Harvey B. Gantt Center

The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African- American Arts + Culture celebrates the contributions of Africans and African-Americans to American culture and serves as a community epicenter for music, dance, theater, visual art, film, arts education programs, literature, and community outreach.

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Create & Capture Workshop: Digital Arts Enhanced Tour

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Program Description

After immersing yourself in the thought-provoking artwork and exhibitions at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts + Culture, we invite you to further reflect on themes like identity, social justice, history, community, and more through visual storytelling.

In this workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to express your unique perspective and creativity and learn how to capture

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Booking / scheduling contact

Nicole Beverly

7045473773

Nicole@ganttcenter.org

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Program Detail

Program type: Day Trip, Workshop

Artistic Discipline: Multi-media, Visual Arts

Cultural Origin: African, American

Subject: Technology, Visual Arts

Population Served Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 9

Bilingual: No

Available dates:

Mondays – Saturdays

Available times:

12:30pm – 4:30pm

We may accommodate based on request as early as 10:30am

Length of :Program 2 hours

Location(s):

Harvey B Gantt Center

551 S Tryon St.

Charlotte, NC 28202

Fees / Ticketing:

$25 per student

EDUCATION STANDARDS

NC Standard Course of Study:

Tours at the Gantt Center are designed to help students and teachers use observation and critical thinking skills to gain a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical context of the artwork on display. These visits address the following Common Core and North Carolina Essential Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3-12.1 – Reading Standards for Informational Text – Key Ideas and Details
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3-12.7 – Reading Standards for Informational Text – Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Contextual Relevancy – K-12.CX.1 Understand the global, historical, societal, and cultural contexts of the visual arts.
History – K-12.H.1 Understand that history tells a story of how people and events changed society over time and how various sources provide information about the past.
Speaking and Listening – K-12.SL.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
Culture – 2-12.C.2.1 Explain how artistic expressions of diverse cultures contribute to the community

NC Essential Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3-12.1 – Reading Standards for Informational Text – Key Ideas and Details
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3-12.7 – Reading Standards for Informational Text – Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Contextual Relevancy – K-12.CX.1 Understand the global, historical, societal, and cultural contexts of the visual arts.
History – K-12.H.1 Understand that history tells a story of how people and events changed society over time and how various sources provide information about the past.
Speaking and Listening – K-12.SL.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
Culture – 2-12.C.2.1 Explain how artistic expressions of diverse cultures contribute to the community

Qualifications

Conducts educational programming for 2 or more years: Yes

Performs criminal background checks on staff with youth contact: Yes

Maintains general liability insurance (Individuals and organizations listed in this Directory can provide proof of insurance upon request. ASC does not hold copies of current documentation for providers): Yes

Three letters of recommendation / references available: Yes

Provides study guides for teachers and or students: Yes

Connects to State and or Common Core Curriculum Standards: Yes

Provides tools to assess student learning (workshops and residencies): Yes

Provides scholarship and reduced fees: Yes

Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes