Talks
Virtual Art for Lunch: Michelle Robinson
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesFeaturing Michelle Robinson (UNC American Studies) and Elizabeth Manekin (Ackland Head of University Programs and Academic Projects) Join us for a virtual version of Art for Lunch, our interview-style talk with the Ackland’s Elizabeth Manekin and a UNC faculty member whose classes engage with the Museum’s collection. This week, associate professor of American Studies Michelle…
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…
Ackland Film Forum: “Queer Genius” Watch Party & Panel
Ackland Art Museum 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 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…
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…