Spring 2023 Preview

SPRING 2023

PREVIEW

IN THIS ISSUE PREVIEW Spring | March–May 2023 MANAGING EDITOR Laura Napolitano

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Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design

DESIGNER

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Dan Ruccia PHOTOGRAPHERS Karen Malinofski, Christopher Ciccone

Michael Richards: Are You Down?

CONTRIBUTORS

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Katie Brown, Wale Ejire, Laura Finan, Moses T. A. Greene, Miles Davis Hall, Janette Hoffman, Sabrina Hurtado, Courtney Klemens, Lorin Laxton, Angela Lombardi, Margaret Nelson, Bryanne Senor, Jill Taylor, Janis Treiber, Oliver Wagner, Katherine White

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From the Director Dear Members, This spring the NCMA opens two special exhibitions featuring visionary artists. Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design highlights the career of an Academy Award–winning costume designer who has helped bring characters to life in acclaimed Hollywood films, including Black Panther, Malcolm X, Selma, and Do the Right Thing. Carter’s painstaking research and attention to detail imbue her costumes with historical accuracy and have made her a style leader in the Afrofuturism movement. Read more on pages 2–5.

Michael Richards: Are You Down? (pages 6–9) surveys the career of the artist whose Tar Baby vs. St. Sebastian, on view in the Museum galleries since 2003, has been a visitor favorite for two decades. This exhibition celebrates Richards’s powerful and poetic interpretations of the themes of flight and aviation to explore racial inequities in the US. Indoors and outdoors, visions of spring abound with Art in Bloom, presented by PNC, from March 15 to 19, and a rich array of programs in the Museum Park. This year is especially exciting, as talented floral designers interpret artworks in our reimagined collection gallery spaces. There will be something new to take in around every corner. And be sure to make reservations for tea at NCMA Café, where you can enjoy delicious sandwiches and pastries. Find all the details on page 10. Check out page 22 for a full listing of our upcoming Park offerings. This includes the new NCMA Park App, which makes tour options and content on art, nature, and the campus available right on your own device.

For more on the app, see page 14.

There is so much to experience this season—intriguing special exhibitions, Art in Bloom, Earth Day programming, a family campout, and Park tours—and we look forward to seeing our members often at the Museum!

With appreciation and my best,

Valerie Hillings

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Hollywood Comes to Raleigh in Costume Designer’s Work

maya brooks, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art

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cademy Award–winning cos-

nominations for Malcolm X and Amistad

narrative that collectively tells the story of

tume designer Ruth E. Carter

and an Emmy nomination for the reboot

African Americans. It’s a journey that can

has defined generations through

of the TV miniseries Roots. In 2019 Carter

be traced from the generational chronicle

her work in film and TV. Her art adds

became the first African American to win

of Roots to the 19th-century slave revolt in

dimensionality, flair, and culture to the

an Academy Award for costume design

Amistad, from the civil rights era depicted

characters she envisions, giving power

for her work on Black Panther. Then, in

in Malcolm X and Selma to the medita-

to the incredible actors who wear her

2021 she received a star on the Hollywood

tions of The Butler. Her costumes reflect

designs.

Walk of Fame, becoming only the second

the cultural impact of the Motown sound

costume designer to receive this honor.

in Sparkle, the experience of fighting the

From humble roots in Massachusetts, Carter began her career in cos-

Carter’s process is rooted in research,

power in 1980s Brooklyn in Do the Right

tume design after attending Virginia’s

during which she maps out her ideas visu-

Thing, and the struggles of a superhero

Hampton University and graduating

ally via sketched illustrations. She then

coming to terms with his kingdom’s

with a bachelor’s degree in theater

applies her concepts to the characters

legacy in Black Panther. Overall, Carter’s

arts. Initially, she pursued acting, but

and transforms their ensembles with ele-

impact as an artist lies in her ability to

her work in the college wardrobe depart-

ments like embroidery and accessories.

bridge generations of viewers through

ment led her to discover the art of creat-

She credits the success of her designs

her sartorial translations of race, politics,

ing costumes. Carter apprenticed at the

to this research, which she describes

and culture for the big screen.

Santa Fe Opera before relocating to Los

as a “slow and patient process which

Angeles, where she designed clothing for

cannot be rushed.” In addition to studying

character, combined with her nuanced

stage productions and dance studios.

images, Carter consults other sources.

use of color and texture, Carter has

She includes time in her research process

helped style the Afrofuturism movement

design the costumes for School Daze,

for “reading about a time period, speaking

for over 40 years. Afrofuturism is a cultural

her first film job. To date, she has over 60

to historians, studying the way the mind

aesthetic that combines science fiction,

film and television credits. She’s worked

thought and body moved, and learning

history, and fantasy to explore the Black

with legends like Oprah Winfrey, Denzel

about innovative or ancient design tech-

experience and connect those from the

Washington, Chadwick Boseman, Eddie

niques that can enhance the costume.”

African diaspora with their lost ancestry.

In 1988 Spike Lee recruited Carter to

Murphy, Angela Bassett, and Forest Whitaker. She earned two Academy Award

The movies Carter’s designed for span centuries, and her body of work boasts a

Through her deep understanding of

The philosophy is also a global reclamation of power, especially as it pertains to

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heritage, where marginalized communities engage narratives either against or without oppressive cultural and political structures.

Carter defines Afrofuturism for herself as “using technology and intertwining it with imagination, self-expression, and an entrepreneurial spirit, promoting a philosophy for Black Americans, Africans, and Indigenous people to believe and create without the limiting construct of slavery and colonialism.”

Inspired by African masquerade and ceremonial wear, Carter fuses traditional and contemporary by incorporating technology to deliver fashion and function. This has cemented her as one of the preeminent voices and experts on Black aesthetics. In fact, her successful application of 3D printing technology in creating some of the costumes for Black Panther is considered a landmark for 3D printing in fashion.

The exhibition Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design features numerous costumes from the different eras of Carter’s career within an Afrofuturistic installation incorporating original artwork by Savannah College of Art and Design alum Brandon Sadler, whose murals were prominently featured in Black Panther. Inspired by African masks and textiles, Sadler’s work for the exhibition connects Carter’s celebrated costume designs across various time periods and themes within the overarching concept of Afrofuturism.

