RUTH E. CARTER

Afrofuturism In Costume Design

APRIL 1–AUGUST 6, 2023

East Building, Level B, Meymandi Exhibition Gallery

Tickets

Reserve at visit.ncartmuseum.org free for Members

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

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Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design is organized by Julia Long.

Support for this exhibition is 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 for this exhibition was made possible by Ann and Jim Goodnight/The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fund for Curatorial and Conservation Research and Travel.

Related Events

See ncartmuseum.org/afrofuturism for more programs.

Member Preview Day

Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design

Friday, March 31, 10 am–5 pm free for Members

Your membership allows you exclusive early access to Carter’s ingenious creativity and storytelling.

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.

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

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.