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SUMMARY:2nd Friday ArtWalk: Congrats\, Grads!
DESCRIPTION:Planning for a graduation weekend filled with fun and celebration? The Ackland is the perfect place to add to your itinerary! Join us Friday\, May 12\, as we stay open until 9:00 p.m. for an evening of music\, art\, and Carolina camaraderie. \nTRACK MEET by THE BEAT LAB \nA dynamic live beatmaking showcase hosted by the UNC Beat Lab that brings together local beat makers to create an extraordinary fusion of art and music. Witness the intersection of creativity as talented producers craft mesmerizing beats in real-time\, inspired by the artwork on display at the Ackland. \nART ACTIVITIES \nDiscover the Ackland’s collection by exploring the galleries with self-guided tours and an art-themed photobooth. Find out about Ackland Art Museum Memberships – the perfect gift for a new grad. Shop for mementos at the Ackland Museum Store\, plus receive 25% off all graduation cards tonight only! \nCRAFT BEER (and COOKIE!) BAR by BMC BREWING \nEnjoy a craft beer and homemade cookie from the pop-up cash bar by BMC Brewing (Pittsboro\, NC). BMC (aka Bite My Cookies) Brewing makes all their beer on site at their brewery with locally sourced ingredients and even bakes cookies using flour processed from spent grain obtained during the brewing process. Find out more on their website: https://bmcbrewing.com/.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/2nd-friday-artwalk-congrats-grads/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk,Special Events,Special Programs
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SUMMARY:2nd Friday ArtWalk: Wine\, Food\, and Local Art
DESCRIPTION:For this very special 2nd Friday ArtWalk\, the Ackland has partnered with Melanated Wine and the Underground Collective to curate an evening of wine\, food\, and local art connecting with and celebrating the Museum’s current exhibition Unsettled Things: Art from an African American South. \nWINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE by MELANATED WINE \nPrepare your taste buds for a sensory journey featuring exquisite wine\, food\, and art pairings selected by renowned local winery Melanated Wine. The $25 Wine Experience ticket includes four wines from Melanated Wine that have been carefully chosen to complement specific artists or artworks\, plus delectable dishes from the talented Chef Anevia from Triple A Catering: \n\n– Red Blend (Cabernet Franc/Syrah) paired with Spiced Beef Crostini\n– White Blend (Unoaked Chardonnay/Riesling) paired with Caramelized Onion & Brie Tart\n– Blackberry Wine paired with Sweet & Spicy Meatballs\n– White Sangria paired with Bruschetta\n\nEach wine and food pairing will be accompanied by a detailed informational sheet\, guiding you through the unique flavors and stories behind each selection. Additional a la carte options will be offered at the event\, including single servings of the delightful food for $10 per dish as well as a selection of wines available by the glass\, with prices varying based on the type of wine. A table menu will be provided\, so you can make your perfect wine selection. \nWine Experience tickets are available now for pre-sale (scroll down to purchase!). Only a limited number will be sold on-site. Don’t miss out on this remarkable opportunity to celebrate Black art and creativity while savoring the finest wines and delicious bites provided by Melanated Wine and Triple A Catering. \nART & CRAFT VENDORS with THE UNDERGROUND COLLECTIVE \nIn addition to the Wine Experience\, the Underground Collective is proud to curate a pop-up of unique art and craft vendors with a creative twist that will enhance your experience of the current exhibition Unsettled Things: Art from an African American South. Vendor offerings will be directly connected to the art of the African American past\, present\, and future. Music will be provided by DJ Mayor. \nThe Underground Collective (UGC) is a creative agency that offers event curation\, event planning and production\, cultural branding\, and project management to clients seeking to create cultural connections and deepen community engagement. Dedicated to all things socially conscious in Hip-Hop culture and the community\, UGC has raised social awareness through the cultural arts for over 10+ years\, collaborating with various partners across North Carolina. UGC has a proven track record of quality programming\, effective partnerships\, and dynamic campaigns that center on the artistic contributions of communities of color.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/2nd-friday-artwalk-twilights-on-the-terrace/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk,Special Events,Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T130000
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SUMMARY:"Unsettled Things" Study Day
DESCRIPTION:Register for a special opportunity to participate in a Study Day with scholars of The Unfinished Business of Unsettled Things\, the publication that accompanies the Ackland’s current exhibition Unsettled Things: Art from an African American South. Laura Bickford\, Michael J. Bramwell\, Bernard L. Herman\, and Lauren Turner will each lead short gallery discussions about individual works of art in the exhibition\, expanding on what we might learn from looking closely at objects as well as how the study of this group of southern artists allows us the opportunity to push the boundaries of what constitutes American art.   \nParticipants should add free tickets for each of the four individual sessions they’d like to attend. Space is very limited for each session. \nThis project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council\, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/unsettled-things-study-day/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Programs,Talks,Tours