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RUTH E. CARTER AFROFUTURISM IN COSTUME DESIGN APRIL 1–AUGUST 6, 2023 East Building, Level B, Meymandi Exhibition Gallery

TICKETS

RELATED EVENTS

Reserve at visit.ncartmuseum.org

See ncartmuseum.org/afrofuturism for more programs.

free for Members $20 Adults, $17 Seniors and Military free for ages 21 and under and college students

Member Preview Day Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design Friday, March 31, 10 am–5 pm

Questions about ticketing? Email help@ncartmuseum.org.

free for Members

Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design

Your membership allows you exclusive early access

is organized by Julia Long.

to Carter’s ingenious creativity and storytelling.

Support for this exhibition is made possible, in part, by

NEW DATE

the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural

Exhibition Opening—Michael Richards

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

and Ruth E. Carter Friday, March 31, 7–9:30 pm Ticket required Celebrate the opening of our spring exhibitions. Guests enjoy an evening viewing of both shows, light hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and special entertainment.

Afrofuturism: Piercing the Veil Saturday, April 15, noon and 2 pm free The NCCU Dance Program performs a contemporary piece honoring Carter’s unforgettable designs. A talkback with Dr. Kristi Vincent Johnson and student dancers follows.

Teacher Tuesday: Special Exhibition Access for Educators Tuesday, April 25, 4–7 pm free with registration page 2: Ruth E. Carter, Costumes for Black Panther (2018); Photo: Courtesy of Colin Gray and SCAD FASH Museum page 3: Ruth E. Carter, Costumes for Coming 2 America (2021); Photo: Courtesy of Colin Gray and SCAD FASH Museum page 4, clockwise from top left: Ruth E. Carter, Costumes for Amistad (1997); Photo: Courtesy of Colin Gray and SCAD FASH Museum. Ruth E. Carter, Costume for Shuri in Black Panther (2018); Photo: Courtesy of Colin Gray and SCAD FASH Museum. Ruth E. Carter, Costume for Rudy Ray Moore in Dolemite Is My Name (2019); Photo: Courtesy of Colin Gray and SCAD FASH Museum above: Ruth E. Carter, Costume for T’Challa in Black Panther (2018) (detail); Photo: Courtesy of Colin Gray and SCAD FASH Museum

Teachers enjoy exclusive access to our spring exhibitions.

Find additional information at learn.ncartmuseum.org.

Member Monday Monday, May 8, 10 am–3 pm free for Members Experience both spring special exhibitions when the Museum opens just for members. Enjoy the shows and take advantage of your Exhibition Store member discount.

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THE VISIONARY VOICE OF MICHAEL RICHARDS alex fialho and melissa levin, Exhibition Curators

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ichael Richards: Are You Down? is the first museum

history—and the complexity of their triumphs in the face of

retrospective of Michael Richards’s artwork, exhibiting

segregation. This is especially evident in his sculpture Tar Baby

both his extensive sculpture and drawing practice.

vs. St. Sebastian, which has been on continuous display at the

Of Jamaican and Costa Rican lineage, Richards was born in

NCMA since 2003. For this work Richards cast his body in resin,

Brooklyn in 1963, raised in Kingston, and came of age between

outfitted the figure as a World War I Tuskegee Airman, pierced

postindependence Jamaica and post–civil rights era America.

its torso with miniature airplanes, and painted it golden bronze.

Richards used the language of metaphor to investigate racial

Life-size and levitating amidst bombardment, the figure appears

inequity and the tension between assimilation and exclusion in

both peaceful and pained. More generally, flight and aviation

his art. Integral to a generation of Black artists emerging in the

were central themes for Richards as an exploration of freedom

1990s, his artwork gestures toward both repression and reprieve

and escape, ascendance and descent.

from social injustices and the simultaneous possibilities of uplift

Other important influences include cultural, religious, and

and downfall, often in the context of the historic and ongoing

ritual stories from African, African American, Jamaican, and

oppression of Black people.

Christian traditions, as well as Greek mythology. Richards

In a 1997 interview, Richards stated, “I think history has

merged worlds in his artworks, bringing together spiritual and

always been important to me because if you examine the past

historical references with popular culture. His recurring interest

you can also read the symptoms of what is prevalent now in

was in both the everyday and the transcendent and how bring-

terms of racial associations and the relationships of power pres-

ing them into conversation with each other opens up a plurality

ent in our society today. History is interesting in terms of how

of representation and interpretation. Centering his own expe-

we mythologize it, how we accept history or interpretations

rience, Richards used his body to cast his figures, which often

of history as fact, and whose interpretation it is. In many ways

appear as pilots, saints, or both.

my history is so different from the official white versions.”

Significant points of reference for Richards include the Tuskegee Airmen—the first African American pilots in US military

Tragically, Richards passed away on September 11, 2001, while working in his Lower Manhattan Cultural Council World Views studio on the 92nd floor of World Trade Center, Tower One.

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At age 38 Richards was an emerging artist whose incisive aesthetic held immense promise to make him a leading figure in contemporary art.

Michael Richards: Are You Down? takes its name from one of the last artworks Richards created. Consisting of three identical downed pilots cast from the artist’s body, Are You Down? is a complex homage to the Tuskegee Airmen. These heroes are rendered on the ground, and one has to look down or get down to engage them. Speaking to the pilot imagery in his work, Richards noted, “The pilots serve as a symbol of failed transcendence and lost faith, escaping the pull of gravity but always forced back to the ground, lost navigators seeking home.”

The retrospective features nearly all the artwork Richards made during a prolific decade of production between 1990 and 2001. It includes numerous sculptures and drawings as well as documentation of site-specific installations and images of no longer extant work. Several of Richards’s sculptures have been recently conserved and are on view for the first time since the artist’s passing.

Specifically included at the NCMA are materials and documentation from the exhibition Defying Gravity: Contemporary Art and Flight, which took place at the Museum in 2003 and marked the centennial of the Wright brothers’ first flight in North Carolina. Defying Gravity included Tar Baby vs. St. Sebastian and Winged and initiated the relationship between Richards

Inextricably connected to the moment of its making in the

and the NCMA. Curator Linda Dougherty’s conversations with

1990s, Richards’s work engaging Blackness, flight, diaspora,

the artist started before he passed, and the exhibition opened

spirituality, police brutality, and monuments remains timely and

two years later.

resonant decades after its creation.

