Fall 2017 Preview

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2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh

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FALL HIGHLIGHTS PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE

Looking South: Photographs by Eudora Welty Through September 3, 2017

Saturday, October 7 Curator Dennis Weller hosts a daylong seminar on the NCMA’s outstanding Dutch and Flemish collection. Details on page 4.

FIRST NIGHT AT THE FASHION FAIR! Saturday, October 28

You + Me

Friday, October 27 A runway fashion show and dance party kick off the opening of Inspiring Beauty. Dress to impress!

Details on page 5.

Andrea Donnelly: We’ve Met Before

SCULPTURE ALIVE!

Through September 3, 2017

Through January 28, 2018

Sabine Gruffat

November 4, 5, 11 Performers from Culture Mill interpret Rodin’s works through short performances among the sculptures. Details on page 5.

Through January 28, 2018

Donald Sultan: The Disaster Paintings September 23–December 31, 2017

BEHIND THE SEAMS Thursday, November 30 Dress fancy, stroll the galleries, create a craft, and imbibe a bit. Girls night out! Details on page 6.

Rhythmic Vitality: Photographs by Barbara Morgan September 30, 2017–January 28, 2018

Night(Light)

September 30, 2017–January 28, 2018

Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair October 28, 2017–January 21, 2018

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Tues.–Sat. 11:30 am–2 pm, Fri. dinner 5:30–10 pm (last seating 8:30 pm), Sun. 10:30 am–2:30 pm Reservations: (919) 664-6838

You Are Here: Light, Color, and Sound Experiences April 7–July 22, 2018

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On the cover: From Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair. Jean Louis Scherrer, Day Ensemble, haute couture, fall/winter 2000–01, fox, goat, mink, Persian lamb, and leather, appeared in Fashion Sensation; Photo courtesy of Johnson Publishing Company, LLC

2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh • (919) 839-ncma • ncartmuseum.org The North Carolina Museum of Art, Lawrence J. Wheeler, director, is the art museum of the the State of North Carolina, Roy Cooper, governor, and an agency of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Susi H. Hamilton, secretary.

Victor Ekpuk, Divinity, 2017, white chalk, 18 × 30 ft., Commissioned by the North Carolina Museum of Art, courtesy of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and the William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust

THREADS OF AFRICA: A CELEBRATION OF ART, NATURE, AND PEOPLE Saturday, September 23, n o o n –5 pm rain date september

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Museum Park and East Building free

We unveil the newly reinstalled African art gallery with a celebration of African art, nature, music, and culture. The Museum Park comes alive with music and dance performances, drum-making workshops, collaborative community art activities, food, African cultural activities, and more!

Walk the new gallery and converse with experts and storytellers.

FREE CONCERT A N G ÉL I Q U E K I DJO

WITH DIALI CISSOKHO AND KAIRA BA Saturday, September 23 6:45 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm) Joseph M. Bryan, Jr., Theater in the Museum Park f r e e ; ticket required This event is now SOLD OUT. 3

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L EC T UR ES, TO U R S, S P EC I A L EVE NTS LUNCH AND LECTURE 11 am, East Building $25 Members, $30 Nonmembers (per session) Tickets: ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923 Registration required by 4 pm on the Tuesday before the event.

Artist Talk—Andrea Donnelly Friday, September 8 Andrea Donnelly combines photography and hand-woven fibers in a unique process that can be viewed in her exhibition We’ve Met Before, which opened August 26. She discusses her work and creative process.

Back to the Classics Friday, November 17 Caroline Rocheleau, curator of ancient art, discusses research on the NCMA’s Greek and Roman collections. Discover how modern technologies like gamma radiography, X-ray fluorescence, and visible-induced luminescence help scholars understand classical works of art.

LECTURES AND DISCUSSIONS Tickets: ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923 Seminar—Celebrating 25 Years of Dutch and Flemish Art at the NCMA Dennis Weller, Curator of Northern European Art Saturday, October 7, 9:15 am–4 pm, East Building, SECU Auditorium $100 Members, $115 Nonmembers Registration required by 4 pm on the Tuesday before the event.

In a series of illustrated lectures, Dennis Weller reminisces about his role in adding to the NCMA’s outstanding Dutch and Flemish collection and developing exhibitions devoted to this material, including the Flemish kunstkamer. The discussion includes future projects and the changing role of curators. Ticket price includes reading materials, morning coffee, a Dutch-inspired lunch, and a closing reception.

