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Virtual Family & Friends Sunday: LGBTQ Art at the Ackland
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesIn conjunction with the NEA Big Read at the Ackland, enjoy a live story time, crafts, and a closer look at works by LGBTQ artists in the Ackland's collection for our October Virtual Family & Friends Sunday! Each month, the Ackland hosts a free program for families, kids, and the young at heart featuring hands-on…
NEA Big Read at the Ackland: Book Discussion #2
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesNEA 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…
NEA Big Read at the Ackland: Keynote Conversation with Author Stephanie Burt
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesNEA 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. Join the Ackland…
NEA Big Read at the Ackland: Drag Storytime with Shasta Kola
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesAn 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. As part…
NEA Big Read at the Ackland: Drag Storytime with Naomi Dix
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesAn 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. As part…
NEA Big Read at the Ackland: Full List of Programs
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesAn 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…
Virtual Art Adventures PM Session: Paper Plate Art
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesJoin us as the Ackland takes our popular Art Adventures class online with instructor Allison Tierney! Registration will open in late September. We will be exploring decorative and symbolic motifs found in the Ackland's newest exhibition, Clouding: Shape and Sign in Asian Art. Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants*. A supply list, printable…
Virtual Art Adventures AM Session: Paper Plate Art
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesJoin us as the Ackland takes our popular Art Adventures class online with instructor Allison Tierney! Registration will open in late September. We will be exploring decorative and symbolic motifs found in the Ackland's newest exhibition, Clouding: Shape and Sign in Asian Art. Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants*. A supply list, printable…
Artist Conversation with Nelson Morales
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesThis program has passed, but a recording of the conversation can be viewed below or on our YouTube channel. A free public conversation with photographer Nelson Morales, who will have select photographs from his series Musas Muxe on view at the Ackland. The photographs explore the everyday life of muxes—people who identify as a third…
Virtual Art for Lunch: Bernie Herman Discusses Folk and Outsider Arts
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) , United StatesFeaturing Bernie Herman (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, professor of American Studies Bernie Herman…