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Michael Richards: Are You Down? is co-curated by Alex Fialho and Melissa Levin, and organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami. The exhibition is made possible with lead support from Oolite Arts and major support from the Wege Foundation. We are grateful to the Green Family Foundation and Funding Arts Network. Thanks to Brooke Davis Anderson; Roberta Denning; V. Joy Simmons, MD; Miami MoCAAD; and John Shubin for their generosity. Special thanks to Michael Richards’s cousin and steward of his estate, Dawn Dale.

In Raleigh additional support is made possible, in part, by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural

MARCH 4–JULY 23, 2023

Resources; the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc.; and the William R. Kenan Jr. Endowment for Educational Exhibitions. Research for this exhibition

East Building, Level B, Joyce W. Pope Gallery, Gallery 3,

was made possible by Ann and Jim Good-

Julian T. Baker Jr. Gallery, and Allen G. Thomas Jr. Gallery

night/The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

free

Fund for Curatorial and Conservation Research and Travel.

RELATED EVENTS

See ncartmuseum.org/areyoudown for more programs.

Member Preview Day—Michael Richards: Are You Down?

Friday, March 3, 10 am–5 pm free for Members As a Museum member, be among the first to experience this fascinating retrospective.

NEW DATE Exhibition Opening—Michael Richards and Ruth E. Carter Friday, March 31, 7–9:30 pm Ticket required Celebrate the opening of our spring exhibitions. Guests enjoy an evening viewing of both shows, light hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and special entertainment.

Teacher Tuesday: Special Exhibition Access for Educators Tuesday, April 25, 4–7 pm free with registration Teachers enjoy exclusive access to our spring exhibitions. Find additional information at learn.ncartmuseum.org.

Member Monday Monday, May 8, 10 am–3 pm free for Members Experience both spring special exhibitions when the Museum opens just for members.

Enjoy the shows and take advantage of your Exhibition Store member discount.

page 6: Michael Richards, Tar Baby vs. St. Sebastian, 1999, resin and steel, H. 90 × W. 36 × D. 24 in., © 2022 The Michael Richards Estate; Photograph by Oriol Tarridas, Courtesy of the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami and The Michael Richards Estate page 7: Michael Richards, A Loss of Faith Brings Ver­tigo, 1994, resin, marble dust, wood, motor, and photo transfer, five elements, dimensions variable, © 2022 The Michael Richards Estate; Photograph by Oriol Tarridas, Courtesy of the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami and The Michael Richards Estate page 8 top: Michael Richards, Are You Down?, 1999, fiberglass, bonded bronze, and resin, dimensions variable, Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami, 2021, © 2022 The Michael Richards Estate; Photograph by Oriol Tarridas, Courtesy of the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami and The Michael Richards Estate page 8 bottom: Michael Richards with Tar Baby vs.

St. Sebastian, 1999; Photograph by Frank Stewart

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Welcome Spring with

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he NCMA’s fundraising festival of art and flowers,

TICKETS

presented by PNC, returns Wednesday through Sunday,

$30 Members

March 15 to 19. A perennial favorite among visitors, Art

$33 Nonmembers

in Bloom displays the stunning creativity of floral designers who

free for children 6 and under

interpret works of art in the Museum collection. The event in the

Limited capacity

NCMA’s West Building features over 30 beautiful arrangements inspired by art in the recently reimagined galleries. In addition,

Related events ticketed separately. Additional fees are charged

large floral installations with cinematic themes tie back to a new

for select workshops, presentations, and other events.

thematic gallery exploring the broad spectrum of the creative arts.

Meet Art in Bloom floral designers at the opening reception on Wednesday evening, March 15. Other events, also ticketed

HOURS

separately, include a demonstration by designer Steve Taras, pre-

Wednesday, March 15, 9:30 am–4 pm (doors close 5:30 pm)

sentation by horticulturalist Brie Arthur, and watercolor workshop

Thursday, March 16, 9:30 am–5 pm (doors close 6:30 pm)

with artist Ryan Fox.

Friday, March 17, 11 am–8 pm (doors close 9:30 pm)

Proceeds from Art in Bloom help fund Museum programming and exhibitions supported by the NCMA Foundation, Inc.

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Saturday, March 18, 9:30 am–8 pm (doors close at 9:30 pm) Sunday, March 19, 9:30 am–5 pm (doors close 6:30 pm)

RELATED EVENTS Tickets at ncartmuseum.org/bloom

Zoe Webster Floral Demonstration with Steve Taras Wednesday, March 15, noon–1:30 pm Ticket purchase required Art in Bloom favorite Steve Taras, owner of Watered Garden Florist, leads this engaging and dynamic demo featuring gorgeous blooms from near and far.

Taras’s signature style highlights creative ways to bring flowers into your home.

Sensory Journey through Flowers Wednesday, March 15, 3–4 pm free with registration Join us in exploring a floral arrangement

Mindful Museum:

that will make any level of gardener feel

through engagement of the senses.

Virtual Slow Art Appreciation

like an expert. Arthur shares a wide variety

This event is intended for adults who are

Wednesday, March 15, 7–8:30 pm

of plants that are beautiful and bountiful

blind, low vision, or have a learning need

free with registration

through the growing season.

that would benefit from a sensory-style

Slow art is a way to communally observe

experience. Audio description, ASL interpreters, and captioning provided.

Art in Bloom Designer Opening Reception

and appreciate art. During this special Art in Bloom edition, participants are guided through a brief centering practice followed by an intentional observation

Layers of Color: Watercolor Pouring with Ryan Fox Saturday, March 18, 10 am–4 pm Ticket purchase required

of a floral design and its paired artwork.

Learn the technique of pouring diluted

Ticket purchase required

Lunchtime Presentation

a wide range of colors and amazing

Welcome to our indoor garden! Talk with

with Brie Arthur:

blending effects. Through instructor

the designers who bring the Museum to

Inspiring Combinations

demonstration, discover masking,

floral life. Ask them about their interpre-

for Every Garden

wetting techniques, and using gravity

Wednesday, March 15, 7–9 pm

tations and congratulate the winner of the Director’s Choice ribbon. Your ticket includes light snacks, beer, wine, and a specialty cocktail.

