One of the missions of the Harvey B.
Gantt Center for African-American Arts
+ Culture is to “ignite engagement and
conversations that inspire, empower and
enlighten all.” Through its many family
and school education events centered
around its exhibits and special programs,
the Gantt Center is doing just that.
“Through our exhibitions and programs,
we strive to educate and inform by
encouraging critical thinking, inspiring
curiosity and imagination and providing
opportunities for creative thought
and conversations across cultures,”
says Catherine Courtlandt McElvane,
manager of youth and family programs
for the center.
The center hosts free Teacher Preview
Weekends. Educators are encouraged to
attend to gather information about how
center offerings can be incorporated
into curriculum-based lesson plans. In
January 2014, the Gantt Center will offer
a Professional Development Workshop
reviewing its current exhibition,
“Question Bridge: Black Males.”
School tours are also available to
elementary through high school
students. Educators can make lessons
in literacy, history, culture and speaking
and listening skills come alive in a
unique and engaging way. Other
education programs include lectures
and demonstrations, living history film
screenings and visual and performing
arts workshops.
The Gantt Center also provides the
opportunity for families to come
together through its Fa Z[ H