Spring 2019 Preview by North Carolina Museum of Art

PREVIEW S P R I N G 2 0 1 9 C A L E N DA R M A R C H -A P R I L- M AY

2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh

(919) 839-ncma

ncartmuseum.org

C URREN T AN D UPCOMI N G EXHI BI TI ON S

S PR I NG H I GH L I G H TS

Within the Frame Through July 21, 2019

THE (MUSEUM) FUTURE IS FEMALE Saturday, March 9

Sayler and Morris: Their World Is Not Our World Through July 7, 2019

Here’s a special opportunity to see the directors of the Triangle’s major art museums in one room—a highlight of Women’s Weekend. DETAILS ON PAGE 6.

John James Audubon’s The Birds of America Ongoing Wim Botha: Still Life with Discontent April 13–August 4, 2019

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Saturday, March 16

We’re celebrating Purim in late ‘70s style. Practice the hustle and find those platform shoes! DETAILS ON PAGE 6.

What in the World Is a Grain Mummy? July 20, 2019–January 5, 2020

Scott Avett: The End of a Secret October 12, 2019–February 2, 2020

Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection

DUKE ENERGY RENAISSANCE FAIR Saturday, May 18

Bring the whole family for merriment, music, games, traditional craft, and art making. DETAILS ON PAGE 9.

October 26, 2019–January 19, 2020

MUS EUM H OUR S

Tues.–Thurs., Sat.–Sun. 10 am–5 pm, Fri. 10 am–9 pm (closed Monday) ME M B ER S H IP

(919) 664-6754

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Tues.–Sat. 11:30 am–2 pm Friday Evening: Iris after Dark 5:30–8:30 pm Sun. 10:30 am–2:30 pm Reservations: (919) 664-6838 2

2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh • (919) 839-ncma • ncartmuseum.org on the cover:

Wim Botha, Prism 10 [Dead Laocoön], 2014, cast bronze and wooden pallet, H. 82 × W. 641/2 x D. 44 in., Courtesy Stevenson, Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa; Image: © 2014 Wim Botha; Photograph: Mario Todeschini The North Carolina Museum of Art, Valerie Hillings, director, is the art museum of the State of North Carolina, Roy Cooper, governor, and an agency of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Susi H. Hamilton, secretary.

MARCH 2019

FROM THE DIRECTOR A new year always brings exciting change. Here at the Museum, we’ve kicked off 2019 with the return of a member favorite, the Audubon Gallery, with a new twist. Our four folios of John James Audubon’s The Birds of America are on display in new cases designed for each of the volumes, fitted with hydraulic lifts that allow for new pages to go on view throughout the year. Plus, an immersive Audubon Experience video installation brings the illustrations to life. I’m also excited to experience my first Art in Bloom fundraiser, coming up March 21–24. Pairing works of art in our permanent collection with more than 50 floral displays invites new perspectives and conversation—and supports our mission of creating diverse art experiences across our campus throughout the year. What hasn’t changed is our deep appreciation for our members. In fact, we are introducing a new monthlong celebration in April to thank you for your support through special discounts, gift cards, and exclusive ticket discounts for our fall exhibition Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism. You’ll find more details on Member Appreciation Month in this issue of Preview. I hope to see you soon to say thank you in person. With appreciation and my best,

Valerie Hillings Director

Photograph: Isaac James

DETAILS ON PAGE 6.

Women's Weekend at the NCMA Friday–Sunday, March 8–10 A weekend of inclusive, imaginative, and thought-provoking art experiences featuring artist collective the Guerilla Girls, artist-led tours, yoga, workshops, a pop-up chorus, and more to activate, empower, and nurture.

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L EC T UR ES, TO U R S, S P EC I A L EVE NTS T-loop is available for all events in the SECU Auditorium. Assistive listening devices are also available for tours, by request.

LECTURES AND DISCUSSIONS Tickets: ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923 Dining after Dark: Audubon Returns Friday, March 1, 6:30–8:30 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium $40 Connoisseurs, $45 Members, $50 Nonmembers Joseph Covington, former director of education at the NCMA, brings to life the engravings of John James Audubon as fine art and as a reflection of his pioneering American life and nature studies. Share an evening with him in celebration of the newly reinstalled Audubon gallery. Dining after Dark features a lecture followed by a buffet dinner and a walking tour. Advance registration is required. W E I NBE RG L ECTURE O F EGYP TOLOGY