Thursday, March 16, noon–1:30 pm Ticket purchase required Join local horticulturist Brie Arthur for an informative and energetic presentation

watercolor directly on paper to create

to mix your palette.

Creative Processing in Bloom Sunday, March 19, 2–3:30 pm free with registration Reflect together on big (and sometimes tough) ideas about the world and ourselves through art. Explore the harmony and balance of bonsai in this workshop that includes guided group conversations, mindfulness exercises, and art making to process emotions.

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LIVE MUSIC DAILY March 15 and 16, 3–5 pm Monica (Hyebin) Song

Photo: Hans Rosemund Photography

French, Japanese, and original compositions on piano March 17, 6–8 pm Smitha Prasad Carnatic music of South India March 18, 6–8 pm March 19, 3–5 pm Sayeh Ensemble Persian Classical and Sufi music

DINING AND RETAIL Visit ncartmuseum.org/bloom for hours of operation.

Join us in the new NCMA Café for classic British tea or champagne and canapés, featuring an artful collection of savories, tea sandwiches, floral-inspired cocktails, and exquisite pastries (reservations required through OpenTable). The Art in Bloom Cart outside West Building offers coffee and hot drinks, pastries, and frozen treats. In addition, East Café serves floral-inspired barista-crafted coffee beverages, sandwiches, salads, and

Visit the Museum Store for a traditional retail experience featuring classic floral-inspired gifts such as candles, puzzles, scarves, and artwork, as well as a selection of artful merchandise from new artists and artisans. Take a memento of Art in Bloom 2023 home with you! Please reach out to help@ncartmuseum.org for all your retail needs.

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Photo: Negin Naseri

made-to-order items from the grill.

Beverly McIver at secca william j. carpenter, Executive Director, SECCA

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ince December of last year, the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) has proudly exhibited Beverly McIver: Full Circle, a retrospective collection of paintings

by one of North Carolina’s most talented and influential artists.

The exhibition includes more than 50 works spanning a quarter century and is accompanied by pieces from McIver’s mentors and students. Hung in the intimate spaces of our Potter Gallery, the works showcase the evolution of McIver’s oeuvre and her strategies for facing vulnerability and cultivating joy.

These are deeply personal paintings, intimate and affecting, textured and layered. McIver’s style is at once bold and nuanced, bringing emotional complexity to the people and relationships she portrays. Bright color palettes and loose brushwork create depth and movement in the works, so close-up portraits capture the ways mental terrains map onto faces, while broader scenes present the motions that bind our relationships. The exhibition demonstrates over and over that personalized depictions of love, grief, depression, and joy help us remember the universality of these emotions and expand our empathy.

Beverly McIver: Full Circle is a wonderful opportunity to see the artist’s works stand in close conversational proximity to one another, which provides greater access to the motifs and themes that follow through her art. The exhibition is on display at SECCA in Winston-Salem through March 26. Admission to SECCA is always free, and we offer extended evening hours on Thursdays.

Beverly McIver: Full Circle Through March 26 Potter Gallery, SECCA free For center address and hours, visit secca.org.

above: Beverly McIver, Clown Portrait, 2018, oil on canvas, 45 × 34 in.; © Beverly McIver, Collection of Billie Tsien and Tod Williams, New York right: Beverly McIver (right) and guest curator Kim Boganey, Photo: Daniel White

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MUSEUM PARK APP Ready for Download

The next time you visit the Park, get the new NCMA Park App for iPhone or access content via the NCMA Park Web App for Android to catch up on your favorite artworks and new acquisitions.

The app contains four tours of vary-

The Park Map feature locates you

Audio descriptions automatically

ing length. Learn about the art that

within the Park so that you always

begin as you approach an artwork.

surrounds West Building or venture

know where you are in relation to

Engaging voices describe the

deeper into the Park for a walk on

surrounding art. Tap on the orange

Museum’s site-specific sculptures

“The Wild Side.”

dots representing works to access

and quote the artists who created

chats written by Museum curators.

them.

Download the free NCMA Park App from Apple's App Store or visit ncmapark.org to access the Web app.

New versions of the app that also address the history of the Museum campus and the natural elements of the Park will be released later in the spring. CHECK BACK FOR MORE! The NCMA Park App was developed by Blue Bright Labs in collaboration with Two Dots Studio, Quartz Studio, and the NCMA.

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Cloud Chamber Gets a New Roof

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he only work of art in the People’s Collection that gradually reveals itself, Cloud Chamber for the

Trees and Sky asks a bit of patience from Park visitors who enter its “dark room,” or camera obscura. At first one is immersed in black, but as eyes adjust to being inside the “hobbit hut,” as the chamber is fondly nicknamed, a beautiful image begins to emerge on the floor and walls. The sky and trees above are projected through a small hole in the chamber’s roof and appear reversed and inverted. As envi­ ronmental artist Chris Drury says, “It is an altered image, slightly blurred, dim, like a scene from an old movie or a dream.”

Drury has created 15 other chambers like this one around the world. They occupy forests, hilltops, cliffsides, and other natural sites in places like the United Kingdom, Belgium, Denmark, Italy, and Japan. Cloud Chamber for the Trees and Sky was the first of two chambers created in the United States. These works invite a meditative, quiet experience of being in nature and yet feeling somewhat removed.

The NCMA’s Cloud Chamber is one of the most beloved installations in the Museum Park. After 17 years of use and environmental exposure, portions of the octagonal roof made of yellow pine were showing severe signs of natural deterioration and rot.

In consultation with the artist, the NCMA’s restoration team—Ben Bridgers, manager of Park collection and exhibitions, and Corey Riley, objects conservator— dismantled the original roof and replicated each element using locally sourced black

above: Ben Bridgers atop Chris Drury’s Cloud Chamber for the Trees and Sky, 2003, stone, wood, and turf, Approx. diam. 12 ft., Commissioned by the North Carolina Museum of Art with funds from the North Carolina State Art Society (Robert F. Phifer Bequest) below: Damage to original roof; NCMA staff at work building the new roof of Cloud Chamber

locust wood, a more robust material. You can learn more about the cloud chamber and its restoration by visiting the new Conservation Gallery in West Building, always free, and open to the public during regular Museum hours.

