Ackland Events

Intergalactic Soulstice: Comic Book Drawing Workshop
2020-06-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States
Start your Sunday morning off with a Comic Book Drawing Workshop led by Intergalactic Soul artists Marcus Kiser and Jason Woodberry, creators of young black comic book heroes Astro and Pluto.
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Intergalactic Soulstice is a virtual Afrofuturist festival inspired by ART& Intergalactic Soul: Project LHAXX at the Ackland Art Museum. Join us June 19—21 to experience the full schedule of programs.
Intergalactic Soulstice is funded in part by a grant from Arts Everywhere and supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Intergalactic Soulstice: Quentin Talley & the Soul Providers
2020-06-20 20:00 - 21:15 | YouTube, NC, United States
Join us for a performance by Charlotte-based Quentin Talley and the Soul Providers!
There will be a YouTube Premiere on the Ackland Art Museum’s channel at 8:00 p.m. EDT.
Click HERE to see the show. There will be a Live Chat with the musicians while premiering.
Quentin Talley and the Soul Providers are longtime collaborators of Project LHAXX artists Marcus Kiser and Jason Woodberry.
Intergalactic Soulstice is a virtual Afrofuturist festival inspired by ART& Intergalactic Soul: Project LHAXX at the Ackland Art Museum. Join us June 19—21 to experience the full schedule of programs.
Intergalactic Soulstice is funded in part by a grant from Arts Everywhere and supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Intergalactic Soulstice: "5P1N0K10"
2020-06-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States
This Friday, join us for a very special virtual performance of 5P1N0K10 (SPINOKIO), a hip-hopera created and performed by Jeghetto and co-written by Pierce Freelon, in reference to the Ackland’s site-specific installation by Intergalactic Soul, Project LHAXX. Jeghetto’s Afrofuturistic puppet show is set in a post-apocalyptic future with an original score by hip-hop producer Hir-O. This show is suitable for audiences 10 and up.
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3:30–4:00 p.m. 5P1N0K10 (SPINOKIO) performance
4:00–4:30 p.m. Q & A with Jeghetto
Intergalactic Soulstice is a virtual Afrofuturist festival inspired by ART& Intergalactic Soul: Project LHAXX at the Ackland Art Museum. Join us June 19—21 to experience the full schedule of programs.
Intergalactic Soulstice is funded in part by a grant from Arts Everywhere and supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Intergalactic Soulstice: A Virtual Afrofuturist Arts Festival
2020-06-19 - 2020-06-21 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Intergalactic Soulstice is a virtual Afrofuturist festival inspired by ART& Intergalactic Soul: Project LHAXX at the Ackland Art Museum. Join us June 19—21 to experience the full schedule of programs.
Puppeteer Jeghetto Performs 5P1N0K10 (Spinokio), a Hip-Hopera, LIVE
Friday, June 19 at 3:30 p.m. EDT
Followed by a live Q&A with the artist.
Live virtual performance on Zoom, free registration required.
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Quentin Talley and the Soul Providers Play Extended Set of Jazz/Funk/Soul
Saturday, June 20 at 8 p.m. EDT
Accompanied by a live Q&A with the artists.
Youtube Premiere on the Ackland Art Museum’s Channel.
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Comic Book Drawing Workshop with Marcus Kiser and Jason Woodberry of Intergalactic Soul
Sunday, June 21 at 11 a.m. EDT
Live virtual workshop on Zoom, free registration required.
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Virtual Family & Friends Sunday: Project LHAXX
Sunday, June 21 from 2-5 p.m. EDT
Live story time at 2:30 p.m. and downloadable DIY art activities inspired by the Afrofuturist installation Project LHAXX all afternoon.
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Intergalactic Soulstice is funded in part by a grant from Arts Everywhere and supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Virtual Art Adventures PM Session: Portraiture & Kehinde Wiley
2020-06-13 13:00 - 13:45 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States
Join us as the Ackland takes our popular Art Adventures class online with instructor Allison Tierney! We will be exploring the art of portraiture, inspired by the work of Kehinde Wiley. Art Adventures is geared towards children aged 6-9.
Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants*. A supply list, printable template, and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to registrants prior to the class session. To use Zoom, students will need access to an internet-connected computer, smartphone, or tablet with a built-in microphone; caregiver assistance may be needed.
*Families with more than one child can participate together and should only register once.
During this time, we want to make sure price isn’t an added burden for families – please select the ticket price that you feel comfortable with ($0.00 or $5.00).
Registration will open on Thursday, June 4th.
If you encounter registration issues, please email us at acklandRSVP@unc.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Image Credit: Kehinde Wiley, American, born 1977, Study for Idrissa Ndiaye, 2007, oil wash on paper, 30 x 23 in. (76.2 x 58.4 cm). Ackland Fund, 2008.7.

