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SUMMARY:Music in the Galleries
DESCRIPTION:New music by Allen Anderson for electronics and live performers inspired by several works in Arranged: Recent Acquisitions of Modern and Contemporary Paintings. Performances start at 2 and 3:30 p.m. within the exhibition galleries. \nFree; open to all ages. No RSVP necessary. \n— \nAbout Arranged \nTaking its title from a newly acquired work by Peter Halley\, Arranged brings together a varied selection of over thirty recent acquisitions of modern and contemporary paintings by twenty-two artists. Following similar exhibitions highlighting new additions to the collection of photographs (PhotoVision\, 2014)\, modern prints and portfolios (One of Many\, 2017)\, and drawings (Drawing Attention\, 2021)\, Arranged offers a diverse range of significant paintings from the 1950s to the present that have entered the Ackland’s collection by gift\, promised gift\, and purchase over the past half-dozen years. Twelve of the works are on view for the first time. \nHighlights will include works by UNC-Chapel Hill alums Frank Faulkner\, Herb Jackson (with two paintings each)\, and Mark Brown; a powerful group of Color Field works by Jules Olitski and other painters of his generation such as Stanley Boxer\, Jack Bush\, and Friedel Dzubas; and individual paintings by Greg Drasler\, Jeff Elrod\, Shanequa Gay\, John Gibson\, Peter Halley\, Reggie Burrows Hodges\, Val Lewton\, Allan McCollum\, Beverly McIver\, and Philip Taaffe. The Ackland has also collected internationally\, and Arranged presents works by Etel Adnan (Lebanon)\, Esther Mahlangu (South Africa)\, Pinaree Sanpitak (Thailand)\, Aníbal Villacis (Ecuador)\, and John Walker (Great Britain).
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/music-in-the-galleries/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Performances,Special Events
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SUMMARY:WAITLIST ONLY: Defining a "We": Parsing the Potentialities of Poetry and Portraiture
DESCRIPTION:This program is now FULL. To be added to our WAITLIST\, please email acklandRSVP@unc.edu! \n— \nJoin us for a special ekphrastic poetry and portraiture discourse event curated by Chapel Hill Poet Laureate Cortland Gilliam and inspired by The Outwin: American Portraiture Today. Hear readings of ekphrastic poems written in response to The Outwin\, as well as poems representative of the portraiture\, from Gilliam and local poets. This reading will be followed by a panel bringing together poets\, visual artists\, and literary/art scholars for a multidisciplinary conversation about the potential of poetry and portraiture to convey personal and collective stories and help us define a “we” today. \n— \nThis program is now FULL. To be added to our WAITLIST\, please email acklandRSVP@unc.edu! \n— \nThe Outwin: American Portraiture Today has been organized by the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. The competition and exhibition are made possible by the Virginia Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition Endowment\, established by Virginia Outwin Boochever and sustained by her family. The Ackland’s presentation is supported in part by Caroline and Arthur Rogers. \nOrganized by:
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/poetry-event-jan2024/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances,Special Programs,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T193000
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SUMMARY:The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle Presents: The Durham Fellows (part of the UpClose Chamber Orchestra Series)
DESCRIPTION:Featuring The Durham Fellows\, UpClose Chamber Music Series is the essence of ensemble playing. With performances in a variety of intimate settings across the Triangle\, this dynamic and interactive series brings audiences even closer to the music and its performers. \n\nThis performance is hosted by the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle and will take place at the Ackland Art Museum. \n\nTickets may be purchased on the COT website.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/the-chamber-orchestra-of-the-triangle-upclose-chamber-orchestra-series/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Performances,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T153000
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SUMMARY:Lecture-Demonstration with Maura García and Mark Gabriel Little
