The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, at 551 South Tryon Street at Levine Center for the Arts, celebrates the contributions to our art and culture by African and African-American people. It features changing exhibits, and frequently hosts low-priced arts events for the community, giving them a chance to meet working African-American artists and to create their own art.
Read on to learn about current exhibits, the museum’s schedule and ticket prices, and upcoming events, Or jump right to the upcoming events.
Hours:
- Sunday: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Wednesday 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Thursday: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Friday: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission
- Adults: $9
- College/educator/military/senior: $7
- Youth age 6-17: $7
- Youth 5 and under: Free
- Members: Free
Discounts and Free Days at the Gantt Center
The Gantt Center is part of Wednesday Night Live, during which there is free admission to several Uptown museums, including the Gantt Center, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and Mint Museum Uptown. There is also a free performance or activity at one of the museums, or at Knight Theater. Wednesday Night Live takes place every Wednesday evening, from 5 to 9 p.m.
In addition, the first full weekend of the month, customer of Bank of America are admitted, free of charge, to the Gantt Center as well as many other museums across the country, as part of their Museum on Us program. You just need to bring your Bank of America or Merrill credit or debit card.
In addition, there is often a discount offered through Groupon.
Parking at the Gantt Center
The Levine Center for the Arts parking garage is located across Tryon Street from the Gantt Center. Enter at 101 W. Stonewall Street. Park on levels P1 and P2. Once at the Gantt, ask for a discounted parking pass. With the parking pass the maximum charge for parking will be $5.
There are also other parking garage and surface lots a short walk from the Gantt Center.
Accessibility at the Gantt Center
The Gantt Center has wheelchairs available. If you have other needs, please let the staff know so that accommodations can be made. In addition, the Gantt Center has installed iBeacons to help patrons who have vision loss navigate around the facility.
Upcoming Events
Here are some upcoming events. Find them all at ganttcenter.org/calendar/.
Please follow the links to RSVP.
Opening Celebrations for YoYo Lander & Khalif Tahir Thompson Exhibitions
Friday, January 31, 2025
6 to 9 p.m.
Free
Experience the opening celebration of the Gantt’s newest exhibitions, Cherry: Khalif Tahir Thompson and YoYo Lander: Between the Quiet, Selected Works from 2019-2024.
The evening will include savory bites and a panel discussion featuring the artists, YoYo Lander and Khalif Tahir Thompson, moderated by the Gantt’s VP of Creative Direction, Dr. Anita N. Bateman.
Cherry, Thompson’s second solo exhibition in the United States, features eight large-scale paintings that explore themes related to identity, memory, and emotion. Thompson creates layered compositions that invite viewers into intimate spaces, drawing from the artist’s personal experiences, family archives, and broader cultural narratives.
YoYo Lander: Between the Quiet, Selected Works from 2019-2024 presents a curated selection of figurative and experimental abstract collages from private and public collections around the country. The exhibition invites viewers to reflect on vulnerability and the concept of presence while showcasing the ideological depth with which Lander approaches image-making.
Family First: Imprint Your Family Story
Saturday, February 1, 2025
12 to 2 p.m.
$10
Age 8+
In this Family First workshop, participants will explore the significance of African symbols, such as Adinkra and Kente patterns, and create personalized symbols that reflect their values and family stories. The session will begin with a brief presentation on the history of these symbols, followed by a hands-on activity where families will design and describe their own symbols. Participants can then choose to either paint or carve their symbols onto prepped canvases using acrylic paint or linocut techniques. The workshop will conclude with a collaborative art piece, symbolizing community and shared connection. This creative experience is inclusive of all ages and celebrates cultural expression and family heritage.
Parents and guardians please note: you must purchase a ticket if you plan to attend the workshop with your child.
Family First: Hats of Joy, A Creative Workshop Inspired by Tiara’s Hat Parade
Saturday, March 1, 2025
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
$10
Age 5+
Join us for an exciting, all-ages workshop inspired by the charming story of Tiara’s Hat Parade! Budding designers will get to create their own unique hats using mixed media, paint, fabric, and more, bringing their creativity to life just like Tiara does in her momma’s shop. Guided by experienced instructors, participants will craft vibrant, one-of-a-kind hats while hearing the heartwarming tale of how Tiara’s kindness and ingenuity helped uplift her community.
After the workshop, attendees can showcase their creations and enjoy a discounted ticket to Tiara’s Hat Parade at the Children’s Theatre. Don’t miss this chance to explore art, storytelling, and the power of small gestures to make a big impact—where kindness and creativity are always in fashion!
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Upcoming Events in the Charlotte area
Check out our full events calendar, where you can enter any date, or look at the events for the next few days here:Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
551 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-547-3700
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