A Quick Close Look: Ackland Student Guide Virtual Tour
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesThe Ackland Student Guides are teaming up to take their tours virtual! Join us select Wednesdays at 5 p.m. on Zoom for a half-hour close look at two objects on one theme from the Ackland's collection. This week: Josh Massey (Senior) and Taylor Buck (Senior) look the theme of "perception" with an unidentified artist's (Cameroon,…
Virtual Art Adventures Morning Session: Object of Meaning Grid Drawing
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesJoin us as the Ackland takes our popular Art Adventures class online with instructor Allison Tierney! This special session will feature an artwork found in Micro/Macro, which is on view at the Ackland through May 22. Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants*. A supply list and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to…
Virtual Art Adventures Afternoon Session: Object of Meaning Grid Drawing
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesJoin us as the Ackland takes our popular Art Adventures class online with instructor Allison Tierney! This special session will feature an artwork found in Micro/Macro, which is on view at the Ackland through May 22. Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants*. A supply list and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to…
Virtual Fundraiser: Treasures from the Cellar
Zoom , United StatesThe Ackland curators have selected their favorite “treasure” from the Museum’s collection not currently on view, and Wine Feed, local wine bar in Durham and Raleigh, has paired each piece of art to a specially selected wine and a gourmet chocolate bar from Raleigh’s Videri Chocolate Factory. Price includes live curator-led presentations and instructor-led tastings, 3 full bottles of wine, 3 gourmet chocolate…
Arts & Drafts: Watercolors with Craftboro
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesLearn watercolor basics from a regional artist, hear about watercolors on view in the Ackland’s newest exhibition, and taste local beers with the brewer who crafted them at a virtual version of our hands-on art-making and beer-tasting event. This summer’s event will feature watercolor artist Jeanine Tatlock, curator Dana Cowen, and brewer/owner Jason McCarter of…
Curator’s Conversation: Introduction to “Visions of Venice”
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesJoin Dana E. Cowen, Sheldon Peck Curator for European and American Art before 1950, for an in-depth look at Visions of Venice. In this virtual discussion, participants will learn more about the circumstances of Whistler’s 1879 trip to Venice, his unique views of the floating city, his experimental working method, and how his works were…
Virtual Art Adventures Morning Session: Blind Contour Drawings
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesFamilies with kids ages 6-9 are invited to join us virtually for a hands-on art-making class inspired by art on view in Drawing Attention. This month, we’ll make Blind Contour Portraits with instructor Allison Tierney! Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants.* A supply list and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to registrants…
Virtual Art Adventures Afternoon Session: Blind Contour Drawing
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesFamilies with kids ages 6-9 are invited to join us virtually for a hands-on art-making class inspired by art on view in Drawing Attention. This month, we’ll make Blind Contour Portraits with instructor Allison Tierney! Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants.* A supply list and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to registrants…
Public Art Concept Presentation with The Urban Conga
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesPlease join us in a Zoom webinar where design firm The Urban Conga will present concepts under development for the next public art commission to be installed on the Ackland’s front terrace. They will introduce an assortment of possible designs being considered, and then they will follow the presentation by answering questions and receiving feedback…
Family & Friends Sunday: Whistler’s World
Ackland Art Museum 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesVisit us virtually or find art activity kits to enjoy with your friends or family group in the galleries. This month, enjoy art-inspired activities inspired by James McNeill Whistler’s etchings in Visions of Venice including: FREE FAMILY ACTIVITY KIT | MUSEUM LOBBY Pick up our Visions of Venice Family Activity Art Kit and try your…