Ackland Events

Guided Tour: Explore the Ackland's Collection
2019-06-14 13:30 - 14:00, 2019-06-13 13:30 - 14:00, 2019-06-12 13:30 - 14:00, 2019-06-07 13:30 - 14:00, 2019-06-06 13:30 - 14:00, 2019-06-05 13:30 - 14:00, 2019-05-31 13:30 - 14:00, 2019-05-30 13:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) and 5 more dates | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Tour: Explore the Ackland’s Collection

Meet in the lobby for a 30-minute, guided tour of the Ackland Art Museum’s collection.
Free. No reservation needed.

Tai Chi in the Galleries
2019-06-10 13:10 - 14:00, 2019-06-03 13:10 - 14:00, 2019-05-20 13:10 - 14:00 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Join us for Tai Chi in the Galleries, inspired by the renowned Asian art collections at the Ackland!
Tai chi is an ancient Chinese movement practice known to reduce pain and improve your mental and physical balance and well-being. This class uses gentle Sun-style tai chi routines that are safe, easy to learn, and suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Tai Chi in the Galleries takes place most Mondays from 1:10-2:00 PM and is taught by Joanne Marshall, a certified yoga and Tai Chi for Health instructor. All movements are done standing. Wear comfortable clothes and supportive flat shoes.
COST
Free for Ackland Members; $5 per session for all others.
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Yoga in the Galleries
2019-06-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2019-06-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2019-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Take a break from your day and explore the world of yoga in the beautiful setting of the Ackland!
The hour-long session offered most Mondays from 12:00-1:00 PM is taught by registered yoga teacher Joanne Marshall. Yoga in the Galleries provides an opportunity to practice a series of gentle yoga poses inspired by the art in the gallery. Beginners are welcome. Yoga mats are provided. Wear comfortable clothing that will allow you to stretch.
COST
Free for Ackland Members; $5 per session for all others.
RSVP for May – August 2019 Classes:
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Drawing for Tweens 8 June 2019 - PM Session
2019-06-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
This program invites 10- to 13-year-olds to look at selected works in the Ackland’s galleries and identify techniques that the artists used to make them. Gallery teachers demonstrate and teach participants technical skills, which they can then apply to their own artistic creations. A mix of drawing from works on display and creating one’s own original works is offered in each session. Materials are provided.
Free to members | $5 per child for non-members.
This session is cancelled. For questions, please email acklandrsvp@unc.edu.

Art Adventures 8 June 2019 - PM Session
2019-06-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Designed for 6- to 9-year-olds, Art Adventures sessions provide kids with a guided view of art in the Ackland’s galleries, followed by the opportunity to create take-home treasures in an adjacent art studio using newly-learned art-making techniques. Participants will construct scratch art inspired by Greek pottery. Materials are provided.
Free for Members, $5 for non-members. Space is limited.
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Drawing for Tweens - 8 June 2019 AM Session
2019-06-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
This program invites 10- to 13-year-olds to look at selected works in the Ackland’s galleries and identify techniques that the artists used to make them. Gallery teachers demonstrate and teach participants technical skills, which they can then apply to their own artistic creations. A mix of drawing from works on display and creating one’s own original works is offered in each session. Materials are provided.
Free to members | $5 per child for non-members.
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Art Adventures 8 June 2019 - AM Session
2019-06-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Designed for 6- to 9-year-olds, Art Adventures sessions provide kids with a guided view of
art in the Ackland’s galleries, followed by the opportunity to create take-home treasures in an adjacent art studio using newly-learned art-making techniques. Participants will construct scratch art inspired by Greek pottery. Materials are provided
Free for Members, $5 for non-members. Space is limited.
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Drawing in the Galleries
2019-06-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-05-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Amanda Hughes leads participants in a creative exploration of a particular object in the Ackland’s collection.
For all sessions, bring paper and dry media (crayon, pencils, etc.). All levels are welcome.
Free and open to the public. No reservation is necessary.

Family and Friends Sunday: Flower Frenzy
2019-05-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Art lovers of all ages are invited to join us for a Family and Friends Sunday inspired by flowers!
After visiting the Museum, come to the Ackland Art Museum’s Bloom Fest booth to make a drawing of flowers, create flower sculptures from Squishy Circuits, and join in a flower-themed scavenger hunt.

Drawing for Tweens (PM Session)
2019-05-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States

Art Adventures PM Session - 18 May 2019
2019-05-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Art Adventures
Designed for 6- to 9-year-olds, Art Adventures sessions provide kids with a guided view of art in the Ackland’s galleries, followed by the opportunity to create take-home treasures in an adjacent art studio using newly-learned art-making techniques. Materials are provided.
May’s session will be inspired by the UNC MFA 2019 show, Sacred Wasteland. Participants will create collaborative still-life pieces using india ink and watercolors.
18 May 2019 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM (PM Session)
Cost
Free for Ackland Members (Household/$75 and above), $5 for non-members. Space is limited.
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Drawing for Tweens (AM Session)
2019-05-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States

Art Adventures AM Session - 18 May 2019
2019-05-18 10:30 - 12:00 | NC, United States
Designed for 6- to 9-year-olds, Art Adventures sessions provide kids with a guided view of art in the Ackland’s galleries, followed by the opportunity to create take-home treasures in an adjacent art studio using newly-learned art-making techniques. Materials are provided. May’s session will be inspired by the UNC MFA 2019 show, Sacred Wasteland. Participants will create collaborative still-life pieces using india ink and watercolors.

Free for Members, $5 for non-members. Space is limited.

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