ABOUT THIS EVENT

Artful Scene, Soulful Experience.

Save the date and make plans to be a part of this 36th annual tradition, benefiting the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture. The Jazzy Holiday Gala takes place on Saturday, December 3, 2016, beginning at 6:00 pm at the Charlotte Convention Center. This black tie event features cocktails, dinner, awards, entertainment and dance.

For a prominent presence at our annual benefit gala, an array of sponsorships are available, starting at $2,000.

2016 Spirit of the Center Award Recipients

Corporate Citizenship and Partnership
PNC | Financial services corporation that demonstrates commitment to the Charlotte community
Philanthropy and Community
Sarah Stevenson | Venerable civic leader and founding board member of the Gantt Center (formerly Afro-American Cultural Center)
Art and Culture
Richard J. Powell, Ph.D. | Duke University Professor of Art and Art History and Dean of the Humanities

Presenting Sponsor