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SUMMARY:Art and Literature: "Soft Night\, Watching" and "The Colour out of Space"
DESCRIPTION:Join Lauren Turner (associate curator for contemporary art and special projects)\, artist Jen Clay\, and Ben Bolling (teaching assistant professor of English and Comparative Literature) for a special viewing and discussion at the Ackland Art Museum. Explore the interactive\, quilted installation Soft Night\, Watching\, currently on view\, along with the H.P. Lovecraft story that helped inspire it. \nThe Ackland is thrilled to partner with Carolina Public Humanities on a program with UNC-Chapel Hill scholars and the artist in conversation about the artwork\, the broad themes it addresses\, and the literary worlds it reflects upon. Participants will receive a copy of the story in advance and enjoy light refreshments during the program. \nSpace is limited; tickets are required. The $40 ticket includes a copy of the book and refreshments at the event. Click here to purchase your ticket today! \n 
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/humanities-art-and-literature-soft-night-watching-and-the-colour-out-of-space/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art & Lit,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Public Opening of "Ancestral Frequencies: Selected Works by the MFA Class of 2026"
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ackland in celebrating the opening of Ancestral Frequencies: Selected Works by the MFA Class of 2026! \nEach year the Ackland invites a local arts professional to curate a group exhibition of works by UNC-Chapel Hill’s Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts candidates. For 2026\, Annah Lee\, cultural center manager for the Town of Holly Springs\, will select works by participating artists Rojano Mohammadzadeh\, CJ Murphy\, Michelle Lisa Polissaint\, Iris Moyan Wang\, and Wendy Yamilett. \nWe will be celebrating the opening with small bites and themed mocktails. Brief remarks will be made at 6:15 p.m.\, and the MFA students will be on-site to meet and greet throughout the event. \nJoin us for a fun and vibrant evening honoring the MFA students’ work and welcoming the exhibition to our community.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/public-opening-of-ancestral-frequencies-selected-works-by-the-mfa-class-of-2026/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Special Programs
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SUMMARY:Welcome Back to Campus: Reception for “Against Nature"
DESCRIPTION:The Ackland welcomes back faculty\, students\, and staff to campus with a celebration for its newest installation in the ART& space\, Phaan Howng: Against Nature.  \nIn Against Nature\, artist Phaan Howng positions an ornate botanical composition above wainscotting that suggests the architecture of a late nineteenth-century study or parlor. The paneling’s mint green tint evokes the green interior paints used in that period\, achieved through harmful additions of arsenic. Above the wainscotting\, painted vinyl banners depict a jungle of barely contained foliage with spikes and fronds of neon reds\, electric oranges\, cerulean blues\, and bruised purples. \nDuring the evening\, we will be celebrating with non-alcoholic drinks and snacks. Phaan will be present during the evening to mingle with attendees. Around 6:15 PM\, she will briefly introduce the artwork and answer any questions. \nJoin us for an evening honoring Phaan and welcoming the installation to our community\, as well as starting off the semester in a fun way! \nWe ask for folks to RSVP to give us a headcount for the event. No ticket purchase is required.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/welcome-back-to-campus-reception-for-against-nature/
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: Acktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Ackland Art Museum’s fifth annual Acktoberfest — an evening filled with art\, crafts\, and local vendors! \nArt supplies will be available in our ART& space\, where visitors can create their own paper plants inspired by Phaan Howng: Against Nature. There will also be postcards inspired by the installation for visitors to enjoy and use. \nExplore our special exhibitions Care and Concern: Recent Acquisitions of Modern and Contemporary Art \, and Continental Shift: Recent Acquisitions of African Art throughout the evening with extended museum hours. \nLocal vendors will be on hand with goods to browse and purchase\, including Dingo Dog Brewing Company\, where visitors can grab a drink to sip while crafting. \nAcktoberfest is a free\, walk-in program; no registration required to attend or craft. Museum galleries will be open from 5–9 p.m.; the vendors will be onsite from 6–8:30 p.m. \nOur vendors: \nDingo Dog Brewing  \nFlower of Carolina \nNailah’s Shea \nStudent Made UNC \nWord and Plant \nBEAM
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/2nd-friday-artwalk-acktoberfest/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:2nd Friday ArtWalk,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Museum Store Sale: Early Access for Members
DESCRIPTION:The Museum Store is in transition\, and our team is hard at work reimagining its role. For a limited time\, we are offering a major sale on existing merchandise. Members will receive exclusive access to the sale on Tuesday\, October 13 before we open the sale to the public on Wednesday\, October 14. Items are discounted at 75%\, so don’t miss your chance to shop! \nPlease note\, we will only accept cards and not cash. Membership purchases and renewals will not be available during this time. All items are final sale\, and member discounts cannot be combined with the clearance sale.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/museum-store-sale/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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