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.
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
Consider the physicality of creating art featuring mountains, cliffs, and canyons.
- Learn about rock climbing in our courtyard with Triangle Rock Club Durham
- Learn how art and nature intersect and inspire at North Carolina State Parks with Anjanée N. Bell, Director of Arts in the Parks
- Hear from Johnny Randall, the NCBG Director of Conservation.
- Catch the next selection of our PBS National Parks screenings in ART&.
- Enjoy exploring the art on view with a themed scavenger hunt and hands-on art-making activities for all ages
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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