From the Director

We are so much more than the paintings on our walls and objects in our galleries. The North Carolina Museum of Art is an experience—one that brings art to life through first-rate performances and films, inclusive programming, groundbreaking educational outreach, and exciting partnerships. The recently reimagined People’s Collection is just the beginning.

This summer we invite you to discover new ways of experiencing the NCMA. Join us for a concert and picnic under the stars in the Joseph M. Bryan, Jr., Theater in the Museum Park (see your many options on pages 2–6). Celebrate exhibition Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design with a full day of movies, music, and dance on June 17. Engage the middle schooler in your life with NCMA Explore, a new immersive resource to discover ancient civilizations (read more on pages 16–17). Take a trip to Winston-Salem to view an exhibition at the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA). Learn about the NCMA’s outdoor works of art and natural features on a hike through campus using the NCMA Park App—and don’t forget to visit the new wildflower meadow (page 8). The Museum is truly buzzing with art both inside and outside our galleries!

Whether your visit to the NCMA is the first or fiftieth, you belong here. We can’t wait to welcome you.

With appreciation and my best,

Valerie Hillings