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SUMMARY:Work-in-Progress Film Screening: "Minnie Evans: Draw or Die"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special work-in-progress screening of the forthcoming documentary Minnie Evans: Draw or Die (dir. Linda Royal). The documentary explores the life and work of Eastern North Carolina artist Minnie Evans\, whose work is featured in the Ackland’s current exhibition Unsettled Things: Art from an African American South (on view through July 2\, 2023). Following the screening\, we will hear from director Linda Royal\, producer Olympia Stone\, anthropologist Elizabeth M. Penton\, and Wayne Evans\, great-grandson of Minnie Evans. \nThis project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council\, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.  \nSOLD OUT: Please email acklandRSVP@unc.edu to reserve a spot on the waitlist. \n—\nABOUT THE FILM \nThis is the story of Minnie Evans (1892-1987) whose artistic mastery of a lifetime of visionary dreaming is now recognized on a world-wide stage by art collectors. Born in 1892 in rural coastal North Carolina at a time of racial oppression of her community\, Evans worked for decades as the gatekeeper of Airlie Gardens on Wrightsville Sound\, NC. In the small wooden gatehouse\, she produced hundreds of paintings and drawings. She gave her pictures to people who admired her work\, and eventually hung them up near the gatehouse\, selling them for a tiny fraction of what her work brings at art auctions today. Working with simple crayon and pencil\, Evans’ unique drawings combine exquisitely colored forms and elements of nature and spirituality into her own awe-inspiring creations. Read more on the film’s website. \nABOUT THE PANELISTS \nLinda Royal\, (fka Booker) received a Certificate in Documentary Studies from Duke University in 2005 and started By the Brook Productions. Her documentaries “STRAWS\,” “Bringing It Home\,” and “Love Lived on Death Row” have won awards at U.S. and international film festivals and reached audiences globally through educational use\, community screenings\, corporate office events and in-flight entertainment. With her films\, Linda has coordinated engagement and impact campaigns to address domestic violence\, restorative justice and environmental policy in addition to educating thousands of students nationwide about single-use plastic pollution. Her first documentary project featured folk artist Clyde Jones and she’s grateful to honor Minnie Evans with a new documentary film to recognize her as one of the greatest self-taught artists of the twentieth century. \nOlympia Stone’s documentaries have been showcased nationally on public television and have won numerous festival awards. Olympia’s films probe the motivations and personal histories of extraordinary artists as a way of providing insight into their work. Aldwyth: Fully Assembled is Olympia’s eighth film. Her other films include portraits of Richard Estes\, Elizabeth King\, James Grashow\, and David Beck. Olympia’s first film\, The Collector: Allan Stone’s Life in Art (2007)\, chronicles the obsessive collecting of her father\, a New York art world gallerist whose habits and prescient scouting shaped his life and the lives of many in his artfully cluttered orbit. \nElizabeth M. Penton\, PhD\, A native of Wilmington\, N.C.\, Liz has been teaching non-Western art and Anthropology at the college level for over 30 years. She took three degrees in Anthropology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with her dissertation work on Paleolithic cave paintings. A lifelong interest in art and culture\, and visionary art in particular\, has kept the works of Minnie Evans near the top of her mind. In 2020 she partnered with the Cameron Art Museum to engage in a disciplined analysis of the forms of Evans’ drawings and paintings. Her forthcoming manuscript\, Minnie Evans (1892 – 1987): A Beautiful Light\, addresses the artist’s complex use of perspective and showcases the artist’s own words with the objective of elevating her oeuvre to its rightful place among the world’s famous visionary artists. Liz is also on the production team with Linda Royal of By the Brook Films\, creating a new documentary film on her life and works. \nWayne Evans is the great-grandson of Minnie Evans\, who spent much of his formidable years living in Minnie’s home. After 20 years of working with the special needs population in the New Hanover County School District\, Wayne is now a Foster Care Administrator with fifteen years of experience working with a team of professionals in his district for a National Healthcare Company. His work ensures that all required records are in state compliance with North Carolina Foster Care State Regulatory policies. Wayne currently lives in Raleigh\, North Carolina. In his free time\, he enjoys reading comics\, fantasy fiction novels\, especially the writings of Anne Rice and other similar authors\, visiting his son\, and spoiling his grandson\, Jaden.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/work-in-progress-film-screening-minnie-evans-visionary-artist/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Programs,Talks
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SUMMARY:2nd Friday ArtWalk: Georgie Nakima Installation Reception
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the Ackland in celebrating Georgie Nakima’s new installation\, Pantheress\, in our ART& space. \nGeorgie Nakima is a North Carolina-based multi-disciplinary artist with a focus on public art and the relationship between 2D and 3D space. Georgie’s formal background in life sciences and research inspires her to bridge the network of ecosystems into her work both literally and figuratively\, reminding us of the intersectionality of our shared world. This work is rooted in Afrofuturism as an offering to affirm the intergenerational connection and testimony of the Black Diaspora. \nDuring tonight’s 2nd Friday ArtWalk\, we will be celebrating with colorful summer drinks\, and an assortment of playful popcorn flavors from The Mad Popper. Nakima will be onsite at 7 p.m. to meet and greet. \nJoin us for a fun and vibrant evening honoring Georgie Nakima and welcoming the the installation to our community. \nRSVP is required. Each person RSVPing may claim a drink ticket (non-alcoholic or alcoholic); ID will be checked at the bar. \n 
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/2nd-friday-artwalk-georgie-nakima-installation-reception/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk,Special Events,Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T203000
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SUMMARY:WOW Sip 'n' Vision
DESCRIPTION:Join UNC WOW for an immersive exploration of Ackland Art Museum after-hours\, exclusive to UNC students. Create your own art with friends and discover campus performance groups while exploring this campus treasure\, and the treasures found within. \nThere will be materials for memory boxes and friendship bracelets\, as well as music and refreshments. The Ackland will also have resources for touring the art collection and information about their student membership program. \nRSVP with Heel Life here! 
