Join us as the Ackland resumes our popular Art Adventures class in person with instructor Allison Tierney! We will be inspired by Christopher Myers’ Fish Pieta (2020). Art Adventures sessions… Read More →
Ackland Art Museum
American Tastes in Japanese Art: The Influence of Sherman Emery Lee
At this free virtual talk Dr. James Ulak will offer thoughts on Sherman Emery Lee’s (1918–2008) powerful influence in directing collecting tastes in Japanese art throughout America. Lee’s advice has… Read More →
Artist Conversation: Zig Jackson
Join us for a virtual conversation between artist Zig Jackson and the Ackland’s Lauren Turner, assistant curator for the collection. Jackson’s photograph Entering Zig’s Indian Reservation, China Basin, San Francisco,… Read More →
Guided Tour: Explore the Ackland’s Collection
Meet in the lobby for a 30-minute, guided tour of the Ackland Art Museum’s collection. Advance registration required; space is limited.
Art for Lunch: What We Believe
Featuring Gabrielle Berlinger (UNC Department of American Studies) and Elizabeth Manekin (Ackland Head of University Programs and Academic Projects) Join us for a virtual version of Art for Lunch, our… Read More →




