Ackland Events

WOW Sip n' Vision: A Night at the Museum
2022-08-15 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
An immersive exploration of Ackland Art Museum after-hours, exclusive to UNC students. Create your own art while exploring this campus treasure, and the treasures found within.

RSVP on Heellife! https://heellife.unc.edu/event/8110264

Art Adventures P.M. Session: Animal Amulets
2022-08-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Join us as the Ackland resumes our popular Art Adventures class in person with instructor Allison Tierney! We will be inspired by works in the Ackland’s permanent collection.

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.
The Ackland Art Museum is operating under the guidelines of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As of March 7, 2022, masks are optional in our galleries.
Class sessions will be limited to 10 participants. Art Adventures is geared towards children aged 6-9.
If you encounter registration issues, please email us at acklandRSVP@unc.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Drawing for Tweens
2022-08-13 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.
Class sessions will be limited to 10 participants. Please email acklandRSVP@unc.edu if you would like to be added to the waitlist.
The Ackland Art Museum is operating under the guidelines of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As of March 7, 2022, masks are optional in our galleries.

Art Adventures A.M. Session: Animal Amulets
2022-08-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States

Twilights on the Terrace: Warm Evenings and Watercolors
2022-08-12 17:00 - 21:00 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Enjoy a warm summer evening downtown with art-inspired crafts — and local craft beer — at this month’s Twilight on the Terrace!
Craft Beer and Art-Inspired CraftsSee Alexis Rockman: Shipwrecks, then pick up a paintbrush and experiment with watercolor on the Ackland’s Terrace while enjoying a local beer and snacks from Craftboro Brewing. Share and tag your photos with #acklandpARC for a chance to take home your own watercolor kit (while supplies last)!
Artist/Business Meet and Greet
Join the Ackland and the Downtown Chapel Hill Partnership for a meet and greet for artists and downtown businesses. Artists, learn how you can connect with downtown businesses, including restaurants, cafes, bookstores, hotels and more to showcase your work. Business leaders, find an artist to partner with your business for 2nd Fridays.
Galleries open ’til 9 p.m. with free admission!Also new on view: Houseguests: American Art from the Art Bridges Collection Loan Partnership, with stunning works visiting the Ackland from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Ackland F.A.M.: Play at the pARC
2022-07-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Celebrate summer and the spirit of play at pARC by The Urban Conga, the Ackland’s newly opened Terrace installation, with interactive art-inspired movement workshops!
6-9 p.m. | pARC Movement Workshops
Join a pARC-inspired movement workshop led by choreographer Killian Manning, with special musical guest Daniel Levin on cello. Workshops begin at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8 p.m. All ages and abilities are welcome! Wear comfortable clothing for a July evening and rubber-soled shoes.
More to Explore:
– Pick up a F.A.M. Activity Kit and make your own reflective suncatcher inspired by pARC. Available while supplies last during our regular hours.
– Take a Summery Scavenger Hunt through the galleries to cool off. Available at the Front Desk.
– Read about art in unusual places in this PDF Kids’ Reading List inspired by pARC

This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Art Adventures P.M. Session: Decorated Paper Hand Fans
2022-07-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Join us as the Ackland resumes our popular Art Adventures class in person with instructor Allison Tierney! We will be inspired by works in Pleasures and Possibilities: Five Patrons of the Asian Art Collection.

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.
The Ackland Art Museum is operating under the guidelines of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As of March 7, 2022, masks are optional in our galleries.
Class sessions will be limited to 10 participants. Art Adventures is geared towards children aged 6-9.
If you encounter registration issues, please email us at acklandRSVP@unc.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Drawing for Tweens (AM Session) - July
2022-07-09 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.
Class sessions will be limited to 10 participants.
The Ackland Art Museum is operating under the guidelines of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As of March 7, 2022, masks are optional in our galleries.

Art Adventures A.M. Session: Decorated Paper Hand Fans
2022-07-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States

Twilights on the Terrace: Party in the pARC
2022-07-08 17:00 - 21:00 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Join us for a sunset celebration of pARC by The Urban Conga, our new outdoor Terrace installation. At this month’s Twilights on the Terrace you can:
– make your own pARC-inspired iridescent suncatcher
– relax with friends and family to a sunset soundtrack
– cool off in the galleries with free admission to all our exhibitions
All are welcome. This is a family-friendly event. Please tag your photos! #acklandpARC
NEW in the galleries: July 8 is the first day to see our new exhibition Alexis Rockman: Shipwrecks. The Museum galleries will remain open until 9 p.m. for our 2nd Friday evening hours.

