HARVEY B. GANTT CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTS

CHARLOTTE, NC

The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts is a cultural center located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The center was named after Harvey Gantt, the first African-American student to enroll in Clemson University. The center's mission is to celebrate the contributions of African Americans to American culture and to promote awareness of African American art and history.

The center was opened in 2009 and is housed in a modern building in the heart of Charlotte's Uptown district. The building, which was designed by Philip Freelon, is a work of art in itself, with a striking façade of undulating metal panels that evoke the rhythms of African music.

Inside, the center features a range of exhibitions and programs that showcase the work of African American artists, both historical and contemporary. The center's collection includes paintings, sculptures, photographs, and other works of art, and its exhibitions cover a wide range of themes, from the civil rights movement to contemporary African American culture.

In addition to its galleries, the center also has a theater, classrooms, and event spaces that host a range of cultural and educational programs throughout the year. The Harvey B. Gantt Center is a vital institution in the Charlotte cultural scene, and an important resource for anyone interested in African American art and history.

HARVEY B. GANTT CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTS is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CHARLOTTE NC. US MID #8403700090

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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• telephone: 7045473700
• website: http://www.ganttcenter.org

HARVEY B. GANTT CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTS
551 S TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE
NC
28202

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