Virtual Art Adventures AM Session: Portraiture & Kehinde Wiley
2020-06-13 10:30 - 11:15 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States

Virtual Family and Friends Sunday: Kusama
2020-05-31 14:00 - 17:00 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Explore the world of Yayoi Kusama with a storytime, polka-dot crafts, and a closer look at her works on display at the Ackland for our first Virtual Family & Friends Sunday!
Each month, the Ackland hosts a free program for families, kids, and the young at heart featuring hands-on art activities, live performances, tours, and more. Although the museum’s doors are closed for our community’s safety, you can still explore the art virtually!
A mix of D.I.Y. and live interactive activities await you, all inspired by the Ackland’s current exhibition, Yayoi Kusama: Open the Shape Called Love.
Activities include:
Live Storytime
2:30 pm | Live Zoom Story time with Carrie Young, Public Programs Intern
Sign up here to join us for the reading!
Yayoi Kusama Covered Everything in Dots and Wasn’t Sorry, authored by Fausto Gilbreti (Age Range: 4-7)
Art-Making
D.I.Y. Polka Dot Kaleidoscope Craft
Kaleidoscope Instructions (PDF)
Kaleidoscope Tutorial (video)
D.I.Y. Mini Paper Infinity Box Craft, created by former Ackland intern Anabelle Quarles
Mini Paper Infinity Box Template (printable)
Want to learn more about Yayoi Kusama and other women artists? Look closely at the piece by Yayoi Kusama: Self-Portrait, 2008 in the NMWA collection.
Slow Art Activity from the National Museum of Women in the Arts
Artist Spotlight Videos
Yayoi Kusama: Open the Shape Called Love video with Ackland Curatorial Assistant, Amy Swartz (3 mins)
Yayoi Kusama- Obsessed with Polka Dots from the Tate, London (7 mins 23 sec)
ZERO IS INFINITY　ZERO and Yayoi Kusama Exhibition Video, from the Yayoi Kusama Museum, Toyoko (5 mins)*
Yayoi Kusama’s LIGHT OF LIFE 2018 from the NCMA (32 sec)
Kusama: Infinity, free with Hulu subscription (1 hr, 20 min)
*Scroll down to black box near center of page. Allow time for the video to fully load.

Virtual Art Adventures PM Session: Gratitude Quilts
2020-05-23 13:00 - 13:45 | 101 South Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Join us as the Ackland takes our popular Art Adventures class online with instructor Allison Tierney! This month, we’ll make “gratitude quilts” inspired by quilts in the Ackland’s collection. This program is geared towards children ages 6-9.
Class sessions will be limited to 20 participants*. A supply list, printable template, and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to registrants prior to the class session. To use Zoom, students will need access to an internet-connected computer, smartphone, or tablet with a built-in microphone; caregiver assistance may be needed.
*Families with more than one child can participate together and should only register once.
During this time, we want to make sure price isn’t an added burden for families – please select the ticket price that you feel comfortable with ($0.00 or $5.00).
If you encounter registration issues, please email us at acklandRSVP@unc.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Virtual Art Adventures AM Session: Gratitude Quilts
2020-05-23 10:30 - 11:15 | 101 South Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States

