Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture
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About this organization
Mission
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture presents, preserves and celebrates excellence in the art, history and culture of African-Americans and people of African descent. We ignite engagement and conversations that inspire, empower and enlighten all.
About
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African- American Arts + Culture (formerly the Afro- American Cultural Center) 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. The 46,500-square-foot Gantt Center is located in the heart of Charlotte's central business district in the area once occupied by the historic Brooklyn neighborhood, the once-thriving center of the black community which was razed in the 1960s. The Gantt Center takes design inspiration from the Myers Street School which was located in the heart of the old Brooklyn neighborhood. The biblical term Jacob's Ladder was used to identify the school and referred to its prominent exterior stair configuration. The stairs signified pride and the importance of education in the advancement of African-Americans. This concept of hope, advancement and enlightenment through cultural awareness and education is expressed in the Gantt Center design through its modern interpretation of Jacob's Ladder. Stairs and escalators carry visitors up to the main second floor lobby from both ends of the building while framing the central glass atrium. The striking visual effect is a direct allusion to the original Jacob's Ladder and perpetuates the ideals of enlightenment and advancement through education. The building's skin utilizes patterns reminiscent of quilt designs from the Underground Railroad era and woven textile patterns from West Africa. These architectural references to African and African-American history and culture underscore the building's theme while creating an innovative and inspiring facade.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “The harvey b. gantt center for african-american arts and culture (formerly the charlotte-mecklenburg afro-american cultural and service center) exists to present, preserve and promote african american art, culture and history for the education and enlightenment for all.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “The harvey b. gantt center for african-american arts and culture (formerly the charlotte-mecklenburg afro-american cultural and service center) exists to present, preserve and promote african american art, culture and history for the education and enlightenment for all.”.
- The non-profit is operating legally in the state of NC.
- The non-profit's address for the year 2019 is listed as 551 S TRYON STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28202 in the filing.
- The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2019 reports 15 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $1,140,661.
- The organization has 15 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1974.
- The organization pays $813,258 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $254,932 in fundraising expenses.
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