DESCRIPTION:Join choreographer/dancer Maura García and composer/musician Mark Gabriel Little for an interactive lecture-demonstration that extends the creative experience of their commissioned immersive performance Step This Way\, which will be performed on Friday\, November 10\, 2023 from 7-9 p.m. during the 2nd Friday ArtWalk. On Sunday\, November 12\, Dancer-musician duo García and Little will return to the Ackland to lead an interactive event that looks at their creative process\, discusses their artistic practices\, and encourages participants to ask questions and try out elements of their techniques. \nFree and open to all ages. No experience necessary. Space is limited\, so please register for a free ticket.  \n“Step This Way” is supported by a Grassroots grant from the Orange County Arts Commission and a gift from Allen Anderson and Tama Hochbaum. Technical support has been given by PlayMakers Repertory Company. The program is presented as part of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro 2nd Friday ArtWalk. \n—\nABOUT THE ARTISTS \nMaura García (non-enrolled Cherokee/Mattamuskeet) is a dancer\, dancemaker\, entertainer\, facilitator\, thought leader and artistic director. From theater stages\, to nightclubs\, to museums\, to conferences\, to universities\, to private events\, to site-specific outdoor performances\, Maura’s powerful work transforms time and space. At the root of all of her endeavors is the desire to heal and create more space for joy in the world. \nAs an artistic director\, Maura collaborates with Indigenous and POC artists to realize multi-media performances\, interactive dance experiences and community arts projects. Her narrative driven work uncovers stories hidden by colonialism and reflects the power they have to change our realities. As a human and as a creator\, Maura works to uplift Indigenous cultural values\, perpetuate ancestral knowledge and actively respect the living earth.  \nMaura is an international touring artist and shares her work with the world via specially-designed commissions\, repertoire performances\, multi-day residencies and longer-term community programs. Her performances have been presented throughout North America. Learn more on her website. \nMark Gabriel Little is a composer\, singer\, and musician based in Chapel Hill\, NC. His work builds on a deep foundation in Negro musical traditions and incorporates elements from many other musical traditions including Indigenous southeastern woodlands of North America\, Caribbean\, West Africa\, Classical European\, and East Asia. Throughout his career\, he has balanced producing boundary-breaking compositions with live performances as a solo act\, in a band\, or accompanying other performing artists. Commissions include a choral piece for the Maura Garcia Dance Company (Charleston\, South Carolina) and an experimental symphony\, “Fracking Music!” for the Ackland Art Museum (Chapel Hill\, North Carolina). In his collaborations\, MGL bridges visual and performing arts with an unconventional sound and music vocabulary. In addition to his portfolio of commissioned work\, MGL writes and performs electric soul songs as MGL & The Rev. Hear some of Mark’s music on his website.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/lecture-demo-step-this-way/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Performances,Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T190000
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SUMMARY:2nd Friday ArtWalk: "Step This Way" Interactive Performance
DESCRIPTION:“Step This Way” is a site-specific performance featuring live music and dance by Mark Gabriel Little and Maura García. The performance takes place on and around the pARC\, an interactive playful installation designed and created by The Urban Conga on the Ackland’s Terrace. Throughout the performance\, elements of the composition and choreography will shift based on a predetermined pattern and depending on how audience members interact with the space. The performance will loop and restart throughout the evening\, with new sets beginning at 7 p.m.\, 7:30 p.m.\, 8 p.m.\, and 8:30 p.m. \n“Step This Way” transforms the seemingly unrelated elements of the Museum and the surrounding areas into a unifying performance experience\, with music and choreography that change as the environment and the people within it change throughout the duration of the piece. “Step This Way” celebrates place\, the arts\, and the capacity that we have to listen to\, relate to\, and beautifully respond to one another. \nFree and open to the public. No tickets needed. \n“Step This Way” is supported by a Grassroots grant from the Orange County Arts Commission and a gift from Allen Anderson and Tama Hochbaum. Technical support has been given by PlayMakers Repertory Company. The program is presented as part of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro 2nd Friday ArtWalk. \n— \nUNC-Chapel Hill Students can receive CLE credit for