The Jazzy Holiday Gala

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

Jazzy Drawing - Gift A Membership To Win One of Four Art & Soul Experiences

At Jazzy Holiday Gala 2016, guests will have the opportunity to invest in the Gantt Center as a new member, to renew or step-up an existing membership and to gift memberships. Each gift membership purchased entitles the giver to enter a drawing to win one of four art & soul experiences.

Click here to see more details and the art & soul experiences.

Presenting Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Silver Sponsors

Art & Soul Jazzy Holiday Gala 2016 FAQs

When will Jazzy Holiday Gala take place?
Saturday, December 3, 2016

What time does the event start?
6:00 PM

Where will Jazzy Holiday Gala 2016 take place?
Charlotte Convention Center

What is the address of the Charlotte Convention Center?
501 S. College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

What are my parking options?
Valet parking will be available, however, you are free to park in any of the parking lots near the Convention Center. For more information on available lots, please click here.

How will valet parking work?
Valet parking will be offered at the entrance on MLK Blvd. (located between S. Brevard & S. College Streets).

What will Jazzy Holiday Gala include?
Cocktail reception, dinner, awards, live entertainment, dancing, and dessert

For more information about this event or to receive information on sponsorships, please call (704) 547-3737.

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