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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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SUMMARY:2nd Friday ArtWalk: The Lemonade Stand and Uproar Festival
DESCRIPTION:This 2nd Friday\, the Ackland joins in the opening night celebrations of Uproar\, a festival of public art taking place throughout Orange County from July 14 – August 12 with sixty artists displaying work across Chapel Hill\, Carrboro\, and Hillsborough. In the event of rain\, the Ackland’s offerings will be held indoors! \nThe Lemonade Stand by Allison Coleman | 6-8 p.m. \nIn the spirit of the festival\, artist Allison Coleman will present her Lemonade Stand Project\, a mobile art-making\, story-telling\, and recipe gathering receptacle in the guise of a traditional lemonade stand. This public art project seeks to activate nontraditional spaces with art and community dialogue. As part of the Lemonade Stand Project\, visitors of all ages can share recipes and art that will be displayed during the evening in and around the interactive sculpture pARC by The Urban Conga on the Ackland’s Terrace. In the event of rain\, the event will be held indoors! \nGalleries Open until 9 p.m. \nThe Ackland will stay open until 9 p.m. Visitors can pick up Uproar festival maps and guides and\, of course\, check out what’s on view at the Ackland! Be sure to visit our newly-opened installations of Asian and Islamic Art\, as well as paintings on loan to the Ackland from the Terra Foundation for American Art.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/2nd-friday-artwalk-the-lemonade-stand-and-uproar-festival/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T210000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T210000
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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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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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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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SUMMARY:2nd Friday ArtWalk: Student Edition!
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Ackland for January’s 2nd Friday ArtWalk to learn about the Museum’s resources and student membership program! \nWe will have a crafting activity with materials to respond to Stuart Robertson’s Self-Portrait of the Artist\, which is on view in the special exhibition\, The Outwin: American Portraiture Today closing on January 21! By looking close at this work of art\, you’ll be prompted to respond and create your own self-portrait. \nHave a friend that is not a student member? Bring them along for an evening of crafting and have them sign up to become a member!
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/2nd-friday-artwalk-student-edition-2/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T210000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T210000
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SUMMARY:2nd Friday ArtWalk: Game Night!
DESCRIPTION:Kick off spring break (and the evening before the UNC-Duke game) with a game night at the Ackland for 2nd Friday ArtWalk! \nWith prompts to help you draw\, move\, and think about art\, questions to help you learn more about yourself and your friends\, and a quiz to help you decide which gallery to visit first\, there will be many ways to engage. For a little friendly competition\, challenge your friends in gallery bingo to win Ackland swag. \nBring your friends and family\, and be sure to explore Past Forward: Native American Art from Gilcrease Museum on view at the Ackland through April 28\, 2024. \nUNC-Chapel Hill students can receive Campus Life Experience credit for participating in this event. Look for and scan the QR code at the event to receive CLE credit.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/2nd-friday-artwalk-game-night/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T210000
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SUMMARY:2nd Friday ArtWalk: Caldwell Artists in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:This program is now FULL. To be added to our WAITLIST\, please email acklandRSVP@unc.edu. \nJoin us for a lively conversation entitled “We Work and Make Beautiful Things” featuring artists Teri Greeves (Kiowa) and Keri Ataumbi (Kiowa)\, who will discuss their artistic practices\, influences that have shaped their work\, and recent projects. Curator Jami Powell (Osage) will join the artists for a moderated conversation around themes of intergenerational knowledge transfer and women’s roles in arts and leadership as well as their connections to their own mothers\, aunts\, and grandmothers. \nThe talk begins at 6 p.m. and a reception for participants will follow. Registration is required — reserved your free ticket below! \nThe Ackland will be open before the talk and until 9 p.m. this evening. \nThis talk has been made possible by the generous support of the Caldwell Family Fund and has been co-organized with UNC-Chapel Hill’s Department of American Studies in honor of Jenny Tone-Pah-Hote (Kiowa). \n\nPast Forward: Native American Art from Gilcrease Museum is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and Gilcrease Museum. \nThe Ackland’s presentation of this exhibition has been made possible by the William R. Kenan\, Jr. Charitable Trust\, the Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Charitable Foundation\, and Jeff and Liesl Wilke ’92 (JD). \nExhibition-related public programs are supported by a Spark the Arts Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council\, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. \nAdditional support for the Ackland’s presentation of Past Forward: Native American Art from Gilcrease Museum is provided by Kerry D. Bird & Ken Gahagan.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/2nd-friday-artwalk-4/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T122936
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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:20240712T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T122936
CREATED:20240509T145633Z
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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. \nRelax on the Ackland’s front Terrace with a drop-in project inspired by Philip Taaffe’s painting Granada\, making geometric wax-resist watercolors – free\, all ages\, and all materials provided. Taaffe’s painting is  featured in our current exhibition Arranged: Recent Acquisitions of Modern and Contemporary Paintings on view through September 1. \nThe Museum will be open until 9 p.m. \n 
