Summer 2021 Preview by North Carolina Museum of Art

SPRING 2020 CALENDAR

PREVIEW

2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh

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CURRENT AND SPRING HIGHLIGHTS

UPCOMING

Dear members,

EXHIBITIONS Front Burner: Highlights in Contemporary North Carolina Painting March 7–July 26, 2020

Art in Translation: Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook March 7–July 26, 2020

Christopher Holt: Contemporary Frescoes/Faith and Community March 7–July 26, 2020

The Bacchus Conservation Project: The Story of a Sculpture March 7–September 27, 2020

Bacchus and Beyond

Good as Gold: Fashioning Senegalese Women April 4–July 5, 2020

Drew’s outdoor installation, City in the Grass, is at once a bird’s-eye view of a cityscape and a colorful flying carpet that encourages both rest and exploration. The work’s mosaic patterns of colored sand mimic a Persian carpet. As spring begins to color the Park, I hope you’ll visit this work of art as well as enjoy walking on the trails, picnicking in the gardens, and attending one of our upcoming outdoor concerts and movies.

Art in Motion Sculpture Race

Saturday, May 2 Celebrate art, nature, and innovation at our first Sculpture Race! Cheer on your favorite team or enter your own speedy Museum-inspired sculpture. Details on page 8.

Looking further ahead, this fall we are thrilled to be the first art museum to host Golden Mummies of Egypt from the Manchester Museum, with eight extraordinary mummies from the era when Egypt was part of the Greek and Roman worlds. For this popular exhibition, we’ll give members the first chance to buy tickets before it opens September 19. Learn more about our exclusive summer member presale in this issue of Preview.

American Sign Language Tours

First Saturdays of the month Volunteer Vicci Stremel, who is deaf, offers an ASL introduction to the Museum. Details on page 6.

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Golden Mummies of Egypt

September 19, 2020–January 10, 2021

MUSEUM HOURS Tues.–Sun. 10 am–5 pm (ticketed special exhibitions: East Building open until 9 pm on Fri.) Closed Mon. and some holidays I RI S RE S TAU RA NT, W EST B U I L D I N G

Tues.–Sat. 11:30 am–2 pm, Sun. 10:30 am–2:30 pm Reservations: (919) 664-6838 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh (919) 839-ncma ncartmuseum.org M EM BE R A ND VI S I TO R E XP E RI E NC E (919) 715-5923 M U S E U M S TO RE, W E ST B UI L D I N G (919) 664-6784 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.

Opening March 7 are Front Burner: Highlights in Contemporary North Carolina Painting and Christopher Holt: Contemporary Frescoes/Faith and Community, a behind-the-scenes look at an Asheville-based fresco artist, paired with Art in Translation, featuring photographs and videos by Thai artist Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook. Starting April 4, you can also marvel over the jewelry in Good as Gold: Fashioning Senegalese Women and explore an indoor-outdoor exhibition by New York–based artist Leonardo Drew.

Sunday, March 15 Our Duke Energy Family Day lets you discover all things Greek and Roman through hands-on art making, demonstrations, and a scavenger hunt. Details on page 9.

Leonardo Drew

City in the Grass: Through August 2020 Making Chaos Legible: April 4–July 5, 2020

This spring, I invite you to take a trip around the world with us—no passport required. With one ticket you’ll have access to our entire exhibition floor, including five exhibitions that connect global perspectives with presentations of North Carolina painters. And, as a member, your first visit to all five is free.

Get the most from your membership! Art in Bloom has become a spring tradition for many members—including you, we hope! Beyond the blooms in the galleries, the hands-on demonstrations and related programs provide exciting ways to connect with art and nature. Here are tips to make your visit easier.

Our full-service restaurant, Iris, may be booked to capacity, but you’ll find a full menu of lunch options at Blue Ridge Café, across the Plaza in East Building. For quick bites and coffees, our Sip kiosk remains open for you, just steps from Art in Bloom.

We encourage you to carpool or take public transportation via GoRaleigh (bus route 27). Information is available at goraleigh.org. The NCMA is also home to a Citrix Cycles station.

Free off-site parking with shuttle service is available from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm during Art in Bloom. The park-and-ride lot is at the intersection of Edwards Mill and Reedy Creek roads.