Ackland F.A.M.: Juneteenth Celebration
2022-06-19 13:00 - 17:00 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Our June Ackland F.A.M. (Families at the Museum) theme celebrates Juneteenth with several activities available in person on June 19, the final day of our current exhibition Modern Black Culture: The Art of Aaron Douglas.
Juneteenth Celebration
June 19| 1-5 p.m.
Interactive Family Tour | 2:00 p.m.
Join Ackland docents in a family-friendly close look at Aaron Douglas’ 1931 mural Harriet Tubman.
Storytime | 3:00 p.m.
Join the Ackland’s Public Program Team as we read books about the significance of murals! Meet in ART&. Books are appropriate for ages 5 and up.
Mural & Graffiti Wall | All Afternoon in the Ackland courtyard
Make your mark on our temporary mural wall with spray paint and inspiration from the art on view at the Ackland. Hosted by Chapel Hill Arts and Culture
Free Family Activity Kits | Available in the Ackland Lobby beginning May 18
Pick up a kit to use in the galleries or at home to make your own “mural sketch” using stencils and textured paper, inspired by Aaron Douglas’s vibrant Harriet Tubman mural.
Self-Guided Art Walk to Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration at Hargraves Community Center
Explore Chapel Hill’s vibrant public art on a self-guided art walk between the Ackland and Chapel Hill-Carrboro’s 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Hargraves Community Center from 2-6 p.m. on June 19. Pick up a copy at the Ackland or view a PDF of the Mural Walk here.
Find out more about the performances, poetry, and more at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth celebration of Black community and culture by visiting their event page: https://www.chapelhillarts.org/calendar/juneteenth-celebration/.

Guided Tour: Modern Black Culture: The Art of Aaron Douglas
2022-06-17 13:30 - 14:00, 2022-06-09 13:30 - 14:00, 2022-06-03 13:30 - 14:00, 2022-05-26 13:30 - 14:00, 2022-05-20 13:30 - 14:00 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Meet in the lobby for a 30-minute, guided tour exploring highlights of our current special exhibition Modern Black Culture: The Art of Aaron Douglas.
Advance registration required; space is limited.
The Ackland Art Museum is operating under the guidelines of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As of March 7, 2022, masks are optional in our galleries.
If you find yourself unable to attend, please email acklandrsvp@unc.edu, so that we may offer the space to others.
This program is supported by the Orange County Arts Commission.

Guided Tour: Ackland Collection and Modern Black Culture: The Art of Aaron Douglas
2022-06-16 13:30 - 14:00, 2022-06-10 13:30 - 14:00, 2022-06-02 13:30 - 14:00, 2022-05-27 13:30 - 14:00, 2022-05-19 13:30 - 14:00 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Meet in the lobby for a 30-minute, guided tour of the Ackland Art Museum’s collection and our special exhibition Modern Black Culture: The Art of Aaron Douglas.
Advance registration required; space is limited.
The Ackland Art Museum is operating under the guidelines of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As of March 7, 2022, masks are optional in our galleries.
If you find yourself unable to attend, please email acklandrsvp@unc.edu, so that we may offer the space to others.
This program is supported by the Orange County Arts Commission.

CANCELED: Art Adventures P.M. Session: Silhouette Paintings
2022-06-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Ackland Art Museum
The June 11 afternoon session of Art Adventures has been CANCELED due to low enrollment. Please join us at the morning session (10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.) of Art Adventures if you can!
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Join us as the Ackland resumes our popular Art Adventures class in person with instructor Allison Tierney! We will be inspired by Modern Black Culture: The Art of Aaron Douglas.
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.
The Ackland Art Museum is operating under the guidelines of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As of March 7, 2022, masks are optional in our galleries.
Class sessions will be limited to 10 participants. Art Adventures is geared towards children aged 6-9.
If you encounter registration issues, please email us at acklandRSVP@unc.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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The June 11 afternoon session of Art Adventures has been CANCELED due to low enrollment. Please join us at the morning session (10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.) of Art Adventures if you can!

Drawing for Tweens (AM Session) - June
2022-06-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States

Art Adventures A.M. Session: Silhouette Paintings
2022-06-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Ackland Art Museum
Join us as the Ackland resumes our popular Art Adventures class in person with instructor Allison Tierney! We will be inspired by Modern Black Culture: The Art of Aaron Douglas..
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.
The Ackland Art Museum is operating under the guidelines of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As of March 7, 2022, masks are optional in our galleries.
Class sessions will be limited to 10 participants. Art Adventures is geared towards children aged 6-9.
If you encounter registration issues, please email us at acklandRSVP@unc.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience.

2nd Friday ArtWalk: Black Artists' Books Pop-Up & Craftboro Cash Bar
2022-06-10 17:00 - 21:00 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
During the 2nd Friday ArtWalk, join us for a pop-up exhibition of artists’ books by Black artists, illustrators, and photographers from the Sloane Art Library collection, part of UNC Libraries. Chat with art librarians and see works up close from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Presented in connection with the Ackland’s current exhibition Modern Black Culture: The Art of Aaron Douglas, which features several examples of book and magazine illustrations by Harlem Renaissance modernist artist Aaron Douglas. The Museum galleries will remain open until 9 p.m. tonight!
*NEW*
Starting this month, enjoy Twilights on the Terrace during the Ackland’s summer 2nd Friday evening hours, featuring a pop-up bar by Craftboro Brewing! Craft beer, sparkling lemon- and limeade, and snacks will be available for purchase from 5-8 p.m. Relax outside on our Terrace while you explore the new playful outdoor installation pARC by The Urban Conga.

