PROGRAMS AND SERIES
The Museum offers year-round programming for all ages, including lectures, studio workshops, films, performances, and special events. Learn more about these programs and series below, including upcoming events.
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Film
NCMA film programming consists of classic and contemporary short and feature-length films across genres, countries, and languages. The films we show promote diversity, represent the communities we serve, complement the Museum’s exhibitions and collection, and inspire, encourage dialogue, and promote a sense of belonging.
Performances and Concerts
Outdoor concerts, live dance performances, jazz series, lectures, and chamber music recitals are just a few of the exciting events the NCMA offers throughout the year.
Adult Programming
Participate in a wide array of programs developed to give you meaningful avenues to explore the arts both on our campus and virtually.
Park
The vast and diverse Museum Park is where art and nature play. Discover all the ways you can enrich your outdoor experience here.
Mindful Museum
Mindful Museum programs offer opportunities to calm the mind, process emotions, cultivate inspiration, and find connection both with art and our community.
Families
Make cool art, see live performances, or take a family-friendly tour of the Museum. Our programs and in-gallery materials invite you to look, talk, and interpret works of art together.
College
Through juried exhibitions and internship opportunities, students across the state can express themselves and gain valuable experience with the North Carolina Museum of Art, including at the annual fall College Night planned by our College Advisory Council.
Art in Bloom
The Museum’s largest annual fundraiser pairs works of art in the collection with talented floral artists, who bring the collection to life using fresh flowers.
Teens
The NCMA is the place to be for teens. Check out classes, workshops, and special events designed especially for teens to develop their skills, and connect with art, ideas, and other young people.
Programs for People with Memory Loss and Care Partners
The NCMA offers a variety of experiences for those whose lives are affected by memory loss. Research shows just how enriching the arts are to this community. We aim to provide experiences that combat social isolation and opportunities for joy, creativity, refuge, and connection.