Virtual Art for Lunch: Michelle Robinson
2020-04-29 12:30 - 13:15 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States
Featuring Michelle Robinson (UNC American Studies) and Elizabeth Manekin (Ackland Head of University Programs and Academic Projects)
Join us for a virtual version of Art for Lunch, our interview-style talk with the Ackland’s Elizabeth Manekin and a UNC faculty member whose classes engage with the Museum’s collection. This week, associate professor of American Studies Michelle Robinson joins us to discuss how her class “The Emergence of American Culture” uses objects in the Ackland’s collection to ask how artists help shape our conception of American cultural icons.
Bring your lunch–and questions of your own–for this lively, conversational program.
Free, register below.
https://unc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bwC72pOkR1y057fM-KRtmw

SUSPENDED: Tai Chi in the Galleries
2020-04-27 13:10 - 14:00, 2020-04-20 13:10 - 14:00 | 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.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 p.m. 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.

SUSPENDED: Yoga in the Galleries
2020-04-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-04-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-04-13 12:00 - 13:00 | 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.
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 p.m. 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.

SUSPENDED: Guided Tour: Explore the Ackland's Collection
2020-04-19 13:30 - 14:00, 2020-04-18 13:30 - 14:00, 2020-04-11 13:30 - 14:00 | 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.

CANCELED: Art Adventures (Late PM Session)
2020-04-18 15:00 - 16:30 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
The Ackland Art Museum has canceled this program 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.
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.

CANCELED: Drawing for Tweens (PM Session)
2020-04-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
The Ackland Art Museum has canceled this program 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.
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.

CANCELED: Art Adventures (PM Session)
2020-04-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States

CANCELED Drawing for Tweens (AM Session)
2020-04-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States

CANCELED: Art Adventures (AM Session)
2020-04-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States

CANCELED: Drawing in the Galleries
2020-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
The Ackland Art Museum has canceled this program 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.
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.

POSTPONED: Talk: "Afropessimism" by Frank B. Wilderson III
2020-04-15 17:30 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
The Ackland Art Museum has postponed this program 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.

With the narrative drive of a captivating novel, and the intellectual rigor of critical theory at its best, Afropessimism illustrates how Black death, both real and symbolic, is necessary for the material and psychic life of the Human species—and not just White people. Few writers have the courage to set fire to the world while soaked in kerosene. Frank B. Wilderson III is one of them. Here is the match. Some readers will experience Afropessimism as a high wire act between rage and paranoia. Others will welcome it as a breath of sanity.
Presented in connection with ART& Intergalactic Soul: Project LHAXX. Sponsored by the Carolina Seminar for Afrofuturism, Black Optimism, and Afropessimism and the Ackland Art Museum.

Virtual Art for Lunch: Dr. Jerma A. Jackson
2020-04-15 12:30 - 13:30 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States
Missed it? Watch the recording here.
Featuring Jerma A. Jackson (UNC History) and Elizabeth Manekin (Ackland Head of University Programs and Academic Projects)
Join us for a virtual version of Art for Lunch, our interview-style talk with the Ackland’s Elizabeth Manekin and a UNC faculty member whose classes engage with the Museum’s collection. This week, professor Jerma Jackson joins Elizabeth to discuss how her class “African American History Since 1865” uses objects in the Ackland’s collection.
Bring your lunch–and questions of your own–for this lively, conversational program.

SUSPENDED: Tai Chi in the Galleries
2020-04-13 13:10 - 14:00 | 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.
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 p.m. 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.

SUSPENDED: Guided Tour: Special Exhibitions
2020-04-10 13:30 - 14:00, 2020-04-09 13:30 - 14:00, 2020-04-08 13:30 - 14:00 | 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 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.