Festivals in Ancient Egypt Sunday, March 17, 2–4 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium f r e e ; ticket required The ancient Egyptian calendar was dotted with festivals celebrating the rebirth and rejuvenation of the cosmos, deities, kings, and the “blessed dead.” Emily Teeter of the University of Warsaw and the University of Chicago discusses these festivals, the priests who officiated at them, the artifacts that document them, and the social and economic impact of the celebrations. Refreshments follow. Bespoke: Sherrill Roland and the Jumpsuit Project Sunday, March 31, 1–2 pm Museum Park, Ellipse f r e e ; ticket required Artist Sherrill Roland discusses the Jumpsuit Project, in which he turned his wrongful conviction into a social justice project about the intersection of race, gender, and crime. The setting for this informal discussion is our Museum Park, a former youth prison site. Introduction by Dan Gottlieb, NCMA director of Park and planning. Artist Talk and Exhibition Opening: A Conversation with Wim Botha Friday, April 12, 6:30–8:45 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium f r e e ; ticket required Join Jennifer Dasal, NCMA curator of modern and contemporary art, and Alice Gray Stites, 21c Museum Hotels curator, in conversation with artist Wim Botha about his exhibition Wim Botha: Still Life with Discontent, which is on view at both the NCMA and 21c Museum Hotel, Durham. Conversation 6:30–7:30 pm; cash bar, 7:30–8:45 pm. SAVE THE DATE! Lunch and Lecture: Stories from the Conservation Lab, June 6

Kongo artist, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Staff, Mother and Child (mvwala), late 19th–early 20th century, wood, brass tacks, and accumulation of resinous materials, H. 103/4 x W. 21/2 x D. 21/4 in., Gift of Bob Bronson

Lecture: Depictions of Mothers and Children in the Arts of Africa Saturday, April 13, 2–3:30 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium f r e e ; ticket required Herbert M. Cole, professor emeritus from the University of California at Santa Barbara, discusses the depiction of maternity in modern and contemporary African arts, moving from obvious notions of fertility and nurturing to consider the importance of maternity in thought, ritual action, and worldview. Presented with UNC–Chapel Hill. Architecture Panel Discussion: “The Audacity of Space” Friday, May 10, 7 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium f r e e ; ticket required Artist Heather Hart joins a panel of North Carolina–based architects for a discussion related to Hart's Southern Oracle: We Will Tear the Roof Off, a new Museum Park installation. (Read more about the installation on page 14.) Wine and cheese reception 7–7:30 pm; lecture starts at 7:30.

MUSEUM STORE WEST BUILDING

Trunk shows daily, 11:30 am–2:30 pm

A four-day festival of art and flowers

MARCH 21–24 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Art in Bloom Opening Event, “Frida’s Floral Fiesta” Thursday, March 21, 7:30–10 pm West Building $40 Members, $45 Nonmembers Frida Kahlo said, “I paint flowers so they will not die.” In honor of Frida and in anticipation of our fall exhibition, grab your rebozo, put on your eyebrows, and head to the Art in Bloom opening reception! Designers will be available for part of the evening to talk about their interpretations and answer questions. Frida-inspired or floral-inspired costumes encouraged. Includes cheese, crackers, beer, wine, and a specialty cocktail. Floral Demonstration with Special Guest Holly Heider Chapple Friday, March 22, 2–3:30 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium $27 Members, $30 Nonmembers Dubbed the “Flower Mama” by her peers, Holly Heider Chapple is a visionary and an advocate for floristry and farming. She owns Hope Flower Farm in Waterford, Virginia, and is the founder of Chapel Designers, an organization that connects florists across the world. Learn from her about what makes a master designer. Floral Demonstration with AIFD Designers, “Inspiration to Expression” Saturday, March 23, 2–3:30 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium $27 Members, $30 Nonmembers What inspired the design? Was it color, line, emotion? Watch and learn as designers from the American Institute of Floral Design delve into how they find their inspiration through art, poetry, music, the flavor of wine, and other sources that spark the imagination.

Art in Bloom Tours See details and a full schedule at ncartmuseum.org/bloom. Bouquet Tours Friday and Saturday, 6 pm and 7 pm $6 Members, $8 Nonmembers Join other interested people to learn about the art that inspired the floral designers. Limit five tickets per order. Private Group Tours $50 for each group of up to 10. To schedule a tour, click on Visit/Tours at ncartmuseum.org. For information call (919) 664-6785 or email toursforadults@ncartmuseum.org.

Proceeds from Art in Bloom support Museum programming and exhibitions.

TICKETS

$13 Members $18 Nonmembers f r e e for children 6 and under ncartmuseum.org/bloom or (919) 715-5923 related events ticketed separately.

