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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.

EDUCATOR CONTACT INFO

nicole@ganttcenter.org

https://www.ganttcenter.org/learn/k-12-in-school-programs/

551 South Tryon Street Charlotte NC 28202, Charlotte, NC 28202

Mecklenburg County

(704) 547-3700

Guided Tours

Program description

Students will check-in and enjoy a guided tour of our current exhibitions with a Docent. The Docent will provide in depth information on the history of the Gantt center and all of the current art exhibitions.

Guided and self-guided tours are available to groups of 10 or more people. The Gantt Center requires one adult chaperone per 10 students. Groups of very young or special needs children must provide a smaller youth to chaperone ratio.

Guided tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance, are led by museum educators who will engage groups to support understanding of the cultural and historical context of the artwork, and last one hour.

To schedule your Tour please fill out a Tour Inquire Form (https://forms.gle/tdwVwVt3cJt6vDNs9). Once the form is completed, a staff member will contact you and email an invoice with a scheduled tour confirmation. Payment is due in full upon arrival at the Gantt Center to start the tour. You can during admission, call to pay in advance with a credit card or by check from your organization or school.

Booking / scheduling contact

Nicole Beverly

704-547-3773

Nicole@ganttcenter.org

Program detail

Artistic discipline: Visual Arts

Cultural Origin: African, Multicultural, Other

Program type: Day Trip

Population served: Grade 1, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Kindergarten, Teachers

Subject: Visual Arts

Bilingual: No

Available dates:

Mondays – Saturdays

Available times:

12:30pm – 4:30pm

We can accommodate early tours starting at 10:30am

Length of program: 1 hour

Location(s):

Harvey B Gantt Center

551 S Tryon St

Charlotte, NC 28202

Fees / Ticketing:

Self & Guided Tours for Title I Schools are free of charge.

Guided Tours for Non-Title I School are $7.00 per student.

EDUCATION STANDARDS

NC Standard Course of Study:

School tours are available to elementary, middle, high school and college students. 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

Cancellation Policy

Please note: if your group arrives more than 15 minutes late for a scheduled guided tour, we may not be able to accommodate the group and your tour may be self-guided or you may receive an abbreviated tour. There is a fee of $150 if you cancel less than 72 hours prior to visit.