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  • A beaded suitcase decorated with a scene of four figures with eleven horses, a tepee, and wedding gifts.

    Spring Teacher Tuesday: Special Exhibition Access for Educators

    East Building, Meymandi Exhibition Gallery

    Educators enjoy exclusive access to Knowing the West. This is a self-guided program; tickets are limited and are available on the hour at 4, 5, or 6 pm.  Image: Nellie Two Bear Gates (Iháƞktȟuƞwaƞna Dakhóta, Standing Rock Reservation), Suitcase, 1880–1910, beads, hide, metal, oilcloth, and thread, H. 12 1/2 × W. 17 11/16 × D. 10

    Free
  • A man wearing a yarmulke and plaid shirt stands behind a kitchen counter and looks up from chopping vegetables.

    An Evening with Michael Twitty

    West Building, NCMA Café

    Join us for an engaging evening with Michael W. Twitty, James Beard Award–winning culinary historian, writer, and educator. In conversation with author and UNC professor Marcie Cohen Ferris, he discusses his latest book, Recipes from the American South. Through storytelling, history, and food traditions, they explore the rich connections between cuisine, culture, faith and identity

    $50
  • Two woman whose heads are cropped out sit and gesture with their hands in a sunlit room. A hand holding a mug appears on the left side.

    Language Café with Raleigh Sister Cities

    West Building, NCMA Café

    Interested in learning a new language? Join us for an evening of cultural immersion! In partnership with Raleigh Sister Cities, a cohort of language ambassadors will be on the scene to answer all of your questions and start you on your language-learning journey with a beginner-friendly approach. Refreshments and snacks available for purchase. No registration required.  About our partner

    Free
  • An art installation of 84 rectangles arranged in a 6 by 8 grid. Together they create an image of white tree forms on blue.

    In the Moment: Cultural Activities for the Memory Community

    West Building, Lobby

    Join us as we explore the signs of spring through art, history, and science. During this pilot program, we spend time socializing, discussing art, and learning about North Carolina through a series of interactive experiences. In the Moment is a program series designed for those living with memory changes and their care partners. It inspires

    Free
  • An animation still of a boy holding up a mobile of stars and a moon to a creature made of household supplies holding scissors.

    NCMA Movies at Moore Square: Poupelle of Chimney Town

    Moore Square, Raleigh

    This spring and summer, the NCMA partners with Moore Square to present a series of FREE outdoor movies in Moore Square. Join us monthly on weekend evenings starting at 6 pm for themed programming. Films begin at 7:15 pm. Poupelle of Chimney Town (2020). Directed by Yûsuke Hirota, 1 hr. 40 min., animation/family/fantasy, PG A

    Free
  • A group of people dressed in coats walk on a paved path surrounded by trees and flowering plants.

    Park Tour: Science and Sustainability

    Museum Park, Welcome Center

    Join us for a guided walk that focuses on the plants, animals, and sustainable design features of the Museum Park. During this engaging tour, participants explore the natural world around them, learn about biology and ecology, and more.  Ages 12 and up. Space is limited, and preregistration is required. This tour is offered in the spring and fall each year, weather permitting.  Photo: Bryanne Shepard 

    Free
  • A close-up view of a child's hand holding a paint brush above a paper plate filled with paints of different colors.

    Family Studio

    East Building, Studios

    Guided by expert artists, look closely at original works of art and find inspiration to create your own projects during these two-hour studio workshops. Sessions include a guided gallery tour plus time in the art studio to complete your own work of art.  All materials are included. Best for families with children ages 5 to

    $12
  • Two pencil-drawn portraits of teenage girls placed on a desk.

    Making Morning at NCMA W-S: How to Draw the Face

    NCMA Winston-Salem, 750 Marguerite Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27106

    Join us for a morning workshop, How to Draw the Face, at the NCMA Winston-Salem. Stephen Lursen, a middle school art educator showcased in the NCMA’s Creative Lives of Educators exhibition, leads this program. He guides participants through the process of drawing the face step by step while also explaining how he teaches this to middle school students within the framework of an observational drawing unit, which culminates in

    $5
  • A man in a hat holding a guitar stands before a microphone and against a tall wooden fence.

    Notes on View: Thomas Hinds (return performance)

    West Building

    Live music in the galleries inspired by art—Notes on View is a pop-up music series at the NCMA featuring 40-minute live performances that respond to and resonate with works on display. Ranging from contemporary sounds to classical compositions, performances invite you to experience the galleries in a new way: through sound, space, and shared creativity.

    Free
  • A close-up view of a child's hand holding a paint brush above a paper plate filled with paints of different colors.

    Family Studio

    East Building, Studios

    Guided by expert artists, look closely at original works of art and find inspiration to create your own projects during these two-hour studio workshops. Sessions include a guided gallery tour plus time in the art studio to complete your own work of art.  All materials are included. Best for families with children ages 5 to

    $12
  • A man in a hat holding a guitar stands before a microphone and against a tall wooden fence.

    Notes on View: Thomas Hinds (return performance)

    West Building

    Live music in the galleries inspired by art—Notes on View is a pop-up music series at the NCMA featuring 40-minute live performances that respond to and resonate with works on display. Ranging from contemporary sounds to classical compositions, performances invite you to experience the galleries in a new way: through sound, space, and shared creativity.

    Free