HOURS

Thursday, March 22, 9 am–5 pm; last entry 4 pm Friday, March 23, 9 am–9 pm; last entry 8 pm Saturday, March 24, 9 am–9 pm; last entry 8 pm Sunday, March 25, 9 am–5 pm; last entry 4 pm 5

FREE PUBLIC TOURS

SPECIAL EVENTS

No reservations necessary.

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

Explore the Collection Tuesdays–Sundays, 1:30 pm A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Meet at West Building Information Desk Art by Women, Women in Art Saturdays and Sundays in March, April, and May, 11:30 am Discover images by and about women in the permanent collection. Meet at West Building Information Desk. No tours on March 9, 10, 23, 24. Museum Park Tours Saturdays, 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 at East Building Information Desk. No tours on March 9 and 23. Weekend Family-Friendly Tours Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 am Half-hour tours for kids ages 5–11 and their adult companions. Meet at West Building Information Desk. See monthly themes at ncartmuseum.org. No tours March 9, 10, 23, 24; April 21; May 18.

GROUP TOURS Please make reservations at least four weeks in advance. See details at ncartmuseum.org/tours. Adult group reservations: Schedule online by clicking on Visit/Tours at ncartmuseum.org. For more information call (919) 664-6785 or email toursforadults@ncartmuseum.org. Choose from a variety of themes. Tours are $50 for each group of up to 10 participants. Schedule multiple docents for larger groups. Student and youth group reservations: Schedule online 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.

TAKE UP SPACE: Women’s Weekend at the NCMA Friday–Sunday, March 8–10

A weekend of inclusive, imaginative, and thought-provoking art experiences to celebrate International Women’s Day, featuring artist collective the Guerilla Girls, artist-led tours, yoga, workshops, a pop-up chorus, and more to activate, empower, and nurture. Men and children invited as well! For tickets and more information, visit ncartmuseum.org/takeupspace. #NCMAtakeupspace E V E N T HI G HL I G HTS

Artist Talk: Guerrilla Girls Speak Out! Friday, March 8, 8–9:30 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium $15 Members, $17 Nonmembers The Guerrilla Girls are feminist masked avengers in the tradition of Robin Hood, Wonder Woman, and Batman. A founding member discusses the group’s history and shares trade secrets about how to use facts and humor to expose discrimination and corruption in art, politics, and pop culture. The (Museum) Future is Female Saturday, March 9, 8:30–10:30 am East Building, SECU Auditorium $6 Members, $8 Nonmembers A panel discussion with directors of the Triangle’s foremost art institutions, Valerie Hillings (NCMA), Katie Ziglar (Ackland), and Sarah Schroth (Nasher). Discover what they have in common and what makes each stand out. Coffee and pastries available at 8:30 am; discussion begins at 9.

“Matrons of Mystery,” A Motley Clue Adventure Saturday, March 9, 10:30 am or 2 pm East Building, Blue Ridge Atrium $45 Members, $50 Nonmembers Experience the Museum in a three-hour mystery scavenger hunt by solving puzzles and seeking clues in the artwork, with a spotlight on women in the permanent collection. Priced per person; register as an individual or as a team of five.

f r e e tours for K–college students in groups of 10 to 90 (availability varies

with theme).

f r e e tours also available for youth groups such as church or scout groups.

Self-Guided Student and Youth Group Visits Chaperons are required (one adult per 10 students or youths). For groups of 10 or more, please complete a form at bit.ly/NCMAyouthtours at least four weeks in advance.

EIGHTH AN N UAL PU RIM C ELEB RATIO N

I  Purim: Saturday Night Fever Saturday, March 16, 7:30–10:30 pm West Building $65 Per person $40 Young professionals (under age 40) Get your groove on and practice the hustle, because we’re celebrating Purim circa the late 1970s and Studio 54. Slide into those platform shoes and shimmering satin, and we’ll meet you under the disco ball. We’ll have music and dancing, hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and flip-side cocktails. Dress to impress in disco-glamorous attire, though costumes are not required. Proceeds benefit the Judaic Art Fund.

