Free admission Wednesday nights at Gantt Center (plus more)

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture

The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, at 551 South Tryon Street at Levine Center for the Arts, has a number of free and low-cost events coming up for the community.

To start with, admission is FREE every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., from July 3rd to August 28th, 2019. This is the first time they’ve had a weekly free evening, so make sure to take advantage! At Walk Up Wednesdays, there will also be drop-in art activities and enhanced tours, scavenger hunts, film screenings and more.

The Mint Museum is also free on Wednesday evenings, and Mint Museum Uptown is right across the street from the Gantt Center, so why not make an evening of it?

Also, please see this Groupon for 50% off admission for 2 or 4.

On Sundays from July 7th to August 25th, 2019, the Gantt Center will be opening two hours earlier, at 11 a.m., so you’ll have more time to enjoy the galleries.

Some of the events that take regularly place at the Gantt Center:

Art After Dark (see above video!)
Gantt After Dark
Family First
Classic Black Cinema

Here are some of the free and inexpensive upcoming events:

Talk About It Tuesday: Buy Back the Block
Tuesday, July 9th, 2019
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Free
Age 18+

This month we look at a different approach to gentrification. Buy Back the Block explores the way black people in their 20s – 40s are actively combatting gentrification by purchasing homes/real estate in historically black neighborhoods. Attendees are asked to share their stories, purchasing tips, and plans for continuing to build community. A Q&A with the audience will follow the talk, along with a resource fair.

Our Talk About it series seeks to have community conversations around issues related to our exhibitions as well as our Initiative for Equity and Innovation. Outside of conversation we offer an opportunity to connect with agencies and non-profit organizations that provide information or services related to that month’s topic.

Fine Art Fridays — Family Friendly Workshop (Watercolors)
Friday, July 12th, 2019
Morning Workshop: 11 a.m. (age 6-18) RSVP
Afternoon Workshop 2 p.m. (all ages) RSVP
$5; $3 for groups of 10 or more; free for members

Explore Black Contemporary Art world from America and beyond in these family-friendly daytime workshops.

Family First Presented by Novant Health: Design Your Own Jewelry
Saturday, July 13th, 2019
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
$5 general admission, free for members
Age 6+

Get out the paintbrushes, wood and your creative flow for our hand-painted medallions (for necklaces), pins or earrings workshop! Learn how to make your own, unique pieces that have your individual stamp on them. In this workshop, learn techniques to help you create a piece from start to finish; from designing to painting and assembling! Create your own patterns and designs or use stencils of adinkra symbols for your pieces.

Fine Art Fridays — Family Friendly Workshops (Mixed Media)
Friday, June 19th, 2019
Morning Workshop: 11 a.m. (age 6-18) RSVP
Afternoon Workshop 2 p.m. (all ages) RSVP
$5;$3 for groups of 10 or more; free for members

Explore Black Contemporary Art world from America and beyond in these family-friendly daytime workshops.

Hip Hop Tech Camp: The Roots and STEM of Rap Performance Showcase
Friday, July 26th, 2019
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Free

Celebrate the end of our week-long Hip Hop Tech Camp: The Roots and STEM of Rap and cheer on our young MCs as they showcase their talents in this performance showcase.