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/wow-paint-and-vision/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T210000
DTSTAMP:20260601T171100
CREATED:20230815T180135Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Friday ArtWalk: Student Edition!
DESCRIPTION:Curious about what your campus art museum offers? Join the Ackland for an evening highlighting the ways students at UNC-Chapel Hill can get involved at the Museum. \nThe Ackland will be open until 9 p.m. for tonight’s 2nd Friday ArtWalk. With information on the various resources available to students at the Ackland\, an opportunity to sign up for our free student membership\, a button-making station\, and guided gallery tours led by the Ackland Student Guides\, there are many ways to engage! Visitors are also encouraged to explore the Ackland’s special exhibition\, Reform to Restoration: French Drawings from Louis XVI to Louis XVIII (1770-1830). 
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/2nd-friday-artwalk-student-edition/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk,Special Events,Special Programs
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SUMMARY:The 9th Annual Symposium of the Art Student Graduate Organization - “The Ways We Attach Ourselves”: Affect\, Agency\, and Emotion in the Visual Arts
DESCRIPTION:Please reserve your space at the event here. \nThe symposium will be held in-person at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on\nFriday\, September 15th at 5:30 – 7:30 PM and Saturday\, September 16th from 9:00 AM-\n4:00 PM. Presentations will be followed by a Q&A session and are open to a general audience. \nAffect theory in art highlights the power of art to evoke intense emotions and bodily sensations\ninfluenced by social\, cultural\, and historical factors. It recognizes that our bodies actively\nparticipate in the affective encounter with art\, generating physical responses that contribute to the\nexperience. This approach explores how art can transform emotions\, challenge interpretations\,\nand provoke new perspectives\, examining the aesthetic strategies artists employ to evoke\naffective responses in viewers. \nDrawing inspiration from the insightful work of Lauren Berlant and Sarah Ahmed\, this year’s\nsymposium delves into the captivating realm of affect\, agency\, and emotion within the visual\narts. Our objective is to embrace an affective approach that illuminates the emotional and sensory\ndimensions of art\, showcasing the profound transformative potential inherent in encounters with\nartworks. ASGO cordially invites you to immerse yourself in art on a deeply visceral and embodied\nlevel\, transcending mere intellectual analysis and embarking on an exploration of the boundless\naffective possibilities offered by artistic experiences. \nPlease reserve your space at the event here.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/the-9th-annual-symposium-of-the-art-student-graduate-organization-the-ways-we-attach-ourselves-affect-agency-and-emotion-in-the-visual-arts/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Programs,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T210000
DTSTAMP:20260601T171100
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SUMMARY:2nd Friday ArtWalk: Acktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Friday the 13th edition of Acktoberfest\, our second annual celebration of the arts and tastes of the season. Spend a lighthearted evening kicking off spooky season with friends — look for “haunting” art\, take part in mini writing workshops\, and sample a selection of ciders and specialty cheeses from local makers. \nFood and Drinks\nCheese and art pairings from The Cheese Shop (Carrboro\, NC) and ciders on tap from Bull City Ciderworks (Durham\, NC)\, both priced a la carte. \nExperimental Writing\nVisiting Writer A. Kendra Greene leads three mini writing workshops exploring ideas of shadow texts and erasure at 6\, 6:30\, and 7 p.m. Drop in to explore ideas of invisibility and the unknown during these interactive sessions. Read an excerpt aloud — if you dare?? — at our outdoor open mic at 7:30 p.m. \nArt Exploration\nExplore the galleries with guided looking prompts for the spooky season and a chance to see what’s new on view at the Ackland. \nLibrary Pop-Up\nHow do authors represent the invisible? Leaf through a collection of books from UNC Libraries that explore ideas of invisibility\, erasure\, and ephemerality.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/acktoberfest2023/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk,Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T190000
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SUMMARY:2nd Friday ArtWalk: "Step This Way" Interactive Performance
DESCRIPTION:“Step This Way” is a site-specific performance featuring live music and dance by Mark Gabriel Little and Maura García. The performance takes place on and around the pARC\, an interactive playful installation designed and created by The Urban Conga on the Ackland’s Terrace. Throughout the performance\, elements of the composition and choreography will shift based on a predetermined pattern and depending on how audience members interact with the space. The performance will loop and restart throughout the evening\, with new sets beginning at 7 p.m.\, 7:30 p.m.\, 8 p.m.\, and 8:30 p.m. \n“Step This Way” transforms the seemingly unrelated elements of the Museum and the surrounding areas into a unifying performance experience\, with music and choreography that change as the environment and the people within it change throughout the duration of the piece. “Step This Way” celebrates place\, the arts\, and the capacity that we have to listen to\, relate to\, and beautifully respond to one another. \nFree and open to the public. No tickets needed. \n“Step This Way” is supported by a Grassroots grant from the Orange County Arts Commission and a gift from Allen Anderson and Tama Hochbaum. Technical support has been given by PlayMakers Repertory Company. The program is presented as part of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro 2nd Friday ArtWalk. \n— \nUNC-Chapel Hill Students can receive CLE credit for attending this performance. Scan the QR code at the event. \n—\nABOUT THE ARTISTS \nMaura García (non-enrolled Cherokee/Mattamuskeet) is a dancer\, dancemaker\, entertainer\, facilitator\, thought leader and artistic director. From theater stages\, to nightclubs\, to museums\, to conferences\, to universities\, to private events\, to site-specific outdoor performances\, Maura’s powerful work transforms time and space. At the root of all of her endeavors is the desire to heal and create more space for joy in the world. \nAs an artistic director\, Maura collaborates with Indigenous and POC artists to realize multi-media performances\, interactive dance experiences and community arts projects. Her narrative driven work uncovers stories hidden by colonialism and reflects the power they have to change our realities. As a human and as a creator\, Maura works to uplift Indigenous cultural values\, perpetuate ancestral knowledge and actively respect the living earth.  \nMaura is an international touring artist and shares her work with the world via specially-designed commissions\, repertoire performances\, multi-day residencies and longer-term community programs. Her performances have been presented throughout North America. Learn more on her website. \nMark Gabriel Little is a composer\, singer\, and musician based in Chapel Hill\, NC. His work builds on a deep foundation in Negro musical traditions and incorporates elements from many other musical traditions including Indigenous southeastern woodlands of North America\, Caribbean\, West Africa\, Classical European\, and East Asia. Throughout his career\, he has balanced producing boundary-breaking compositions with live performances as a solo act\, in a band\, or accompanying other performing artists. Commissions include a choral piece for the Maura Garcia Dance Company (Charleston\, South Carolina) and an experimental symphony\, “Fracking Music!” for the Ackland Art Museum (Chapel Hill\, North Carolina). In his collaborations\, MGL bridges visual and performing arts with an unconventional sound and music vocabulary. In addition to his portfolio of commissioned work\, MGL writes and performs electric soul songs as MGL & The Rev. Hear some of Mark’s music on his website.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/step-this-way/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk,Music,Performances,Special Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T153000
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SUMMARY:Lecture-Demonstration with Maura García and Mark Gabriel Little
DESCRIPTION:Join choreographer/dancer Maura García and composer/musician Mark Gabriel Little for an interactive lecture-demonstration that extends the creative experience of their commissioned immersive performance Step This Way\, which will be performed on Friday\, November 10\, 2023 from 7-9 p.m. during the 2nd Friday ArtWalk. On Sunday\, November 12\, Dancer-musician duo García and Little will return to the Ackland to lead an interactive event that looks at their creative process\, discusses their artistic practices\, and encourages participants to ask questions and try out elements of their techniques. \nFree and open to all ages. No experience necessary. Space is limited\, so please register for a free ticket.  \n“Step This Way” is supported by a Grassroots grant from the Orange County Arts Commission and a gift from Allen Anderson and Tama Hochbaum. Technical support has been given by PlayMakers Repertory Company. The program is presented as part of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro 2nd Friday ArtWalk. \n—\nABOUT THE ARTISTS \nMaura García (non-enrolled Cherokee/Mattamuskeet) is a dancer\, dancemaker\, entertainer\, facilitator\, thought leader and artistic director. From theater stages\, to nightclubs\, to museums\, to conferences\, to universities\, to private events\, to site-specific outdoor performances\, Maura’s powerful work transforms time and space. At the root of all of her endeavors is the desire to heal and create more space for joy in the world. \nAs an artistic director\, Maura collaborates with Indigenous and POC artists to realize multi-media performances\, interactive dance experiences and community arts projects. Her narrative driven work uncovers stories hidden by colonialism and reflects the power they have to change our realities. As a human and as a creator\, Maura works to uplift Indigenous cultural values\, perpetuate ancestral knowledge and actively respect the living earth.  \nMaura is an international touring artist and shares her work with the world via specially-designed commissions\, repertoire performances\, multi-day residencies and longer-term community programs. Her performances have been presented throughout North America. Learn more on her website. \nMark Gabriel Little is a composer\, singer\, and musician based in Chapel Hill\, NC. His work builds on a deep foundation in Negro musical traditions and incorporates elements from many other musical traditions including Indigenous southeastern woodlands of North America\, Caribbean\, West Africa\, Classical European\, and East Asia. Throughout his career\, he has balanced producing boundary-breaking compositions with live performances as a solo act\, in a band\, or accompanying other performing artists. Commissions include a choral piece for the Maura Garcia Dance Company (Charleston\, South Carolina) and an experimental symphony\, “Fracking Music!” for the Ackland Art Museum (Chapel Hill\, North Carolina). In his collaborations\, MGL bridges visual and performing arts with an unconventional sound and music vocabulary. In addition to his portfolio of commissioned work\, MGL writes and performs electric soul songs as MGL & The Rev. Hear some of Mark’s music on his website.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/lecture-demo-step-this-way/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Performances,Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260601T171100
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SUMMARY:Crafty Hour: Paired Portraits at Craftboro Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Head to Carrboro’s Craftboro Brewing for an evening of art-inspired fun and local beer. Bring a partner for a lesson in making Paired Portraits\, presented in connection with the Ackland’s current exhibition The Outwin: American Portraiture Today. \nYou and your partner — could be a spouse\, a friend\, or even a first date! — will take turns making portraits of one another as Ackland teaching artist Allison Tierney (MFA ’15) shares techniques for successful portraits. No experience necessary! \nTickets are on a sliding scale: $0 – $15 per person/$0 – $30 per pair. Please register for both participants in the pair when purchasing your Ticket for Two below! All materials included with ticket price; Craftboro beers and non-alcoholic craft beverages sold separately at the event. \nThe Outwin: American Portraiture Today has been organized by the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. The competition and exhibition are made possible by the Virginia Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition Endowment\, established by Virginia Outwin Boochever and sustained by her family. The Ackland’s presentation is supported in part by Caroline and Arthur Rogers. \nOrganized by:
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/crafty-hour-nov2023-portraits/
LOCATION:Craftboro Brewing\, 101 Two Hills Dr. Unit 180\, Carrboro\, NC\, 27510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260601T171100
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T172316Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Arts Market
DESCRIPTION:The Ackland’s Holiday Arts Market\, presented in partnership with Downtown Chapel Hill\, will be held Friday\, December 8 from 5-9 p.m. during the 2nd Friday ArtWalk and Saturday\, December 9 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Purchase handmade holiday gifts both Friday and Saturday. Come for the gifts and enjoy music from Chapel Hill School of Musical Arts at 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday.  \nHandmade gifts from local artists include statement jewelry from Bold Standard (shown in bottom left of image); upcycled bags and jewelry from Calico Creates; jewelry from Pflora Metal Arts (shown in top right of image); prints\, cards\, and calendars from Ellie Snow (shown in bottom right of image); gemstone and wire jewelry from Creations by Guido; cyanotype nature prints on paper and textiles from Legacy Prints and Paper (shown in top left of image); colorful jewelry from Suijin Li\, and fused art glass from Jennifer Strickland. While you’re here\, explore The Outwin: American Portraiture Today.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/holiday-arts-market-1/2023-12-08/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk,Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260601T171100
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SUMMARY:Holiday Arts Market
DESCRIPTION:The Ackland’s Holiday Arts Market\, presented in partnership with Downtown Chapel Hill\, will be held Friday\, December 8 from 5-9 p.m. during the 2nd Friday ArtWalk and Saturday\, December 9 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Purchase handmade holiday gifts both Friday and Saturday. Come for the gifts and enjoy music from Chapel Hill School of Musical Arts at 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday.  \nHandmade gifts from local artists include statement jewelry from Bold Standard (shown in bottom left of image); upcycled bags and jewelry from Calico Creates; jewelry from Pflora Metal Arts (shown in top right of image); prints\, cards\, and calendars from Ellie Snow (shown in bottom right of image); gemstone and wire jewelry from Creations by Guido; cyanotype nature prints on paper and textiles from Legacy Prints and Paper (shown in top left of image); colorful jewelry from Suijin Li\, and fused art glass from Jennifer Strickland. While you’re here\, explore The Outwin: American Portraiture Today.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/holiday-arts-market-1/2023-12-09/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk,Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T190000
DTSTAMP:20260601T171100
CREATED:20231027T193135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T193135Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Alison Elizabeth Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Outwin first-prize-winning artist Alison Elizabeth Taylor to the Ackland for an artist talk about her fascinating body of work\, which uses a technique she describes as “marquetry hybrid” and can be seen in her prize-winning portrait titled Anthony Cuts under the Williamsburg Bridge\, Morning (2020) (right). \nAlison Elizabeth Taylor depicted hair groomer Anthony Payne after encountering him in their Brooklyn neighborhood. Taylor used her marquetry hybrid technique to create the piece\, combining vivid paints\, inkjet prints and the natural grains of over 100 wood veneers. Her multilayered portrait began as sketches she made of Payne from life as well as photographs. With his workplace shuttered as a result of the pandemic\, Payne was offering donation-based haircuts to support Black Lives Matter\, and Taylor was struck by the way he embodied perseverance and solidarity. \nThis program is presented in connection with The Outwin: American Portraiture Today. Tickets are free\, but space is limited. Please register below! \nThe Outwin: American Portraiture Today has been organized by the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. The competition and exhibition are made possible by the Virginia Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition Endowment\, established by Virginia Outwin Boochever and sustained by her family. The Ackland’s presentation is supported in part by Caroline and Arthur Rogers. \nOrganized by:
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/artist-talk-alison-elizabeth-taylor/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Programs,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T171100
CREATED:20231116T142418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T211650Z
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SUMMARY:WAITLIST ONLY: Defining a "We": Parsing the Potentialities of Poetry and Portraiture
DESCRIPTION:This program is now FULL. To be added to our WAITLIST\, please email acklandRSVP@unc.edu! \n— \nJoin us for a special ekphrastic poetry and portraiture discourse event curated by Chapel Hill Poet Laureate Cortland Gilliam and inspired by The Outwin: American Portraiture Today. Hear readings of ekphrastic poems written in response to The Outwin\, as well as poems representative of the portraiture\, from Gilliam and local poets. This reading will be followed by a panel bringing together poets\, visual artists\, and literary/art scholars for a multidisciplinary conversation about the potential of poetry and portraiture to convey personal and collective stories and help us define a “we” today. \n— \nThis program is now FULL. To be added to our WAITLIST\, please email acklandRSVP@unc.edu! \n— \nThe Outwin: American Portraiture Today has been organized by the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. The competition and exhibition are made possible by the Virginia Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition Endowment\, established by Virginia Outwin Boochever and sustained by her family. The Ackland’s presentation is supported in part by Caroline and Arthur Rogers. \nOrganized by:
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/poetry-event-jan2024/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances,Special Programs,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260601T171100
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SUMMARY:2nd Friday ArtWalk: Sustainable Strut