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/2nd-friday-artwalk-twilights-on-the-terrace-2/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T122936
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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:20240913T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T122936
CREATED:20240905T183506Z
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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 September’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\, and a coloring station\, there are many ways to engage! Student-Made vendors will be selling their wares throughout the evening. Visitors can complete a gallery game for Ackland swag! Light refreshments will be available while supplies last.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/2nd-friday-091324/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T200000
DTSTAMP:20260531T122936
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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:20241108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T184500
DTSTAMP:20260531T122936
CREATED:20241014T204558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T225648Z
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SUMMARY:Focus on American Indian Art on Paper
DESCRIPTION:Join Peter Nisbet (Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs) and Carolyn Allmendinger (Interim Director and Director of Education and Interpretation) for an intimate and conversational close looking session with the Ackland’s small but growing collection of American Indian art on paper\, works that are light-sensitive and therefore not exhibited often. They will share insights about a selection of drawings\, prints\, and photographs\, including a number of recent acquisitions. \nSpace is very limited; please register for a free ticket below. A second session will be held at 7 p.m.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/focus-110824-6pm/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T194500
DTSTAMP:20260531T122936
CREATED:20241014T204710Z
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SUMMARY:Focus on American Indian Art on Paper
DESCRIPTION:Join Peter Nisbet (Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs) and Carolyn Allmendinger (Interim Director and Director of Education and Interpretation) for an intimate and conversational close looking session with the Ackland’s small but growing collection of American Indian art on paper\, works that are light-sensitive and therefore not exhibited often. They will share insights about a selection of drawings\, prints\, and photographs\, including a number of recent acquisitions. \nSpace is very limited; please register for a free ticket below. An additional session will be held at 6 p.m.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/focus-110824-7pm/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T210000
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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:20250214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T122936
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T200018Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T184500
DTSTAMP:20260531T122936
CREATED:20250219T151257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T161556Z
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SUMMARY:Focus on American Indian Art on Paper
DESCRIPTION:Join Peter Nisbet (deputy director for curatorial affairs) and Carolyn Allmendinger (interim director and director of education and interpretation) for an intimate and conversational close looking session with the Ackland’s small but growing collection of American Indian art on paper\, works that are light-sensitive and therefore not exhibited often. They will share insights about a selection of drawings\, prints\, and photographs\, including a number of recent acquisitions. \nSpace is very limited; please register for a free ticket below. A second session will be held at 7 p.m.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/focus-march2025-6pm/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T194500
DTSTAMP:20260531T122936
CREATED:20250219T151421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T195724Z
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SUMMARY:Focus on American Indian Art on Paper
DESCRIPTION:Join Peter Nisbet (deputy director for curatorial affairs) and Carolyn Allmendinger (interim director and director of education and interpretation) for an intimate and conversational close looking session with the Ackland’s small but growing collection of American Indian art on paper\, works that are light-sensitive and therefore not exhibited often. They will share insights about a selection of drawings\, prints\, and photographs\, including a number of recent acquisitions. \nSpace is very limited; please register for a free ticket below. An additional session will be held at 6 p.m.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/focus-march2025-7pm/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T122936
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SUMMARY:2nd Friday ArtWalk: "Phantom Limb" Artist Workshops and Tours
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special 2nd Friday ArtWalk focused on the newly-opened exhibition Phantom Limb: Selected Works by the MFA Class of 2025! Drop in throughout the night for hands-on workshops with two of the artists whose work is on view or hop on a mini tour of the exhibition by its curator. \nThe Museum is open until 9 p.m. tonight and\, as always\, offers free admission.  \n  \n— \n  \nAbout Phantom Limb: Selected Works by the MFA Class of 2025 \nA phantom limb is the sensation of a part of one’s body still being present when it has been removed. In science and philosophy\, the phenomenon has been used to understand how we link the mind and body\, localize pain\, and exhibit the lasting effects of trauma. In this exhibition\, the artists of the graduating Master of Fine Arts in studio art class of 2025 examine the ways in which something can be missing\, through erasure\, force\, trickery\, chance\, or misfortune; nevertheless\, a legacy\, aura\, or presence can still be felt. Rebecca Pempek depicts fantastical images of the body in an effort to make sense of pain. John Felix Arnold reimagines landscapes of the American South to consider the ways they hold onto legacies of labor and violence. Dominique Muñoz’s installation uses personal family archives to simultaneously conjure and erase the presence of loved and lost ones. Carson Whitmore builds on utilitarian objects that are rendered useless\, lead to nowhere\, and are missing parts. Together\, all four artists address loss\, whether personal or environmental\, and how we cope with its lingering effects. \n  \nPhantom Limb: Selected Works by the MFA Class of 2025 is curated by Julianne Miao\, curatorial associate at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University. \n  \nThis exhibition is made possible by the generous support of Carol Cole Levin\, Vincent Joseph Kopp and Katherine Craft Kopp\, and Maryanna and Will Johnson. \n  \nhttps://ackland.org/exhibition/phantom-limb-selected-works-by-the-mfa-class-of-2025/ 
