Juneteenth at the Gantt

Juneteenth at the Gantt

Celebrate with a contemporary twist: live sounds, conversation, and hands-on art for the entire family during this day-long celebration.

By Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

Date and time

Wednesday, June 19 · 12 - 6pm EDT

Location

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

551 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

  • 6 hours

This year brings many reasons to celebrate, particularly the Gantt’s 50th anniversary! Juneteenth is a day to reflect on our resiliency as an organization and as a people, learning from the past to honor the present and forge a better future.


This year's Juneteenth lineup focuses on our youth's artistic perspectives, modern conversations surrounding the cross-cultural impact of Blackness, and the importance of positive exchange as a form of community care.


The lineup includes:


The 2024 Juneteenth at the Gantt programming was co-curated by Sir Will.

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Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

Founded in 1974 and named for Charlotte civic leader and former mayor Harvey Bernard Gantt, the Gantt Center’s mission is to present, preserve and celebrate excellence in the art, history and culture of African-Americans and those of African descent. Designed by Philip Freelon, co-designer of the new Smithsonian National Museum for African American Art and Culture, the Gantt Center features fine art exhibits from around the world. Visit ganttcenter.org for more information.

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