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Talent Within: Julia Caston
In her fascinating art installation featured in Talent Within, artist and NCMA staffer Julia Caston explores the connection between mental health challenges and community.
Modern Beauty
“Beauty,” says Lumbee artist Alisha Locklear Monroe, “is knowing who you are and not apologizing for it.”
Talent Within: Christopher Ciccone
NCMA collections photographer Chris Ciccone discusses the portrait he has featured in the staff-artist exhibition on view through February 2022.
Reimagining the People’s Collection
Some big changes are underway for the North Carolina Museum of Art. Director Valerie Hillings sets the stage for 2022.
Spotlight on Simone Leigh
The NCMA welcomes a new acquisition into its permanent collection: A sculpture by Simone Leigh.
Alphonse Mucha’s Art for the People
The Czech artist whose name is synonymous with art nouveau claimed proudly that his work was “not for private drawing rooms.”
Breaking the Mold of Tradition
Curator Jennifer Dasal introduces Break the Mold, a multimedia exhibition that features contemporary art in conversation with its past.
Talent Within: Angela Lombardi
Talented NCMA staffer Angela Lombardi describes the intricacy of the technique she used to create La Viparessa.
Using Their Flowers as Their Words
NCMA intern Luis Medina Jr. on the highlight of his experience while working at the Museum: Art in Bloom.