Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
This fall, our Yoga in the Galleries practice will be inspired by art from the Ackland’s current exhibition Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon: Masterworks from the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection at Asia Society (on view October 8, 2021-January 9, 2022). The hour-long session is taught by registered yoga teacher Joanne... Read More →
Kick off the autumn season at the Ackland! Explore the art of lettering throughout history, complete an A-to-Z scavenger hunt, and design your very own picture book while looking at art. Self-guided activities will be on hand at the museum and online components will be added to ackland.org for virtual visitors.
Free. Zoom registration required. Think you can draw a work of art from description alone? Join us for an afternoon of virtual drawing games based on works now on view in Drawing Attention. Test your drawing skills against two of the Ackland’s curators, Dana Cowen and Lauren Turner, in our Zoom-based, museum version of Pictionary!... Read More →
Free, self-guided activities available in person Visit us virtually or find art activity kits to enjoy with your friends or family group in the galleries. This month, enjoy art-inspired activities inspired by James McNeill Whistler’s etchings in Visions of Venice including: VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE PEACOCK ROOM | 2:30 P.M. EDT Join the Ackland as... Read More →
$0.00 - $5.00; registration required. Families with kids ages 6-9 are invited to join us virtually for a hands-on art-making class inspired by art on view in Drawing Attention. This month, we’ll make Blind Contour Portraits with instructor Allison Tierney! Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants.* A supply list and Zoom meeting link... Read More →
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) Free Ticket Required Join Dana E. Cowen, Sheldon Peck Curator for European and American Art before 1950, for an in-depth look at Visions of Venice. In this virtual discussion, participants will learn more about the circumstances of Whistler’s 1879 trip to Venice, his unique views of the floating city, his... Read More →
Free, self-guided activities available in person Visit us virtually or find art activity kits to enjoy with your friends or family group in the galleries. This month, enjoy art-inspired activities exploring the wide-ranging themes and works in Drawing Attention including word art, watercolors, and landscapes. Zoom Storytime | 2:30 P.M. EDT Join the Ackland’s Public... Read More →
Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket) $13 (Includes Art Kit; Beverages Sold Separately) Learn watercolor basics from a regional artist, hear about watercolors on view in the Ackland’s newest exhibition, and taste local beers with the brewer who crafted them at a virtual version of our hands-on art-making and beer-tasting event. This summer’s event will feature... Read More →
Free; registration required. Join Drawing Attention curator and Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs Peter Nisbet for an in-person tour of the exhibition. Space is limited and registration is required below. Participants must adhere to the Ackland’s current visitor policies, including wearing a mask while in the Museum and practicing social distancing. This tour will be... Read More →
Families with kids ages 6-9 are invited to join us virtually for a hands-on art-making class inspired by art on view in Drawing Attention. This month, we’ll make “exquisite corpse” paper books with instructor Allison Tierney! Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants.* A supply list and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to... Read More →
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