DESCRIPTION:The UNC Undergraduate Student Government’s Department of Environmental Affairs is bringing the Sustainable Strut to the Ackland Art Museum this year! \nThe Sustainable Strut is a student-based fashion show that showcases clothing that has been cultivated sustainably and ethically. The show will feature a large group of student fashion organizations and designers. The mission is to bring awareness to the environmental degradation that textile pollution brings about by means of a diverse and inclusive fashion show. \nBringing together students of different perspectives and backgrounds\, the Sustainable Strut was first launched in March 2023 and served as an epicenter of creativity and community. Student Government is pleased to be revamping the show this year and bringing it to life in the Ackland’s galleries during the 2nd Friday ArtWalk. \nTICKETS \nThere will be two show times for the Sustainable Strut: 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Please reserve your ticket for the specific show time. Seating will begin 30 minutes before each show time and close 10 minutes before the start of the show. Seats that remain unfilled 10 minutes before the show risk being released to stand-by guests.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/2nd-friday-sustainable-strut/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk,Special Events,Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T160000
DTSTAMP:20260601T171100
CREATED:20240418T152736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T152736Z
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SUMMARY:Semester Revue: Student Research & Responses to the Collection
DESCRIPTION:Each semester\, the Ackland Art Museum works with thousands of UNC-Chapel Hill students through courses and fellowships. The Semester Revue offers a glimpse into the quality and variety of the students’ research\, projects\, and performances. Come learn about the collection and see it anew through their short\, dynamic presentations. Light refreshments will be served.  \nThe Ackland Semester Revue is part of UNC-Chapel Hill’s Campus Life Experience program. Scan the QR code at the event for CLE credit.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/semester-revue-student-research-responses-to-the-collection-2/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Programs,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T210000
DTSTAMP:20260601T171100
CREATED:20240508T185241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T194243Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Friday ArtWalk: Twilights on the Terrace
DESCRIPTION:Spend a summer evening making art at the Ackland’s 2nd Friday ArtWalk: Twilights on the Terrace. \nDrop in to create pen and watercolor paintings inspired by Charlotte-based artist Georgie Nakima\, whose installation Pantheress is on view through July 21 in the Ackland’s ART& space. This event is free\, all ages\, and all materials will be provided. NOTE: Due to unforeseen circumstances\, Georgie will no longer be able to attend the event. \nThroughout the evening\, Thirsty Skull Brewing (Siler City and Pittsboro\, NC) will sell their local craft beer and a selection of snacks. The Museum galleries will remain open until 9 p.m. \nThis event is part of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro 2nd Friday ArtWalk.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/2nd-friday-june-2024/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk,Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T210000
DTSTAMP:20260601T171100
CREATED:20240718T163530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T161828Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Friday ArtWalk: "Processing Systems: Bonding by Sherrill Roland" Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the Ackland in celebrating the newest installation in our ART& space\, Processing Systems: Bonding by Sherrill Roland\, on view from August 9\, 2024\, through July 13\, 2025. \nSherrill Roland (born 1984) is a North Carolina-based interdisciplinary artist whose practice deals with ideas of innocence\, identity\, and community; his works reimagine those notions’ social and political implications in the context of the American criminal justice system. In Processing Systems: Bonding by Sherrill Roland\, he repurposes the United States Federal and State Correctional Identification Numbers into a set of artmaking parameters through drawing with system-based materials\, including sudoku puzzles and number place games. By combining groups of correctional IDs of individuals and their family members\, he presents conceptual numerical portraits and family trees. \nDuring the 2nd Friday ArtWalk\, we will be celebrating with drinks and snacks. Roland will be onsite to talk with attendees\, as well as make some informal remarks and answer the crowd’s questions about his artwork around 7PM. \nJoin us for an evening honoring Sherrill Roland and welcoming the installation to our community. \nRSVP is required. Each person RSVPing may claim a drink ticket (non-alcoholic or alcoholic); ID will be checked at the bar.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/2nd-friday-artwalk-processing-systems-bonding-by-sherrill-roland-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk,Special Events,Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T190000
DTSTAMP:20260601T171100
CREATED:20240814T131843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T204609Z
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SUMMARY:UNC Week of Welcome (WOW): Night at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Calling all new Carolina students! Meet at the Ackland Art Museum for a great opportunity to experience the arts on FDOC! You’ll be able to walk through the galleries and make your own color-by-number and Ackland-inspired coloring pages. Snap a picture with new friends on the Museum Terrace and enjoy Alsies Ice Cream. \nFirst years and transfer at UNC-Chapel Hill are all welcome at this free event. RSVP on Heellife or in person at the event. \nPart of UNC WOW (Weeks of Welcome). Co-hosted by the Ackland Art Museum and UNC’s New Student & Family Programs.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/unc-wow-2024/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260601T171100
CREATED:20240905T171417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T143056Z
