Events

Ackland F.A.M. Day: “Color Triumphant”
Ackland Art Museum 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesActivities for the whole family inspired by the Ackland’s current exhibition Color Triumphant: Modern Art from the Collection of Julian and Josie Robertson. No ticket needed; drop in all afternoon!

Art Adventures (Morning Session)
Ackland Art Museum 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesThis session is now FULL. Keep an eye on the Ackland Events Calendar - January and February Art Adventures will be added soon! In this art-inspired, hands-on art-making class for six- to nine-year-olds, participants will create their own artwork inspired by the art on view in the Ackland's permanent collection. Space is limited; registration…
Free – $5
Art Adventures (Afternoon Session)
Ackland Art Museum 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesIn this art-inspired, hands-on art-making class for six- to nine-year-olds, participants will create their own artwork inspired by the art on view in the Ackland's permanent collection. Space is limited; registration required. Free for Ackland Members at the Household Level and above; $5 per child for all others.
Free – $5
2nd Friday ArtWalk: Holiday Market
Ackland Art Museum 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesLooking for some artsy holiday gifts? Stop by the Ackland Art Museum on Friday, December 12 from 5-9 p.m. for a holiday art and craft market featuring local artists. Browse handmade goods, support local creativity, and explore the exhibition Color Triumphant: Modern Art from the Collection of Julian and Josie Robertson before it closes on…

2nd Friday ArtWalk: Extended Museum Hours
Ackland Art Museum 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesJoin us for extended hours at the Ackland Art Museum during the Carrboro-Chapel Hill 2nd Friday ArtWalk! Each month, we stay open from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. to give visitors more time to explore. Stroll through our galleries featuring highlights from a collection of over 21,000 works of art, browse the Museum Store, and sketch…

Art Adventures (Morning Session)
Ackland Art Museum 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesThe Ackland Art Museum will be closed Saturday, Jan. 24th and Sunday, Jan. 25th due to winter weather. This session has been canceled. Please email acklandlearn@unc.edu with any questions. In this art-inspired, hands-on art-making class for six- to nine-year-olds, participants will create their own artwork inspired by the art on view in the Ackland…
Free – $5
Art Adventures (Afternoon Session)
Ackland Art Museum 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesThe Ackland Art Museum will be closed Saturday, Jan. 24th and Sunday, Jan. 25th due to winter weather. This session has been canceled. Please email acklandlearn@unc.edu with any questions. In this art-inspired, hands-on art-making class for six- to nine-year-olds, participants will create their own artwork inspired by the art on view in the Ackland…
Free – $5
CANCELED – Art Adventures (Morning Session)
Ackland Art Museum 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesThis event has been canceled - our sincere apologies for the inconvenience. Ticket holders should check their email for further instructions. In this art-inspired, hands-on art-making class for six- to nine-year-olds, participants will create their own artwork inspired by the art on view in the Ackland galleries. Space is limited; registration required. Free for…
Free – $5
CANCELED – Art Adventures (Afternoon Session)
Ackland Art Museum 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesThis event has been canceled - our sincere apologies for the inconvenience. Ticket holders should check their email for further instructions. In this art-inspired, hands-on art-making class for six- to nine-year-olds, participants will create their own artwork inspired by the art on view in the Ackland galleries. Space is limited; registration required. Free for…
Free – $5
2nd Friday ArtWalk: Love for Durham School of the Arts
Ackland Art Museum 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesSpend an evening exploring Bill Bamberger: Boys Will Be Men and celebrating the project’s partner Durham School of the Arts (DSA) during this month’s 2nd Friday ArtWalk. A slideshow of art made by DSA students will play throughout the evening. Additionally, a representative from Wilson Library’s Community-Driven Archives will have recording equipment available for visitors…