Ackland Art Museum, on the University of North Carolina campus, at 101 South Columbia Street, is always free to visit.
Its permanent collection consists of more than 17,000 works of art, featuring North Carolina’s premier collections of Asian art and works of art on paper (drawings, prints, and photographs), as well as significant collections of European masterworks, twentieth-century and contemporary art, and North Carolina pottery. The Ackland organizes more than a dozen special exhibitions a year.
In addition, Ackland Art Museum presents many events. Some have a small cost associated with them and some are free. You can learn about all of their events and programs on their website, but here’s a list of some upcoming free programs.
Drawing in the Galleries
2nd Saturday of the month, 10 a.m.
The second Saturday of every month, Amanda Hughes leads participants in a creative exploration of a particular object in the Ackland’s collection. For all sessions, bring paper and dry media (crayon, pencils, etc.). All levels are welcome. Free and open to the public. No reservation necessary.
2nd Friday ArtWalk – “Way Out West” Curator’s Keynote
Friday, June 14th, 2019
6 p.m.
Free
During the 2nd Friday ArtWalk, join us for an illustrated introduction to Way Out West: Celebrating the Gift of the Hugh A. McAllister Jr. Collection by its curator Dana Cowen, Sheldon Peck Curator for European and American Art before 1950.
Free and open to the public. RSVP requested.
Music in the Galleries: Ryan Dial-Stanley
Sunday, June 16th, 2019
2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Free
Family and Friends Sunday: Cartography
Sunday, June 23rd, 2019
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Free
- Learn about how maps served the artists of Way Out West.
- Listen to stories about exploration chosen by Chapel Hill Public Library children’s librarians
- See maps of the U.S. and meet cartography expert Renee Bosman from UNC Libraries
- Watch the first of three selections from PBS’ National Parks documentary series to glimpse some of the natural wonders featured in the works of Way Out West
- Enjoy exploring the art on view with a themed scavenger hunt and hands-on art-making activities for all ages
Music in the Galleries
Sunday, July 21st, 2019
2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Free
Family and Friends Sunday
Sunday, July 28th, 2019
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Free
Final Performance: Stacey L. Kirby’s Multi-media “Department of Reflection”
Sunday, August 4th, 2019
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Free
In this site-specific commission in the Ackland’s ART& space, Stacey L. Kirby presents The Department of Reflection, a multimedia installation that reflects on the ways in which government, citizenry, and labor issues intersect in contemporary society.
On the final day of the installation, Kirby and community members will conduct Civil Presence assessments. The assessments are free and open to the public, and they will be conducted on a rolling basis. No advance registration is required.
Music in the Galleries
Sunday, August 18th 2019
2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Free
Family and Friends Sunday
Sunday, August 25th, 2019
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Free
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