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International House was established in 1981 to be a symbol of tolerance, understanding, and compassion to the international community. Our organization was opened to be a cultural center that provides people with the opportunities to learn, share, experience, and understand our neighbors, and to make lasting connections and friendships.
With Blumenthal Arts and International House partnering together for the Charlotte International Arts Festival, we are excited to present for the fourth year: The Journey.
This project focuses on the use of visual arts to illustrate the harrowing, complicated, and hope-filled journeys our immigrant and refugee neighbors take to come to the United States.
Meet the 2025 Artists
Twenty-five immigrant artists were invited to submit a piece of art that represents their journey to the United States, allowing the community to experience their story and take a walk in their shoes.
This project focuses on the use of visual arts to illustrate the harrowing, complicated, and hope-filled journeys our immigrant and refugee neighbors take to come to the United States.
We hosted an in-person and online voting again this year! The winning artist will have their artwork featured in International House’s Annual Report for 2025 and will recieve a $500 prize provided by International House.
*Hover over & click on each artist to learn about their Journey and art*
Meet the 2024 Artists
Eighteen immigrant artists were invited to submit a piece of art that represents their journey to the United States, allowing the community to experience their story and take a walk in their shoes.
The winning artist by in-person and online voting is Maryna Solohub with "Defender"! Maryna will have their artwork featured in International House’s Annual Report for 2024 and won a $500 prize provided by International House.
*Hover over & click on each artist to learn about their Journey and art*
Meet the 2023 Artists
Thirteen immigrant artists were invited to submit a piece of art that represents their journey to the United States, allowing the community to experience their story and take a walk in their shoes.
The winning artist by in-person voting was Anuja Jain! Anuja will have their artwork featured in International House’s Annual Report for 2023 and won a $500 prize provided by International House.
*Hover over & click on each artist to learn about their Journey and art*
Meet the 2022 Artists
The winning artist for The Journey in 2022 was Aguinaldo Santos with "Brothers." Aguinaldo will have their artwork featured in International House’s Annual Report for 2022 and won a $500 prize provided by International House.
To learn more about Aguinaldo and the story behind his art, read this article here.
