The Gantt is the place in Charlotte for unique cultural experiences.
Typically held on the first Saturday of each month children and their caregivers can explore the arts together in Gantt Family First workshops.
At a time when the nation is grappling with racial discord and questions of equity the Gantt is a national innovator and proud leader in inclusiveness.
With the Gantt's pursuit of digital transformation we're proud to open MODA (Mecca of Digital Arts) a state-of-the-art community studio and innovation lab designed to facilitate digital art by providing cutting-edge equipment software instruction and mentorship.
The Gantt has exhibited hundreds of master and contemporary artists, both emerging and established. Learn more about them.
Image: Hank Willis Thomas' "What We Ask Is Simple" depicted protests and the direct actions of 20th century social movements including women's suffrage, the American Indian movement and the Stonewall riots.
Roddey's legacy lives on through the countless lives she influenced by way of education, community advocacy, and the importance of preserving and celebrating Black history, arts, and culture.
Keep ReadingThe Gantt recently announced the launch of its National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read program, a five-month series of free events designed to inform, engage and promote literacy.
Keep ReadingCoinciding with Black History Month, the exhibitions engage a spectrum of themes, presenting an expansive look at Black artistic production.
Keep ReadingThe Charlotte Observer recently spoke with Buford about her new leadership role, some of her favorite aspects of the Gantt and what the future will look like under her leadership.
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Your support helps the Gantt present exceptional exhibitions, leading scholars and engaging programs that celebrate the African-American story.
Capoeira at the Gantt: An African-Brazilian Martial Art Disguised as Dance
Dances of Resistance: African-American Ring Shout & African-Brazilian Orixá Traditions
EnVision Me Student Showcase