Our Animation is Art film series continues Sat., Oct. 3, with "Little Amélie or the Character of Rain" at NCSU’s Witherspoon Campus Cinema. Amélie, a Belgian child in Japan, explores life with her companion. Her 3rd birthday marks the start of life-altering events. Tix/info: https://bit.ly/3VfuYti

Our look at the featured playwrights in "Unframed Voices" on Oct. 9 & 11 continues with Aurelia Belfield, who was inspired by Joanna Blackburn's "Water Jar." "Unframed Voices" features NC theater companies performing original plays by NC playwrights inspired by NCMA works ➡️ https://bit.ly/4yI8m3d

Today is the first day of fall! Some say this is the Museum Park's best season. Our official stance is that every season in the Park is great in its own way...but let's be honest: our campus with all the fall foliage? That's hard to beat. Watch the video for a look at last year's leaves 🍂🍁

It's officially fall, so join us Sat., Sept. 26, from 9 am-11 am, to help steward the Museum Park by supporting our staff in restoration initiatives. Volunteers ages 14+ plant native species around the Park to increase biodiversity and provide habitat for wildlife. Register➡️ https://bit.ly/4rqnkZ1

It's Meet the Museum Monday once again. This week's featured team member is NCMA Membership Manager Michael Rafo. Watch the video to learn what Michael's pet peeve is, hear about his moving adventures, and watch him try to explain the plot of "Inception" to me ➡️ https://bit.ly/4yiyQbq

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Birds and snakes and deer, oh my! You never know what you'll see in the Museum Park. NCMA Park Police Officer Jason Hunt took these pictures of a grazing deer a couple of evenings ago.

East Building's new wrap went up earlier in the week! We're less than a month away from the opening of Ancient Nubia: Excavating Treasures of the Nile, from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, on October 17. Read more about the exhibition and get your tickets ➡️ https://bit.ly/4j7siYr

We are highlighting the playwrights participating in "Unframed Voices" on October 9 and 11. Today, we are featuring Ian Finley. His "Unframed Voices" play is based on Patrick Dougherty's "Out of the Box." Learn more about this unique event and get your tickets ➡️ https://bit.ly/4yI8m3d

On Wednesday evening, Sept. 23, we are celebrating John Coltrane, one of NC’s most influential cultural figures and a transformative force in American music. To celebrate his 100th birthday, we will screen "Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary" (2017). Info/Tickets ➡️ https://bit.ly/4AiWUMZ

The NCMA is proud to sponsor Damian Stamer as the Keynote Speaker for the 2026 NCAEA Conference! 🎨 Stamer, a local artist whose paintings of rural landscapes and abandoned places live in our People's Collection, will share his journey from his childhood to exhibiting in museums across the country.

Join us Sat., Sept. 19, for a first-of-its-kind "Still. Moving" dance performance, as more than 15 Wake County high school dance programs bring 20 works from the People's Collection to life. Free performances will be held throughout West Building from 2:30 pm-5 pm. We'll see you there!

Excited about tonight's free NCMA x NC Museum of History After Hours collaboration? The fun begins at 5:30 pm, but from 6:30 pm-8 pm, Stitched in Tradition, a celebration of Indigenous culture, takes over! CBS 17 interviewed Kaya Littleturtle about the event. Check it out ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cN60Ya

Ancient Nubia: Excavating Treasures of the Nile, from the MFA, Boston, tickets are now on sale. Ancient Nubia has a long and glorious past. The exhibition features stunning displays, hands-on and digital interactives, a replica of a Nubian royal tomb, and more. Tickets ➡️ https://bit.ly/4AbxhgX

Join us on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 3 pm, for the Boston Camerata's special performance of "Trav'ling Home" for the NCMA's Sacred Song Series. Click for information & tickets ➡️ https://bit.ly/4yHBJ5C -------- Video: Courtesy of Boston Camerata. Filmed by Hudson View Productions for Music Before 1800.

