In 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 until further notice. While the Museum Park remains open for walking, running, and biking, visitors should practice extreme caution and take strict social distancing measures. See a full list of affected programs and events at ncartmuseum.org/covid19.
NCMA from Home
Virtual Afripedia Screenings and Discussion
Thursday, May 21, 2020 | Noon
Afripedia is a new documentary series offering compelling, intimate stories told by African visionary artists who are pushing the boundaries of creative self-expression. Watch the episodes at your convenience, and then join us for a webinar discussion with Amanda M. Maples, NCMA curator of African art, and Senegalese artists Alun Be, Omar Victor Diop, and Selly Raby Kane.
RSVP to receive links to watch the episodes and to join the discussion on Thursday, May 21. Webinar capacity is limited, but the discussion will be live-streamed on YouTube via this link.
Episodes featured: Senegal, Ivory Coast, New York
For questions regarding registration or logistics for the event, please contact Maria Lopez.
We are working to make our online content accessible. If you need live captions, an ASL interpreter, or have another request, please contact Felicia Ingram by Monday, May 18.
Generously supported by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Participating artists
Alun Be is an artist and architect who strives to portray African modernity. His photography deals with the themes of intergenerationality, female empowerment, and technology.
© 2020 Alun Be
Omar Victor Diop is a self-taught studio photographer concerned with the diversity of African culture and experience on the continent and in diaspora.
© 2014 Omar Victor Diop / MAGNIN-A, Paris
Selly Raby Kane is a multidisciplinary artist, filmmaker, and fashion designer based in Dakar. Her work deals with themes of the eclectic, urban, futuristic, and surreal.
© 2013 Omar Victor Diop / MAGNIN-A, Paris
NCMA from Home
Although the galleries are temporarily closed, we invite you to experience your NCMA from home. Through these virtual offerings, inspired by the Museum collection, we hope to foster contemplation, meditation, and creativity.
EVENTS IN THIS SERIES:
- Virtual Afripedia Screenings and Discussion - Thursday, May 21 | 12 PM
- Virtual Lecture: Fresco from Classical Painting to Modern North Carolina - Thursday, May 28 | 12 PM
- Virtual Sit, Stay, NCMA (Live Drawing Room Postponed) - Friday, May 29 | 7 PM
- Black on Black Project Curated Conversations: What’s the origin of the pain? - Thursday, June 11 | 7 PM
- Virtual Slow Art Appreciation - Wednesday, June 17 | 7 PM
- Virtual Storytime with Liberation Station - Friday, June 19 | 12 PM
- NCMA in Dialogue: A Musical Journey through American Race Relations (Live Webinar) - Thursday, July 2 | 7 PM
- Sculpture Race Virtual Q&A (Canceled) - Wednesday, July 8 | 7 PM
- Virtual Slow Art Appreciation (Sold Out) - Wednesday, July 15 | 7 PM
- Virtual Sculpture Race Exhibition and Awards Ceremony - Friday, July 31 | 7 PM
- NCMA Film Club: Hoop Dreams - Friday, August 14 | 7 PM
- Cheers to Bacchus! Virtual Lecture and Happy Hour - Thursday, August 20 | 7 PM
