Calendar

Virtual What's in the Box

Wednesday, December 2 | 10 am

Have fun while exploring art together! “What’s in the Box?” is the Museum’s signature program for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Live virtual 45-minute sessions...

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Mindful Museum: Envisioning and Embodying Abundance

Wednesday, December 2 | 7 pm

Join us for a joyful and expansive session celebrating abundance! This hourlong virtual program guides you through a creative visioning exercise, a meditation, and a group...

A Musical Interchange with El Anatsui’s Lines That Link Humanity featuring Carolyn Colquitt

Saturday, December 5 | 1 pm

Why is this baby grand piano in the middle of the NCMA’s African Arts Gallery? In the spirit of our Interchanges project, and pushing the boundaries of that initiative even...

A Musical Interchange with El Anatsui’s Lines That Link Humanity featuring Carolyn Colquitt

Sunday, December 6 | 1 pm

Why is this baby grand piano in the middle of the NCMA’s African Arts Gallery? In the spirit of our Interchanges project, and pushing the boundaries of that initiative even...

Virtual Gallery Tour: Stories from the Judaic Art Gallery

Monday, December 7 | 1:30 pm

The NCMA is one of only two general art museums in the country with a permanent gallery devoted to Jewish ceremonial art. How did this collection come to be in North...

NCMA Recommends: Untitled (Light Under the Door)

Friday, December 11 | 10 am

Orit Raff, Untitled (Light Under the Door), 1999, C-print, Gift of Allen G. Thomas, Jr. 31 1/4 x 39 3/8 in.

This time of year, when the days get shorter and the nights get...

Morning Bird Walk (Sold Out)

Sold Out - Saturday, December 12 | 8:30 am

Join our resident birding enthusiast, Park ranger Chantal Taunton, on a meandering 90-minute walk through the Museum Park in search of migratory and native birds. Wear a...

A Musical Interchange with El Anatsui’s Lines That Link Humanity featuring Carolyn Colquitt

Saturday, December 12 | 1 pm

Why is this baby grand piano in the middle of the NCMA’s African Arts Gallery? In the spirit of our Interchanges project, and pushing the boundaries of that initiative even...

Studio Workshop: Sketchbooking (two-part virtual class)

Saturday, December 12 | 1:30 pm

Anna Podris creates vivid paintings inspired by dreams, from the world around her, and from active play in her sketchbooks. Join her as she guides participants through the...

A Musical Interchange with El Anatsui’s Lines That Link Humanity featuring Carolyn Colquitt

Sunday, December 13 | 1 pm

Why is this baby grand piano in the middle of the NCMA’s African Arts Gallery? In the spirit of our Interchanges project, and pushing the boundaries of that initiative even...

Mindful Museum: Virtual Family Growga Moment

Monday, December 14 | 4 pm

Kids experience movement, mindfulness, and connection through fun and engaging virtual Growga programming. Each monthly 30-minute class, inspired by the Museum's...

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Mindful Museum: Virtual Slow Art Appreciation

Wednesday, December 16 | 7 pm

Slow art is a growing movement to mindfully observe and appreciate art. This hourlong virtual program guides you through centering techniques and a breathing practice...

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Virtual Lecture: Creating Reflections on Light - December 2020

Thursday, December 17 | Noon

Join us for a lunchtime lecture with Michele Frederick, associate curator of European art, to hear about the challenges and benefits of building the exhibition Reflections...

Dreaming in Color: Liberation Station Virtual Storytime

Friday, December 18 | 9 am

The third Friday of each month, tune in for stories from the beautiful NCMA galleries. Victoria Scott-Miller of Liberation Station bookstore offers a series of readings and...

NCMA Film Club

NCMA Film Club: Museo / Museum (Sold Out)

Sold Out - Friday, December 18 | 7 pm

If you enjoy watching and talking about films, join us for a meeting of the virtual NCMA Film Club! Watch the film at your convenience, and then join a Zoom discussion....

A Musical Interchange with El Anatsui’s Lines That Link Humanity featuring Carolyn Colquitt

Saturday, December 19 | 1 pm

Why is this baby grand piano in the middle of the NCMA’s African Arts Gallery? In the spirit of our Interchanges project, and pushing the boundaries of that initiative even...

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Art, Nature, People: Lights Across NC

Saturday, December 19 | 10 am

Light brings both art and nature to life and is explored through painting, photography, sculpture, and architecture in two exhibitions currently on view, Reflections on...

Mindful Museum: Winter Astrology and Meditation Workshop

Monday, December 21 | 6:30 pm

The Yoga Almanac, co-authored by Raleigh yoga teacher Andrea Rice, aligns yoga practices with the astrological seasons. The winter solstice coincides with the start of...

Pink Martini New Year’s Eve Virtual Concert

Thursday, December 31 | 3 pm

Ring in the new year with “Good Riddance, 2020!” Everyone’s favorite “little orchestra,” Pink Martini, brings some much-needed holiday cheer to your living room this...