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Artist Lecture—Matthew Brandt Wednesday, October 18, 7 pm, East Building, SECU Auditorium f r e e ; ticket required Calling his approach “a little bit messy and experimental,” Matthew Brandt produces large-scale photographs through labor-intensive processes recalling the 19th-century origins of photography, often incorporating the physical matter of the subject itself. Brandt’s discussion of his work is followed by Q&A. A Conversation with André Leon Talley Sunday, October 29, 6 pm, East Building, SECU Auditorium $40 Members, $45 Nonmembers Fashion icon André Leon Talley became a household name as an editor for Vogue and a judge for America’s Next Top Model. Few may know that Talley is originally from Durham and was fashion editor of Ebony early in his career. He shares behind-the-scenes stories of his days at Ebony Fashion Fair. Wine and cheese included.

SAVE THE DATE The Christmas Story in Art, Words, and Music Saturday, December 2 Lecture—Moshie Safdie on Sacred Architecture Sunday, December 3

FREE PUBLIC TOURS No reservations necessary.

Meet at West Building Information Desk, except where noted.

Explore the Collection Tuesdays–Sundays, 1:30 pm A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. No tour on September 23.

Meet Your Museum Tours Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm A brief introduction to the Museum’s history, collection highlights, and little-known facts to enhance your visit.

“Ask Me!” Roaming Docent Saturdays, 1–3 pm, African galleries, East Building Sundays, 1–3 pm, East Building and West Building Ask a question, learn the inside story about what’s on the walls, or just talk about what you see.

Rediscovering Rodin Thursday, October 12, 6:30 pm, East Building $35 Connoisseurs, $40 Members, $50 Nonmembers November 17 marks the centenary of Auguste Rodin’s death. David Steel, curator of European art, discusses how Rodin created the works we see in the galleries and offers insights into how they relate to other works on view.

Museum Park Tours Saturday, September 9, 10:30 am Saturday, October 28, 10:30 am Enjoy art and nature in a 90-minute tour. The route is approximately two miles long, with variations in surface and incline. Meet your guide at the East Building Information Desk.

This event, designed for members age 40 and over, features a lecture and walking tour, followed by a buffet-style dinner with a glass of wine. Advance registration is required.

Gallery Games Friday, September 15, 6:30 pm Friday, October 20, 6:30 pm What better way to celebrate the end of the work week than with some fun in the galleries? Join other adults to experience art through playful activities.

Different approaches will be featured each month. Join in!

Family-Friendly Tours Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 am Half-hour tours for kids ages 5–11 and their adult companions. No tours September 23 and 24. See monthly themes at ncartmuseum.org.

Special Exhibition Tours: Inspiring Beauty The tour is f r e e , but exhibition tickets are required. Meet your docent on Level B, outside the entrance to the exhibition.

Friday, November 10, 6 pm and 7 pm Saturday, November 11, 11:30 pm and 1:30 pm Sunday, November 12, 11:30 am and 1:30 pm Friday, December 8, 6 pm and 7 pm Saturday, December 9, 11:30 am and 1:30 pm Sunday, December 10, 11:30 am and 1:30 pm

GROUP TOURS Please make reservations at least four weeks in advance.

See details at ncartmuseum.org/tours.

Adult group reservations: Schedule online at bit.ly/NCMAtour or by clicking on Visit/Tours at ncartmuseum.org. For more information call (919) 664-6785 or email adulttours@ncartmuseum.org.

Adult Group Tours Choose from a variety of themes or exhibitions. Tours are $50 for each group of up to 10 participants. Schedule multiple docents for larger groups.

Paid tickets are required for certain exhibitions.

Student and youth group reservations: Schedule online at bit.ly/NCMAyouthtours or by clicking on Visit/Tours at ncartmuseum.org.

For more information call Jen Coon at (919) 664-6820.

Guided Student and Youth Group Tours One adult chaperon per 10 students or youths is required.

• f r e e tours for K–college students in groups of 10 to 90, including f r e e admission to ticketed exhibitions for students with their instructor.

• f r e e tours also available for youth groups such as church or scout groups. Special exhibition ticket rates apply to youth group participants; accompanying adults, including chaperons, pay full price.

Self-Guided Student and Youth Group Visits For groups of 10 or more. Chaperons are required. Make reservations at least 10 days in advance.

