Ackland Events

SUSPENDED: Guided Tour: Explore the Ackland's Collection
2020-02-15 13:30 - 14:00, 2020-02-09 13:30 - 14:00, 2020-02-08 13:30 - 14:00, 2020-02-02 13:30 - 14:00, 2020-02-01 13:30 - 14:00, 2020-01-26 13:30 - 14:00, 2020-01-25 13:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
The Ackland Art Museum has suspended this program until further notice as part of our response to the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 and based on recommendations from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Any additional updates will be posted on the Museum’s website.
Meet in the lobby for a 30-minute, guided tour of the Ackland Art Museum’s collection.
No reservation needed.

2nd Friday ArtWalk: Open the Shape Called Love!
2020-02-14 17:00 - 21:00 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
See Yayoi Kusama: Open the Shape Called Love during our 2nd Friday evening hours! Throughout the night, experience Kusama-inspired modern dance performances choreographed by Killian Manning and screenings of Kusama’s 1967 experimental film Self-Obliteration (23 mins).
5:30 p.m. | Self-Obliteration Screening, ART&
6:00 p.m. | Performance in Gallery 7
6:30 p.m. | Self-Obliteration Screening, ART&
7:00 p.m. | Performance in Gallery 7
7:30 p.m. | Self-Obliteration Screening, ART&
8:00 p.m. | Performance in Gallery 7

Guided Tour: Special Exhibitions
2020-02-14 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 exhibitions Yayoi Kusama: Open the Shape Called Love and Toriawase: A Special Installation of Modern Japanese Art and Ceramics.
No reservation needed.

Guided Tour: Explore the Ackland's Collection
2020-02-13 13:30 - 14:00, 2020-02-12 13:30 - 14:00, 2020-02-07 13:30 - 14:00, 2020-02-06 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.
No reservation needed.

Art Adventures: Painted Polka Dots (PM Session)
2020-02-08 15:00 - 16:30, 2020-02-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Art Adventures is designed for 6- to 9-year olds. This month, we will make painted polka dot tote bags inspired by Yayoi Kusama: Open the Shape Called Love.

Drawing for Tweens (PM Session)
2020-02-08 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.

Drawing for Tweens (AM Session)
2020-02-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States

Art Adventures: Painted Polka Dots (AM Session)
2020-02-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States

Drawing in the Galleries
2020-02-08 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.

Guided Tour: Special Exhibitions
2020-02-05 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 exhibitions Yayoi Kusama: Open the Shape Called Love and Toriawase: A Special Installation of Modern Japanese Art and Ceramics.
Free. No reservation needed.

Ackland Film Forum Talk: "Intermedial Feeling: How Kon Satoshi Animates the Self"
2020-02-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Talk by Thomas Lamarre, Middle Eastern and Asian Studies, Duke University
The animated films of Kon Satoshi are often praised for the depth of their psychological portrayals. But how exactly is psychological depth produced in animation? To answer this question, I propose to consider the production of depth in animation in general, in order to situate the distinctiveness of Kon’s style — in particular, his use of framing techniques inspired by manga and his tendency to apply techniques of compositing to characters. A closer look at how these procedures allow Kon to “animate the self” also opens a way to consider some of the criticisms of his films, in particular, the criticism they produce psychological depth only by pathologizing characters associated with excessive consumption, such as otaku and cinephiles, gamers and advertisers.
Part of the Triangle Film Salon series, presented by the UNC-Chapel Hill Department of English and Comparative Literature and the Ackland Film Forum: The Patterned Screen: Rhythm and Repetition in Contemporary Asian Cinema
LOCATION
ART& Space
Evening Parking information
Free and open to the public.
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ABOUT THE SERIES
The Ackland Film Forum’s Spring 2020 series The Patterned Screen: Rhythm and Repetition in Contemporary Asian Cinema is organized by the UNC Global Cinema Studies program in the Department of English and Comparative Literature, and the Ackland Art Museum. The series is presented in connection with the Ackland’s exhibition Yayoi Kusama: Open the Shape Called Love (on view through April 12, 2020). The exhibition is organized by Peter Nisbet, Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs. Yayoi Kusama: Open the Shape Called Love presents the distinguished collection of James Keith Brown ’84 and Eric Diefenbach.

Ackland Film Forum: "Paprika" "(Kon Satoshi, 2006, Japan)
2020-02-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Varsity Theatre, 123 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
February 3, 2020: Paprika
Kon Satoshi, Japan, 2006
Introduced by Rick Warner, UNC Dept. of English & Comparative Literature
1h 30m
A psychological thriller from one of Japan’s greatest animators, “Paprika” is a tale that blurs the line between reality and nightmare. Dr. Atsuko Chiba works as a scientist by day and, under the code name ‘Paprika,’ a dream detective by night. When a device intended to help psychiatric patients falls into the wrong hands, she must spring into action (and the minds of others) before damage is done. You will see how Christopher Nolan’s “Inception” took inspiration from the premise of this wildly entertaining film.
***Supplemental to Paprika is a Triangle Film Salon lecture titled: “Intermedial Feeling: How Kon Satoshi Animates the Self.” Presented by Thomas Lamarre (Duke University), the lecture will take place the following day, February 4th, at 5:30 PM in the ART& space at the Ackland.
TICKETS
$7; Free with UNC One Card
Tickets available at the Varsity Theatre, 123 E. Franklin St.
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ABOUT THE SERIES
The Ackland Film Forum’s Spring 2020 series The Patterned Screen: Rhythm and Repetition in Contemporary Asian Cinema is organized by the UNC Global Cinema Studies program in the Department of English and Comparative Literature, and the Ackland Art Museum. The series is presented in connection with the Ackland’s exhibition Yayoi Kusama: Open the Shape Called Love (on view through April 12, 2020). The exhibition is organized by Peter Nisbet, Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs. Yayoi Kusama: Open the Shape Called Love presents the distinguished collection of James Keith Brown ’84 and Eric Diefenbach.

Guided Tour: Explore the Ackland's Collection
2020-01-31 13:30 - 14:00, 2020-01-30 13:30 - 14:00, 2020-01-29 13:30 - 14:00, 2020-01-24 13:30 - 14:00, 2020-01-23 13:30 - 14:00, 2020-01-22 13:30 - 14:00 | 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 - Jan. 2020
2020-01-27 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.
RSVP for January 2020 classes:
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Family and Friends Sunday: 20/20 Vision
2020-01-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Sunday, 26 January 2019 | 2-5 PM
Free and open to the public
Join us as the Ackland kicks off the new decade with new eyes! We will explore the Museum’s collection through an art-filled scavenger hunt, “I Spy” puzzles, and vision-specific crafts.
