Located in the heart of the Wells Fargo Cultural Campus in Uptown Charlotte, the 46,500 square-foot Harvey B. Gantt Center, is the premiere venue for events. From our Grand Lobby and Learning Center, to our Performance Suite, and Roof Top Pavilion, the Gantt Center offers a variety of options for you to host your next business meeting, reception, performance, or social occasion.

Grand Lobby

The Grand Lobby features floor to ceiling windows with unique earth tone tile adding a richness of culture to the room. This 2543 square foot event space can accommodate 150 seated for dinner, and 260 for a standing reception.

Mezzanine

The Mezzanine overlooks the Grand Lobby offering an intimate reception area located between our East and West galleries. This 768 square foot event space can accommodate 80 for a standing reception.

* The Grand Lobby and Mezzanine together create a loft-like ambiance where guests are able to truly experience the museum and the exhibitions if requested.

Performance Suite

The Performance Suite is a multifaceted space great for artist performances, film screenings, public lectures, symposiums, and corporate lunch meetings. It is also equipped with audio and visual needs for presentations. This 1397 square foot event space can accommodate 100 seated for lunch or dinner, 150 theatre style, and 200 for a standing reception.

* The Performance Suite and Grand Lobby are available as a package. Too, the Grand Lobby, Mezzanine and Performance Suite together are available as a package.

Learning Center

The Learning Center, a state-of-the-art classroom, is perfect for hosting creative workshops, seminars, training programs, and lectures. This 911 square foot event space can accommodate 50 desk seated, and 125 standing.

Roof Top Pavilion

The Roof Top features floor-to-ceiling windows with exotic African-tiger wood floors, displaying a breath-taking sunset on a clear day. It is a great area to host luncheons, dinners, receptions, social occasions, and can be transformed into a casual lounge, perfect for intimate jazz concerts. This 747 square foot event space can accommodate 125 seated for lunch or dinner, and 200 for a standing reception.

The terrace is an added bonus feature in the Roof Top Pavilion. This 1732 square foot outdoor terrace provides a scenic view of the Carolina Panthers Bank of America Stadium, the historic Charlotte Observer, and the entire Wells Fargo Cultural Campus. It can accommodate 100 table seated, and 275 standing.

* Inside of the Roof Top Pavilion and the outdoor terrace are sold separately during the Fall and Winter.

Boardroom

The boardroom is our executive suite that can seat up to 16 people at its elegant wooden conference table. It is equipped with two monitors for your audio and visual needs, and a wet bar for coffee/tea, or continental breakfast.

Additional Details

Non-profit organizations receive a 25% discount with approved 501(c)(3) status. A tour of the galleries during facility rentals can be arranged upon request. Alcoholic beverage service and a preferred caterers list are provided by the Gantt Center. Download a copy of our Facility Rental Policies And Guidelines below.

To host your event at the Gantt Center, please contact Portia Kee at (704) 547-3768 or portia@ganttcenter.org.