Duke Energy Hoopla Hyperspace Party in the Park Saturday, May 4, 6–10:30 pm Museum Park, Ellipse f r e e ; ticket required May the Fourth be with you! Celebrate the opening of our Museum Park season, new art installations, and Star Wars Day all in one big outdoor party. Explore the NCMA galaxy, partake in food and drinks at the cantina, enjoy outof-this-world music, make your own light saber, and stargaze with the Raleigh Astronomy Club. Costumes encouraged; fun for all ages. #ncmaLATE Super Rad Friday, May 24, 9:30 pm–1 am West Building $18 Members, $20 Nonmembers Warhol, Lichtenstein, Madonna, Bowie, Scorsese: Venture into the world of ’80s pop culture. Start off with drinks, DJs, and dance, and then find your spark during Electric Hour—60 minutes and 60 engaging activities to ignite your imagination. Costume contests, art-making activities, and #flashbackFriday photo booths. Cash bar and street food. SOFA Artist Hangout and Studio Friday, May 31, 6–9 pm West Building $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers Get together with art buddies to chill and create. Bring a project, use our materials to create something on the spot, or just hang. Special guest Shelly Smith discusses her work as creative director of Anchorlight, a new downtown Raleigh hub of creative energy. Price includes a drink ticket redeemable at Iris after Dark.

MUSIC Tickets: ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923 THE N C MA AN D C HAMB ER M U SIC RALEIGH P RESENT

Sights and Sounds Concert Series East Building, SECU Auditorium, 2 pm We recommend you buy tickets in advance. For subscription information and details, please visit ncartmuseum.org or call the Box Office for assistance. Quartet for the End of Time Sunday, March 3 $15 Members, youth 7–18, college students with ID $17 All others Endlessly deep and filled with haunting passages, Quartet for the End of Time has been recognized as one of the most important chamber music works of the 20th century. This work is paired with a new orchestration of Stockhausen’s Tierkreis (“Zodiac”). Included in North Carolina Artists subscription ticket. 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 at least one week in advance.

Benjamin Beilman, Violin, and Andrew Tyson, Piano Sunday, April 7 $31 Members, youth 7–18, college students with ID $35 All others When violinist Benjamin Beilman and pianist Andrew Tyson perform together, the combination is electric. Their unique musical personalities create a stirring afternoon of solo and duo works. Included in Visiting Artists subscription ticket. No docent-led tour available for this performance.

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William “Mac” Nelson, Guitar Sunday, April 28 $15 Members, youth 7–18, college students with ID $17 All others Acclaimed classical guitarist and educator William “Mac” Nelson surveys the role of guitar in Western chamber music. The program includes works by Johann Kaspar Mertz, Stephen Dodgson, and Federico Moreno Torroba. Included in North Carolina Artists subscription ticket. 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 at least one week in advance.

Olga Kleiankina, Piano, with Projections and Images by Emil Polyak Sunday, May 5 $15 Members, youth 7–18, college students with ID $17 All others Worlds collide as chamber music and technology combine. Projections of the cosmos, designed by North Carolina State University professor Emil Polyak, are controlled through pianist Olga Kleiankina’s playing. The result is an immersive sensory experience, “Our Passage to the Stars.”

Dawes Friday, May 17, 8 pm Museum Park Theater Member tickets start at $27 We kick off the outdoor concert season with West Coast folk rockers Dawes, presenting their new album Passwords. NPR Music describes their sound as “smooth and ingratiating California folk-rock that never bothers to hide its big, beating, bleeding heart.” See the full summer lineup at ncartmuseum.org.

Included in North Carolina Artists subscription ticket. 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 at least one week in advance.

Solomon Eichner, Piano, Brian Reagin, Violin, and Bonnie Thron, Cello Sunday, May 12 $15 Members, youth 7–18, college students with ID $17 All others Pianist Solomon Eichner joins Brian Reagin, concertmaster of the North Carolina Symphony, and Bonnie Thron, principal cellist for the North Carolina Symphony, in a program highlighting the greatest and most challenging trios in the chamber music repertoire. Included in North Carolina Artists subscription ticket. 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 at least one week in advance.

CL A SSES A ND WORKSHOPS

TEENS AND COLLEGE STUDENTS

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

Audubon and Asana Bird Yoga Wednesdays, March 13 and 27, 5:30–6:45 pm East Building, Level B, Audubon Gallery $13 Members, $15 Nonmembers Practice yoga surrounded by birds and nature inside our new immersive Audubon Gallery. This 75-minute vinyasa-style class includes movement inspired by the birds and meditation accompanied by birdsong. Suitable for all levels. Bring a yoga mat and dress comfortably. Space is limited.

ArtScene 2019: Sculpting Identity Friday, April 26, 6–9 pm East Building

Fly Like the Birds Outdoor AcroYoga Workshop Saturday, March 30, 10–11:30 am and 12–1:30 pm (two sessions) Museum Park, Ellipse $22 Members, $25 Nonmembers AcroYoga is a community practice that combines the mindful aspects of yoga with the power of group acrobatics. Participants move through fundamental poses to explore sharing body weight, finding balance, building trust, and communicating through words and touch. Sign up with a partner if you wish, but no partner is required. For all bodies and abilities ages 18 and up.

