Ackland Events

Drawing in the Galleries
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-24 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Join us for our popular Drawing in the Galleries program this month during Studio Saturday! Amanda Hughes leads participants in a creative exploration of a particular object in the Ackland’s collection.
Participants all draw from one object using their own gallery-safe materials (paper/notebooks and dry media like crayons and pencils), then discuss what they’ve noticed through the process of drawing.
This is a free public program. No registration required; all skill levels are welcome.

Art Adventures (Morning Session)
2025-12-06 10:30 - 12:00
This session is now FULL. Keep an eye on the Ackland Events Calendar – January and February Art Adventures will be added soon!

In this art-inspired, hands-on art-making class for six- to nine-year-olds, participants will create their own artwork inspired by the art on view in the Ackland’s permanent collection.
Space is limited; registration required. Free for Ackland Members at the Household Level and above; $5 per child for all others.

TOUR: A Closer Look at "Color Triumphant"
2025-12-06 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-12-12 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-12-13 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-12-14 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-12-19 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-12-20 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-12-21 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-01-02 13:00 - 13:30 and 2 more dates
Join Ackland educators for a lively half-hour look at a small handful of artworks. These engaging conversational tours offer a closer look at and new perspectives on works on view at the Museum. Today’s tour looks at Color Triumphant: Modern Art from the Collection of Julian and Josie Robertson.
This is a free, walk-in event – no RSVP required.

This event is part of UNC–Chapel Hill’s Campus Life Experience (CLE) program. Students who attend can scan the QR code provided at the event to receive CLE credit.

Art Adventures (Afternoon Session)
2025-12-06 13:00 - 14:30
In this art-inspired, hands-on art-making class for six- to nine-year-olds, participants will create their own artwork inspired by the art on view in the Ackland’s permanent collection.
Space is limited; registration required. Free for Ackland Members at the Household Level and above; $5 per child for all others.

TOUR: A Closer Look at the Collection
2025-12-07 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-01-16 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-01-23 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-01-30 13:00 - 13:30
Join Ackland educators for a lively half-hour look at a small handful of artworks. These engaging conversational tours offer a closer look at and new perspectives on works on view at the Museum.
This is a free, walk-in event – no RSVP required.

This event is part of UNC–Chapel Hill’s Campus Life Experience (CLE) program. Students who attend can scan the QR code provided at the event to receive CLE credit.

2nd Friday ArtWalk: Holiday Market
2025-12-12 17:00 - 21:00
Looking for some artsy holiday gifts? Stop by the Ackland Art Museum on Friday, December 12 from 5-9 p.m. for a holiday art and craft market featuring local artists. Browse handmade goods, support local creativity, and explore the exhibition Color Triumphant: Modern Art from the Collection of Julian and Josie Robertson before it closes on January 4th!
As always, admission to the Ackland is a free. No RSVP required.

2nd Friday ArtWalk: Extended Museum Hours
2026-01-09 17:00 - 21:00
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.
Stroll 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.
Admission 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!

A Closer Look at One Work of Art
2026-01-21 13:00 - 13:30
Look closely and carefully at a single work of art in the Ackland collection with Lilly Rodriguez, Head of Interpretive Resources at the Ackland.
Please register for a free ticket below, as space is limited.
This event is part of UNC–Chapel Hill’s Campus Life Experience (CLE) program. Students who attend can scan the QR code provided at the event to receive CLE credit.

Art Adventures (Morning Session)
2026-01-24 10:30 - 12:00
In this art-inspired, hands-on art-making class for six- to nine-year-olds, participants will create their own artwork inspired by the art on view in the Ackland galleries.

Space is limited; registration required. Free for Ackland Members at the Household Level and above; $5 per child for all others.

Art Adventures (Afternoon Session)
2026-01-24 13:00 - 14:30
