Colorfully Custom: Sneaker Painting

551 South Tryon Street,Charlotte NC 28202

08 July, 2021

Description

Enjoy an evening of transforming your sneakers with vibrant colors and patterns with award-winning artist Frankie Zombie. Do you have a pair of sneakers that can use an upgrade? Join the Gantt Center for a special hands-on workshop, during which abstract painter Frankie Zombie will show participants how to use acrylic and leather paint to add customized designs to old (or new) footwear. With an assortment of color choices and paint brush sizes, participants can add names, cool shapes, color blocking, and much more! All supplies are included in your reservation, minus a pair of (preferably white) leather or canvas shoes that you are required to bring to the workshop. The experience will involve mostly leather paint, so leather shoes -- such as Air Force 1’s, Stan Smith Adidas, or even dress shoes -- are needed for proper designing. All ages and experience levels are welcome! Each ticket is for one person to participate. This is an in-person experience, and the Gantt Center will be following government-mandated protocols for the COVID-19 virus. ABOUT THE TEACHING ARTIST Born in New York City and raised in South Carolina, Forbes featured artist Frankie Zombie has a focus of Contemporary Abstract Art forms, tapping into the heart of interior design, thought provoking Murals, Automotive design, fashionable apparel, philanthropy, civil rights and much more. Leading him to be able to create for some of the world's beloved moguls such as Pharrell Williams, Miley Cyrus, Celine Dion, as well as networks like TNT, HBO,BET, and the NBA. While on a mission to spread his voice creatively in his community, Frankie’s messages and morals began to be heavily welcomed by his city leading him to acknowledgements such as “40 Under 40” Awards and Business Entrepreneurship. He participated in a creative Civil Rights Movement and helped create Charlotte’s “Black Lives Matter” Mural and later organizing his own 16 Artist “Black Lives Matter” Mural in his hometown in SC. As Frankie’s Art continues to travel to new heights from America to Ibiza, Italy, Canada and many other great places of the world, his message will always shout that of happiness, persistence, and change as it will forever start within. The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture is a multi-disciplinary arts institution in the heart of Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 1974 and named for Charlotte civic leader and former mayor Harvey Bernard Gantt, the Gantt Center’s mission is to present, preserve and celebrate excellence in the art, history and culture of African-Americans and those of African descent. Designed by Philip Freelon, co-designer of the new Smithsonian National Museum for African American Art and Culture, the Gantt Center features fine art exhibits from around the world. Visit ganttcenter.org for more information. Harvey B. Gantt Center (Gantt Center) reserves the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment, inclement weather or other circumstances which would interrupt or diminish the overall program experience. If the Gantt Center cancels an event, registrants will be offered a full refund.