College

Explore the Museum Park, wander the galleries, and connect with students from other campuses at the annual fall College Night planned by our College Advisory Council. Through juried exhibitions and internship opportunities, students across the state can express themselves and gain valuable experience with the North Carolina Museum of Art.

Internships

College students and recent graduates benefit from interning at the NCMA by learning and contributing to the work of an art museum.

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Free Friday Nights!

Admission to ticketed exhibitions is free for college students on Fridays from 5 to 9 pm; stop at the Box Office and show your current ID. Admission to the permanent collection is always free, and no ticket is required.

College Night

Each fall our College Advisory Council presents a distinctive Museum experience for college students, with music, art, and interactive experiences inspired by our major exhibitions.

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Park Pictures

The NCMA invites college students to submit original works for our Park Pictures billboard competition. More information here.

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