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/2nd-friday-artwalk-phantom-limb-artist-workshops-and-tours/
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:20250613T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T122936
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SUMMARY:2nd Friday ArtWalk: Create Your Own "Radical" Clay Sculpture
DESCRIPTION:Spend a summer evening creating your own “radical” clay sculpture during this month’s 2nd Friday ArtWalk inspired by the Ackland’s new exhibition Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan. \nRelax on the Ackland’s front Terrace during this drop-in experimental clay workshop led by local ceramic artist Betsy Vaden. The event is free\, all ages\, and all materials will be provided. The Museum will be open until 9 p.m. to see the exhibition and more.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/2nd-friday-june2025/
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:20250711T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T122936
CREATED:20250605T151729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T151729Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Friday ArtWalk: Create Your Own "Radical" Clay Sculpture
DESCRIPTION:Spend a summer evening creating your own “radical” clay sculpture during this month’s 2nd Friday ArtWalk inspired by the Ackland’s new exhibition Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan. \nRelax on the Ackland’s front Terrace during this drop-in experimental clay workshop led by local ceramic artist Betsy Vaden. The event is free\, all ages\, and all materials will be provided. The Museum will be open until 9 p.m. to see the exhibition and more.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/2nd-friday-artwalk-create-your-own-radical-clay-sculpture/
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:20250808T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T122936
CREATED:20250722T124052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T142513Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Friday ArtWalk: Opening Reception for “Jen Clay: Soft Night\, Watching”
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ackland in celebrating the newest installation in our ART& space\, Jen Clay: Soft Night\, Watching\, on view from August 8\, 2025\, through July 12\, 2026. \nSoft Night\, Watching\, is an interactive quilted installation that invites viewers to experience an evening forest scene filled with uncanny forms and figures. Artist Jen Clay (American\, born 1985) utilizes the tactile properties of her hand-dyed cotton\, satin\, velvet\, and polyester minky fabric to create art that welcomes physical handling. Into these textiles\, she constructs flaps that hide ambiguous phrases like “You’ll always be mine\,” and “It will never be like this again” – statements that can seem optimistic or menacing. Clay combines the soft textures\, the text\, and the not-quite-familiar forms to inspire both comfort and unease. \nClay uses the strangeness of an archetypal forest as a metaphor for the sense of unfamiliarity and disorientation that can accompany mental health experiences such as hallucinations. She writes\, “I aim to confront and understand fear and anxiety\, both for myself and others. My work allows individuals to touch\, hear\, and immerse themselves in a safe space to experience uncertainty.” \nDuring the 2nd Friday ArtWalk\, we will be celebrating with drinks and snacks. Clay will be onsite to talk with attendees\, as well as make some informal remarks and answer the crowd’s questions about her artwork around 7PM. \nJoin us for an evening honoring Jen Clay 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. \n 
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/2nd-friday-artwalk-soft-night-watching-by-jen-clay-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:20250912T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T122936
CREATED:20250827T194953Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Friday ArtWalk: Extended Museum Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nStroll through our galleries featuring highlights from a collection of over 21\,000 works of art\, browse the Museum Store\, and sketch in the galleries using art supplies from our lobby’s art cart. \nAdmission to the Ackland is always free; no prior registration needed. Whether you’re stopping by solo or bringing friends\, come be inspired during our extended open hours!
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/sep20252nd-friday-artwalk-extended-museum-hours/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T122936
CREATED:20250911T201534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T145604Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Friday ArtWalk: Acktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Ackland Art Museum’s fourth annual Acktoberfest – an evening of art-inspired cheese and drink pairings\, plus a floral arranging craft station inspired by the special exhibition Color Triumphant: Modern Art from the Collection of Julian and Josie Robertson. \nCheese and alcoholic beverage pairings curated by Wedgewood Cheese Bar will be available to purchase on site. Moved by the beauty and nature featured in Color Triumphant\, visitors can create their own work of art to take home at a hands-on floral arrangement station. \nAs always\, admission to the Ackland is free; no registration required to attend or craft.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/2nd-friday-artwalk-actoberfest-colortriumphantflorals/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk,Special Programs
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