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#AudubonUndone MacArthur Fellow Drew Lanham Reconsiders The Birds of America lauren applebaum, Jim and Betty Becher Curator of American Art

© John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation- used with permission

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he NCMA has on display in the American galleries one of only 134 known complete double-

elephant folio sets of The Birds of America, the culmination of John James Audubon’s 18-year quest to depict with remarkable detail every existing bird species in North America. Beginning in 1820, the self-trained naturalist and painter traveled the continent collecting specimens.

To attain the most lifelike ornithological illustrations yet produced, Audubon used a macabre technique that involved manipulating and posing the bodies of freshly killed birds that he hunted and shot—often to inhumane excess.

Despite Audubon’s artistic accomplishments, the scientific community in Philadelphia perceived him as a selfaggrandizing charlatan. With no support he traveled to Britain in 1826 seeking funding and an engraver for his ambitious project. An industrious self-promoter, he presented himself to European audiences as a long-haired, buckskin-clad American woodsman and quickly gained popularity.

Since its creation The Birds of America has become the most famous, influential, and highly valued ornithological publication, and the name Audubon synonymous with birds and the conservation of their habitats. But a deeper look at Audubon reveals a more complicated legacy.

The NCMA’s reinterpreted gallery, entitled #AudubonUndone: Bird Tweets and Black Truths, is guest curated by the ornithologist, naturalist, and awardwinning writer J. Drew Lanham, Alumni Distinguished Professor of Wildlife Ecology at Clemson University and a 2022

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recipient of a John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

John James Audubon @JohnJamesAudubon • 1834

“Genius” Grant. Lanham’s work as a scholar, storyteller, and

I have placed the pensive oppressed Crow of our country on a beautiful branch of the black walnut tree, loaded with nuts, on the lower twig of which I have represented the delicate nest of our Common Humming-bird. (Ornithological Biography, vol. 2, p. 322)

advocate for environmental conservation stewardship combines conservation science with personal, historical, and cultural narratives, addressing the confluence of race, place, and nature.

In addition to his expertise in wildlife ecology and conservation outreach, Lanham reflects upon his own Black identity within the field of birding in his recent work. His interpretation at the Museum recontextualizes Audubon’s work, meaningfully and

J. Drew Lanham @wildandincolor • 2023 Replying to @JohnJamesAudubon

creatively enga­ging the complex and troubling truths of Audu-

So much reverence for a darker hued being.

IF ONLY YOU’D CARED AS MUCH ABOUT BLACK PEOPLE AS A BLACK BIRD J.J. IF ONLY.

the history and present-day practice of American birding and

#Blackpeopleslivesmattertoo

history of John James Audubon that we ought to know. Audubon

bon’s own racism as well as issues of race more broadly in environmentalism.

In this installation Lanham reckons with the long-ignored has been blindly revered for nearly 200 years as the “founding father of American birding,” but his enormous contributions to the field have long overshadowed a troubling character who held beliefs and committed actions that were reprehensible even by the standards of his own day. Much worse than his cruelty toward birds, Audubon actively enslaved and re-enslaved Black people, writing critically about emancipation during a time when many others fought for abolition. Lanham considers Audubon’s monumental project in the context of his lingering legacy of racism and white supremacy. In the process he asks some important questions: “Does an ability to identify birds excuse an abhorrent personality? Should talent and fame whitewash racism and hate? What do we owe the birds that bear hateful human names?”

A response to Audubon’s penchant for showmanship and self-promotion, each of Lanham’s labels accompanying the bird prints on display takes the form of a tweet. His tweets directly address quotations from Audubon’s Ornitholo­gical Biography, the literary companion to The Birds of America. As a Black birder, Lanham wryly rebukes Audubon’s written accounts of his inhumane actions and beliefs, using Audubon’s own words to hold him accountable.

As environmental organizations that bear Audubon’s name begin grappling with their figurehead, this gallery explores the notion that, in Lanham’s words, “Seeing beauty and advocating for justice are not mutually exclusive acts ... [O]ne can feed the other powerfully.” For Lanham recognizing and learning from the tarnished truths of heroes of the past moves us toward a more equitable, just, and inclusive conservation future. #AudubonUndone tells a multifaceted story of Audubon and his work. It provides a more transparent perspective, offering audiences an opportunity to think more critically about

John James Audubon, The Birds of America, Plate #156: “American Crow,” 1827–38, hand-colored engraving and aquatint on paper, 40 × 26 in., Transfer from the North Carolina State Library

Audubon’s still great contributions to art, ornithology, and conservation, as well as what it means to be a birder or naturalist today—especially one of color. Birds that can be seen in the Museum Park are featured in regular page rotations, augmenting the integration between our galleries and the land that we occupy and enjoy.

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T H A N KS TO YO U

Photo: Lindy Schoenborn

Lost in Transition

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n July 2021 the NCMA and partner Michael S. Williams, con-

Black students and explored ideas related to creating equitable

sultant, curator, and founder of the Black On Black Project,

education.

initiated a creative arts program that responds directly to

Bertha Boykin Todd, 93, is one of two educators still alive who

research-based needs of North Carolina communities outside

were featured in this project. Todd, who came to Wilmington

the greater Triangle area. Creating space for dialogue and pro-

in 1952 to be the librarian at the segregated Williston Industrial

gramming that examine racial and social injustices through the

High School, explained in a video interview for the project that

perspectives of Black Americans, the program connects prac-

Black educators “were dedicated to higher education and

ticing artists with community histories, sharing those histories

sought to improve themselves constantly as they guided the

through the visual and performing arts.

students to help fulfill their potential.” Lost in Transition shared

The first community-based project, Lost in Transition, launched in Wilmington in April 2022. It focused on the history

these stories and experiences.