attending this performance. Scan the QR code at the event. \n—\nABOUT THE ARTISTS \nMaura García (non-enrolled Cherokee/Mattamuskeet) is a dancer\, dancemaker\, entertainer\, facilitator\, thought leader and artistic director. From theater stages\, to nightclubs\, to museums\, to conferences\, to universities\, to private events\, to site-specific outdoor performances\, Maura’s powerful work transforms time and space. At the root of all of her endeavors is the desire to heal and create more space for joy in the world. \nAs an artistic director\, Maura collaborates with Indigenous and POC artists to realize multi-media performances\, interactive dance experiences and community arts projects. Her narrative driven work uncovers stories hidden by colonialism and reflects the power they have to change our realities. As a human and as a creator\, Maura works to uplift Indigenous cultural values\, perpetuate ancestral knowledge and actively respect the living earth.  \nMaura is an international touring artist and shares her work with the world via specially-designed commissions\, repertoire performances\, multi-day residencies and longer-term community programs. Her performances have been presented throughout North America. Learn more on her website. \nMark Gabriel Little is a composer\, singer\, and musician based in Chapel Hill\, NC. His work builds on a deep foundation in Negro musical traditions and incorporates elements from many other musical traditions including Indigenous southeastern woodlands of North America\, Caribbean\, West Africa\, Classical European\, and East Asia. Throughout his career\, he has balanced producing boundary-breaking compositions with live performances as a solo act\, in a band\, or accompanying other performing artists. Commissions include a choral piece for the Maura Garcia Dance Company (Charleston\, South Carolina) and an experimental symphony\, “Fracking Music!” for the Ackland Art Museum (Chapel Hill\, North Carolina). In his collaborations\, MGL bridges visual and performing arts with an unconventional sound and music vocabulary. In addition to his portfolio of commissioned work\, MGL writes and performs electric soul songs as MGL & The Rev. Hear some of Mark’s music on his website.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/step-this-way/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk,Music,Performances,Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T140000
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SUMMARY:Music in the Galleries: Music of the Chevalier de Saint-Georges
DESCRIPTION:This event is now SOLD OUT. To be added to a waitlist\, please email acklandRSVP@unc.edu. \nJoin members of the UNC Baroque Ensemble\, under the direction of Brent Wissick\, for an intimate art-inspired concert of French classical music by Joseph Boulogne\, also known as the Chevalier de Saint-Georges. A tour for concert-goers led by Dana Cowen\, exhibition curator and Sheldon Peck Curator for European and American Art before 1950\, will follow the performance. \nThis event is now SOLD OUT. To be added to a waitlist\, please email acklandRSVP@unc.edu. \nABOUT THE EXHIBITION \nReform to Restoration: French Drawings from Louis XVI to Louis XVIII (1770-1830) presents over eighty master drawings from The Horvitz Collection\, the preeminent private collection of French art in the United States\, and showcases some of the most well-known artists of the period\, including Jacques-Louis David\, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres\, and Pierre-Paul Prud’hon. Working in a time of tremendous political and social upheaval in France\, artists looked to the art\, architecture\, and literature of ancient Greece and Rome for inspiration and used stories from antique history and mythology as well as current events and contemporary theater to convey moral and civic values during a period of great uncertainty. Arranged in thematic groupings devoted to the concepts of patriotism\, love\, honor\, conflict\, and despair\, the works on display demonstrate the intellectual curiosity of late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century French artists as well as the expressive versatility and powerful immediacy of drawings. \nImage credit: Jean-Jacques-François Le Barbier\, called Le Barbier L’AÎNÉ (1738-1826)\, Minerva Presenting the the Chevalier Desilles to Henri IV in the Elysian Fields\, ND\, Pen with black ink and brush with brown wash on off-white laid paper\, 240 x 355 mm. (Framed:  23 x 17 ½ x 1 ½ )\, L2023.6.10
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/music-in-the-galleries-music-of-the-chevalier-de-saint-georges/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T210000