Virtual Field Trips Join the NCMA live from the galleries with three new virtual field trips!

Bring the Museum into your classroom with: Mosaics with Classical Art (K–2) $50 for North Carolina schools, $75 others 3-d Printing with Egyptian Art (grades 6–8) $100 for North Carolina schools, $125 others Poetry with American Art (grades 9–12) $100 for North Carolina schools, $125 others Sessions are aligned to state and national standards and last for 30–60 minutes. To book a virtual field trip or for more information, email Emily Kotecki, emily.kotecki@ncdcr.gov.

SPECIAL EVENTS Tickets: ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923 Opening Reception for Andrea Donnelly: We’ve Met Before Friday, September 8, 6 pm, East Building, Level B, f r e e North Carolina–raised artist Andrea Donnelly explores the dynamic between the formulaic methods of handwoven cloth and the impulsiveness of ink in creating her larger-than-life textiles featuring images of the human body, blots, and delicate floral abstractions. Come have a drink, meet the artist, and tour the gallery. Cash bar.

Night Hike in the Museum Park Friday, October 6, 7–9 pm, $25 Members only, limited to 16 people Join us for a hike at one of the best venues under the evening sky. REI provides headlamps and trekking poles for a hike of three to five miles. Afterward we’ll enjoy s’mores, other snacks, and good company as the stars come out.

Member Preview Day: Inspiring Beauty Friday, October 27, 10 am–9 pm (Last entrance 8 pm), East Building f r e e for members; no ticket required We invite members to visit Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair before it opens to the public. Please be prepared to show your membership card as you enter the exhibition. Member Preview Day does not count toward your member ticket allocation. All members of your party must enter together.

Opening Event—Runway Fashion Show and Dance Party in Celebration of Inspiring Beauty Saturday, October 28, 8–11 pm, East Building $25 Members, $30 Nonmembers Attitude. That’s what it takes to rock the runway, and we’ve got tons of it to open our new exhibition, Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair. Watch our runway show of juried designs by North Carolina’s rising designers. After the show and awards, it's your turn to take the dance floor. André Leon Talley, former Vogue editor and fashion celebrity, joins us for part of the evening. Dress to impress! Cash bar and snacks.

Rodin in Movement Saturday, November 4, Sunday, November 5, and Saturday, November 11 Performances at 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm (15–20 min.)

West Building, Rodin Gallery, f r e e Experience Auguste Rodin’s ability to render the texture and the tension of the human body through the lens of dance movement. Performers from Culture Mill, an artist-driven nonprofit from Saxapahaw, interpret Rodin’s works, highlighting the kinetic power of his sculptures through short performances among the sculptures.

Art+Cuisine: Inspiring Beauty Thursday, November 9, 6:30 pm, East Building $125 Members, $150 Nonmembers Experience a unique opportunity to meet and mingle with the original models who participated in the Ebony Fashion Fair, followed by a tour of the exhibition with NCMA Chief Curator Linda Dougherty. This event includes cocktails and a three-course dinner. Seating is limited; advance registration is required.

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The Dude Abides Party with Jimmie Dale “Smokey” Gilmore Saturday, September 16, Doors open at 6 pm, Jimmie Dale Gilmore performs at 7 pm, movie starts at 9 pm Joseph M. Bryan, Jr., Theater in the Museum Park $10 Members, $15 Nonmembers Texas singer-songwriter Jimmie Dale Gilmore performs before the screening of The Big Lebowski. Gilmore is best known as a member of the West Texas trio The Flatlanders and for writing the song “Dallas.” He plays Smokey in the movie and will briefly answer questions about his role.

Visit the food truck roundup and sip White Russians while enjoying the concert.

Dress appropriately!

The Big Lebowski (1999) Written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore. (117 min.) R

Member Monday November 13, 10 am–8 pm, East Building only

Join other Museum members for an exclusive viewing day for Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair. This special day is a benefit for members only. Guests are welcome when accompanied by a member (must purchase a ticket or join the Museum). Member’s first visit is free (subsequent visits are half off). Enjoy watching designers-in-residence as they create haute couture in the gallery. Members receive 15% off purchases in the Museum Store.

See Designer Studio details below.