Lost in Transition the Performance, created by UNC Wilming-

of Black educators who worked in segregated and desegregated

ton theater students Addison Hamlet, Malik Fowler, and Khori

schools across eight decades of the 20th century. During several

Talley, used excerpts from oral histories to share the impact and

public events, including programs at the nonprofit DREAMS

experience of Black educators. The actors highlighted how these

Center for Arts Education and open gallery hours at 210 Princess

teachers cared for and taught their students.

Street, Lost in Transition used performance and portraiture to

Charcoal portraits of 10 educators by artist Alexandria P. Clay,

facilitate conversations that recognized the educational past

a former NCMA Teen Arts Council member, were on view through

of Black people in southeastern North Carolina. The programs

November. She created the portraits, which were sourced from

continued the dialogue about present learning conditions for

high school yearbooks from the 1950s and 1960s, using a fluid

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Alexandria P. Clay, Photo: Jade Wilson Bertha Boykin Todd, Photo: Wendy Hower

and expressive wet charcoal technique that allowed her to convey how fleeting our most precious memories can feel.

The project deepened Clay’s admiration for educators. She remarked, “Being a part of Lost in Transition has been an incredible experience. I’ve always had a great deal of respect for our educators but learning about the specific experiences of these highly regarded individuals has further informed that view. I am

As an artist I am constantly reevaluating the spaces I occupy and what can shape our public spaces to be more accessible, supportive, and safe.

These educators created resilient spaces of support for Black students in North Carolina. Their impact is evident throughout history and remains today. — ALEXANDRIA P. CLAY

astounded by the dedication, loving concern, and lasting impact of these figures.” To learn more about this project and the featured educators, visit lostintransition.art.

This partnership between the NCMA and Williams continues

Programs such as Lost in

to develop and deliver high-quality programming across the

Transition can’t happen

state and will soon feature a project in Asheville. Our goal is to

without support from people

create eight impactful programs of varying scope by 2025. As

who care about the Museum

a component of our statewide outreach, these programs aim to

and its mission. Please

connect people across the state with North Carolina histories,

consider donating to the

artists, one another, and the NCMA.

NCMArts Fund at qrco.de/ncmaartsdonation.

This work is funded by the William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust.

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MY NC MA F Family-friendly O Outdoors V Virtual option W Workshop

SPRING EVENTS The events in My NCMA represent a

Live from the Studio:

In this three-session virtual workshop,

Becky Joye V

participants learn how to take their own

Saturday, March 11, 1:30–3 pm

hand-inked, digitally created illustrations

Museum in March, April, and May 2023.

free with registration

to the next level using Photoshop or

Watch for email newsletters and go to

Join Becky Joye virtually as she demon-

ncartmuseum.org/programs for details

strates creating a quilted architectural

and to find more programs. Art in Bloom–

collage using the interaction of color and

related programming is listed on page 11.

pattern. She’ll build a collage from initial

selection of programs taking place at the

sketch to final composition, covering

ADULT PROGRAMMING Participate in programs developed to give

quilt block patterns and layered collage techniques.

an alternative to color and manipulate characters.

Master Study Workshop: Learn to Draw and Paint with Noelle Gunn W Saturday, April 8, 15, 29, 10 am–3 pm Ticket purchase required

Basket-Woven Vessels

In this three-part class, students choose

with Angela Eastman O W

a painting at the Museum to recreate.

Saturday–Sunday, March 25–26,

Drawing and painting techniques needed

10 am–3 pm

to copy the masterwork are covered. All

provide in-depth examinations of exhibi-

Ticket purchase required

levels welcome. No drawing or painting

tions and the Museum’s collection.

In this two-day workshop, participants

experience needed.

Tickets, registration, and additional

harvest and process invasive vines from

you meaningful avenues to explore the arts both on our campus and virtually.

Studio workshops give you time to create along with professional artists; lectures

Live from the Studio:

events: ncartmuseum.org/adultprograms

the Museum Park, then learn weaving

Weinberg Lecture of Egyptology:

sels. This process opens up a conversa-

Powerful Queens of Ancient Nubia

tion about the intersection of ecological

Sunday, March 5, 2–3:30 pm

responsibility, creative placemaking,

free with registration

and heritage crafts.

artist talk and virtual demonstration

How to Design and Color

by a brief Q&A.

The kingdom of Kush provides an amazing attestation of female power. Dr. Solange Ashby, UCLA, discusses a series of queens who ruled in ancient Nubia in the first century bce and first century ce.

techniques to create basket-woven ves-

Freddie Bell V Saturday, April 15, 1:30–3 pm free with registration Join Raleigh artist Freddie Bell for an of their sculpture technique, followed

a Comic Book with Marx Myth V W Saturday, April 1, 8, and 15, 10 am–1 pm Ticket purchase required

Power, Place, and Identity with Peter Marin Saturday, May 13 and 20, 10 am–1 pm East Building, Studio 1 Monday, May 8, 15, and 22, 6–9 pm Diamante Arts and Cultural Center, Raleigh Ticket purchase required

NEW DATE

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Purim Celebration

to the reimagined People’s Collection

Ticket purchase required

and explores the curatorial intentions in

Join the Friends of the Judaic Art

the themes of power, place, and identity.

Gallery for the 11th I

Students unravel layers of history, con-

Purim fund-

raiser. This year’s festive evening

text, and practice associated with the

of food, music, and entertainment

works on view.

celebrates Purim and the Judaic Art Gallery’s 40th year.

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This five-part course introduces students

Saturday, March 25, 7–10 pm

Live from the Studio:

Meditative Moments with Art

Janine Biunno V

Outdoor Adaptive Chair Yoga O

Wednesday, March 1, 6–7 pm

Wednesday, April 12, May 10,

Saturday, May 20, 1:30–3 pm

free with registration

10–10:45 am

free with registration

Drawing on themes and imagery from

free with registration

Join New York artist Janine Biunno for

works in our collection, we inspire you

During this seated and accessible class,

an artist talk and a virtual demonstration

to turn deeper within. An intentional

participants are guided through visually

of her artistic technique.

observation of art is followed by gentle

and vocally descriptive cues for breathing,

seated movement, breath work, and a

poses, and meditation, having the option

guided meditation.

to sit or stand throughout. All physical

Intro to Relief Printmaking with Bill Fick W Saturday, May 27, 10 am–4 pm

Art-Inspired Wisdom Circles

Ticket purchase required

to Build Resilience

Throughout history, artists have used

Monday, March 27, April 17, 6–7:30 pm

abilities and any skill level welcome.

relief printing to make multiples, allowing

Ticket purchase required

PERFORMING ARTS AND FILM

for an expanded distribution of their work.