Limited free parking is available on the NCMA campus. For visitors who need assistance, NCMA golf carts will be circling the parking lots to bring you right to the door.

Please select your tickets with extra care, as refunds and exchanges are not available during Art in Bloom.

PR E SA LE A LE RT! Our blockbuster exhibition Golden Mummies of Egypt opens September 19. As a member you may reserve free tickets June 2–16 before they go on sale to the public. You’ll need access to our new ticketing site; see page 12 for details on activating your account. 3

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L EC T UR ES, TO U R S, S P EC I A L EVE NTS

Panel Discussion: Front Burner Saturday, April 25, 7–8 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium $10 Members, $15 Nonmembers f r e e with college ID; ticket required Artists Luke Miller Buchanan, Celia Johnson, Carmen Neely, Barbara Campbell Thomas, and Antoine Williams talk with moderator Lien Truong about the current state of contemporary painting in the local and larger art world.

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 Interchanges: Cross-Collection Conversations Sundays, March 8 and May 10, 2 pm f r e e ; no ticket required Join one of our curators to learn about an ongoing series of new installations featuring unexpected pairings of works of art across collections. A different gallery will be highlighted each month; details forthcoming at ncartmuseum.org and in your email. Artist Lecture: Alison Saar Sunday, March 29, 2–3:30 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium f r e e ; ticket required American artist Alison Saar, who created the sturdy yet delicate bronze sculpture Tippy Toes, talks about her work; its themes of women, female sexuality, nature, racism, and domesticity; and its context in the fragility of natural and social environments. Passport to Senegal: Coffee Conversation with Lina Iris Viktor Thursday, April 2, 10:30 am–noon East Building, SECU Auditorium $10 Members, $15 Nonmembers Artist Lina Iris Viktor converses with Amanda M. Maples, NCMA curator of African art, about her dark canvases filled with 24–karat gold. Working across multiple mediums, Viktor uses blue, black, white, and the ancient practice of gilding to create dark canvases embedded with “layers of light” in the form of symbols and intricate patterns. Includes light refreshments. Generously supported by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Humber Lecture: Leonardo Drew Friday, April 17, 7–8:30 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium $10 Members, $15 Nonmembers Contemporary artist Leonardo Drew creates sculptures and site-specific installations including City in the Grass and Making Chaos Legible. Drew discusses work from his career and his intent for it to be a mirror for viewers, reflecting their individual experiences. The installation of Leonardo Drew’s City in the Grass at the NCMA is generously supported by the Hartfield Foundation and Libby and Lee Buck. Supported by the Robert Lee Humber Lectures Endowment.

Cheers to Bacchus! Lecture and Wine Thursday, April 30, 7–8:30 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium $15 Members, $18 Nonmembers Toast the completion of the Bacchus Conservation Project with a glass of wine. Corey Smith Riley, objects conservator, discusses the conservation treatment that has restored the Statue of Bacchus to its original condition and reveals the secrets behind the quirky, historically correct, and reversible addition of its new right arm. Read more about the Bacchus project on page 13. W E I N BE RG L EC T UR E O F EGY P TO LOGY

Learning from Egyptian Mummies Sunday, May 3, 2–4 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium f r e e ; ticket required The evolution of diseases and their role in human history can be discovered through archaeological evidence provided by the study of mummies, using traditional autopsy procedures and sophisticated CT and MRI analyses. Michael R. Zimmerman of Villanova University discusses historical and theoretical issues and his own experience studying and learning from Egyptian mummies. Supported by the Gerhard L. Weinberg Endowment Fund.

Afripedia Screenings and Discussion Thursdays, May 21 and 28, 6–8 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium f r e e ; ticket required Afripedia is a new documentary series offering compelling, intimate stories told by African visionary artists who are pushing the boundaries of creative self-expression. Each episode focuses on a different African country. Amanda M. Maples, NCMA curator of African art, and Felicia Ingram, manager of interpretation, lead discussions based on the films. Lecture: Fresco from Classical Painting to Modern North Carolina Thursday, May 28, 10:30–11:30 am f r e e with canned food or cash donation; ticket required Conservator Perry Hurt discusses the history and technique of true fresco painting from ancient classical Mediterranean culture through the Italian Renaissance, 20th-century Mexican modernism, Depression-era WPA work, and today. In conjunction with North Carolina mural painter Christopher Holt’s exhibition Contemporary Frescoes. Cash donations benefit A Place at the Table, Raleigh; canned food donations benefit Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.