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SUMMARY:2nd Friday ArtWalk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s 2nd Friday ArtWalk evening hours as we explore two new exhibitions at the Ackland: Good Object / Bad Object and Laurel Nakadate: Ten Performances from 365 Days: A Catalogue of Tears. \nThe evening will feature: \n– the debut of a three-day sound installation by Lee Weisert\, Both Man and Beast and the Creeping Thing\, presented in connected with Good Object / Bad Object (on view Feb 10-12) \n– mini-tours of Laurel Nakadate: Ten Performances from 365 Days: A Catalogue of Tears led by Lauren Turner\, Associate Curator for Contemporary Art and Special Projects\, at 5:30\, 6:30\, and 7:30 p.m. \n– a premiere of a behind-the-scenes video on how Good Object / Bad Object was put together will be shown on the hour at 6\, 7\, and 8 p.m.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/2nd-friday-artwalk-feb2023/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk,Performances,Special Programs,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T150000
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SUMMARY:Musical Performance: Dutch Keyboard and Viol Music
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Chapel of the Cross (304 E. Franklin Street\, Chapel Hill) for a special performance of music from the Dutch Golden Age\, presented in connection with the Ackland’s current exhibition Drawn to Life: Master Drawings from the Age of Rembrandt in the Peck Collection at the Ackland Art Museum. Joseph Causby (organ\, harpsichord)\, Brent Wissick (bass viol)\, and the UNC Consort of Viols will perform music by Sweelinck\, Schenk\, Schop\, and more.  \nFollowing the performance\, exhibition curator Dana Cowen will lead a tour of Drawn to Life for concert-goers at the Ackland Art Museum at 3:30 p.m. \nFree and open to the public. \nThis project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council\, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/musical-performance-dutch-keyboard-and-viol-music/
LOCATION:Chapel of the Cross\, 304 East Franklin Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T163000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Performance: "God's Trombones"
DESCRIPTION:Performance: God’s Trombones \nJune 4\, 2022 | 3:00 p.m.\nHayti Heritage Center\, Durham\, NC\nPurchase tickets on Eventbrite now! \nExperience a performance of God’s Trombones\, a multimedia work featuring songs\, sermons\, and the art of Aaron Douglas. This production by OnQ Performing Arts (Charlotte\, NC) uses the text of James Weldon Johnson’s 1927 work God’s Trombones: Seven Negro Sermons in Verse\, digital projections of Aaron Douglas’s original illustrations for the Johnson work (currently on view at the Ackland)\, and a variety of gospel songs and spirituals arranged by Dennis Reed Jr. (Billboard History Maker). Two ticketed performances will be held at the Hayti Heritage Center\, a cultural arts and arts education venue housed in the historic St. Joseph’s AME Church in Durham. \nCohosted by the Ackland Art Museum and the Hayti Heritage Center. All proceeds benefit Hayti Heritage Center\, celebrating its 130th anniversary. Presented in connection with Modern Black Culture: The Art of Aaron Douglas (on view April 22-June 19\, 2022). \nTickets – Purchase on Eventbrite now! \nAdvance: $15 (adults); $7 (12 and under)\nDoor: $20 (adults); $7 (12 and under) \nPerformance Dates and Location\nTwo performances will be held on Friday\, June 3 at 8 p.m. and Saturday\, June 4 at 3 p.m. at the Hayti Hertiage Center\, 804 OLD FAYETTEVILLE STREET\, DURHAM\, NC 27701
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/saturday-performance-gods-trombones/
LOCATION:Hayti Heritage Center\, 804 OLD FAYETTEVILLE STREET\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances,Special Events,Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T213000
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SUMMARY:Friday Performance: "God's Trombones"
DESCRIPTION:Performance: God’s Trombones \nJune 3\, 2022 | 8:00 p.m.\nHayti Heritage Center\, Durham\, NC\nBuy tickets through Eventbrite! \nExperience a performance of God’s Trombones\, a multimedia work featuring songs\, sermons\, and the art of Aaron Douglas. This production by OnQ Performing Arts (Charlotte\, NC) uses the text of James Weldon Johnson’s 1927 work God’s Trombones: Seven Negro Sermons in Verse\, digital projections of Aaron Douglas’s original illustrations for the Johnson work (currently on view at the Ackland)\, and a variety of gospel songs and spirituals arranged by Dennis Reed Jr. (Billboard History Maker). Two ticketed performances will be held at the Hayti Heritage Center\, a cultural arts and arts education venue housed in the historic St. Joseph’s AME Church in Durham. \nCohosted by the Ackland Art Museum and the Hayti Heritage Center. All proceeds benefit Hayti Heritage Center\, celebrating its 130th anniversary. Presented in connection with Modern Black Culture: The Art of Aaron Douglas (on view April 22-June 19\, 2022). \nTickets – Purchase on Eventbrite now! \nAdvance: $15 (adults); $7 (12 and under)\nDoor: $20 (adults); $7 (12 and under) \nPerformance Dates and Location\nTwo performances will be held on Friday\, June 3 at 8 p.m. and Saturday\, June 4 at 3 p.m. at the Hayti Hertiage Center\, 804 OLD FAYETTEVILLE STREET\, DURHAM\, NC 27701
