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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Performing Arts and Film

Outdoor concerts, live dance performances, a jazz series, lectures, and films are just some of the exciting events the NCMA offers throughout the year.

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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.

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Park

The vast and diverse Museum Park is where art and nature play. Discover all the ways you can enrich your outdoor experience here.

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Mindful Museum

Mindful Museum programs offer opportunities to calm the mind, process emotions, cultivate inspiration, and find connection both with art and our community.

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Families

Make cool art, look and play, and be inspired! Our fun-filled programs and gallery activities invite visitors of all ages to discover art and nature at the Museum together.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Adaptive Art Program

Create Your Way offers partnering schools accessible tours, resources, and classroom visits designed for students and teachers in ECS classrooms. The goals of the program are to use museum experiences and adaptive arts strategies to help students expand their frames of reference, build connections with others, and know themselves better. These offerings are by request. For more information please contact Molly Hull. The North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc., is supported by United Arts Wake County.

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