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Curator’s Conversation: Introduction to “Visions of Venice”
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesJoin Dana E. Cowen, Sheldon Peck Curator for European and American Art before 1950, for an in-depth look at Visions of Venice. In this virtual discussion, participants will learn more about the circumstances of Whistler’s 1879 trip to Venice, his unique views of the floating city, his experimental working method, and how his works were…
Arts & Drafts: Watercolors with Craftboro
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesLearn watercolor basics from a regional artist, hear about watercolors on view in the Ackland’s newest exhibition, and taste local beers with the brewer who crafted them at a virtual version of our hands-on art-making and beer-tasting event. This summer’s event will feature watercolor artist Jeanine Tatlock, curator Dana Cowen, and brewer/owner Jason McCarter of…
Virtual Art Adventures Afternoon Session: “Exquisite Corpse” Paper Books
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesFamilies with kids ages 6-9 are invited to join us virtually for a hands-on art-making class inspired by art on view in Drawing Attention. This month, we'll make "exquisite corpse" paper books with instructor Allison Tierney! Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants.* A supply list and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to…
Virtual Art Adventures Morning Session: “Exquisite Corpse” Paper Books
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesFamilies with kids ages 6-9 are invited to join us virtually for a hands-on art-making class inspired by art on view in Drawing Attention. This month, we'll make "exquisite corpse" paper books with instructor Allison Tierney! Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants.* A supply list and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to…
Virtual Art Adventures Afternoon Session: Object of Meaning Grid Drawing
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesJoin us as the Ackland takes our popular Art Adventures class online with instructor Allison Tierney! This special session will feature an artwork found in Micro/Macro, which is on view at the Ackland through May 22. Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants*. A supply list and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to…
Virtual Art Adventures Morning Session: Object of Meaning Grid Drawing
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesJoin us as the Ackland takes our popular Art Adventures class online with instructor Allison Tierney! This special session will feature an artwork found in Micro/Macro, which is on view at the Ackland through May 22. Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants*. A supply list and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to…
A Quick Close Look: Ackland Student Guide Virtual Tour
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesThe Ackland Student Guides are teaming up to take their tours virtual! Join us select Wednesdays at 5 p.m. on Zoom for a half-hour close look at two objects on one theme from the Ackland's collection. This week: Josh Massey (Senior) and Taylor Buck (Senior) look the theme of "perception" with an unidentified artist's (Cameroon,…
Virtual Art for Lunch: Maggie Cao
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesFeaturing Maggie Cao (UNC Department of Art and Art 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 to discuss how Cao's class "Introduction to American Art" utilizes the Ackland’s collection to explore diverse…
Ackland Film Forum Watch Party & Panel for “A Fantastic Woman”
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesJoin us for the final film in the Ackland Film Forum's Global Queer Cinema Series, A Fantastic Woman (Sebastian Lelio, 2017, Chile). The series is a collaboration with the Film Studies Program in the Department of English and Comparative Literature at UNC-Chapel Hill, and features a selection of four international films presented in connection with…
A Quick Close Look: Ackland Student Guide Virtual Tour
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesThe Ackland Student Guides are teaming up to take their tours virtual! Join us select Wednesdays at 5 p.m. on Zoom for a half-hour close look at two objects on one theme from the Ackland's collection. This week: Christina Barta (Senior) and Alice Lim (Senior) look the theme of "near and far" with Mark Hewitt's…