Join us in October as "Unframed Voices" turns the NCMA's galleries into a living theatrical canvas. Audiences move through as 4 NC theaters premiere 4 original 10-minute plays by 4 NC playwrights, inspired by 4 works on view. When: Oct. 9 & 11 at 7 pm Info/Tix: https://bit.ly/4yI8m3d

Our next free After Hours event is on Thursday! The NCMA and NC Museum of History are teaming up to host an Indigenous fashion showcase. Want to have a Thursday date night? We still have NCMA Café reservations and time slots for our beverage and cheese tasting! Info ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gsxEfk

We're back with another Meet the Museum Monday, and this week we have Conservator Elisse Brautigam. Watch the video to learn about Elisse's path to becoming a conservator, what initially got her interested in museums, and more. Also, she asks for your barbecue recommendations!

Join artist Zaire Miles-Moultrie on Sat., Sept. 19, for a workshop exploring the world of zines. Combining drawing, collage, and more, you'll learn to turn dreams into narrative works and leave with a handcrafted zine. All supplies included. No experience required! Tickets➡️ https://bit.ly/4yz2r09

Here's something fun you can try at the Museum or at home: Position your hands and arms the same way as in Bob Trotman's "Grab" and Auguste Rodin's "The Cathedral." The catch is that you can't use a second person to accomplish this. Can you do it?

If you've visited West Building, you're likely familiar with William Wetmore Story's sculpture "Saul under the Influence of the Evil Spirit." Did you know? - Saul contains a time capsule in its base - The floor under Saul is reinforced because it weighs 9,000 lbs Watch: https://bit.ly/46ib4jK

Marking 25 years since 9/11, we honor artist Michael Richards through his sculpture, "Tar Baby vs. St. Sebastian." Cast from his body as a tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, the gold pilot is pierced by crashing planes. Richards died in the WTC on 9/11, turning the piece into a poignant self-portrait.

Great news for those who were disappointed that Saturday's Classical Music in the Park event sold out: We've released more tickets - but get them before they sell out again! Don't forget to check out Buskers Day from 1 pm-5 pm before the evening event begins! Free tickets ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cLkkAk

Multifaceted artist Salomé Sandoval performs Sat., Sept. 12, in West Building, as part of our free Notes on View music series. Sandoval sings and accompanies herself with lutes and guitars in multilingual, creative, and innovative programs. Join us at 11 am and 2 pm.

Sure, it's Tuesday, but this is our first working day of the week, so we're calling it Meet the Museum Monday 🤷 Today we have Bekah Boyer, our Director of Annual Giving. You'll learn her barbecue preference (don't get mad), how she "bribes" our office, and the interesting item she loves to collect!

Please note that the NCMA's galleries are closed Monday (they always are). The Museum Park is open from dawn until dusk (it always is). We hope everyone enjoys their Labor Day holiday. We will reopen on Wednesday at 10 am.

Join us from 1 pm-5 pm on Sat., Sept. 12, for Buskers Day as we celebrate the art of street performance! Buskers from across NC are invited to perform in the Museum Park. No registration/permit fee is required, and space is on a first-come, first-served basis. Rules ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gNBUoz

Can art be used to train and prepare students to practice medicine? Duke's Re-Imagining Medicine (ReMed) summer program says yes. Students visit the NCMA to study an artwork in depth, helping them prepare to slow down and listen to their future patients. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/46EBlsv

Our new Conservation Lab on the A-Level of East Building is coming along nicely! Check out this time-lapse to see the progress over the last few months. Once completed, visitors will be able to see our Conservation team in action and learn about the processes and work that go into conserving art.

Mirror Labyrinth NY has been closed for conservation work, but it reopened today! Make sure to visit all of our interactive works: If you love mirrors, check out LIGHT OF LIFE in East Building. Musical Swings, Musical Benches, Please Be Seated, and Cloud Chamber are great options in the Park.

Thank you to everyone who has attended our free Craft Night events this summer! Last week's event set a record, with nearly 100 guests 🤯 Our next two events are Sept. 24 and Oct. 29. Note: Due to its popularity, Craft Night will be ticketed. Register for free tickets ➡️ https://bit.ly/4f8Y6Ks