TICKETS $16 Members $20 Nonmembers f r e e for children 6 and under ncartmuseum.org/bloom or (919) 715-5923 HOURS Thursday 9 am–5 pm; last entry 4 pm Friday 9 am–9 pm; last entry 8 pm Saturday 9 am–9 pm; last entry 8 pm Sunday 9 am–5 pm; last entry 4 pm

OPENING EVENT

Rose Gold Party

Thursday, March 19, 7:30–10 pm West Building $45 Members, $50 Nonmembers

We’re putting a metallic spin on our Art in Bloom party. Come dressed to dazzle! Designers will be on hand to talk about their interpretations, answer questions, and congratulate the winner of the Director’s Choice ribbon. Your ticket includes light snacks, beer and wine, and a specialty cocktail.

Special guest Shean Strong

Hands-on workshops and floral demonstrations. Related events ticketed separately.

Eat! Shop! Sip!

Floral-inspired gifts, food, and beverages daily. Proceeds from Art in Bloom support Museum programming and exhibitions. During Art in Bloom, tickets are required for admission to West Building. Since Art in Bloom is our annual fundraiser, Super Passes cannot be used for this event.

FREE PUBLIC TOURS No reservations necessary. American Sign Language Introduction to the NCMA Saturdays, March 7, April 4, May 2, 10:30 am East Building f r e e ; no registration required Join volunteer Vicci Stremel, who is deaf, for an American Sign Language introduction to the Museum. Stremel will give a brief history of how the Museum was started and the changes that have taken place over the years; share what one will find in the collection and the Museum Park; and recommend things to do while visiting. Meet at East Building Information Desk. Explore the Collection Tuesdays–Fridays, 1:30 pm Discuss art and ideas in this daily docent-led tour of the Museum’s collection. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Meet at West Building Information Desk. A Taste of Carolina Saturdays and Sundays in March, April, and May, 11:30 am Discover the varied perspectives of North Carolina artists in the Museum’s collection. Meet at West Building Information Desk. No tours on March 21, 22, April 12. 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 7, 21. 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 on March 21, 22.

GROUP TOURS Please make reservations at least four weeks in advance. See details at ncartmuseum.org/tours. Adult Group Tours Schedule online by clicking on Visit/Tours at ncartmuseum.org. Fees apply. For more information call (919) 664-6785 or email toursforadults@ncartmuseum.org. Guided Student and Youth Group Tours Free tours for K–college students and chaperons, including free student admission to ticketed exhibitions for school groups of 10–90 (depending on gallery space) with their instructor. Schedule online by clicking on Visit/Tours at ncartmuseum.org. For more information call (919) 664-6820. Free tours also available for youth groups such as church or scout groups; tickets required for special exhibitions.

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. Special Exhibition Tours Docent-guided tours of Good as Gold and Front Burner are available. See details at ncartmuseum.org/tours.

SPECIAL EVENTS Tickets: ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923 t w o o p e n i n g pa r t i e s !

Opening event for Front Burner and Christopher Holt Thursday, March 5, 7 pm East Building, Level B $45 Members, $50 Nonmembers Preview the exhibition Front Burner: Highlights in Contemporary North Carolina Painting with guest curator Ashlynn Browning. Meet some of the 25 emerging, midcareer, and established North Carolina artists whose work is included, and learn more about the art they are creating. Christopher Holt: Contemporary Frescoes/Faith and Community is also open for viewing. Enjoy music and light farm-to-table fare. Price includes two drink tickets; cash bar available. Opening event for Good as Gold: Fashioning Senegalese Women and Leonardo Drew: Making Chaos Legible Thursday, April 2, 7 pm East Building, Level B $45 Members, $50 Nonmembers Preview the exhibitions with Amanda M. Maples, curator of African art, and Linda Dougherty, chief curator and curator of contemporary art. Enjoy live entertainment and African-inspired light hors d’oeuvres. Price includes two drink tickets; cash bar available. Member Preview Day Friday, April 3, 10 am–9 pm (Last entrance 8 pm) East Building, Level B f r e e for members; ticket required Only members are invited to a free preview of Good as Gold: Fashioning Senegalese Women, plus four more exhibitions—Leonardo Drew: Making Chaos Legible; Front Burner: Highlights in Contemporary North Carolina Painting; Art in Translation: Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook; and Christopher Holt: Contemporary Frescoes. Please check in at the Box Office to claim an entry ticket when you arrive (this free pass does not count as your member first visit privilege). Guests are welcome if accompanied by a member, but they must purchase a ticket or join the Museum.