Behind the Seams—Girls in Gowns in the Gallery Thursday, November 30, 6:30 pm, East Building $30 Members, $35 Nonmembers Get your girls together and dress in your best gowns to stroll the galleries, enjoy a cocktail, and have your “lip print” analyzed. Inspiring Beauty will be open to tour, and we’ll pump jive tunes from the ’70s to keep you grooving. Cocktail and treats included.

Designer Studio during Inspiring Beauty October 28 and 29, November 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, and December 2 and 3 10:30 am–1 pm and 2–5 pm East Building, Meymandi Exhibition Gallery, free with exhibition ticket With admission to Inspiring Beauty, you gain behind-the-scenes access to designers-in-residence Katherine Diuguid and Precious Lovell as they create haute couture in the gallery. Learn about the design process and garment construction.

Katherine Diuguid is an assistant professor of art and design at North Carolina State University. Her current research addresses color theory and interactions within stitching.

Precious Lovell is an artist, designer, maker, and educator. She is an associate professor of art and design at North Carolina State University.

PERFORMANCES AND CONCERTS Tickets: ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923

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Paperhand Puppet Intervention presents Of Wings and Feet Friday–Sunday, September 8–10, Preshow music begins at 6:20 pm, puppet show at 7 pm, Joseph M. Bryan, Jr., Theater in the Museum Park Member tickets from $12, $10 Youth 7–18, Children 6 and under f r e e Featuring giant puppets, stilt dancers, shadow puppets, and original live music, Paperhand’s all-new production is a wild, wondrous spectacle for all ages, persuasions, and demographics.

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Sights and Sounds Concert Series East Building, SECU Auditorium Call the Box Office, (919) 715-5923, for season ticket details.

Anniversaries for Lenny Sunday, September 17, 2 pm $30 NCMA members, youth 7–18, college students with ID $35 All others Acclaimed pianist Lara Downes presents a program of Leonard Bernstein’s Anniversaries for Piano along with 20 newly commissioned Anniversaries in celebration of the centennial of the composer’s birth. Downes is accompanied by Bernstein’s son Alexander, who narrates the program.

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Mallarmé Chamber Players and The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari Friday, October 13, 8 pm, $14 NCMA members, youth 7–18, college students with ID, $17 All others The popular Durham-based Mallarmé Chamber Players accompany a special screening the classic The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) Directed by Robert Wiene. Werner Krauss, Conrad Veidt, Lil Dagover.

Dr. Caligari exhibits a ghostly sleepwalker in a carnival, just as a series of terrifying murders erupts. The stark expressionism of the twisted alleys and jagged buildings haunts this pioneering horror film, both a world cinema landmark and a menacing foreshadowing of World War II. Juilliard String Quartet Sunday, October 29, 2 pm $40 NCMA members, youth 7–18, college students with ID $45 All others The world-renowned Juilliard String Quartet, widely known as the quintessential American string quartet, performs a concert featuring the music of Haydn, Dvorak, and Bartok.

UNCG Faculty Voice Duo Sunday, November 19, 2 pm $14 NCMA members, youth 7–18, college students with ID, $17 All others UNC–Greensboro faculty members Donald Hartman, Clara O’Brien, and Jim Douglass present a rarely performed Mahler song cycle and other piano/vocal selections.

Docent-led tours of featured works of art are offered at 12:45 pm. Please make reservations for the tour by calling the Box Office, (919) 715-5923, at least one week in advance.

Fourth Annual Paderewski Piano Festival Saturday–Sunday, November 11–12, East Building, SECU Auditorium $15 NCMA, RPTA, and CAPTA members, youth 7–18, college students with ID, $20 All others (each performance) The Paderewski Piano Festival honors the legendary Polish pianist Ignacy Jan Paderewski, who first performed in Raleigh a century ago. The festival brings top pianists to Raleigh for a series of recitals and special programs.

Saturday, November 11, 3 pm Frederick Vaysse-Knitter has been praised by the distinguished English conductor Sir John Eliot Gardiner as "one of the best pianists of the day."

Vaysse-Knitter entered the National Conservatory of Music in Paris at age 13 and has launched a brilliant solo career.

Sunday, November 12, 3 pm Kamil Pacholec won first prize in the 2016 Chopin National Competition in Poland and has taken honors in several other national and international piano competitions.

