Special Programs
FeaturedART&Unc
Ackland Art Museum 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesCome 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…
FeaturedArts and Drafts
Ackland Art Museum 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesJoin us on Friday, March 6 for the Ackland Art Museum’s inaugural Arts & Drafts event. Sip on Craftboro beer and enjoy pizza from Coronato Pizza while crafting with renowned local artist Stacy Lynn Waddell in our ART& space. All supplies and snacks are included in the ticket price. Beer and other beverages will be…
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 Chapel Hill. Any additional updates will be posted on the Museum's website. With the narrative drive of a captivating novel, and the intellectual rigor of…
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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 Performs 5P1N0K10 (Spinokio), a Hip-Hopera, LIVE Friday, June 19 at 3:30 p.m. EDT Followed by a live Q&A with the artist. Live virtual performance on…
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 Pluto. Sign up here! Intergalactic Soulstice is a virtual Afrofuturist festival inspired by ART& Intergalactic Soul: Project LHAXX at the Ackland Art Museum. Join us…
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 select photographs from his series Musas Muxe on view at the Ackland. The photographs explore the everyday life of muxes—people who identify as a third…
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 book. The Ackland is one of 84 nonprofit organizations selected to receive an NEA Big Read grant to support a community reading program. NEA Big…
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 book. The Ackland is one of 84 nonprofit organizations selected to receive an NEA Big Read grant to support a community reading program. As part…
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 author, a series of book discussions, and Drag Storytime for children will take place virtually on ackland.org from Oct.11 - Dec. 4. Join the Ackland…