Earth Day 2020 at the Museum Wednesday, April 22 f r e e ; ticket required for each event Service Project 9 am–noon, Museum Park Theater Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day by giving back to our planet! Join Museum Park staff in their initiative to restore a degraded woodland in the Park. Participants will plant native species to increase biodiversity and provide habitat for wildlife. Dress for the outdoors with closed-toed shoes, and bring a water bottle. Come back later for our Earth Day film screening! Film Screening: Leaning into the Wind: Andy Goldsworthy 7–10 pm, East Building, SECU Lobby and Auditorium Andy Goldsworthy is a British environmentalist who produces site-specific sculptures in natural and urban settings. Leaning into the Wind follows the impact of the years on himself and his art. Come early for Earth Day art-making activities—fun for all ages. Movie begins at 8. Earth Day 2020 is supported by the Harriet Jackson Phelps Conservation Endowment Fund. Save the date! Member Monday is June 8. See more on page 15.

CL A SSES A ND WORKSHOPS Tickets: ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923 Mindful Museum: Yoga in the Galleries Wednesdays, March 4, April 1, and May 6, 5:30–6:30 pm West Building $13 Members, $15 Nonmembers Mindful movement and the tranquil space of our permanent galleries combine to create a peaceful and inspirational experience. These hourlong vinyasa-style classes are suitable for all skill levels. Bring a yoga mat and dress comfortably. Space is limited. Ages 16 and up. Creative Writing Workshops Fridays, March 6 and April 3, 10 am–12:30 pm East Building, Studio 1 $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers Join the NCMA’s Mellon scholar in residence, Helena Feder, to explore ekphrasis, the way in which visual art is translated into written language. Participants read examples of ekphrasis and then write their own (as poetry, flash fiction, or flash creative nonfiction) in response to a work of art in the Museum. Class size is limited to 15; ages 18 and up. March 6: Culture April 3: Art and the Environment Passport to Senegal: Photography Studio Saturday, April 4, 1–4 pm East Building, Studio 1 $55 Members, $60 Nonmembers How do we adapt to different light conditions, particularly when photographing darker skin? This workshop is an opportunity to study with internationally renowned photographer Alun Be, as participants learn to manipulate light in order to create truthful representations of their subjects.

Landscape and Sculpture Park Photography Workshop Thursday, May 14, 10 am–1 pm Museum Park, Lowe’s Pavilion $45 Members, $50 Nonmembers Ted Salamone of PERC Photography School helps you capture magnificent panoramic, landscape, and artwork photography in the Museum Park. You’ll learn the best camera settings and professional tips to take your outdoor photography to the next level.

PERFORMANCES AND CONCERTS Tickets: ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923 except for Sights and Sounds TH E NCM A AND CAT ’S CRADL E P RESENT

Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes Sunday, April 26, 8 pm Museum Park Theater Member tickets from $31 Brittany Howard, frontwoman and guitarist for Alabama Shakes, has performed everywhere from the Obama White House to the main stage at Lollapalooza, where she sang with Paul McCartney. The band has won four Grammys, but for her solo debut, Jaime, Howard decided to explore new directions, with diverse instrumentation and arrangements and intimate, revelatory lyrics. Howard was inspired by traveling across the United States, where she “saw beautiful things and heartbreaking things: poverty, loneliness, discouraged people, empty and poor towns.” She wants her solo work to “help others feel a bit better about being” and to guide people toward self-love “as if it were an act of resistance.” Watch your email and ncartmuseum.org/summer for news of upcoming concerts! N.C. Raga Revival Concert Saturday, May 9, 1–3 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium $12 Members, $15 Nonmembers The NCMA partners with N.C. Raga Revival to bring a concert showcasing the music of the South Asian diaspora and other world music artists to the Museum audience. The concert is followed by a free drop-in jam session from 3 to 4 pm. TH E NCM A AND CH AM B ER M U SIC RAL EIGH P RESENT