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/friday-performance-gods-trombones/
LOCATION:Hayti Heritage Center\, 804 OLD FAYETTEVILLE STREET\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances,Special Events,Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T210000
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SUMMARY:2nd Friday ArtWalk: Sunsets Dance Party with WXYC
DESCRIPTION:Sunsets Dance Party with WXYC \nA global dance party inspired by Aligned by the Sun (through the revolution)\, the seven-channel video installation by Ghost of a Dream featuring sunsets captured around the world by artists living through the COVID-19 pandemic. During the April 2nd Friday ArtWalk\, all are invited to dance together as WXYC DJs spin tunes as the sun sets on Arts Everywhere Day. \nAligned by the Sun (through the revolution) is a seven-channel video installation created specifically for the Ackland Art Museum that uses the formal positioning of the horizon line to connect each video of the sun. By overlaying images of a setting sun that align vastly different and often non-neighboring locations\, Ghost of a Dream’s Aligned by the Sun (through the revolution) offers entry points to important conversations around equality\, location\, migration\, and the environment. On view through July 3\, 2022. \n— \nThe Ackland Art Museum is operating under the guidelines of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As of March 7\, 2022\, masks are optional in our galleries.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/sunsetsdanceparty/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk,Performances,Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210228T140000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Family & Friends Sunday: Year of the Ox
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year (celebrated on February 12\, 2021) with a storytime\, UNC-Chapel Hill’s very own Flying Silk dance troupe\, and a closer look at works on display at the Ackland! \nEach 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 virtually! \nAckland Storytime\nLIVE Storytime: Chinese Lunar New Year \n2:30 P.M. EST | Zoom \nJoin intern Katie Brandao on Zoom as we learn more about the Chinese Zodiac. Sign up here \nThe Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac\, \nauthored by Christopher Corr (Age Range: 3-6) \nYouTube: Flying Silk Dance Video\nYouTube \nWe welcome you to view a unique performance from UNC’s only classical Chinese dance group\, Flying Silk. The group participates in cultural showcases across the state with the aim of introducing and educating surrounding communities on the beauty of traditional Chinese dance culture. \nCollection Connections: \nDish\, Unidentified Chinese Artist\, 1426-1435 \nVase\, Thomas Bezanson\, 1959-69 \nThe ox harkens imagery of strength and steadfastness\, but it also lends its likeness to the richly colored red of the two glazed ceramics featured above. ‘Sang de bouef’ glaze\, or oxblood\, gained prevalence in the Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and is characterized by its monochrome red. The striking coloring of ‘sang de bouef’ is achieved using copper oxide\, whose chemical composition allows for the pottery to mimic the depth of its namesake animal’s blood. \nThe Ackland holds both an original dish from an unidentified Chinese artist of the 15th century  and a mid-20th century vase from Canadian artist Thomas Bezanson in its collection\, both of which utilize the sang de bouef glaze. \nTo learn more about the history of ‘sang de bouef\,’ we encourage you to explore these resources: \n‘Sang de Bouef’ Vase\, The Cleveland Museum of Art \nVase\, called “The Flame”\, National Gallery of Art \nMetal Ox Origami Activity\nD.I.Y. Origami Metal Ox Envelope and Bookmark \nEnvelope and Bookmark Instructions (PDF) \nTo celebrate the Year of the Metal Ox\, make an ox-inspired envelope or bookmark! Activity kits are available at the Front Desk from Wednesday\, February 24 to Saturday\, February 27 for pick-up. Kits are limited to first come\, first served. Step by step directions available above! \nWant to create more Metal Ox inspired art? Explore activities created by The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s for their Virtual Lunar New Year Festival. \nWe suggest the D.I.Y. Confetti Poppers and the Dazzling Dragon Puppet.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/virtual-family-friends-sunday-year-of-the-ox/
