# Event Details - **Event Name**: Youth Explosion: Leading Outside of the Lines - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for the 5th annual Youth Explosion at the Gantt!About this EventIn partnership with Race Matters for Juvenile Justice (RMJJ) and the Gantt’s Youth Residency: At the Table, our 5th annual Youth Explosion summit aims to inspire through discussion, mentorship, and art. Drawing from the themes of our newest exhibition, Beyond Boundaries, the programming will allow participants to dive deeper into storytelling, self-expression, and activism. High school students are strongly encouraged to take part in the summit, but guests of all ages are welcome to join for the day.This program includes a small lunch and refreshments. All minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times while visiting the Gantt Center.*This event will be photographed and/or videotaped. By attending, you grant the Gantt Center the right to record your image and use it in all forms of advertising and promotion.Program Schedule: (subject to change)Check-In & Scavenger Hunt12:00pm - 12:30pm (1st Floor, Main Entrance)Drop-In Workshop: Mosaic of Me12:00pm - 3:30pm (3rd Floor Mezzanine)Photoshoot Backdrop12:00pm - 4:00pm (3rd Floor Mezzanine)Networking Lunch12:30pm - 1:30pm (2nd Floor, Performance Suite & Harper Roddey Grand Lobby)RMJJ Youth-Led Panel Discussion1:30pm - 2:30pm (4th Floor, Rooftop)Protest Poster: Activate My Voice Workshop2:30pm - 3:30pm (2nd Floor, Performance Suite)Dance Performance by Charlotte Performing Arts Academy3:30pm - 4:00pm (2nd Floor, Grand Lobby)About RMJJRace Matters for Juvenile Justice is a collaborative leadership group working within our community to reduce disproportionality and disparate outcomes for children and families of color through institutional organizing, education, and workforce development. Learn more about RMJJ . - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/youth-explosion-leading-outside-of-the-lines/100001993026382561 - **Event Categories**: business, sports, workshops, art, performances, exhibitions, it, fine-arts, entertainment, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Charlotte - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture - **lat**: 35.22337329999999 - **long**: -80.84822020000001 - **full address**: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, 551 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Youth Explosion: Leading Outside of the Lines - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/23201b347331f8cca2ab01f68bbea93ef113a58845467814aa3a3e4092059ec9-rimg-w1200-h800-dc161415-gmir.jpg?v=1783586984 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Youth Explosion: Leading Outside of the Lines being held? - **A:** Youth Explosion: Leading Outside of the Lines takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, 551 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Youth Explosion: Leading Outside of the Lines? - **A:** Youth Explosion: Leading Outside of the Lines is organized by Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Youth Explosion: Leading Outside of the Lines is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charlotte, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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