Art After Dark: Claiming Your Throne

In collaboration with Better Luck TMRW, Art After Dark: Claiming Your Throne celebrates the power, creativity, and leadership of Black women, honoring their ability to build, influence, and thrive across spaces. Inspired by the Gantt’s newest exhibition, In Pursuit of Home, the evening reflects themes of belonging, legacy, and self-determination while celebrating Women’s History Month.

Attendees will enjoy live jazz, hip hop, and R&B performances in the Grand Lobby, interactive playlist activations, and a floral-inspired photoshoot backdrop. The night features a fireside chat - Building Your Empire, alongside hands-on workshops like bouquet and candle making, as well as a vendor market highlighting Black women–owned businesses. The evening concludes with a Better Luck TMRW DJ lineup, inviting guests to connect, create, and step confidently into their throne within the dynamic energy of Art After Dark.

Program Schedule:

Galleries Open

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

2nd & 3rd Floors

Vendor Marketplace

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

3rd Floor Mezzanine

What's On Your Playlist?

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Grand Lobby, 2nd Floor

BLT Fireside Chat

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Performance Suite, 2nd Floor

Floral Photoshoot Backdrop

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

4th Floor

BLT Presents: Live Music

9:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Grand Lobby, 2nd Floor

Hands-On Art Workshop

9:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Performance Suite, 2nd Floor

BLT Rooftop Vibes & DJ Lineup

9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

4th Floor Rooftop

BLT Presents: Live Music

10:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Grand Lobby, 2nd Floor

About our Collaborator

Better Luck TMRW (BLT) is a multicultural community driven by a deep love for music and dance. As a dynamic musical movement, BLT redefines the listening experience by integrating collaborative playlists that allow the audience to shape the event’s soundtrack in real time.

We believe in the power of music and dance to transcend boundaries, uniting people through a shared passion for immersive experiences. Our vision is to break the mold of conventional events, fostering a space where creativity flows freely and the universal language of music brings people together in celebration.

At BLT, we encourage everyone to live in the moment and embrace the endless possibilities of a Better Luck TMRW.

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Host or Publisher Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture