Founded by North Carolina artist and writer, Carrie Knowles and the
Brussels Chamber Orchestra, the mission of the Cary Cross Currents
Chamber Music Arts Festival is to create an international summer arts
community in Cary NC and the surrounding communities.
The goal of this arts community is to "cross currents":
The goal of this arts community is to "cross currents":
- to mix together international and local chamber musicians reach out to both young and seasoned audiences
- bring together different art genres under the banner of chamber arts
- aid in the passing of a distinct love for classical music to the next generation of artists and their public
This special two-week-long festival is a mix of concerts featuring the
Brussels Chamber Orchestra and special collaborators. On top of the many
innovative concerts this years festival includes:
- Side-by-Side (experiences for excellent local high school string players, jazz musicians, and string quartets)
- Free Open Rehearsals
- Juried Art Exhibition "Quartet" co-sponsored by CVA
- Fun Run, July 7 2012
- collaborations with outstanding Cary restaurants and businesses
- moments to "Meet the Musicians" at Quail Ridge Books and Music and other special events
- an innovative Drawing to the Music program.

