May 2012
Friday, May 4 | 11 am CANCELED
Lunch and Lecture: New Acquisitions in the NCMA Collection
Are you curious about how works of art are added to the Museum’s collection? Join the Museum’s... Read more >
Friday, May 4 | 6 pm
On the Veranda with Kings and Queens
Wander past the exquisitely carved posts that support the verandas of Nigerian kings and... Read more >
Friday, May 4 | 7 pm
On the Veranda with Kings and Queens
Wander past the exquisitely carved posts that support the verandas of Nigerian kings and... Read more >
Friday, May 4 | 8 pm
Film: OSS 117: Cairo Nest of Spies
Dujardin (2011 Oscar Best Actor) is hilariously natty as Bond-ish OSS 117, a spy who doesn’t... Read more >
Saturday, May 5 | 10 am
Family Fun Saturday: Lines That Link Communities
A Family Fun Saturday special project!
In conjunction with the exhibition El Anatsui: When I... Read more >
Saturday, May 5 | 1 pm
Family Fun Saturday: Lines That Link Communities
In conjunction with the exhibition El Anatsui: When I Last Wrote to You about Africa, families... Read more >
Tuesday, May 8 | 1:30 pm SOLD OUT
Senior Sampler: Panoramic Paintings
What tricks does an artist use to make things appear closer or farther away? Observe how artists... Read more >
Thursday, May 10 | 10:30 am
What’s in the Box: Places
Whether we are traveling near or far, places shape our experience of the world. Come to the... Read more >
Thursday, May 10 | 11 am
What’s in the Box: Places
Whether we are traveling near or far, places shape our experience of the world. Come to the... Read more >
Thursday, May 10 | 11:30 am
What’s in the Box: Places
Whether we are traveling near or far, places shape our experience of the world. Come to the... Read more >
Thursday, May 10 | 6:30 pm
NCMA Pinup: A Pinterest-Themed Meetup
Pinterest is a social media phenomenon, encouraging people to collect and share images on the... Read more >
Friday, May 11 | 6 pm
Join the Congregation
Examine the work of South African artist Ledelle Moe in this discussion of Congregation, a... Read more >
Friday, May 11 | 6:30 pm Waitlist
Dining after Dark: Reflections
Durham native Beverly McIver is widely acknowledged as a significant presence in contemporary... Read more >
Friday, May 11 | 7 pm
Join the Congregation
Examine the work of South African artist Ledelle Moe in this discussion of Congregation, a... Read more >
Friday, May 11 | 8 pm
Film: 9 to 5
A secretary is not a toy,” opined How to Succeed . . . , and, finally, secretaries wreak revenge... Read more >
Saturday, May 12 | 10 am
Yoga in the Museum Park
Relax and meditate amid the art in the Museum Park. Michelle C. Johnson, licensed clinical... Read more >
Saturday, May 12 | 10 am
Family Fun Saturday: Adventures in Color
What’s your favorite color? Spend some time exploring color in the galleries and in the studio.... Read more >
Saturday, May 12 | 10:30 am
Sketchbook Saturdays
Teens and tweens are invited for an in-depth exploration of tools and techniques used in keeping... Read more >
Saturday, May 12 | 1 pm
Family Fun Saturday: Adventures in Color
What’s your favorite color? Spend some time exploring color in the galleries and in the studio.... Read more >
Sunday, May 13 | 12:30 pm
Music in the Galleries: Traditional Music from West Africa featuring Diali Cissokho
The NCMA offers occasional musical performances staged in the beautiful galleries of West... Read more >
Tuesday, May 15 | 2 pm
Art Connects: Looking at Still Life and Interiors
You’ll feel right at home as you explore paintings in the Museum of interiors and still-life... Read more >
Wednesday, May 16 | 1 pm
Zoë S. Webster Floral Demonstration: Luncheon
A delicious buffet lunch will be served by Iris, the Museum restaurant, prior to the floral... Read more >
Wednesday, May 16 | 2 pm
Zoë S. Webster Floral Demonstration: Spring Preening
Join Steve Taras of the Watered Garden Florist for a fun-filled afternoon as he creates floral... Read more >
Friday, May 18 | 6 pm
Pattern and Textile: Lines That Link Culture
Explore the rich tapestry of fabrics, patterns, and symbolism in the textiles of the African... Read more >
Friday, May 18 | 7 pm
Pattern and Textile: Lines That Link Culture
Explore the rich tapestry of fabrics, patterns, and symbolism in the textiles of the African... Read more >
Saturday, May 19 | 10 am
Yoga in the Museum Park
Relax and meditate amid the art in the Museum Park. Michelle C. Johnson, licensed clinical... Read more >
Saturday, May 19 | 1 pm
Art Scene: Spring Teen Event
Join the adventure planned by our Teen Advisory Council with high school students from across... Read more >
Sunday, May 20 | 2:30 pm
Documentary and Discussion
Hickory, NC. Director of Education at the North Carolina Museum of Art, Sandy Rusak, leads a... Read more >
Sunday, May 20 | 3:30 pm New Time
Lecture: Secrets of the Silver Pharaoh: The Tombs and Treasures of Tanis
Dr. Peter Lacovara, Senior Curator of Ancient Egyptian, Nubian, and Near Eastern Art, Michael C.... Read more >
Tuesday, May 22 | 1:30 pm SOLD OUT
Senior Sampler: Good Impressions
How does an artist use color and brushstrokes to capture an impression of a subject? Explore... Read more >
What’s in the Box: People and Portraits
Portraits can tell us a lot about a person. Come to the Museum and explore people in art.
... Read more >What’s in the Box: People and Portraits
Portraits can tell us a lot about a person. Come to the Museum and explore people in art.
... Read more >What’s in the Box: People and Portraits
Portraits can tell us a lot about a person. Come to the Museum and explore people in art.
... Read more >
Friday, May 25 | 6 pm
Channeling the Divine
From the Ghanaian fertility doll to the Yoruba Twin Figures sculptures and a variety of... Read more >
Friday, May 25 | 7 pm
Channeling the Divine
From the Ghanaian fertility doll to the Yoruba Twin Figures sculptures and a variety of... Read more >
Saturday, May 26 | 11 am
Lunch and Lecture: El Anatsui: Adventures in Installation and Conservation
Perry Hurt, NCMA associate conservator, began researching conservation issues related to... Read more >
Sunday, May 27 | 12:30 pm
Music in the Galleries: Traditional Music from West Africa featuring Diali Cissokho
The NCMA offers occasional musical performances staged in the beautiful galleries of West... Read more >
Tuesday, May 29 | 2 pm
Art Connects: Looking at Friends and Family
You’re invited to meet some of the faces in the Museum’s collection. Whether they are famous or... Read more >