Join Nina Be, local trauma-informed yoga teacher, for a powerful 90-minute class of

Enjoy remarkable multigenerational per-

In this workshop we explore the exciting possibilities of the medium, including

art observation, meditation, compassion-

image concepts, carving, and printing.

ate conversation, and expressive writing

No experience necessary.

to collectively witness and transform challenges into resilience.

MINDFUL MUSEUM Mindful Museum programs offer opportunities to process emotions, cultivate inspiration, and find more connection both with art and our community. We are excited to begin offering adaptive chair yoga this spring.

Tickets, registration, and additional events: ncartmuseum.org /mindfulprograms

forming arts and film programming that promotes belonging, cultural arts production, and the exploration of NC residents’ rich histories.

Tickets, registration, and additional

Outdoor Yoga O

events: ncartmuseum.org/pafprograms

Wednesday, April 5, May 3, 6–7 pm

Freedom Seder 2023:

Thursday, April 27, May 25, 10–11 am Ticket purchase required Mindful movement and the tranquil outdoor setting of the North Courtyard’s lotus pond come together to create a peaceful and inspirational experience. Bring a yoga mat and dress comfortably to be outside.

The Telling and Tilling of Freedom V Wednesday, April 5, 7 pm In person: Ticket purchase required Virtual: free with registration Join the NCMA and the Friends of the Judaic Art Gallery for this special event that gathers religious and civic leaders and community members to share the importance of renewal, storytelling, community, and social action.

The Department of Humanity Friday, May 5, noon–4 pm Saturday, May 6, 11 am–3 pm Sunday, May 7, 1–4 pm free Join queer artist Stacey L. Kirby and perform­ers as they guide you through West Building in the interactive performance art piece The Department of Humanity. Actively reflect on the NCMA’s reinstal­lation, museum practices, and the de/rehumanizing of museum spaces.

Stacey L. Kirby, Photo: York Wilson

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MARK EARTH DAY WITH THESE EVENTS Service Project in the Park O

NC Indigenous Artist Festival F O

Saturday, April 22, 9–11 am

Saturday, April 22, 10 am–4 pm

free with registration

free

Help steward the Museum Park by

Join us for a celebration of NC Indigenous

supporting staff in their restoration

artists working statewide. This event is

initiatives. After a brief introduction,

planned in partnership with Native artists

volunteers plant native species in

and leaders and involves hands-on art

the Park to increase biodiversity and

making, collaborative creations, demos,

provide habitat for wildlife.

and performances. Come learn, meet the artists, and be inspired!

PARK The Museum Park lends itself to unique experiences designed to deepen connections to nature, art, and people. The beloved Family Campout returns in May. Tickets, registration, and additional events: ncartmuseum.org/parkprograms

Birding with a Ranger F O Saturday, March 4, April 1, May 6, 8:30 am free Join us for an informal walk in search of migratory and native birds. Please bring your own binoculars. All skill levels welcome; ages 8 and up. Space is limited; come early to get your spot.

Spring Full Moon Walk O Thursday, April 6, 8–9:30 pm free with registration

Join us for an after-hours walk in the

and vocally descriptive cues and have

Museum Park. Enjoy a guided moonlit

the option to sit or stand throughout.

walk to experience nature and art at

All physical abilities and any skill level

night. Ages 16 and up. Space is limited.

are welcome.

These are offered once every season.

Tai Chi Cane in the Park O

NCMA Family Campout F O Saturday, May 6, at 5 pm through Sunday,

Tuesday, April 11, May 9, 6–7 pm

May 7, at 10 am

free with registration

Ticket purchase required

Experience the usefulness of a simple

Join us for a fun-filled evening under the

walking cane while enjoying the softness

stars. Enjoy lawn games, skywatching

of yang-style tai chi ensconced in the

with Raleigh Astronomy Club, morning

natural beauty of the Museum Park.

yoga, and more. Dinner and breakfast

Adaptive Tai Chi in the Park: Mindful Movement for Everyone O Tuesday, April 18, May 23, 6–7 pm

included; just bring your camping gear and sense of adventure. Ages 5 and up.

The Earth’s Voice:

free with registration

A Nature-Writing Workshop O W

During this accessible Tai Chi class,

Thursday, May 18, 6–8 pm

participants are guided through visually

Ticket purchase required Nature gives each of us messages. In this nurturing outdoor workshop with author and herbalist Asia Suler, you are guided to listen to and connect with the living world through nature-based writing exercises and guided meditations.

FAMILIES There’s always something new for families to discover at the NCMA. Family programs allow artists of all ages to experience the power and wonder of arts and nature.

Tickets, registration, and additional events: ncartmuseum.org/familyprograms

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F Family-friendly O Outdoors

Pop-Up Art F O Sunday, March 5, May 21, noon–3 pm free Enjoy the fun of drop-in art-making activities for all ages popping up across the Museum galleries and Museum Park.

Check ncartmuseum.org for specific activities and locations.

What’s in the Box? F W Wednesday, March 8, April 5, May 3, 10–11 am Ticket purchase required Meet a work of art, enjoy movement and play, and get your creative juices flowing in this artful workshop for 3to 5-year-olds and their caregivers.

Guided by expert artists, look closely at

College Art Wellness Exchange W

NCMA to Go Activity Kits F

original works of art and find inspiration

Thursday, May 11, 6–7:30 pm

to create your own projects during these

This after-hours workshop for college

Saturday, March 11, May 13, 10 am–noon

two-hour studio workshops. Best for fami-

free with registration

lies with children ages 5 to 11.

Get creative with NCMA art and artists at home. Reserve an activity kit with

TEENS AND COLLEGE

a complete hands-on project. Kits are

Get involved with art and community at

designed for all ages. In English and

the NCMA through programming, artist

Spanish.

workshops, conversations, and opportu-

Wednesday, March 22, April 19, May 17, 10:30–11 am free with registration Join us for a lively story time inspired by art. Come look, listen, and move as we make connections with original works of art and children’s books. Best for ages 2 and up with adult caregivers.

