Virtual Family & Friends Sunday: Summer Daze

Explore a Chapel Hill summer with a story time, crafts, and a closer look at the works on display at the Ackland for our July Virtual Family & Friends Sunday!

Each month, the Ackland hosts a free program for families, kids, and the young at heart featuring hands-on art activities, live performances, tours, and more. Although the Museum’s doors are closed for our community’s safety, you can still explore the art virtually!

A mix of D.I.Y. and live interactive activities await you, all inspired by the Ackland’s collection.

Activities include:

Live Story Time

2:30 pm | Live Zoom story time with Carrie Young, Public Programs Intern

Register here to hear Carrie read a summer time favorite!

#MuseumVacation

Communications Assistant Eileen Hammond created a Twitter trend in May 2020 to satisfy summer wanderlust. Follow along as the Ackland travels from Egypt to Cape Cod and more!

Be sure to click through each tweet to see the full itinerary. Thank you to all museums that participated.

Art-Making

Agamograph

Find the printable template here.

Op Art Paper Weaving

Learn how you can use lines, shape, and color to create movement and illusions in this paper-based activity.

Artist Spotlight Videos

Life Story of Artist Julian Stanczak

Learn more about Julian Stanczak’s early life, travels, and artistic influences.

Cleveland Institute of Art Interview with the Artist

Listen as Julian explores the influence of color and line in his works.

“What is Op Art?” – Tate Museum (UK)

Meet others in the Optical Art Movement, like Bridget Riley and Jesus Rafael Soto.