Talks
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…
Odd Couples: Objects in Conversation
Ackland Art Museum 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesJoin Ackland Graduate Intern Sarah Farkas and Object Based Teaching Fellow Erin Dickey for a guided look at artwork from opposite corners of the Ackland's collection. See how unexpected pairings can lead to exciting new insights! This program will be held virtually, via Zoom. Registered participants will receive a link to join the program in…
Ackland Film Forum: “In The Family” Watch Party and Panel
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesThis fall, in collaboration with the Film Studies Programs in the Department of English and Comparative Literature at UNC-Chapel Hill, the Ackland Film Forum presents an all virtual series on Queer Cinema. View the selected films on your own or join us for a watch party with the filmmaker. Watch parties will be followed by…
Close Looks at Cocktail Hour: Willie Cole
101 South Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesJoin the Ackland’s Object Based Teaching Fellow, Erin Dickey, for an informal conversation focused on one work of art from the Ackland’s new Close Looks digital feature. Plan to look closely and think collectively—and bring a drink of your choosing. On November 11, we'll look at Willie Cole's Saphire. Registration is limited. RSVP below! After…
Artist Conversation with Shanequa Gay
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesThis event has now passed. Watch a recording of the talk below! Join us for a conversation between artist Shanequa Gay and Lauren Turner, the Ackland’s assistant curator for the collection. They will discuss Gay’s commissioned installation holding space for nobility: a memorial for Breonna Taylor, which is now on view in the Ackland’s ART&…
Virtual Art for Lunch: The “Can We Talk About Race?” Initiative
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesFeaturing Diana Dayal and Bria Godley (UNC School of Medicine) and Elizabeth Manekin (Ackland Head of University Programs and Academic Projects) During this virtual Art for Lunch, the conversation will focus on the "Can We Talk About Race?" initiative of the Ackland and UNC's School of Medicine, as well as the associated Object Lessons installation…
Odd Couples: Objects in Conversation
Ackland Art Museum 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesJoin Ackland Graduate Intern Sarah Farkas and Object Based Teaching Fellow Erin Dickey for a guided look at artwork from opposite corners of the Ackland's collection. See how unexpected pairings can lead to exciting new insights! This program will be held virtually, via Zoom. Registered participants will receive a link to join the program in…
Odd Couples: Objects in Conversation
Ackland Art Museum 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesJoin Ackland Graduate Intern Sarah Farkas and Object Based Teaching Fellow Erin Dickey for a guided look at artwork from opposite corners of the Ackland's collection. See how unexpected pairings can lead to exciting new insights! This program will be held virtually, via Zoom. Registered participants will receive a link to join the program in…
Close Looks at Cocktail Hour: Shanequa Gay’s holding space for nobility: a memorial for Breonna Taylor
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesJoin the Ackland’s Object Based Teaching Fellow, Erin Dickey, for an informal conversation focused on one work of art from the Ackland’s new Close Looks digital feature. Plan to look closely and think collectively—and bring a drink of your choosing. On January 27, we'll look at Shanequa Gay's site-specific installation, holding space for nobility: a…
Odd Couples: Objects in Conversation
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesJoin Ackland Graduate Intern Sarah Farkas and Object Based Teaching Fellow Erin Dickey for a guided look at artwork from opposite corners of the Ackland’s collection. See how unexpected pairings can lead to exciting new insights! We will be looking at Ken Price's The Squeeze and Eugène Emmanuel Viollet-Le-Duc's Ciborium. This program will be held virtually,…