School's Out Camp F Mon.–Thurs., April 3–6, 9 am–4:30 pm Ticket purchase required Spring is here, and there is no better time to explore the Museum Park and galleries.

See how nature inspires artists and find

LCSW. Participants engage mindfully with peers and talk through challenges such

materials and written instructions for

Artful Story Time F

students is led by Ashley Witherspoon,

as stress and anxiety while spending time in the calm and beautiful galleries of the Museum.

nities to share your own creativity.

TOURS

Interested in learning more about the

The NCMA now offers free private tours

Teen Arts Council or the College Advisory

of the People’s Collection to school,

Panel? Keep up-to-date with all happen-

youth, and adult groups.

ings on our Teens and College program

To select and request the right tour for

web pages.

Tickets, registration, and additional events: ncartmuseum.org

you, go to ncartmuseum.org/visit/tours.

Park Tours O

/teencollegeprograms

Friday and Saturday morning,

Teens Sketch the Galleries

free with registration

Saturday, March 4, April 1, May 6,

Enjoy art and nature on a two-mile guided

noon–2 pm free with registration

March–November

tour of site-specific works of art and sustainable natural areas. The route has

Join members of the Teen Arts Council to

variations in surface and incline. Space is

spend time sketching with other teens in

limited.

the galleries and Park. All levels of experience welcome. For ages 13–18.

Family-Friendly Tours F

Register at ncartmuseum.org/education

College Conversations

May 6, 20, 10:30–11 am

/camps.

Sunday, March 12, April 9, 1–3 pm

free with registration

free with registration

Discover art across the Museum col-

Meet up with other college students

lection together on these playful tours,

for walking discussions in the Museum

best for kids ages 5–11 and their adult

galleries. Monthly themes give you the

companions.

inspiration to create your own memorable masterpieces. For ages 6–9.

Family Studio F W Saturday, April 15, May 20, 10 am–noon, 1–3 pm Ticket purchase required

Saturday, March 11, 25, April 1, 15,

opportunity to learn as well as share your own thoughts.

V Virtual option W Workshop

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Membership Matters A RT & C O M M U N I T Y

T

hink back to the moment you decided to become an

The NCMA's mission is to steward and share the people’s

NCMA member. Maybe it was when you enjoyed an

art collection and inspire creativity by connecting our diverse

exhibition or lecture or after you had an invigorating

communities to cultural and natural resources. We develop

visit to the Park. Maybe it was because of the range of benefits.

programming, plan exhibitions, and consider new acquisitions

Or perhaps it came from a desire to support an important cul-

around those guiding principles.

tural resource, a place that enriches our community and state.

You, our members, are the lifeblood of the Museum, helping

Whatever the reason, many of you describe being at the

us to realize our mission by connecting to people throughout

Museum as akin to feeling at home—a place where you belong.

the Triangle and across the state. You serve as ambassadors,

We’d like to remind you that not only do members benefit from

reaching out to friends, neighbors, and colleagues about what’s

having the NCMA in their lives but your membership also benefits

happening at the Museum. So, whether you are able to visit fre-

the Museum.

quently or on occasion, remember that your membership allows us to create a place of belonging and a home for incredible

Photo: Kent Ohlman Photo: York Wilson

Photo: Kent Ohlman

Photo: Kent Ohlman

works for art for all to enjoy.

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Shop & Dine

M U S E U M STO R E

N C M A CA F É | E A ST CA F É

MUSEUM STORE

EXHIBITION STORE

This spring be on the lookout for the launch of our online store, focused on a core

Wearable art paired with Afrofuturism-

selection of branded and unique offerings. We are also creating mobile store concepts

inspired creations from local artists and

to support our statewide community outreach efforts.

artisans reflect the vibrant designs of Ruth

On campus we continue to partner with STARworks, Artspace, and Usu Company. We are also excited to resume our collaboration with Triangle Pop-Up for markets the first Saturday of the month from March through December in Gipson Plaza. Whether you connect with us online, on campus, or in the community, we are thankful for your support of our local artists and artisans.

Photo: Negin Naseri

E. Carter. Enjoy books for all ages, including Black Panther titles, fiction, and poetry.

The artwork of Michael Richards, with themes of flight and aviation as an explo­ ration of freedom and escape, is evoked in jewelry, tote bag, and poster offerings.

Photo: Negin Naseri

CATERING WORKS AT THE NCMA Join us in the newly remodeled NCMA Café in West Building.

Reservations on OpenTable are encouraged for a sit-down dining experience. The menu features intriguing small bites Photo: Hans Rosemund Photography

and Southern-inspired entrées incorporating beef, seafood, poultry, and vegan/gluten-free selections. Sustainably grown family estate wines from all over the world are also available.

Enjoy Chef Rick Sloan’s rotating culinary collection featuring signature dishes like cider-glazed chicken or Carolina Classics catfish farro bowl.

The coffee lounge in West Building features barista-crafted beverages for a quick pick-me-up while visiting the galleries.

East Café, in East Building, continues to offer a variety of salads, sandwiches, and grilled items. Reservations are not required.

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Art in Motion Porsche Raffle Enter to win a brand new 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera in support of our spring special exhibitions Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design and Michael Richards: Are You Down?

$100 PER TICKET; only 5,000 will be sold Tickets available through June 18 online at ncartmuseum.org/raffle, in person at the Museum, or

Offered by the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc. All proceeds support NCMA programming. This raffle is in collaboration with Porsche Southpoint.

by calling (919) 715-5923

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

A Celebration of Freedom and

Joy

Juneteenth

Gospel Music

The Clark Sisters John P. Kee Pastor Shirley Caesar with special guest Jonathan McReynolds

Friday, June 16, 7 pm

2023

JOSEPH M. BRYAN, JR., THEATER IN THE MUSEUM PARK

Jazz at the NCMA presents

AN EVENING WITH

KENNY G Thursday, July 13, 7 pm

JOSEPH M. BRYAN, JR., THEATER IN THE MUSEUM PARK

Photos: Courtesy of the artists

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