Gantt Center: community opening for Revealed–When Art Meets Activism (and more)

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.

The American South As We Know It
Tuesday, August 28th
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
All ages
$5 general admission. Free for members
Buy tickets at above link

August 28 is a day of historical significance in Black America – from the murder of Emmett Till in 1955 to the March on Washington in 1963 to the day that President Barack Obama became the first African-American to accept the Democratic nomination in 2008.

Join the Gantt Center in commemorating this important date in history with the screening of The American South As We Know It, a documentary by Frederick Murphy. The film explores the lives and experiences of African-Americans during the Jim Crow era and depicts a time when racial tensions were at their peak.

Educators, historians and brave “everyday” people share their stories and create a comprehensive narrative of what life was like for African- Americans in the south. Murphy will host a talkback with the audience following the film and discuss how this work can be used to address historical trauma.

Revealed: Where Art Meets Activism – Exhibition Preview Party
Friday, September 7th, 2018
6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Free

Be among the first in Charlotte to view a new exhibition commissioned by the Harvey B. Gantt Center and experience the latest addition to our permanent collection. Enjoy a preview of Welcome to Brookhill, the latest work by image activist Alvin C. Jacobs, Jr.

Jumpstart your weekend with an evening of music, networking, cocktails and conversation as we celebrate our common humanity through the arts.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Artist talk with Image Activist Alvin C. Jacobs, Jr.

Alvin will share about the process of creating the Welcome to Brookhill exhibition as well as his process as a photographer and image activist. Learn what led him to photography and the way he uses the camera to capture moments in various movements around the country.

Following his talk, Alvin will lead attendees through a guided tour of the exhibit. Welcome to Brookhill explores the stories and faces behind Charlotte’s conversation about the need for affordable housing.

7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Guided tour of Welcome to Brookhill with image activist, Alvin C. Jacobs, Jr.

Damian and Jermaine Johnson8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Business vs. Us: Identifying How We View and Understand Business

A conversation with hosts Damian and Jermaine Johnson, founders of No Grease Barbershop. In connection to Question Bridge: Black Males – a conversation on black men doing business within their community.

9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Situationship Circle

The Situationship Circle is a chill new talk show on the UrbanSocial TV network that invites viewers to watch and join in on the conversations of rising millennials who in most cases have never met before, to discuss their viewpoints on intimate topics like: relationships, sexuality, politics, religion, careers, and so much more– in an effort to encourage healing, understanding, and a platform where people can speak their truth.

9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Music and networking

Revealed: Where Art Meets Activism – Community Opening
Saturday, September 8th, 2018
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free

The Gantt Center is kicking off a new season of innovative artwork and cultural learning experiences at the Gantt Center. Get a first look at our current exhibitions: Question Bridge: Black Males, Hank Willis Thomas: What We Ask Is Simple and For Freedoms as well as the unveiling of Welcome To Brookhill a newly commissioned photographic exhibition by image activist, Alvin C. Jacobs, Jr. that will touch your heart and soul.

Bring the family for a day of art exploration, dialogue and creative workshops. Meet the artists, make new friends and discover the work of local artisans in our museum store.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Art as Activism: Drop-in Coloring

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Family First Presented by Novant Health: Intro to Filmmaking: The Art of Storytelling. Tickets to this program are $5 and sold separately. Reserve your spot here.
12:00 Noon
Guided tour of Welcome to Brookhill, Question Bridge:Black Males, and Hank Willis Thomas: What We Ask is Simple

1:00 PM
Guided tour of Welcome to Brookhill, Question Bridge:Black Males, and Hank Willis Thomas: What We Ask is Simple

1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Welcome to Brookhill Behind The Exhibition: A conversation with image activist, Alvin C. Jacobs, Jr., Dave Butler and members of the Brookhill community. This conversation will conclude with an artist-led tour of the exhibition.

2:00 PM
Guided tour of Welcome to Brookhill, Question Bridge: Black Males, and Hank Willis Thomas: What We Ask is Simple

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Artist-led hands-on workshop and photo walk. Participants will get the chance to take a photo walk around the Levine Center for the Arts Campus with artist Natalie Jones, West Charlotte High School educator, choose their favorite image to print and will mount their work of art to take home!