Sights and Sounds: Pan Harmonia Sunday, May 17, 2 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium $15 Members, youth 7–18, college students with ID $17 All others Asheville-based Pan Harmonia enjoys taking its music out of the concert hall and into the community. Ensembles perform in various combinations of winds, strings, voice, guitar, piano, and percussion. Purchase tickets online through Chamber Music Raleigh. For assistance email Kaine Riggan, kaine@chambermusicraleigh.org. Docent-led tours of featured works of art are offered at 12:45 pm. Please make reservations for the tour by calling the Museum Box Office, (919) 715-5923, at least one week in advance.

OUTDOOR EVENTS Tickets: ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923 Mindful Museum: Outdoor Slow Art Appreciation Wednesday, March 25, 5:30–6:30 pm Museum Park, Ellipse $13 Members, $15 Nonmembers In this hourlong guided immersion, participants spend quality time with just one or two works of art in the Museum Park. Dress for the outdoors; be prepared to walk up to a mile. Ages 16 and up. Mindful Museum: Outdoor Yoga and Astrology Workshop Saturday, April 4, 2–4 pm Museum Park, Ellipse $40 Members, $45 Nonmembers The Yoga Almanac, co-authored by Raleigh-based yoga teacher Andrea Rice, aligns yoga practices with the astrological seasons. Join Rice for a two-hour outdoor experience of yoga and mindfulness exercises. Dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat, notebook, and water bottle. Price includes a copy of the book. All skill levels welcome; ages 16 and up. Mindful Museum: Tai Chi in the Museum Park Wednesday, April 15, 5:30–6:30 pm Museum Park, Ellipse $13 Members, $15 Nonmembers This ancient Chinese martial art combines slow, gentle, and flowing movements of the body with focused attention and deep breathing. You’ll be ensconced in art and nature for an hour, calming the mind and increasing overall well-being. Suitable for all skill levels. Ages 16 and up. Family Campout and Movie Saturday, April 18, 5 pm–Sunday, April 19, 10 am Museum Park $30 Members, $35 Nonmembers Bring your tent, sleeping bags, and sense of adventure for a fun-filled evening under the stars. Enjoy lawn games, art making, morning yoga, a screening of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG), and more. Dinner and breakfast included. No previous camping experience necessary. Each camper needs a ticket and must be preregistered by April 14. Support provided by Great Outdoor Provision Company.

Art in Motion Sculpture Race Saturday, May 2, 11 am–2 pm Museum Park, Ellipse f r e e ; ticket required Celebrate art, nature, and human innovation! Sculptures of all shapes, sizes, and materials, inspired by works of art from the Museum collection, must be pushed, pulled, or pedaled in this short race. Cheer on your favorite team or enter to race your own sculpture. Get ready by attending our workshop on March 14; details below. Sculpture Race Workshop Saturday, March 14 11 am–1 pm East Building, Studio 2 f r e e ; ticket required Before the Sculpture Race, join in on a brainstorming session to build your confidence to compete. Local artists help you find inspiration from the Museum’s collection. Spend time in the studio with other racing enthusiasts developing and troubleshooting your moving piece of art.

Mindful Museum: Outdoor Dance Activation Wednesday, May 20, 5:30–6:30 pm Museum Park, Ellipse $13 Members, $15 Nonmembers Join an hourlong social dance workshop at the temporary installation City in the Grass by Leonardo Drew. This workshop incorporates playful movement, collaboration, reflection, and dialogue. Bring water and dress comfortably. No dance experience necessary. Ages 16 and up. Sit, Stay, NCMA Movie Night: Best in Show Friday, May 29, 7:30–10:30 pm Museum Park Theater $10 Members, $12 Nonmembers Come see Best in Show outdoors with your dog(s)! Before the movie, practice agility and make art with your pup. Local rescue organization Saving Grace is bringing adoptable dogs (dogs cannot be adopted directly at the event). Tickets must be purchased in advance. Bring a picnic or enjoy movie concessions.

