Special Programs

POSTPONED: Talk: “Afropessimism” by Frank B. Wilderson III
Ackland Art Museum 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesThe Ackland Art Museum has postponed this program as part of our response to the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 and based on recommendations from the University of North Carolina at…
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FeaturedIntergalactic Soulstice: A Virtual Afrofuturist Arts Festival
Ackland Art Museum 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesIntergalactic 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. Puppeteer Jeghetto…

Intergalactic Soulstice: Comic Book Drawing Workshop
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesStart your Sunday morning off with a Comic Book Drawing Workshop led by Intergalactic Soul artists Marcus Kiser and Jason Woodberry, creators of young black comic book heroes Astro and…

Artist Conversation with Nelson Morales
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesThis program has passed, but a recording of the conversation can be viewed below or on our YouTube channel. A free public conversation with photographer Nelson Morales, who will have…

NEA Big Read at the Ackland: Full List of Programs
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesAn 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…

NEA Big Read at the Ackland: Drag Storytime with Naomi Dix
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesAn 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…

NEA Big Read at the Ackland: Keynote Conversation with Author Stephanie Burt
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesNEA 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…

NEA Big Read at the Ackland: Book Discussion #2
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesNEA 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…
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NEA Big Read at the Ackland: Drag Story Time with Dustin Reams and Stormie Daie
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesAn 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…

NEA Big Read at the Ackland: Book Discussion #3
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesNEA 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…
Free