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| 1 event,  An Arts Endowment initiative in partnership with Arts Midwest, the NEA Big Read broadens our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. The Ackland is one of 84 nonprofit organizations selected to receive an NEA Big Read grant to support a community reading program. NEA Big… | 2 events, –  Ackland Art Museum is proud to partner with Visual AIDS for Day With(out) Art 2020 by presenting TRANSMISSIONS, a program of six new videos considering the impact of HIV and AIDS beyond the United States. The video program brings together artists working across the world: Jorge Bordello (Mexico), Gevi Dimitrakopoulou (Greece), Las Indetectables (Chile), George… | 2 events, –  NEA Big Read at the Ackland will focus on Advice from the Lights by author Stephanie Burt. Events reflecting LGBTQ+ lives and experiences — including a keynote conversation with the author, a series of book discussions, and Drag Storytime for children will take place virtually on ackland.org from Oct.11 - Dec. 4. The Ackland and… Free | 3 events, –  Join Ackland Graduate Intern Sarah Farkas and Object Based Teaching Fellow Erin Dickey for a guided look at artwork from opposite corners of the Ackland's collection. See how unexpected pairings can lead to exciting new insights! This program will be held virtually, via Zoom. Registered participants will receive a link to join the program in… Free – NEA Big Read at the Ackland will focus on Advice from the Lights by author Stephanie Burt. Events reflecting LGBTQ+ lives and experiences — including a keynote conversation with the author, a series of book discussions, and Drag Storytime for children will take place virtually on ackland.org from Oct.11 - Dec. 4. The Ackland and… Free | 0 events, | ||
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, –  Join the Ackland’s Object Based Teaching Fellow, Erin Dickey, for an informal conversation focused on one work of art from the Ackland’s new Close Looks digital feature. Plan to look closely and think collectively—and bring a drink of your choosing. On December 9, we'll look at Barton Lidice Beneš' piece, Talisman. Registration is limited. RSVP… | 0 events, | 0 events, | 2 events, –  Join us as the Ackland takes our popular Art Adventures class online with instructor Allison Tierney! Participants will make tissue paper stained glass art projects inspired by the work of Ilya Bolotowsky, a Russian-American abstract painter. Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants*. A supply list, printable template, and Zoom meeting link will be… Free – $5 – Join us as the Ackland takes our popular Art Adventures class online with instructor Allison Tierney! Participants will make tissue paper stained glass art projects inspired by the work of Ilya Bolotowsky, a Russian-American abstract painter. Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants*. A supply list, printable template, and Zoom meeting link will be… Free – $5 |
| 1 event, – 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… | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, –  This fall, in collaboration with the Film Studies Programs in the Department of English and Comparative Literature at UNC-Chapel Hill, the Ackland Film Forum presents an all virtual series on Queer Cinema. View the selected films on your own or join us for a watch party with the panelists. Watch parties will be followed by… | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
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