NCMA After Hours is a monthly event at North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. It is FREE to attend. No registration is required.
NCMA After Hours is designed for adults, but all ages are welcome.
Enjoy an evening of art, music, and creative energy. Explore the galleries after dark, experience live music or a DJ set, and take part in hands-on art activities inspired by works from the People’s Collection.
Sip, socialize, and view the People’s Collection in a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you come for the art, the music, or the community, After Hours offers a fresh way to connect with creativity.
Food and drinks are available for purchase at NCMA Café.
Upcoming NCMA After Hours Events
NCMA-After Hours
Thursday, September 17, 2026
5:30 to 9 p.m.
West Building
Enjoy a special NCMA After Hours takeover with the North Carolina Museum of History. Featuring Stitched in Tradition: Indigenous Fashion Showcase, the evening highlights culture, identity, and creative expression through fashion.
Stitched in Tradition brings together Indigenous designers from North Carolina tribal communities whose work carries forward tradition while speaking to the present moment. The evening begins with an opening song and showcase of traditional regalia. The runway then becomes a place for storytelling, with designers presenting collections that reflect community, resilience, and lived experience.
More than a fashion show, Stitched in Tradition celebrates the continued presence and influence of Indigenous creativity in contemporary spaces. The program concludes with reflections from the featured designers, offering insight into their work and the role of Indigenous fashion in visibility, representation, and sovereignty today.
Schedule:
- 6:30 pm: Opening song
- 6:35 pm: Welcome and opening remarks
- 6:45 pm: Traditional regalia showcase featuring Indigenous dancers
- 7:05 pm: Designer runway presentations
- 7:45 pm: Designer reflections and closing remarks
- 8 pm: Showcase concludes
NCMA-After Hours: Ancient Nubia
Thursday, October 15, 2026
7 to 10 p.m.
East Building
Celebrate the opening of Ancient Nubia at After Hours, an evening of art, music, and creativity inspired by the exhibition and the cultures, histories, and artistic traditions of Nubia. Explore the galleries after dark, enjoy live music and special activities, and experience the exhibition in a vibrant social atmosphere.
The evening features a special-edition print giveaway by local artist Zaire Miles-Moultrie, who will be live printing works throughout the event. Copies are available while supplies last.
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