Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
Hours
- Closed
- Sun
- 12PM-6PM
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- 12PM-6PM
- Wed
- 12PM-9PM
- Thu-Fri
- 12PM-6PM
- Sat
- 10AM-6PM
Location
Uptown
Harvey B. Gantt Center: Activate the Image for Students
Students will take a journey into the world of our exhibits and create a narrative for a piece of their choice. This workshop can also be expanded to include performances of the students’ written works. Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.
Length of Experience: 60 minutes
Group Size: Minimum 10 participants
Availability: Advance reservations required. Email gsa@ganttcenter.org or visit ganttcenter.org/learn.
Harvey B. Gantt Center: Art Talk & Tour
Students will experience a 30-minute guided tour of our current exhibitions followed by an art talk with regional artists and or art professionals. This tour option must be scheduled at least one month in advance.
Length of Experience: 30 minutes
Group Size: Minimum 10 participants
Availability: Advance reservations required. Email gsa@ganttcenter.org or visit ganttcenter.org/learn.
Harvey B. Gantt Center: Storybook Tour
Students younger than pre-K must be accompanied by a caregiver. Experience an abbreviated guided tour of one of our exhibitions. Following the tour students will be treated to interactive storytelling related to African-American Arts + Culture and an art-related coloring activity.
Length of Experience: 60 minutes
Group Size: Minimum 10 participants
Availability: Advance reservations required. Email gsa@ganttcenter.org or visit ganttcenter.org/learn.
Harvey B. Gantt Center: Envision Me for Students
Students will be led on a guided tour of one exhibition and then experience a 45-minute workshop centered around creating a personal vision. Led by a museum educator or teaching artist students will complete a goal setting exercise and use the information gained to create a self-portrait.
Length of Experience: 45 minutes
Group Size: Minimum 10 participants
Availability: Advance reservations required. Email gsa@ganttcenter.org or visit ganttcenter.org/learn.
Harvey B. Gantt Center: Standard Guided Tour
Experience the history of the Harvey B. Gantt Center and an introduction to Charlotte’s Black History with an in-depth 45- to 60-minute guided tour of our facility and our current exhibitions. Participants can also experience a deeper connection with the exhibits by completing a thematic exercise or a scavenger hunt.
Length of Experience: 45-60 minutes
Group Size: Minimum 10 participants
Availability: Advance reservations required. Email gsa@ganttcenter.org or visit ganttcenter.org/learn/
Harvey B. Gantt Center: Visualizing Black Art
Participants will experience a 15-minute guided tour of one of our current exhibitions. A workshop focusing on one of the following noted Black Artists (Romare Bearden, Kara Walker, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Augusta Savage and Gordon Parks) concludes the experience. Create art in the style of the artist their teacher has selected. Participants will be able to take their finished product with them at the conclusion of the workshop. Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.
Length of Experience: 15 minutes
Group Size: Minimum 10 participants
Availability: Advance reservations required. Email gsa@ganttcenter.org or visit ganttcenter.org/learn/
Harvey B. Gantt Center: Envision Me
Participants will experience a guided tour of one exhibition and then take part in a 45-minute workshop centered around creating a vision for themselves. Led by a museum educator or teaching artist, students will complete a goal setting exercise and use the information gained to create a self-portrait. Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.
Length of Experience: 45 minutes
Group Size: Minimum 10 participants
Availability: Advance reservations required. Email gsa@ganttcenter.org or visit ganttcenter.org/learn/
Resources
Michelle Porter
I was mostly excited to visit this museum to learn more about art that represents my culture. I was disappointed. There is very little artwork. There were several empty canvases on the wall. It took approximately five minutes to view the couple of galleries they have. I wanted to give this museum positive reviews because I really want to support African American artists. However, I believe businesses have a responsibility to give their customers quality for their money. I didn't leave feeling like I had a great experience.
Jabarrus Jones
Enjoyed my visit to the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture. I love the architecture of this building. It's located off South Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte, NC. The tickets are inexpensive and there is free, off the street parking available. The host was very nice and informative. They currently have 3 exhibits Visible Man: Art and Black Male Subjectivity, FuturePresent: Acquisition Highlights from the Permanent Collection, and Reflections of a People: Photographs from the Archive of Jamel Shabazz. I enjoyed the unique pieces by Radcliffe Bailey and Ernest Shaw. Some of the captiviting photos by Shabazz give you a glimpse of Black culture in New York around the 1970s and early 80s. All amazing exhibits with great pieces that embody the Black culture. Great experience.
A Campbell
Excellent! Very colorful and creative pieces. My favorite piece was the divine comedy (1st photo with red trim). Everyone was very friendly. Highly recommend!
Taylor Anglin
While this museum was small, there were some amazing art pieces. I loved seeing black artists work on display. I went close to closing so I had the place to myself which was cool. I wish there was more, but nevertheless it was a great experience! Excited to visit again in the future!
Briana C
February was my first time visiting the Harvey B. Gantt Center. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. Although small the 3 exhibits were beautiful and intriguing! The art speaks for itself and the pieces selected for each exhibit were well selected. It was a great way to celebrate Black History Month and I am glad Ashley and Yelp selected this event for the elites to experience! The building was beautiful on the inside and very clean. They have a very nice gift shop located on the first floor with lots of items from Black owned businesses, lots of items affordable also. The ticket counter and one exhibit is located on the 2nd floor and the 2 other exhibits are located on the 3rd floor. The 4th floor is used for events I believe. I highly recommend if you've never been!