Harvey B. Gantt Center

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

2-Hour Enhanced Workshops

Program description

Guided Tour + Envision Me Workshop

Guests will check-in and enjoy a guided tour with a Docent who will provide in depth information on the history of the Gantt center and all of the exhibitions. Guests will then do a workshop with a Teaching Artist to create a vision for their life by completing a goal setting exercise and using the information gained to create a self-portrait to conclude the experience. To ensure availability, please schedule a month in advance.

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

 Nicole@ganttcenter.org

Program detail
Artistic discipline: Multi-media, Visual Arts
Cultural Origin: African, Multicultural
Program type: Day Trip, Workshop
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, Pre-K, Teachers
Subject: Literacy, Visual Arts
Bilingual: No
Available dates:

Monday – Saturday

Available times:

10:30am – 4:30pm

Location(s):

Title I Schools: $10/student

Non-Title I Schools: $20/student

EDUCATION STANDARDS

NC Standard Course of Study:

NC Standard Course of Study:

  • 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 communit

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

If not cancelled before 72 hours of your visit you are required to pay $150