STUDIO CL ASSES Studio classes are designed to accommodate varying skill levels, and each is limited in size to promote individualized attention. All materials are provided. Purchase tickets by the Tuesday before class: ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923 Form and Space—Drawing with William Paul Thomas Saturday, October 7, n o o n –4:30 pm, East Building, Duke Energy Studio 1 $50 Members, $60 Nonmembers, $25 Students with college ID This studio class focuses on rendering illusionistic form and space with chalk pastels. Working from direct observation, students combine and synthesize elements from works in the Museum’s permanent collection to create dynamic drawings.

Stitch It—Embroidery Workshop with Katherine Diuguid Saturday, November 4, 10 am–4 pm, East Building, Duke Energy Studio 1 $75 Members, $85 Nonmembers, $40 Students with college ID Drawing appreciation from the marvelous embroidered ensembles in Inspiring Beauty, students create a series of embroidered samples using traditional and nontraditional techniques.

Expanded Portraiture—Drawing Workshop with Carrie Alter November 18, 2017, n o o n –4:30 pm, East Building, Duke Energy Studio 1 $50 Members, $60 Nonmembers, $25 Students with college ID Expanding the standard definition of “portraiture,” this workshop focuses on psychological representations of the self. Students are encouraged to work with a variety of subject matter, such as characterizations of feelings.

TE AC H E R S Tickets: ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923 Information: Jill Taylor, jill.taylor@ncdcr.gov or (919) 664-6748 Online Course: Visual Literacy—Making Connections with Works of Art, October 17–November 20 $40 Members, $50 Nonmembers This course explores visual literacy and its connection to the North Carolina Essential Standards. Participants learn strategies to guide discussions about art and create a portfolio of visual literacy activities.

NCMA Educator Expo Thursday, November 2, 4:30–7:30 pm, East Building $7 Members, $10 Nonmembers How does what we make reflect our culture? Join us for immersive learning experiences throughout the Museum. This annual event is for educators of all levels as well as teaching artists and others interested in learning through the arts. Price includes a drink ticket, hors d’oeuvres, activities, and admission to Inspiring Beauty.

TEENS Tickets: ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923 Mixed Media Workshop: Personal Mythologies Saturday, September 30, n o o n –4 pm, East Building, Duke Energy Studio 1 $20 Members, $25 Nonmembers Interdisciplinary artist Saba Taj leads a workshop that incorporates painting and collage to create hybrid figures and dreamlike landscapes. Drawing from patterns and imagery found throughout art and cultural history, Saba encourages students to investigate their own mythologies and narratives. All materials provided.

Student Exhibition: Teens, Inspired Through September 10, East Building, Level A, f r e e ; no ticket required Annual juried exhibition of work by high school students from across the state who are inspired by the Museum’s collection to create original works of art. Visit our blog, teens-inspired.org, to see all of the submissions and learn more about the exhibition.

FINAL FRIDAYS IN THE MUSEUM STORE Final Fridays feature trunk shows, special products, author signings, and other events to celebrate the Store’s unique offerings.

Drop in on the last Friday of the month during regular hours, 10 am to 9 pm.

For teachers of all disciplines and audiences. A certificate of participation for 10 hours will be provided (1 CEU, with prior approval from the local school system).

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COLLEGE STUDENTS College Night 2017 Friday, November 17, 7–10 pm, East Building f r e e with college ID; no ticket required Paying homage to the five decades of fashion on view in Inspiring Beauty, this event, organized by the College Advisory Council, features student work, contemporary dance, and a DJ roster that isn’t to be missed. Students are encouraged to dress for the runway.

Internships College students and recent graduates benefit from interning at the NCMA by learning and contributing to the work of an art museum. See details at ncartmuseum.org/college. Application deadline for spring semester is November 1.

FREE Friday Nights Admission to ticketed exhibitions is free for college students on Fridays from 5 to 9 pm; stop at the Box Office and show your current ID. Admission to the permanent collection is always free, and no ticket is required.

Y O U T H A N D F A M I LY Tickets: ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923 Family Fun Saturday Saturdays, 10 am–noon or 1–3 pm, East Building, Education Studios Families with children ages 5–11, $5 Members, $8 Nonmembers Gallery tour plus studio workshops for families. A different theme each time means there’s always something new to discover. Please note: All participants (children and adults) must have a ticket. These popular workshops sell out quickly, so reserve your spot early!

September 2 | Impressionism Reinvented Paint like an impressionist artist—with a twist! Work in the Museum Park, and then transform your canvas with printing, scraping, and more.

