Now, in its international edition, the Immersive Immersive will expand that vision—bringing together voices across borders to explore opportunities, innovation, and the evolving landscape of live experiences. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gxQEMtX6 #ArtsLearning #CreativeIndustries #ArtConsulting #ArtsManagement #ArtsLeadership

Teams that compete together, win together! 🎲 💲 The Sales & Events team at the JW Marriott Charlotte had some fun last week playing MONOPOLY LIFESIZED at Blume Studios. #teamouting