LOCATION:Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket)\, United States
CATEGORIES:F.A.M. (Families at the Museum),Performances,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201205
DTSTAMP:20260514T055033
CREATED:20200930T135913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T214835Z
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SUMMARY:NEA Big Read at the Ackland: Full List of Programs
DESCRIPTION:An Arts Endowment initiative in partnership with Arts Midwest\, the NEA Big Read broadens our understanding of our world\, our communities\, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. The Ackland is one of 84 nonprofit organizations selected to receive an NEA Big Read grant to support a community reading program. \nNEA Big Read at the Ackland will focus on Advice from the Lights by author Stephanie Burt. Events reflecting LGBTQ+ lives and experiences — including a keynote conversation with the author\, a series of book discussions\, and Drag Storytime for children — will take place virtually on ackland.org from Oct. 11 – Dec. 4. The NEA Big Read at the Ackland has been organized in partnership with the Chapel Hill Public Library and Carolina Public Humanities at UNC-Chapel Hill. \nThe programming will kick off with a free conversational program with the author Stephanie Burt in conversation with Jacob Lau (Women’s and Gender Studies\, UNC-Chapel Hill) on Wednesday\, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Following the kick-off event\, the Ackland and its partners will host six book discussions of Burt’s Advice from the Lights with discussion facilitators from our community and three Drag Storytimes featuring local performers. The NEA Big Read at the Ackland is presented in connection with an ongoing installation of art by LGBTQ artists at the Ackland and several related programs\, including a “Queer Cinema” virtual film series and artist talks. \n\n\n\n\nNEA Big Read Events at the Ackland\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nOPENING EVENT \nWednesday\, October 21\, 2020 | 7:30 p.m. EST\nVirtual Kick-Off Event with Author Stephanie Burt\nIn conversation with Jacob Lau\nRegistration required at ackland.org\n\nBOOK DISCUSSIONS \nVirtual Book Discussions | October through December\nFree and includes copy of Advice from the Lights\nRegistration limited and required at ackland.org \nFriday\, October 23 | 3:30-5 p.m. EST \nThursday\, November 5 | 7-8:30 p.m. EST \nFriday\, November 6 | 3:30-5 p.m. EST \nThursday\, December 3  | 7-8:30 p.m. EST \nFriday\, December 4 | 3:30-5 p.m. EST\n\nDRAG STORYTIMES \nSundays in October: 11\, 18\, 25 | 2:30 p.m. EST\nVirtual story time with local drag performers \nFree; Registration required at ackland.org. \nNEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/nea-big-read-at-the-ackland/
LOCATION:Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket)\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances,Special Programs,Talks,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200620T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200620T211500
DTSTAMP:20260514T055033
CREATED:20200529T231641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T212006Z
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SUMMARY:Intergalactic Soulstice: Quentin Talley & the Soul Providers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a performance by Charlotte-based Quentin Talley and the Soul Providers! \nThere will be a YouTube Premiere on the Ackland Art Museum’s channel at 8:00 p.m. EDT. \nClick HERE to see the show. There will be a Live Chat with the musicians while premiering. \nQuentin Talley and the Soul Providers are longtime collaborators of Project LHAXX artists Marcus Kiser and Jason Woodberry. \nIntergalactic Soulstice is a virtual Afrofuturist festival inspired by ART& Intergalactic Soul: Project LHAXX at the Ackland Art Museum. Join us June 19—21 to experience the full schedule of programs. \nIntergalactic Soulstice is funded in part by a grant from Arts Everywhere and supported by the North Carolina Arts Council\, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/intergalactic-soulstice062020/
LOCATION:YouTube\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200619T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200619T163000
DTSTAMP:20260514T055033
CREATED:19700101T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200604T235553Z