October 14 | Small to Supersized Create a BIG collaborative painting inspired by monumental works of art in the Museum’s contemporary art galleries.

November 4 | Couture Cloth Colors and patterns abound in the clothing on view in Inspiring Beauty.

Create your own patterned and printed fabric to make a dynamic work of art!

Pop-Up Art Free art-making activities for all ages. No reservations needed.

Sunday, October 29, n o o n –3 pm, West Building galleries Nighttime Skies Create a dynamic nighttime dreamscape in a bottle inspired by Skunder Boghossian’s moody painting.

Sunday, November 19, n o o n –3 pm, West Building galleries Spectacular Shapes Take inspiration from Frank Stella’s Raqqa II and piece together a vibrant collage to take home with you.

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What’s in the Box? Thursdays, 10:15 am, 11:15 am, and 1:15 pm Preschoolers, ages 2–5, and their caregivers East Building, Level A, $8 Members, $10 Nonmembers (no charge for adult) Season Pass: $40 Members, $50 Nonmembers (6 classes, first class free, no charge for adult; purchase online by September 7) Have fun while exploring art together. Each session introduces a work of art from the Museum and includes activities that stretch the imagination. Everyone can collect “What’s in the Box?” cards in English or Spanish (provided at each session or downloadable at ncartmuseum.org/whatsinthebox).

September 7 Parts of Art

September 21 Movement

October 5 People

October 19 Seasons/Nature

November 2 Places

November 16 Animals

School’s Out Camps Monday–Friday, 9 am–4:30 pm $250 Members, $280 Nonmembers (per camp) 8 am Early morning drop-off ($35 per camp) 5:30 pm Late afternoon pickup ($35 per camp) For ages 6–10. Whether you’re tracked out, homeschooled, or just out of school, we’ve got a camp for you.

September 18–22 A Natural Fit With falling temperatures and changing leaves, there is no better time to explore the Museum Park. Get up close and personal with nature outdoors and in the galleries. See how nature inspires artists, and find inspiration to create your own memorable masterpieces.

October 9–13 Around the World in Five Days This is your ticket for a whirlwind art-making adventure! Begin each day in a new country and create works of art inspired by the places you visit.

SAVE THE DATE Holiday Family Fun Friday December 15

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CINEMA FALL 2017

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We’re excited to announce a new ongoing series we’re calling NCMA ArtHouse. The mostly monthly screenings are curated and introduced by John Munson, who for 25 years was program manager for the Rialto, Raleigh’s oldest art house cinema. The series highlights the latest in critically acclaimed independent, international, and documentary features.

Other screenings are chosen and introduced by NCMA film curator Laura Boyes, who brings some classic film noir to the fall lineup.

SHOWTIME Fridays, 8 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium TICKETS (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)

$5 Museum members, youth 7–18, college students with ID

$7 All others (919) 715-5923 | ncartmuseum.org We recommend you buy tickets in advance.

Popcorn, wine, beer, and other beverages and treats are available for purchase.

Dinner and a movie? Iris is open Friday nights. Reservations encouraged: (919) 664-6838

NOTORIOUS (1946) Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains. (101 min.)

A woman’s tainted reputation as a heedless party girl makes her vulnerable to coercion, forced to spy on malingering Nazis in Rio. Ingrid Bergman’s sizzle and Cary Grant’s disquieting charm jigsaw with crackerjack plotting and spectacular camerawork in one of Hitchcock’s best.

“Dizzying, expressive ... A great film” (Time Out).

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KEDI (2016) Directed by Ceyda Toron. (79 min.) DCP. The street cats of Istanbul move freely between two worlds, neither wild nor tame, enriching the lives of the people they choose to adopt. Using “cat cameras” and drones, the enchanting film documents seven special felines as each maneuvers through the city. Introduced by John Munson.

“Kedi is the Citizen Kane of cat documentaries” (IndieWire).

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SILENT FILM WITH LIVE MUSIC Mallarmé Chamber Players perform live with silent horror film classic Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. See details on page 6.

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DEAD AGAIN (1991) Directed by Kenneth Branagh. Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, Derek Jacobi. (107 min.) R. 35mm from UNCSA. A shabby LA PI is sucked into an amnesiac’s nightmares about a 1940s murder case. This underrated thriller channels Hitchcock’s dread and obsessions, meshing melodrama and wry wit, spiraling between now and a past—shot in film noir black and white.

