Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

Gantt Center and Wells Fargo Partner to Present Henry Louis Gates and Kinsey Collection

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:26:07 -0400

Gantt Center and Wells Fargo Partner to Present Henry Louis Gates and Kinsey Collection:

Partnership Underscores Identity, Lineage and History The Harvey B. Gantt Center will launch its inaugural Gantt Symposium on Thursday, June 27, 2013, with Harvard University

yearningforunity: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American...

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 08:31:34 -0400

yearningforunity:

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Art in Uptown Charlotte, NC

Before urban renewal, Brooklyn and Cherry were two self sufficient African American neighborhoods in uptown Charlotte.

Pick Up a Pen and Write!

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:07:08 -0400

Pick Up a Pen and Write!:

Learn more about the world of slam poetry with Charlotte’s Respect Da Mic team. Every second Saturday, they hold a writing workshop (12 PM - 1 PM), Teen Slam (1 PM - 2 PM), and Slam Team Performance (2 PM - 4 PM).

Black Movie Classics "Claudine"

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:55:00 -0400

Black Movie Classics "Claudine":

(1974) Claudine (Diahann Carroll) tries to provide for her six children in Harlem while on welfare. She has a romance with Roop (James Earl Jones), a cheerful garbageman she meets while working on the side as a maid.

We’re screening “Claudine” on Sunday, October 14! Spend your Sunday afternoon enjoying a film classic!

Jazz Up Your Holiday!

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:44:00 -0400

Jazz Up Your Holiday!:

It’s almost time for the Jazzy Holiday Luncheon! The event is set for November 30th but don’t wait to get tickets. The Early Bird special ends on October 31. This year’s honorees are Quentin Talley, Jeanne Brayboy, and Belk Department Stores.

Greek Letter Organizations, this event is for you! It’s...

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:46:00 -0400

Greek Letter Organizations, this event is for you! It’s “Pan I AM” night at the Harvey B. Gantt Center. Come to mix and mingle with your fellow sorority sisters or fraternity brothers while enjoying the “America I AM” exhibit, food, and great music.

Let's Talk About It - African-American Experience: Looking Forward, Looking Back

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:42:49 -0400

Let's Talk About It - African-American Experience: Looking Forward, Looking Back:

This is a discussion on the connection between African-American Literature and Experience. The first book is J. California Cooper’s “Go Tell It On the Mountain”. Tonight’s kickoff event will be at the Gantt Center. Following meetings will be at the Beatties Ford Road Public Library. Follow the link for more details and a schedule.

Get your tickets now for “The Evolution of Black Gospel...

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:26:21 -0400

Get your tickets now for “The Evolution of Black Gospel Music”! You can catch it at the Booth Playhouse September 27 - 29. Bring your church group. We have group rates available for this show.

Click the photo to get ticket and performance details.

FREE copies of The Rich and the Rest of Us during DNC Thanks to...

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:20:44 -0400

FREE copies of The Rich and the Rest of Us during DNC

Thanks to SmileyBooks, during the 2012 Democratic National Convention, all Gantt Center visitors who purchase tickets to view America I AM: The African American Imprint exhibition will receive a free copy of The Rich and The Rest of Us: A Poverty Manifesto co-authored by Tavis Smiley and Cornel West. Don’t forget to pick up your copy of this insightful book today!

Hours during the Democratic National Convention

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:17:17 -0400

Hours during the Democratic National Convention:

The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture will be open to the public on select days during the Democratic National Convention. While you’re in Charlotte, please stop by and see “America I AM: The African American Imprint”!

Guess how many recycled plastic bottles are in the...

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:29:59 -0400

Guess how many recycled plastic bottles are in the “America I AM” signage and you could win!

Teachers Night for "America I AM"

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:15:19 -0400

Teachers Night for "America I AM":

We’re holding a special “America I AM” night just for educators. Before you welcome students back to class, come view this powerful exhibit and see how it could be utilized in your lesson planning.

Go Down, Death!

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:03:03 -0400

Go Down, Death!:

Join us on August 12th for the next installment of our Classic International Black Cinema Series, “Go Down Death”. The series celebrates the works of Oscar Micheaux, Spencer Williams, and Paul Robeson.

Discover The Poet Within!

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:55:28 -0400

Discover The Poet Within!:

Charlotte’s Respect Da Mic Poetry Slam team is holding a writing workshop on August 11th. It’s your chance to tap into a poetic side you may not have know about! Click the link to learn more!

“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow...

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:00:09 -0400

“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”

-Malcolm X

Don’t miss Malcolm X’s journal and personal Quran. Now showcasing in America I AM: The African American Imprint exhibition at the Gantt Center until Jan. 1, 2013.

New Director of Advancement

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 19:07:18 -0400

New Director of Advancement:

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Tiffany Graham as the new Director of Advancement.

Can You Count?

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:17:00 -0400

Can You Count?:

If the answer is ‘yes’, be sure to enter the Imprint Contest! Follow the link for details. Contest ends August 31st.

Rescheduled: "The Evolution of Black Gospel Music"

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:02:00 -0400

Rescheduled: "The Evolution of Black Gospel Music":

Update! Please mark this down on your calendars. Make a note. “The Evolution of Black Gospel Music” play has been rescheduled for September 27-29. The play is still at the Booth Playhouse.

PLUS: Free concert featuring Forever Jones. Sunday, July 22 at the Victory Christian Center Dome. 7228 Kings Ridge Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217

A preview of “The Evolution of Black Gospel Music”....

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:34:22 -0400

A preview of “The Evolution of Black Gospel Music”. The play will be at the Booth Playhouse July 20-22.

http://www.ganttcenter.org/web/page.asp?urh=NewsViewer&id=74

Win tickets to see "America I AM"!

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:04:09 -0400

Win tickets to see "America I AM"!:

We’re giving away two passes to see “America I AM: The African-American Imprint”. Guess how many recycled bottles were used in our signage for “America I AM”. The link has more contest details!