Exhibitions
Knowing the West
Knowing the West embraces preexisting impressions of the American West and presents a wide variety of artwork from diverse makers of the 19th and early 20th centuries, showcasing essential and often overlooked stories of the region. Conoci…
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Partial Figure
Partial Figure focuses on works from the NCMA collection to demonstrate artists’ enduring fascination with the emotions and ambiguities that the human figure can evoke. This sense of intrigue and emotional resonance is often amplified when …
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The Creative Lives of Educators
How do educators make space for creative practices in their life outside of teaching? How are teachers inspired and supported by their experiences with the NCMA? In its mission to be a vital cultural resource to all, the North Carolina Mus…
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Park Billboards: Jalen Jackson
Jalen Jackson is a visual artist whose paintings explore African American culture, collective memory, and experiences through naturalistic figurative work. Jackson began college as a business management student at North Carolina Agricultura…
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North Carolina Museum of Art
Arts. Nature. People.
North Carolina Museum of Art
Arts. Nature. People.
North Carolina Museum of Art
Arts. Nature. People.
Events This Week
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Mother’s Day Brunch
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Spring Teacher Tuesday: Special Exhibition Access for Educators
Educators enjoy exclusive access to Knowing the West. This is a self-guided program; tickets are limited and are availab…
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An Evening with Michael Twitty
Join us for an engaging evening with Michael W. Twitty, James Beard Award–winning culinary historian, writer, and educat…
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Language Café with Raleigh Sister Cities
Interested in learning a new language? Join us for an evening of cultural immersion! In partnership with Raleigh Sister …
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In the Moment: Cultural Activities for the Memory Community
Join us as we explore the signs of spring through art, history, and science. During this pilot program, we spend time so…
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NCMA Movies at Moore Square: Poupelle of Chimney Town
This spring and summer, the NCMA partners with Moore Square to present a series of FREE outdoor movies in Moore Square. …
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Park Tour: Science and Sustainability
Join us for a guided walk that focuses on the plants, animals, and sustainable design features of the Museum Park. Durin…
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Family Studio
Guided by expert artists, look closely at original works of art and find inspiration to create your own projects during …
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Making Morning at NCMA W-S: How to Draw the Face
Join us for a morning workshop, How to Draw the Face, at the NCMA Winston-Salem. Stephen Lursen, a middle school art edu…
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Notes on View: Thomas Hinds (return performance)
Live music in the galleries inspired by art—Notes on View is a pop-up music series at the NCMA featuring 40-minute live …
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Family Studio
Guided by expert artists, look closely at original works of art and find inspiration to create your own projects during …
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Notes on View: Thomas Hinds (return performance)
Live music in the galleries inspired by art—Notes on View is a pop-up music series at the NCMA featuring 40-minute live …
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She Sings, She Speaks: Beneath the Skin with Nnenna Freelon
May is nationally recognized as a time to focus on mental health and well-being. To explore the powerful connection betw…
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Artful Story Time: Eid Mubarak!
Story time with an artful twist! Come look, listen, and move as we make connections with original works of art and child…
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Boris Lurie: Echoes of Memory
Featuring violinist Ilana Zaks-Nederlander Join us for a tribute to Boris Lurie (1924–2008), a Holocaust survivor, artis…
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Mindful Museum: Spring Singing Bowl Sound Bath
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Knowing the West Community Day
Join us for a community day featuring free admission to Knowing the West. Image: Artist once known (Nimiipuu [Nez Perce…
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Western North Carolina Art and Craft Showcase
This one-day market celebrates the traditions and contemporary practices of craft artists from Western North Carolina, a…
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RESCHEDULED: Sights and Sounds on Sundays Concert Series: The Ulysses Quartet
This event is rescheduled from January 25 to May 24. Presented by Richard and Elizabeth Epstein Christina Bouey, violi…
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From Irving Berlin to Louis Armstrong: Celebrating the Jewish Songwriters and African American Performers Who Shaped American Music
Featuring the Joe Alterman Quartet with special guest Christian Tamburr Step into the rich, interconnected story of Amer…
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The Art of Research: A Curator’s Celebration
Join Caroline Rocheleau, director of research and curator of ancient collections, to celebrate the publication of Ancien…
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Still. Moving: Christa Oliver Interprets a Work from the People’s Collection
Movement meets masterpieces from the People’s Collection as dancers interpret form, story, and silence in the Museum gal…
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Still. Moving: Christa Oliver Interprets a Work from the People’s Collection
Movement meets masterpieces from the People’s Collection as dancers interpret form, story, and silence in the Museum gal…
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Macrame Plant Hangers for Teens
Enjoy the spring season with a hands-on macrame workshop with The Plondering. Bring your friends to create a plant hange…
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Adaptive Tai Chi in the Park: Mindful Movement for Everyone
Please note: you must sign up for each individual occurrence if you want to attend more than one session. The ancient C…
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The People’s Collection—Always Looking: Titus Brooks Heagins
Always Looking: Titus Brooks Heagins (2025). Directed by Olympia Stone, 56 min., documentary, NR This documentary delves…
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Still. Moving: Prism 5 and Prism 7 as interpreted by Frankie Lee III
As part of the Still. Moving dance series, choreographer Frankie Lee III presents a new work inspired by South African a…
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Still. Moving: Prism 5 and Prism 7 as interpreted by Frankie Lee III
As part of the Still. Moving dance series, choreographer Frankie Lee III presents a new work inspired by South African a…
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From Acro to Zumba: An ABC Movement Adventure for Kids!
Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and groove your way through the alphabet! Join us for a joyful, high-energy family event ba…
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NCMA Loves Anime: Summer Wars (2009) and Mystery Event
After attending the NCMA Loves Anime Bazaar, join us for a mystery event at 7 pm, followed by an 8 pm screening of Mamor…
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Summer Camp: Wild and Wonderful, ages 6–7
Step outside and let nature be your muse as you transform your discoveries into beautiful nature-inspired art. Each summ…
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Summer Camp: Wild and Wonderful, ages 8–9
Step outside and let nature be your muse as you transform your discoveries into beautiful nature-inspired art. Each summ…
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Summer Camp: Wild and Wonderful, ages 10–11
Step outside and let nature be your muse as you transform your discoveries into beautiful nature-inspired art. Each summ…
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NCMA Movies at Moore Square: Shrek
This spring and summer, the NCMA partners with Moore Square to present a series of FREE outdoor movies in Moore Square. …
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Summer Camp: Cave to Canvas, ages 8–9
Travel through time to uncover how humans have expressed themselves through art–from ancient cave paintings to modern wo…
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Summer Camp: Face to Face, ages 12–14
Dive into the world of portraiture, both traditional and experimental, as a way to explore identity, emotion, and self-e…
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Summer Camp: Cave to Canvas, ages 6–7
Travel through time to uncover how humans have expressed themselves through art–from ancient cave paintings to modern wo…
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Notes on View: Soundwave Supply Co.
Live music in the galleries inspired by art—Notes on View is a pop-up music series at the NCMA featuring 40-minute live …
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Notes on View: Soundwave Supply Co.
Live music in the galleries inspired by art—Notes on View is a pop-up music series at the NCMA featuring 40-minute live …
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Summer Camp: Water Wonders, ages 10–11
Make a splash in this aquatic adventure as you uncover the magic, mystery, and movement of water through art. Please not…
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Summer Camp: Water Wonders, ages 8–9
Make a splash in this aquatic adventure as you uncover the magic, mystery, and movement of water through art. Please not…
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Summer Camp: Water Wonders, ages 6–7
Make a splash in this aquatic adventure as you uncover the magic, mystery, and movement of water through art. Please not…
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Summer Camp: Animal Art Safari, ages 6–7
Grab your binoculars and paintbrushes as you journey across continents to investigate the marvels of the animal kingdom.…
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Summer Camp: Animal Art Safari, ages 8–9
Grab your binoculars and paintbrushes as you journey across continents to investigate the marvels of the animal kingdom.…
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Summer Camp: Animal Art Safari, ages 10–11
Grab your binoculars and paintbrushes as you journey across continents to investigate the marvels of the animal kingdom.…
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Summer Camp: Art in Motion, ages 10–11
Explore how movement and energy can inspire dynamic works of art. Come turn motion into masterpieces, from swirling pain…
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Summer Camp: Art in Motion, ages 8–9
Explore how movement and energy can inspire dynamic works of art. Come turn motion into masterpieces, from swirling pain…
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Summer Camp: Art in Motion, ages 6–7
Explore how movement and energy can inspire dynamic works of art. Come turn motion into masterpieces, from swirling pain…
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Summer Camp: Dog Days of Summer, ages 6–7
Beat the heat with art inspired by the furry friends we live with and the endless array of canine friends in our galleri…
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Summer Camp: Dog Days of Summer, ages 8–9
Beat the heat with art inspired by the furry friends we live with and the endless array of canine friends in our galleri…
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Summer Camp: Inside the Box, ages 12–14
Discover how limitations can spark innovation. Whether it’s working with a limited color palette, using only recycled ma…
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Summer Camp: Micro to Macro, ages 6–7
From the tiniest details to the biggest ideas, study the world through a new lens, zooming in on hidden beauty and zoomi…
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Summer Camp: Micro to Macro, ages 8–9
From the tiniest details to the biggest ideas, study the world through a new lens, zooming in on hidden beauty and zoomi…
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Summer Camp: Micro to Macro, ages 10–11
From the tiniest details to the biggest ideas, study the world through a new lens, zooming in on hidden beauty and zoomi…
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Summer Camp: Once upon a Canvas, ages 6–7
Art and stories go hand-in-hand. Explore how art tells stories and stories inspire art as you let your own story unfold …
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Summer Camp: Once upon a Canvas, ages 8–9
Art and stories go hand-in-hand. Explore how art tells stories and stories inspire art as you let your own story unfold …
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Summer Camp: Once upon a Canvas, ages 10–11
Art and stories go hand-in-hand. Explore how art tells stories and stories inspire art as you let your own story unfold …
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Summer Camp: Lost and Found, ages 6–7
Find new ways to express your creativity through turning everyday objects and forgotten treasures into imaginative works…
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Summer Camp: Lost and Found, ages 8–9
Find new ways to express your creativity through turning everyday objects and forgotten treasures into imaginative works…
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Summer Camp: Lost and Found, ages 10–11
Find new ways to express your creativity through turning everyday objects and forgotten treasures into imaginative works…

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