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NCMA Recommends: LIGHT OF LIFE

Friday, May 1 | 10 am

Yayoi Kusama, LIGHT OF LIFE, 2018, mirrored box and LED lighting system, H. 86 5/8 x W. 84 1/4 x D. 72 7/8 in., North Carolina Museum of Art, Purchased with funds from the...

Maiden (Canceled)

Canceled - Friday, May 1 | 7 pm

In light of Governor Cooper’s state of emergency declaration and recommendations regarding large gatherings, this event has been canceled. 

(2019) Directed by Alex Holmes....

Postponed: Educator Workshop with Art21: Connecting with Contemporary Art

Postponed - Saturday, May 2 | 10:15 am

In light of Governor Cooper’s state of emergency declaration and recommendations regarding large gatherings, this event has been postponed. 

In collaboration with Art21... READ MORE

Museum Park Tours

Saturday, May 2 | 10:30 am

Enjoy art and nature in a 90-minute tour that leads you through the Park past site-specific works of art and sustainable natural areas. The route has variations in surface...

Art in Motion Sculpture Race (Canceled)

Canceled - Saturday, May 2 | 11 am

In light of Governor Cooper’s state of emergency declaration and recommendations regarding large gatherings, this event has been canceled. 

Celebrate art, nature, and...

Learning from Egyptian Mummies (Canceled)

Canceled - Sunday, May 3 | 2 pm

In light of Governor Cooper’s state of emergency declaration and recommendations regarding large gatherings, this event has been canceled. 

The evolution of diseases and...

Mindful Museum: Yoga in the Galleries (Canceled)

Canceled - Wednesday, May 6 | 5:30 pm

In light of Governor Cooper’s state of emergency declaration and recommendations regarding large gatherings, this event has been canceled. 

Mindful movement and the...

What's in the Box?: Animals (Canceled)

Canceled - Thursday, May 7 | 9:15 am

In light of Governor Cooper’s state of emergency declaration and recommendations regarding large gatherings, this event has been canceled. 

Furry, feathered, or scaly?...

What's in the Box?: Animals (Canceled)

Canceled - Thursday, May 7 | 10:15 am

In light of Governor Cooper’s state of emergency declaration and recommendations regarding large gatherings, this event has been canceled. 

Furry, feathered, or scaly?...

What's in the Box?: Animals (Canceled)

Canceled - Thursday, May 7 | 11:15 am

In light of Governor Cooper’s state of emergency declaration and recommendations regarding large gatherings, this event has been canceled. 

Furry, feathered, or scaly?...

NCMA Recommends: The Cathedral

Friday, May 8 | 10 am

Auguste Rodin, The Cathedral, modeled 1908, Musée Rodin cast 1955, H. 25 1/4 x W. 12 3/4 x D. 13 1/2 in., bronze, Gift of the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation

Rodin...

Museum Park Tours

Saturday, May 9 | 10:30 am

Enjoy art and nature in a 90-minute tour that leads you through the Park past site-specific works of art and sustainable natural areas. The route has variations in surface...

N.C. Raga Revival Concert (Canceled)

Canceled - Saturday, May 9 | 1 pm

In light of Governor Cooper’s state of emergency declaration and recommendations regarding large gatherings, this event has been canceled. 

The NCMA partners with N.C....

Interchanges: Cross-Collection Conversations

Interchanges: Cross-Collection Conversations (Canceled)

Canceled - Sunday, May 10 | 2 pm

In light of Governor Cooper’s state of emergency declaration and recommendations regarding large gatherings, this event has been canceled. 

Caroline Rocheleau, Curator of...

Land of Mine (Canceled)

Canceled - Sunday, May 10 | 2 pm

In light of Governor Cooper’s state of emergency declaration and recommendations regarding large gatherings, this event has been canceled. 

(2016) Written and directed by...

Postponed: Landscape and Sculpture Park Photography Workshop

Postponed - Thursday, May 14 | 10 am

In light of Governor Cooper’s state of emergency declaration and recommendations regarding large gatherings, this event has been postponed. 