SAVE THE DATE! Teen Workshop with Blackspace and Empower Dance, June 2

Veterans and the Healing Power of Movement Sunday, April 14, 2–3:30 pm West Building, American Gallery f r e e ; ticket required War changes people. Art heals. Take a moment to share in the healing power of dance in a conversation with combat veteran Alfredo Hurtado, followed by a movement and writing workshop with Black Box Dance Theatre. This workshop combines performance art and self-reflection. Outdoor Art-Inspired Yoga Wednesdays, April 24 and May 29, 5:30–6:45 pm West Building, North Courtyard $13 Members, $15 Nonmembers Art and nature come together to create a tranquil space for mindful movement and appreciation of art and being outdoors. These 75-minute vinyasa-style classes are suitable for all skill levels. Bring a yoga mat and dress comfortably. In the event of bad weather, class will be held inside the galleries. Creating Sculptural Forms in Mixed Media Saturday, May 11, 10:30 am–4:30 pm East Building, Studio 1 $81 Members, $90 Nonmembers Acclaimed local sculptor Paris Alexander leads a process-oriented examination of sculptural technique while reflecting on work in the exhibition Wim Botha: Still Life with Discontent. Alexander demonstrates various uses of found objects as participants create unique pieces. For ages 16 and up; all materials included. Bring a lunch for the midday break.

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It is time for the annual teen takeover! The NCMA Teen Arts Council invites you to an evening of play, fashion, and art. Leave your everyday identity behind and sculpt a new you through wearable art, participation in "living paintings," and live performances.

TE AC H E R S Tickets: ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923 Offsite Educator Workshop at Hickory Museum of Art Saturday, March 23, 10 am–4 pm Hickory Museum of Art, Hickory, N.C. $7 Members, $10 Nonmembers The Hickory Museum of Art’s Grand Vision exhibition of the work of North Carolina artist Elliott Daingerfield is the inspiration for this workshop. Participants explore the exhibition and then have the opportunity to make their own art that celebrates nature. Open to educators from all grade levels and subject areas. Educator Workshop: Observing Art and Environment through Audubon’s Birds Saturday, April 6, 10:15 am–4 pm East Building, Level C $22 Members, $25 Nonmembers This workshop investigates the new installation of Audubon’s The Birds of America and the Museum Park as sources for exploring the relationship between art and environment. Open to educators from all grade levels and subject areas. For more information contact Jill Taylor, jill.taylor@ncdcr.gov or (919) 664-6748. NCMA Fellowship for Collaborative Teaching Fellowships are awarded annually to pairs of North Carolina educators interested in refining their practice in art integration strategies and collaboration. The deadline to apply is April 30. For more information contact Jill Taylor, jill.taylor@ ncdcr.gov.

PORSCHE RAFFLE THROUGH JUNE 16 Enter to win a 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera. Inspired by the Ingram Collection’s rare 2005 Carrera GT, this car sports the same GT Classic Silver and 20-in. five-point rims. Plus, the winner will be invited to take ownership at the Ingram Collection in Durham. Tickets and more information at ncartmuseum.org/raffle, at the Museum Box Office, or by calling (919) 715-5923. 8

Y O U T H A N D F A M I LY Tickets: ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923 What’s in the Box? Thursdays, 9:15 am, 10:15 am, and 11:15 pm Preschoolers, ages 2–5, and their caregivers East Building $6 Family-level members and above, $8 Nonmembers (no charge for adult) Season Pass $30 Family-level members and above, $40 Nonmembers (6 classes, first class free; no charge for adult; purchase by March 14) 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. March 14 Animals April 18 Places

March 28 Movement May 2 Parts of Art

April 4 Seasons/Nature May 16 People

Family Fun Saturdays Saturdays, 10:15 am–12:15 pm or 1–3 pm East Building, Education Studios Families with children ages 5–11 $6 Family-level members and above, $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. March 30: Handmade Paper April 13: Powder My Wig Pop-Up Art Sunday, April 7, noon–3 pm West Building f r e e ; no reservations needed Add your work to a large-format mixed-media collage by drawing, sewing, and pasting. Art-making activities for all ages.

