Front Burner Artists: Migrating to North Carolina
The appeal of locations somewhat off the beaten path has drawn artists with a siren song of affordable living, access to nature, and rich cultural opportunities...
READ MOREIn accordance with Governor Roy Cooper’s Executive Order 117, and to help limit the spread of COVID-19 in North Carolina, the NCMA is closed beginning March 17 until further notice. The Museum Park remains open; Park visitors are encouraged to practice social distancing. All Museum events, programs, and tours have been canceled or postponed during this time. See a full list of affected programs and events at ncartmuseum.org/covid19. Ticket holders can email help@ncartmuseum.org with questions.
The Coming of the King: From Rome to Raleigh
A masterpiece by American sculptor William Wetmore Story makes its way to Raleigh, getting a thorough restoration and even a new big toe...
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The Art of Describing Art
Robert Mlodzik, the Museum's manager of diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility, shares how audio description of artworks and events will expand the NCMA's..
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Interact with Interchanges
What ties a romantic European portrait to a stone from ancient Egypt? Director Valerie Hillings is making connections with Interchanges: Cross-Collection..
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Who Was Saul?
The NCMA aquires a masterpiece by American sculptor William Wetmore Story, who—living up to his narrative surname—knew just how to carve drama in stone...
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An Interview with Cornelio Campos
The artist, whose mural in Durham honors Diego Rivera, talks about his family, his heritage, and artistic influences.
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Frida and Diego at the NCMA
Curator Jen Dasal introduces the exhibition, setting these colorful works in the context of the Mexican Revolution of the early 20th century...
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Invisible No More
Internationally recognized as a founder of the Grammy-nominated folk-rock band The Avett Brothers, Scott Avett is also a visual artist, and his work appears in an..
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What in the World Is a Grain Mummy?
The NCMA’s only Egyptian mummy was at one time believed to be a fake. We interview Egyptologist Caroline Rocheleau to unravel the mysteries of this humble..
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