Saturday Performance: "God's Trombones"
2022-06-04 15:00 - 16:30 | Hayti Heritage Center, 804 OLD FAYETTEVILLE STREET, Durham, NC, United States
Performance: God’s Trombones
June 4, 2022 | 3:00 p.m.
Hayti Heritage Center, Durham, NC
Purchase tickets on Eventbrite now!
Experience a performance of God’s Trombones, a multimedia work featuring songs, sermons, and the art of Aaron Douglas. This production by OnQ Performing Arts (Charlotte, NC) uses the text of James Weldon Johnson’s 1927 work God’s Trombones: Seven Negro Sermons in Verse, digital projections of Aaron Douglas’s original illustrations for the Johnson work (currently on view at the Ackland), and a variety of gospel songs and spirituals arranged by Dennis Reed Jr. (Billboard History Maker). Two ticketed performances will be held at the Hayti Heritage Center, a cultural arts and arts education venue housed in the historic St. Joseph’s AME Church in Durham.
Cohosted by the Ackland Art Museum and the Hayti Heritage Center. All proceeds benefit Hayti Heritage Center, celebrating its 130th anniversary. Presented in connection with Modern Black Culture: The Art of Aaron Douglas (on view April 22-June 19, 2022).
Tickets – Purchase on Eventbrite now!
Advance: $15 (adults); $7 (12 and under)
Door: $20 (adults); $7 (12 and under)
Performance Dates and Location
Two performances will be held on Friday, June 3 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 4 at 3 p.m. at the Hayti Hertiage Center, 804 OLD FAYETTEVILLE STREET, DURHAM, NC 27701

Friday Performance: "God's Trombones"
2022-06-03 20:00 - 21:30 | Hayti Heritage Center, 804 OLD FAYETTEVILLE STREET, Durham, NC, United States
Performance: God’s Trombones
June 3, 2022 | 8:00 p.m.
Hayti Heritage Center, Durham, NC
Buy tickets through Eventbrite!
Experience a performance of God’s Trombones, a multimedia work featuring songs, sermons, and the art of Aaron Douglas. This production by OnQ Performing Arts (Charlotte, NC) uses the text of James Weldon Johnson’s 1927 work God’s Trombones: Seven Negro Sermons in Verse, digital projections of Aaron Douglas’s original illustrations for the Johnson work (currently on view at the Ackland), and a variety of gospel songs and spirituals arranged by Dennis Reed Jr. (Billboard History Maker). Two ticketed performances will be held at the Hayti Heritage Center, a cultural arts and arts education venue housed in the historic St. Joseph’s AME Church in Durham.
Cohosted by the Ackland Art Museum and the Hayti Heritage Center. All proceeds benefit Hayti Heritage Center, celebrating its 130th anniversary. Presented in connection with Modern Black Culture: The Art of Aaron Douglas (on view April 22-June 19, 2022).
Tickets – Purchase on Eventbrite now!
Advance: $15 (adults); $7 (12 and under)
Door: $20 (adults); $7 (12 and under)
Performance Dates and Location
Two performances will be held on Friday, June 3 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 4 at 3 p.m. at the Hayti Hertiage Center, 804 OLD FAYETTEVILLE STREET, DURHAM, NC 27701

"African American Trailblazers" Mural Walk
2022-05-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
This program is now FULL. To be added to a waitlist, please email acklandRSVP@unc.edu
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Hear from artist Kiara Sanders about her new mural African American Trailblazers, which was inspired by the work of Aaron Douglas. We’ll meet at the Ackland to see Modern Black Culture: The Art of Aaron Douglas then embark on our mural walk, stopping at various murals on the way to see African American Trailblazers, which is installed on the Walt’s Grill/Molly’s Gift Shop Building at 111 S. Merritt Mill Road. Throughout the event, we’ll hear from Sanders about her artistic influences (including Aaron Douglas), the role of public art by Black artists in our community, and how the Trailblazers mural came to be.
Space is limited. Please RSVP below. This event is rain or shine; participants should wear comfortable footwear and be ready to navigate the approximately 1 mile flat route from the Museum to the mural.
More about the mural: https://www.chapelhillarts.org/arts-experiences/public-art/african-american-trailblazers-mural/
Cohosted by Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture
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This program is now FULL. To be added to a waitlist, please email acklandRSVP@unc.edu

Art Adventures P.M. Session: Myth & Memory
2022-05-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Ackland Art Museum
Join us as the Ackland resumes our popular Art Adventures class in person with instructor Allison Tierney! We will be inspired by Phượng Duyên Hải Nguyễn’s Nowhen (2022).
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.
The Ackland Art Museum is operating under the guidelines of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As of March 7, 2022, masks are optional in our galleries.
Class sessions will be limited to 10 participants. Art Adventures is geared towards children aged 6-9.
If you encounter registration issues, please email us at acklandRSVP@unc.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Drawing for Tweens (AM Session) - May
2022-05-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
