Visitation Policies & Protocol

Please Do Not Touch Artwork

Special care must be taken to preserve artwork and maintain the presentation of each exhibition. We ask that you not touch because the oils on your skin will damage the surface of a painting, discolor bronze or rust steel. Please help us preserve our artwork for other visitors and for future generations.

Photography and Video

We encourage guests to capture and share their experiences at the Gantt Center on social media. To help protect the artwork and ensure an enjoyable experience for all visitors, please observe the following guidelines. Photography and personal videography are permitted in most areas unless otherwise indicated by posted signage. Photography and videography of special and/or traveling exhibitions may be restricted or prohibited. Flash photography, tripods, monopods, and professional video equipment including drones of any kind are not permitted. Please review our Photo and Video Policy for complete guidelines.

Cellular/Mobile Phone Devices

In the interest of maintaining an enjoyable environment for all our visitors, we ask that you place your cell phone on silent mode or turn it off completely while in the galleries. If you receive a phone call, please leave the galleries to have your conversation.

Animals/Pets

Pets and non-service animals are not permitted in the building. Service animals (guide dogs) are welcome.

Firearms & Other Weapons

Firearms or dangerous weapons of any kind are not permitted on the premises.

Smoking, Vaping & Tobacco Products

To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all visitors, smoking, vaping, and the use of tobacco or nicotine products, including e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco, are prohibited anywhere inside the building.

Inappropriate Conduct

At no time will an individual and/or individuals engage in any activity that is dangerous and/or inappropriate to other visitors, staff or artwork.

Lost and Found

The Harvey B. Gantt Center is not responsible for lost, stolen, or unattended personal belongings. Guests who have lost an item should inquire with Guest Services.

Lost or Stolen Items: The Gantt Center is not responsible for lost, stolen, or unattended personal property.

Personal Belongings: Guests are responsible for their personal belongings while on the premises. The Gantt Center is not liable for lost, stolen, or damaged items.

Copyright and Use of Content

Text and images published on this website are the sole property of the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture and are copyrighted. Redistribution is not allowed without permission. Permission to reproduce works of art, in any format, held by the Gantt Center must be obtained in writing from the Collections & Exhibition Department. Members of the media should contact the Marketing Department at (704) 547-3700 to request images for publication. Unauthorized reproduction is an infringement of the United States copyright law. The Gantt reserves the right to deny permission to photograph or film on its premises.

Fair Use Permitted

In addition to the above license, "fair use" (as defined by U.S. copyright laws) of the content is also permitted. Fair use of copyrighted material includes the use of protected materials for noncommercial, educational purposes, such as teaching, scholarship, research, criticism, commentary, and news reporting. However, you must cite (refer to) the author and source of this material as you would material from any printed work. The citation should include reference to this website's address, www.ganttcenter.org.