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up PhotoVoice Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Join UNC Global Affairs at the Ackland Art Museum for a showcase of student work from Jordan and North Carolina exploring the role of women in society. Student photos from their time in Jordan and North Carolina will be on display throughout the afternoon from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Students will also be present to discuss their experience in the program and their work. Learn more: https://tarheels.live/raiseyourvoice/. \nABOUT THE PROGRAM:\nIn 2024\, students from the American University of Madaba (AUM)\, the Sijal Institute and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill participated in a two-way exchange. They bridged cultural\, linguistic\, and geographical divides through digital storytelling. \nCarolina students traveled to Jordan in the summer\, and Jordanian students traveled to North Carolina in the fall. \nIn Jordan\, students explored the role of women in society. In North Carolina\, the focus shifted to the experience of women in the American South\, where students examined how women have used creative expression to advocate for gender justice. \nAs part of the PhotoVoice project\, students captured photographs that depict the experiences of women in both Jordan and the U.S. Some of these images can be viewed in the gallery on this site.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/photovoice-092824/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T200000
DTSTAMP:20260601T171100
CREATED:20240903T145642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T185240Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Friday ArtWalk: Acktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:The Ackland’s third annual evening of art-inspired cheese and drink pairings. This year’s Acktoberfest will feature cheese pairings curated by The Cheese Shop\, beers by Steel String Brewery\, mini tours of Dürer to Matisse\, and more. \nArt-inspired cheese plates and paired craft beers available to purchase on site at the event. Admission and mini-tours are free to attend. \nPublic programs for Dürer to Matisse: 400 Years of European Prints are supported by the North Carolina Arts Council\, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/acktoberfest-2024/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk,Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T171100
CREATED:20240903T145929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T172159Z
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SUMMARY:Music in the Galleries: Music & Print
DESCRIPTION:A pop-up print and music expo exploring poster archives and artist-printed books from UNC’s Southern Folklife Collection and the Sloane Art Library\, with live music by Tacoma Park (2 p.m.) and DJs Misty Touch and Karina S. (3 p.m.). Presented in connection with Dürer to Matisse: 400 Years of European Prints. \nFree; no registration required. \nPublic programs for Dürer to Matisse: 400 Years of European Prints are supported by the North Carolina Arts Council\, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/music-110324/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T173000
DTSTAMP:20260601T171100
CREATED:20240909T172920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T130516Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join Carolina Public Humanities and the Ackland Art Museum for an interactive workshop focused on observing\, describing\, questioning\, and celebrating diverse perspectives on art. Ackland experts will highlight pieces from the permanent collection in hands-on activities designed to spark vibrant dialogue and an exchange of ideas. Immerse yourself in an engaging experience of art\, conversation\, community\, and snacks! \nRequired tickets are $20 and are only available for purchase on Carolina Public Humanities’ website: https://humanities.unc.edu/event/the-art-of-conversation/
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/the-art-of-conversation-110724/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260601T171100
CREATED:20240903T160731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T151832Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: "Layers of History: Andrew Raftery Speaks about Art and Research"
DESCRIPTION:A free public talk by expert engraver and printmaker Andrew Raftery\, a professor of printmaking at Rhode Island School of Design\, whose prints highlight scenes of contemporary life while employing historically-informed techniques like copper plate engraving\, as seen in Dürer to Matisse. Raftery’s talk is entitled\, “Layers of History: Andrew Raftery Speaks About Art and Research.” \nSpace is limited; registration required. UNC-Chapel Hill students who attend may scan the QR code to apply for CLE credit. \nPublic programs for Dürer to Matisse: 400 Years of European Prints are supported by the North Carolina Arts Council\, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. \n— \nAbout Andrew Raftery: \nAndrew Raftery is a Rhode Island based artist who explores both observational and autobiographical narratives of contemporary American life. His artistic work combines deep expertise with an appreciation for antique methods of art-making\, most notably copperplate engraving. His precise and labor-intensive works demonstrate the enduring relevance of this medium’s application to modern-day subjects in disseminating universally accessible images. \nRaftery received his BFA from Boston University and his MFA from Yale University. Since 1991 he has been Professor of Printmaking at Rhode Island School of Design. Awards include the Winterthur Research Fellowship in 2022\, the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship in 2008 and the Louis Comfort Tiffany Award in 2003. He was elected to membership of the National Academy of Design in 2009 and Print Council of America in 2012. \nHis work can be found in the collections of Baltimore Museum of Art\, British Museum\, Cleveland Museum of Art\, Detroit Institute of Arts\, Fogg Art Museum\, Metropolitan Museum of Art\, Museum of Fine Arts Boston\, Whitney Museum of American Art and Yale University Art Gallery\, among others.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/talk-112024/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Programs,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T123000
DTSTAMP:20260601T171100
CREATED:20240903T161346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T173411Z
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SUMMARY:Live-Streamed Artist Demonstration: Andrew Raftery