“It puts the fun back into suspending your disbelief” (Entertainment Weekly).

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THE LOST CITY OF Z (2017) Directed by James Gray. Charlie Hunnam. Robert Pattinson. Sienna Miller. (141 min.) DCP. Ambition morphs into obsession as a gentleman explorer pushes into the dark edges of the Amazonian map. Charlie Hunnam ably portrays Percy Fawcett, the real-life adventurer compelled to delve ever deeper into the jungle in search of an illusory lost city. Introduced by John Munson.

“For a certain kind of old-school film fan who believes in…an epic yarn told over time, it will be the revelation of the year” (Time Out New York).

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SPONSOR SUPPORT The NCMA thanks these generous donors for their support of the following events and programs:

SEPT. 22 Notorious, 1946

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LU RED (1947) Directed by Douglas Sirk. Lucille Ball, George Sanders, Boris Karloff.

(102 min.) Restoration on DCP. In the London fog, beautiful girls are being murdered after replying to the personals, and a chorine (Lucille Ball in her glamour-puss days) is the bait to catch a killer. Is it the purring playboy. or the cuckoo couturier, or …?

“Lured is a delicious plum pudding of a cult movie” (TCM.com).

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PA NIQUE (1946) Directed by Julien Duvivier. Michel Simon, Viviane Romance, Max Dalban. (91 min.) In French with English subtitles. Restoration on DCP. A shy loner, missing no detail in his urban neighborhood, is victimized by a murderer when he observes his crime. Based on a novel by master mystery writer Georges Simenon. Julien Duvivier uses France’s postwar malaise over collaboration to craft a film of heartbreaking betrayal.

“A dark and compelling film, chilling to the bone (Los Angeles Times).

SEPT. 16 The Dude Abides Party See details on page 6.

Bank of America Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Capitol Broadcasting Company Citrix Kane Realty Saks Fifth Avenue SunTrust Bank Inspiring Beauty opening event Bastian Family Charitable Foundation College Night Youth and Family programs Brunk Auctions Dutch and Flemish art seminar Lee and Libby Buck Threads of Africa celebration and concert Mebane Charitable Foundation NCMA Educator Expo Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation Anne Allen Cheatham Lizzie Cheatham McNairy and Charlie McNairy on behalf of the Matrons of the Arts Initiative Andrea Donnelly artist talk and opening reception Cyma Rubin Photography Fund Matthew Brandt artist lecture WakeMed Children’s Youth and Family programs William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust African collection reinstallation and programming

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Opening Reception for Andrea Donnelly 6 pm

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Paperhand Puppet Intervention 6:20 pm

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Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am

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The Dude Abides Party 6 pm

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Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am

The Big Lebowski 9 pm

Paperhand Puppet Intervention 6:20 pm

Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am

Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am Museum Park Tour 10:30 am

Paperhand Puppet Intervention 6:20 pm

Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am

STUDENT EXHIBITION TEENS, INSPIRED

Lunch and Lecture 11 am

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What’s in the Box? 21 10:15 am, 11:15 am, and 1:15 pm

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DONALD SULTAN: THE DISASTER PAINTINGS

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Threads of Africa celebration noon

Angélique Kidjo concert 6:45 pm NCMA CINEMA Notorious 8 pm SEPT. 18-22 | School’s Out Camp, 9 am–4:30 pm

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PHOTOGRAPHS BY BARBARA MORGAN

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NIGHT(LIGHT) opens

Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am arthouse series

NCMA CINEMA Kedi 8 pm

Mixed Media Workshop for Teens noon

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Family Fun Saturday 10 am and 1 pm

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Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am SIGHT AND SOUNDS Silent Film with Live Music 8 pm OCT. 9-13 | School’s Out Camp, 9 am–4:30 pm

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Online Course for Teachers

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artist lecture

Matthew Brandt 7 pm

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INSPIRING BEAUTY

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NCMA CINEMA Dead Again 8 pm Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am

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NCMA CINEMA The Lost City of Z 8 pm Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am

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The Lost City of Z, 2017

Pop-up Art noon

Sights and Sounds 2 pm A Conversation with André Leon Talley 6 pm 12

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NCMA Educator Expo 4:30 pm

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Tours of Inspiring Beauty 6 pm and 7 pm