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SUMMARY:Intergalactic Soulstice: "5P1N0K10"
DESCRIPTION:This Friday\, join us for a very special virtual performance of 5P1N0K10 (SPINOKIO)\, a hip-hopera created and performed by Jeghetto and co-written by Pierce Freelon\, in reference to the Ackland’s site-specific installation by Intergalactic Soul\, Project LHAXX. Jeghetto’s Afrofuturistic puppet show is set in a post-apocalyptic future with an original score by hip-hop producer Hir-O. This show is suitable for audiences 10 and up. \nSign up here! \n3:30–4:00 p.m. 5P1N0K10 (SPINOKIO) performance \n4:00–4:30 p.m. Q & A with Jeghetto \nIntergalactic Soulstice is a virtual Afrofuturist festival inspired by ART& Intergalactic Soul: Project LHAXX at the Ackland Art Museum. Join us June 19—21 to experience the full schedule of programs. \nIntergalactic Soulstice is funded in part by a grant from Arts Everywhere and supported by the North Carolina Arts Council\, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/intergalacticsoulstice061920/
LOCATION:Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket)\, United States
CATEGORIES:F.A.M. (Families at the Museum),Performances,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200622
DTSTAMP:20260514T055033
CREATED:20200604T202931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200604T213218Z
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SUMMARY:Intergalactic Soulstice: A Virtual Afrofuturist Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Intergalactic Soulstice is a virtual Afrofuturist festival inspired by ART& Intergalactic Soul: Project LHAXX at the Ackland Art Museum. Join us June 19—21 to experience the full schedule of programs. \nPuppeteer Jeghetto Performs 5P1N0K10 (Spinokio)\, a Hip-Hopera\, LIVE\nFriday\, June 19 at 3:30 p.m. EDT\nFollowed by a live Q&A with the artist.\nLive virtual performance on Zoom\, free registration required.\nLearn more! \nQuentin Talley and the Soul Providers Play Extended Set of Jazz/Funk/Soul\nSaturday\, June 20 at 8 p.m. EDT\nAccompanied by a live Q&A with the artists.\nYoutube Premiere on the Ackland Art Museum’s Channel.\nLearn more! \nComic Book Drawing Workshop with Marcus Kiser and Jason Woodberry of Intergalactic Soul\nSunday\, June 21 at 11 a.m. EDT\nLive virtual workshop on Zoom\, free registration required.\nLearn more! \nVirtual Family & Friends Sunday: Project LHAXX\nSunday\, June 21 from 2-5 p.m. EDT\nLive story time at 2:30 p.m. and downloadable DIY art activities inspired by the Afrofuturist installation Project LHAXX all afternoon.\nLearn more! \n  \nIntergalactic Soulstice is funded in part by a grant from Arts Everywhere and supported by the North Carolina Arts Council\, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/intergalactic-soulstice-a-virtual-afrofuturist-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:F.A.M. (Families at the Museum),Performances,Special Programs,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T055033
CREATED:20200224T152035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T152035Z
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SUMMARY:ART&Unc
DESCRIPTION:Come to Art&Unc: Open House for Students at the Ackland\, where you can drop in and meet the Ackland Student Guides and see the Ackland Art Museum in a different perspective. Open to the entire public\, this event will feature a Gamelan performance and live visual artwork. There will be student-led tours to specific artworks in the Ackland Art Museum\, inviting you to look at art from a unique perspective. Free admission and light refreshments.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/artunc/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances,Special Events,Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T055033
CREATED:20200109T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200214T210401Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Friday ArtWalk: Open the Shape Called Love!
DESCRIPTION:See Yayoi Kusama: Open the Shape Called Love during our 2nd Friday evening hours! Throughout the night\, experience Kusama-inspired modern dance performances choreographed by Killian Manning and screenings of Kusama’s 1967 experimental film Self-Obliteration (23 mins). \n5:30 p.m. | Self-Obliteration Screening\, ART& \n6:00 p.m. | Performance in Gallery 7 \n6:30 p.m. | Self-Obliteration Screening\, ART& \n7:00 p.m. | Performance in Gallery 7 \n7:30 p.m. | Self-Obliteration Screening\, ART& \n8:00 p.m. | Performance in Gallery 7 \n 
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/2ndfridayartwalk021420/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk,Performances
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