SPONSOR SUPPORT The NCMA thanks these generous donors for their support of the following events and programs: Bank of America Live from the Conservation Lab Bastian Family Charitable Trust College Night Duke Energy Bus Scholarship Fund Family Renaissance Fair Hoopla Party in the Park Institute of Museum and Library Services Live from the Conservation Lab Lizzie Cheatham McNairy and Charlie McNairy TAKE UP SPACE: Women’s Weekend Matrons of the Arts TAKE UP SPACE: Women’s Weekend

Family Campout and Movie Saturday, April 27, 4:30 pm, through Sunday, April 28, 10 am Museum Park $31 Family-level members and up, $35 Nonmembers Children 2 and under free; ticket required Bring your tent, sleeping bags, and sense of adventure for a fun-filled evening under the stars. This year’s campout is bird-themed in honor of John James Audubon’s The Birds of America. Enjoy burgers and hot dogs, art-making activities, and a screening of Fly Away Home (PG). Wake up to doughnuts, coffee, and activities before packing out. Duke Energy Family Renaissance Fair Saturday, May 18, noon–4 pm East Building and Museum Park Free; ticket required Step back in time for an afternoon of merriment, music, games, traditional craft demonstrations, and art making for the whole family! Activities inside and outside, rain or shine. School’s Out Camp: Spring Break at the NCMA Monday–Thursday, April 15–18, 9 am–4:30 pm $250 Members, $280 Nonmembers (per camp) 8 am Early morning drop-off ($35) 5:30 pm Late afternoon pickup ($35) For ages 6–10. Spring is here and there is no better time to explore the Museum Park. Get up close and personal with nature in the park and in the galleries. See how nature inspires artists and find inspiration to create your own memorable masterpieces. Summer Camps Monday–Friday, June 17–August 9, 9 am–4:30 pm $250 Family-level members and above, $280 Nonmembers (per camp) 8 am Early morning drop–off ($35 per camp) 5:30 pm Late afternoon pickup ($35 per camp) Camps are filling fast, so reserve your spot today! Campers explore our permanent collection, hike through the Museum Park, and draw, paint, and sculpt through 10 unique weeks of creativity. Five-day sessions for children ages 6–8 and 9–12. We are also offering middle school, high school, and preschool workshops. For information on specific camps or to register, call (919) 715-5923 or visit ncartmuseum.org/summercamp.

Eliza Kraft Olander and Brian McHenry Art in Bloom PNC Art in Bloom WakeMed Children’s Family Programs Wells Fargo Educator Expo Humber Dinner Wildacres Leadership Initiative Veterans and the Healing Power of Movement William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust Online Course in Visual Literacy

Mebane Charitable Foundation Family Programs 2018–19 Educator Expo 9

The Sea Wolf, 1941

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NCMA CINEMA Cinema gems past and present introduced by NCMA film curator Laura Boyes and guest curator John Munson. Some films are shown in their original 35mm format. MA RCH 1 N C M A ARTHOU S E

AMERICAN ANIMALS

(2018) Directed by Bart Layton. Evan Peters, Ann Dowd, Barry Keoghan. (116 min.) R. Digital.

The stereotype of the slick Hollywood heist flick gets stood on its head in this swirling mix of caper and documentary. Four middle-class suburban men buck their placid, mapped-out lives and plot to steal a collection of priceless books. Introduced by John Munson.

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ROSI TA

$10 Members, youth 7–18, college students with ID $12 Nonmembers Silent film with live piano accompaniment by Nathan Shirley. (1923) Directed by Ernst Lubitsch. Mary Pickford, George Walsh, Holbrook Blinn. (90 min.) Restored by the Museum of Modern Art with support from the Louis B. Mayer Foundation, RT Features, the Film Foundation, and the Celeste Bartos Fund for Film Preservation. Special thanks to the Mary Pickford Foundation and Filmmuseum München.

A fiery street singer in Seville catches the eye of both a handsome nobleman and a lecherous king. Mary Pickford, America’s Sweetheart, invited Ernst Lubitsch to showcase her in the style of the rambunctious historical epics he directed in Europe. Rosita was a smash hit, but Pickford later vilified it, letting it decompose; this new MoMA print restores it to a proper place in cinema history.

SHOWTIME Fridays, 8 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium

Introduced by NCMA film curator Laura Boyes.

TICKETS (unless otherwise noted) $5 Museum members, youth 7–18, college students with ID $7 All others

A tyrannical fashion designer pauses amid frantic preparation for his seasonal collection to poach a friend’s fiancée. Couturier Phillipe Clarence is surrounded by women but understands nothing about them in this rediscovery by Rialto Pictures. The film is adorned by fabulous designs of a real Parisian couturier, Marcel Rochas. Shot just after the liberation of Paris, it’s catnip for lovers of 1940s fashion.