Rodin in Movement 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm

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Designer Studio in Inspiring Beauty 10:30 am–1 pm and 2–5 pm

Rodin in Movement 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm

Rodin in Movement 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm

Paderewski Piano Festival 3 pm NCMA CINEMA Panique 8 pm

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Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am Tours of Inspiring Beauty 11:30 am and 1:30 pm Paderewski Piano Festival 3 pm

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Designer Studio in Inspiring Beauty 10:30 am–1 pm and 2–5 pm

Member Monday 10 am–8 pm

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Designer Studio in Inspiring Beauty 10:30 am–1 pm and 2–5 pm

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EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS

OCTOBER 28, 2017–JANUARY 21, 2018 EAST BUILDING, LEVEL B MEYMANDI EXHIBITION GALLERY

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for college students with ID, Fridays 5–9 pm

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS OPENING EVENT Runway Fashion Show and Dance Party Saturday, October 28, 8–11 pm A Conversation with André Leon Talley Sunday, October 29, 6 pm Member Monday November 13, 10 am–8 pm VIRTUAL FITTING ROOM Try on one of the garments from the exhibition, and share your photos using the hashtag #NCMAEbony

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EXHIBITION CATALOGUE

Inspiring Beauty is accompanied by a catalogue published by the Chicago History Museum, with color photographs of each ensemble and essays on the history and meaning of the Fashion Fair. The book is available for members at a 10% discount in the Museum Store and Exhibition Store.

Tilmann Grawe, Cocktail Dress, special order, fall/winter 2003–04. silk chiné taffeta, horn, plastic and glass beads, horsehair tubing, and plastic boning, appeared in Living It Up; Photo courtesy of Johnson Publishing Company, LLC a b ov e

PRESENTING SPONSOR

An independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. ® Mark of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

SUPPORTING SPONSOR

Bank of America

MEDIA SPONSOR

Capitol Broadcasting Company

Developed by the Chicago History Museum in cooperation with Johnson Publishing Company, LLC, presented by the Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum, and toured by International Arts & Artists, Washington, D.C.

IN THE G ALLERIES

Rhythmic Vitality: Photographs by Barbara Morgan SEPTEMBER 30, 2017– JANUARY 28, 2018 free

Night(Light)

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017– JANUARY 28, 2018 free

Barbara Morgan, Martha Graham, “El Penitente” (Solo, Erick Hawkins as El Flagellante), 1940, printed 1970s, gelatin-silver print, 17 13/16 × 13 15/16 in., Gift of Richard and Lois Zakia, © 2016 Barbara and Willard Morgan photographs and papers, Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA

Todd Hido, Untitled #2424A, 1999, chromogenic print, 24 × 20 in., Gift of Allen G. Thomas Jr., © 2016 Todd Hido

COMING THIS SPRING

YOU ARE HERE: LIGHT, COLOR, AND SOUND EXPERIENCES

APRIL 7–JULY 22, 2018 EAST BUILDING, LEVEL B, AND MUSEUM PARK Anila Agha, Intersections, 2013, laser-cut wood, lacquer paint, and light bulb, H. 78 × W. 78 × D. 78 in., Courtesy of the artist; Image © 2013 Rice Gallery, photo by Nash Baker

Exhibitions are made possible, in part, by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources; the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc.; and the William R. Kenan Jr. Endowment for Educational Exhibitions. Research was made possible by Ann and Jim Goodnight/ The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fund for Curatorial and Conservation Research and Travel.

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MEMBER MONDAY NOVEMBER 13 Details on page 6.

NC Museum of Art Foundation 4630 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4630 R E T UR N SE RV I C E R EQ UE ST E D

From Inspiring Beauty: Givenchy by Alexander McQueen, Evening Dress, haute couture, fall/winter 1997–98, synthetic raffia mounted on silk gauze, appeared in The Jazz Age of Fashions; Photo courtesy of Johnson Publishing Company, LLC

DONALD SULTAN:

THE DISASTER

PAINTINGS SEPTEMBER 23–DECEMBER 31, 2017 JOYCE W. POPE GALLERY; FREE Organized by the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Texas.

Donald Sultan, Yellowstone Aug 15 1990 (detail), 1990, latex and tar on tile over Masonite, 96 × 96 in., Private collection, New York, © 2017 Donald Sultan

Nonprofit Organization US Postage Paid Raleigh, NC Permit Number 1968