Events / Charlotte

Family First: Symbols of Us

The Harvey B. Gantt Center For African American Arts & Culture
Saturday, June 6, 2026•12:00 PM
Participants will explore identity, heritage, and shared values by designing a personal symbol that represents who they are. Inspired by traditional crests and contemporary visual storytelling, participants will reflect on colors, shapes, and imagery that hold meaning in their family.
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The Harvey B. Gantt Center For African American Arts & Culture

The center is named in honor of Harvey Gant, who served as Charlotte's first African-American mayor. It serves as a reflective prism for the community to celebrate the significant contributions of African-Americans to society.story_potoo

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551 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Closed now
• Opens 10:00 AM
ganttcenter.org
+1 704-547-3700

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