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

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Dinner and a movie? Iris after Dark starts every Friday at 5:30 pm. Visit the walk-up bar for wine, beer, cocktails, and small plates, or enjoy a more extensive menu inside the restaurant. For reservations inside Iris, call (919) 664-6838.

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FALBALAS (PARIS FRILLS )

(1945) Directed by Jacques Becker. Raymond Rouleau, Micheline Presle, Jean Chevrier. (111 min.) Digital. French with English subtitles.

Introduced by NCMA film curator Laura Boyes.

WON’ T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?

(2018) Directed by Morgan Neville. Fred Rogers. (94 min.) Digital.

For over 30 years, Fred Rogers used television to speak directly to young children about some of life’s weightiest issues. Documentarian Morgan Neville (20 Feet from Stardom) looks back on the legacy of Mr. Rogers and his radically kind ideas. Introduced by John Munson.

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THE SEA WOLF NCMA CINEMA AND ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE PRESENT

Flowers on Film Sunday, March 16, at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Raleigh NCMA film curator Laura Boyes and Alamo Drafthouse have selected a variety of flower-related films. Enjoy a cocktail, food, and flower swag. Tickets available from Alamo Drafthouse. For more information see drafthouse.com/Raleigh or call (984) 444-6620.

(1941) Directed by Michael Curtiz. Edward G. Robinson, Ida Lupino, John Garfield. (104 min.) Digital restoration.

A brutal sea captain rescues shipwreck victims and then submits them to his authority, using John Milton’s credo for Lucifer as his guide: “Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven.” A nautical film noir adapted from a Jack London novel, shot in the style of German expressionism, and directed by Casablanca’s Michael Curtiz. Introduced by NCMA film curator Laura Boyes.

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SHAKESPEARE WALLAH

(1965) Directed by James Ivory. Shashi Kapoor, Felicity Kendal, Geoffrey Kendal. (120 min.) DCP.

A ragtag theatrical troupe scrambles for engagements in an India losing interest in colonial-era entertainments. Hindi film superstar Shashi Kapoor plays a handsome playboy who flits between a jaded Bollywood actress and the fresh innocence of the troupe’s ingénue. The story is based on the diaries of Geoffrey Kendal, actor-manager of touring company Shakespeariana, and shot with James Ivory’s keen documentary eye. Introduced by NCMA film curator Laura Boyes.

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No reservations needed. Meet at West Building Information Desk.

Museum Park Tour 10:30 am

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NCMA Cinema American Animals 8 pm

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Art by Women Tour 11:30 am Chamber Music 2 pm

MARCH 8–10 | TAKE UP SPACE: Women’s Weekend

Bird Yoga 5:30 pm

What’s in the Box? 9:15 am, 10:15 am, and 11:15 am

Museum Park Tour 10:30 am

Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am Art by Women Tour 11:30 am Purim Celebration 7:30 pm

NCMA Cinema Rosita 8 pm Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am

Art by Women Tour 11:30 am Weinberg Lecture of Egyptology 2 pm

Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am

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MARCH 21–24 | Art in Bloom

What’s in the Box? 28 9:15 am, 10:15 am, and 11:15 am

Artist Talk: Sherrill Roland 1 pm

Family Fun Saturday 10:15 am or 1 pm Museum Park Tour 10:30 am

Art by Women Tour 11:30 am

Outdoor AcroYoga Workshop 10 am or noon

Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am NCMA Cinema Falbalas (Paris Frills) 8 pm

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NCMA Cinema Won’t You Be My Neighbor? 8 pm Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am

Art by Women Tour 11:30 am

Artist Talk and Exhibition Opening: 12 Wim Botha 6:30 pm

Wim Botha: Still Life with Discontent OPENS

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NCMA Cinema The Sea Wolf 8 pm Art by Women Tour 11:30 am

Outdoor Art-Inspired Yoga 5:30 pm

ArtScene Teen Takeover 6 pm

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NCMA Cinema Shakespeare Wallah 8 pm Family Campout and Movie ends at 10 am Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am

Fellowship for 30 Collaborative Teaching Application deadline

… APRIL 13, CONTINUED Art by Women Tour 11:30 am Lecture: Mothers and Children in the Arts of Africa 2 pm

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Sculpture Workshop 10:30 am–4:30 pm

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Duke Energy Family Renaissance Fair Noon–4 pm

NCMA Summer Concerts Dawes 8 pm Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am

#ncmaLATE 9:30 pm

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Outdoor Art-Inspired Yoga 5:30 pm

SOFA Artist Hangout 6 pm

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EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS

