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., through June 30th, 2020. 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.
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
Upcoming free or low-priced events at the Gantt Center
Family First: Beading 101
Saturday, January 4th, 2020
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$5 for general public; free for members (follow above link to buy tickets)
Learn how to design and create wearable art with jewelry artist Kim Turner. Gain experience using the tools needed to make your own necklaces, earrings or bracelets. If you have beads or pendants you would like to incorporate into your design, please feel free to bring them. Once completed, wear your art for the world to see!
Walk Up Wednesdays: New Year Movement with Dina
Wednesday, January 8th, 2020
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Free
Kick off the new year with the Gantt Center’s free fitness dance series. Join them for a dance class that infuses Hip Hop and traditional African dance to rev up excitement for a healthy new year. Dancer and instructor Dina Badawy will guide you through the class with contemporary Hip Hop music, as well as classic African sounds that are sure to get you moving! This class is open to all ages and experience levels. Arrive with comfortable clothing and bring water to keep hydrated.
Fine Art Friday: Collage for Children
Friday, January 17th, 2020
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$5 for general admission; free for members; $3 for groups of 10 or more
Age 4-8
Let your little one explore their happy place through collage work! As we step into the new year, we will evaluate what makes us joyous, and what gives us contentment. During this Fine Art Friday workshop, your children will recall times when they felt the most joyful – taking detailed notes of how their surroundings and actions contributed to their joy. Following this process, we will create collages with mixed media materials that best evoke that experience and emotion.
Fine Art Friday: Collage for Homeschoolers, Seniors and Families
Friday, January 17th, 2020
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
$5 for general admission; free for members; $3 for groups of 10 or more
All ages
Explore your innermost joyous emotions through whimsical collage work! As we step into the new year, we will evaluate what makes us joyous, and what gives us contentment. Participants in this Fine Art Friday workshop will recall times when they felt the most joyful – taking detailed notes of how their surroundings and actions contributed to their joy. Following this process, we will create collages with mixed media materials that best evoke that experience and emotion. This workshop is for people of all ages and experience levels, with supplies included. All that is required is an open heart and positive spirit!
More upcoming art events in Charlotte
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Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
551 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-547-3700
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