Ted Salamone of PERC...

NCMA Recommends: The Perruzi Altarpiece

Friday, May 15 | 10 am

Giotto di Bondone and assistants, The “Peruzzi Altarpiece,” circa 1310–15, H. 41 5/8 x W. 98 1/2 x D. 6 in. Gift of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation

The Florentine painter,...

Family Studio: All about Abstract Painting! (Canceled)

Canceled - Saturday, May 16 | 10:15 am

In light of Governor Cooper’s state of emergency declaration and recommendations regarding large gatherings, this event has been canceled. 

Two-hour studio workshop and...

Museum Park Tours

Saturday, May 16 | 10:30 am

Enjoy art and nature in a 90-minute tour that leads you through the Park past site-specific works of art and sustainable natural areas. The route has variations in surface...

Family Studio: All about Abstract Painting! (Canceled)

Canceled - Saturday, May 16 | 1 pm

In light of Governor Cooper’s state of emergency declaration and recommendations regarding large gatherings, this event has been canceled. 

Two-hour studio workshop and...

Sights and Sounds Concert Series: Pan Harmonia (Canceled)

Canceled - Sunday, May 17 | 2 pm

TICKETS

In light of Governor Cooper’s state of emergency declaration and recommendations regarding large gatherings, this event has been canceled. 

Asheville-based Pan...

Postponed: Mindful Museum: Outdoor Dance Activation

Postponed - Wednesday, May 20 | 5:30 pm

In light of Governor Cooper’s state of emergency declaration and recommendations regarding large gatherings, this event has been postponed. 

Join an hourlong social dance...

Story Time: Animals (Canceled)

Canceled - Thursday, May 21 | 10:15 am

In light of Governor Cooper’s state of emergency declaration and recommendations regarding large gatherings, this event has been canceled. 

Join us for story time in the...

Story Time: Animals (Canceled)

Canceled - Thursday, May 21 | 11 am

In light of Governor Cooper’s state of emergency declaration and recommendations regarding large gatherings, this event has been canceled. 

Join us for story time in the...

NCMA from Home

Virtual Afripedia Screenings and Discussion

Thursday, May 21 | 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....

NCMA Recommends: Bride

Friday, May 22 | 10 am

Beth Lipman, Bride, 2010, glass, wood, paint, and glue, H. 120 x W. 90 x D. 90 in., Purchased with funds from Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hanes in honor of Dr. Emily Farnham, by...

Museum Park Tours

Saturday, May 23 | 10:30 am

Enjoy art and nature in a 90-minute tour that leads you through the Park past site-specific works of art and sustainable natural areas. The route has variations in surface...

NCMA from Home

Virtual Lecture: Fresco from Classical Painting to Modern North Carolina

Thursday, May 28 | Noon

Be a part of our first virtual lecture! Join NCMA conservator Perry Hurt and North Carolina mural painter Christopher Holt as they discuss the history and technique of true...

NCMA Recommends: Dog Effigy

Friday, May 29 | 10 am

West Mexican, Colima state, Dog Effigy, circa 200 B.C.E.–300 C.E., ceramic with red slip paint, H. 11 x W. 9 3/4 x D. 15 in., Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Mace Neufeld

A favorite...

NCMA from Home

Virtual Sit, Stay, NCMA (Live Drawing Room Postponed)

Friday, May 29 | 7 pm

Since we can’t get together for our annual dog party in the Museum Park, we’ve created a collection of virtual content for dogs and humans to still have a great time. Mark...

Museum Park Tours

Saturday, May 30 | 10:30 am

Enjoy art and nature in a 90-minute tour that leads you through the Park past site-specific works of art and sustainable natural areas. The route has variations in surface...

Duke Energy Family Renaissance Fair (Canceled)

Canceled - Sunday, May 31 | 11 am

In light of Governor Cooper’s state of emergency declaration and recommendations regarding large gatherings, this event has been canceled. 

Step back in time as the...