WIM BOTHA: STILL LIFE WITH DISCONTENT April 13–August 4, 2019 East Building, Joyce W. Pope Gallery and Atrium free; no ticket required

Through his varying materials and subject matter, South African artist Wim Botha explores history, status, power, and religion. Botha’s intellectually stimulating works are questions and curiosities themselves, providing viewers with fodder for conversation and surprising juxtapositions about art history. Still Life with Discontent is presented with 21c Museum Hotel in Durham and showcases Botha’s art simultaneously in the two spaces. At the NCMA Botha’s larger installation pieces are presented, including a site-specific temporary work. Wim Botha, Prism 13 [Dead Pietà], 2015, bronze and wooden pallet, H. 951/4 × W. 88 1/5 × D. 491/2 in., Courtesy Stevenson, Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa; Image: © 2015 Wim Botha; Photograph: Mario Todeschini

related events

Organized by the North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, and 21c Museum Hotels, Durham.

Artist Talk and Exhibition Opening Friday, April 12 See details on page 4.

In the Museum Park

Creating Sculptural Forms in Mixed Media Saturday, May 11 See details on page 8.

May 4–October 31, 2019

A new series of temporary art projects in the Park opens with Heather Hart’s Southern Oracle: We Will Tear the Roof Off, on view through the summer. Oracular Rooftops is an ongoing project of “rooftop sculptures” sited in landscapes so that they appear to be half-submerged houses. Hart will collaborate with local artists to activate the Southern Oracle with public programs and performances. The sculpture is intentionally open, welcoming visitors to climb on and explore the exterior, while the interior is a space for thoughtful conversations. This project is guest curated by Teka Selman and generously supported by the Hartfield Foundation and Libby and Lee Buck.

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

Heather Hart, The Oracle of Lacuna, 2017, mixed media, dimensions variable, Storm King Art Center, New York

JOHN JAMES AUDUBON’S THE BIRDS OF AMERICA

IN THE PERMANENT COLLECTION

ONGOING EXHIBITION Newly reinstalled gallery East Building, Level B With The Audubon Experience immersive room through September 15, 2019 John James Audubon, Blue Jay, from The Birds of America, 1827–38, hand-colored aquatint/engraving on Whatman paper, 40 × 26 in., Transfer from the North Carolina State Library

DEVOTION ON THE GO Displayed against a wall and therefore half hidden for many years, the NCMA’s unusual portable altarpiece is now on view in the round, allowing visitors to see paintings on both sides of this 16th-century “mobile device” that even has handles. As a middle class emerged in Europe, so too did the portable altarpiece, which encouraged affluent Christians to experience a more personal relationship to the deity, often in the privacy of their home. Curator of European Art David Steel thinks the patron of this rare “suitcase altarpiece” was likely “involved in a trade that required him to travel. Thus he would be able to transform any lodging into a private chapel in which to pray.” Visit Circa at ncartmuseum.org/blog to watch NCMA conservator Noelle Ocon and art handlers Tom Lopez and Ben Bridgers fold the altarpiece to show how it was carried in the 16th century.

Circle of Bartolomé Bermejo, Portable Altarpiece: Pietà, Saints Francis, Sebastian, John the Evangelist, Jerome, and John the Baptist (detail of reverse), circa 1500, oil on panel, H. 41 × W. 351/2 × D. 4 in., Purchased with funds from the State of North Carolina

NC Museum of Art Foundation 4630 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4630

Nonprofit Organization US Postage Paid Raleigh, NC Permit Number 1968

R E T UR N SE RV I C E R EQ UE ST E D

MARCH 21–24 A four-day festival of art and flowers Details on page 5.

APRIL IS MEMBER APPRECIATION MONTH! We have a month full of member-exclusive bonus perks to honor your steadfast support. Be sure to bring your membership card when you visit!

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Refresh yourself with a free beverage at Iris when you dine in.

Give the gift of membership for less with 10 percent off any level.

Enjoy a coffee break with 15 percent off any order at Sip café.

Free drip coffee, iced tea, or fountain soda with a food order of $10 or more.

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Get up to two discounted guest tickets for Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism.

ALL MONTH A $10 Museum Store gift card is yours with any purchase of $50 or more.

A discount voucher will be provided to redeem during the member presale this summer. Exhibition opens October 26.

Frida Kahlo, Diego on My Mind, 1943, oil on Masonite, 297/8 × 24 in., The Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection of 20th-Century Mexican Art, The Vergel Foundation, Conaculta/INBA, © 2018 Banco de México Diego Rivera Frida Kahlo Museums Trust, Mexico, D.F./Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York