DESCRIPTION:Visiting Artist Andrew Raftery will demonstrate elements of his copper plate engraving technique for students in the Art Department’s “Introduction to Printmaking” course and Ackland visitors will be able to see the demonstration through a live feed streamed in our ART& gallery. Stop by the Museum to catch the engraving demonstration and be sure to explore Dürer to Matisse while you’re at the Museum. \nFree; no need to register. \nPublic programs for Dürer to Matisse: 400 Years of European Prints are supported by the North Carolina Arts Council\, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/raftery-demo-112124/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260601T171100
CREATED:20241118T154210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T175641Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Friday ArtWalk: Ackland Print Sale
DESCRIPTION:During the evening of December 13\, the Ackland Art Museum will be open until 9 p.m. for the 2nd Friday ArtWalk. Mingle with local printmakers and buy original work at reasonable prices. This event is being held in conjunction with the exhibition Dürer to Matisse: 400 Years of European Prints. Printmakers Katie Hayes (New South Pattern House)\, Shady Kimzey\, Jason DuPertuis\, Eileen Hammond\, Tyler Green\, Antoinette Vogt\, Mort O’Sullivan and Robby Poore will be in attendance. \nThere’s still time to apply to attend as a printmaker and sell your prints! Please apply here by December 6: https://ackland.org/ackland-print-sale-2024-application-form/.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/2nd-friday-dec2024/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk,Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T153000
DTSTAMP:20260601T171100
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk & Panel with Sherrill Roland
DESCRIPTION:This program is now FULL. To be added to our WAITLIST\, please email acklandRSVP@unc.edu. \n  \nUsing Sherrill Roland’s piece Processing Systems: Bonding as a jumping off point\, this artist talk and panel will explore artistic expression\, the American carceral system\, and the visualization of data. After a discussion of Roland’s monumental numerical portraits on view at the Ackland\, Roland will be joined by panelists Bharati Zvara\, Associate Professor in the Department of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) in the Gillings School of Global Public Health\, and Kylie Seltzer\, art historian and Carolina Public Humanities Zietlow Postdoctoral Fellow. The program will be moderated by Lauren Turner\, associate curator for contemporary art and special projects at the Ackland. \nPresented in partnership with Carolina Public Humanities.   \n— \nSherrill Roland’s interdisciplinary practice deals with concepts of innocence\, identity\, and community; reimagining their social and political implications in the context of the American criminal justice system. For more than three years\, Roland’s right to self-determination was lost to a wrongful incarceration. After spending ten months in prison for a crime he was later exonerated for\, he returned to his artistic practice\, which he now uses as a vehicle for self-reflection and an outlet for emotional release. Converting the haunting nuances of his experiences into drawings\, sculptures\, multimedia objects\, performances\, and participatory activities\, Roland shares his story and creates space for others to do the same\, illuminating the invisible costs\, damages\, and burdens of incarceration. Roland is an assistant professor of Studio Art in Sculpture at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. https://www.sherrillroland.com/ \nKylie Seltzer is an architectural historian\, educator\, digital humanist\, and community builder whose work focuses on dismantling white supremacy and creating a more equitable world. An award winning scholar and teacher\, Kylie is committed to using her humanistic background and historical knowledge to solve today’s problems. Her doctoral research analyzed the ways that architecture and built forms were used to popularize race theory in the 19th century. This pseudoscience represents the foundation for white supremacist ideologies of the present day. Seltzer is currently the Zietlow Postdoctoral Fellow at Carolina Public Humanities. https://kylierjseltzer.com/ \nDr. Bharathi Zvara is an Associate Professor in the Department of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) in the Gillings School of Global Public Health. She is a developmental psychologist whose main research interest is in the emotional and behavioral development in young children. A central focus of her research is to characterize the effects of early-life adversity and trauma and identify the biological and behavioral mechanisms through which early childhood experiences impact growth and development. Her work documents the key role of the family system\, responsive caregiving practices\, and the broader environment in which children live and develop. Her goal is to produce translatable knowledge to inform policies and programs that ultimately improve the lives of children and families. https://sph.unc.edu/adv_profile/bharathi-j-zvara-phd/
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/talk-panel-roland/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Special Programs,Talks
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SUMMARY:2nd Friday ArtWalk: Sustainable Strut
DESCRIPTION:Both performances are now SOLD OUT. To have your name added to the waitlist\, please email acklandRSVP@unc.edu and indicate whether you prefer the 6 p.m. show\, the 7:30 p.m. show\, or could attend either. \n— \nThe UNC Undergraduate Student Government’s Department of Environmental Affairs is returning to the Ackland for the Sustainable Strut! \nThe Sustainable Strut is a student-based fashion show that showcases clothing that has been cultivated sustainably and ethically. The show will feature a large group of student fashion organizations and designers. The mission is to bring awareness to the environmental degradation that textile pollution brings about by means of a diverse and inclusive fashion show. \nTICKETS \nThere will be two show times for the Sustainable Strut: 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Please reserve your ticket for the specific show time. Seating will begin 30 minutes before each show time and close 10 minutes before the start of the show. Seats that remain unfilled 10 minutes before the show risk being released to stand-by guests. A limited number of Standing Room Only spaces will be available on a first-come\, first-serve basis at each show. \n— \nBoth performances are now SOLD OUT. To have your name added to the waitlist\, please email acklandRSVP@unc.edu and indicate whether you prefer the 6 p.m. show\, the 7:30 p.m. show\, or could attend either.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/strut-2025/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk,Special Events,Special Programs
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