E D U C AT O R S Virtual Field Trips Bring your students to the Museum without leaving your classroom. Virtual field trips are free for North Carolina schools. Visit learn.ncartmuseum.org/vft/ to register. 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 email Jill Taylor at jill.taylor@ncdcr.gov. Educator Workshop with Art21: Connecting with Contemporary Art Saturday, May 2, 10:15 am–4 pm East Building, Studio 1 $22 Members, $25 Nonmembers In collaboration with Art21, this workshop investigates the work of Leonardo Drew and other contemporary artists to make connections between art and the world around us. Open to educators from all grade levels and subject areas. For more information call Jill Taylor, (919) 664-6748, or email jill.taylor@ncdcr.gov.

TEENS AND COLLEGE STUDENTS Tickets: ncartmuseum.org or (919) 715-5923 ArtScene Teen Takeover! 2020 Vision Saturday, March 28, noon –4 pm East Building f r e e ; ticket required Create, hang out, and enjoy a teens-only space at the Teen Arts Council’s annual teen takeover! Experience performances, art-making workshops, gallery activities, and unique VR interactions, all with a ‘20s flair. College Social Spotlight Friday, April 3, 6–9 pm West Building, Sip kiosk f r e e ; ticket required College students are invited for an evening of live music, socializing, and art making. Meet new friends from local colleges and universities and learn about opportunities at the NCMA. Hosted by the NCMA College Advisory Panel. Next-Gen Poetry Slam Thursday, April 9, 7–9 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers, f r e e with student ID Young poets bring new performances of original work to the NCMA audience. Share your poetry or that of another poet in the slam fashion or as traditional recitation. Compete for prizes or simply enjoy an evening of poetry. Register early to secure a place in the competition or participate in an open-mic session. For more information call Angela Lombardi, (919) 664-6779.

Y O U T H A N D F A M I LY Tickets: ncartmuseum.org or (919) 715-5923 What’s in the Box? Thursdays, 9:15 am, 10:15 am, or 11:15 am East Building, Studio 1 $6 Family-level members and above, $8 Nonmembers (children ticketed, adults f r e e ) Have fun while exploring art together. Each 45-minute session introduces a work of art from the Museum and includes activities that stretch the imagination. For preschoolers, ages 2–5, and their caregivers. Purchase individual tickets online or sign up that day at the Museum Box Office. March 12: Parts of Art April 9: People May 7: Animals

Story Time Thursdays, 10:15 am, 11 am West Building f r e e ; no reservations needed Join us for story time in the galleries! Come look and listen as we make connections with original works of art and children’s books. Half-hour sessions; best for families with children ages 2–5. March 26: Parts of Art April 23: People May 21: Animals Pop-Up Art: Art of Gold Sunday, April 5, noon to 3 pm East Building f r e e ; no reservations needed Take inspiration from the elaborate ornamental jewelry in the exhibition Good as Gold, and create your own paper version of necklaces, brooches, and earrings using techniques from expert goldsmiths. Family Studio Saturdays, 10:15 am–12:15 pm and 1–3 pm East Building, Education Studios $6 Family-level members and above, $8 Nonmembers Two-hour studio workshop and gallery tour for families. Each participant (children and adults) must have a ticket. Best for families with children ages 5–11. April 18: Build It! May 16: All about Abstract Painting Duke Energy Family Renaissance Fair Sunday, May 31, 11 am–4 p m East Building and Museum Park f r e e ; ticket required Step back in time as the Renaissance returns to the NCMA! Immerse yourself in an afternoon of merriment, music, games, traditional craft demonstrations and art making for the whole family. Rain or shine. School’s Out Camps Monday–Friday, 9 am–4:30 pm $250 Members, $280 Nonmembers (per camp) 8 am Early morning drop-off ($35 per camp) 5:30 pm Late afternoon pickup ($35 per camp) For ages 6–10. Whether you’re tracked out, homeschooled, or just out of school, we’ve got a camp for you. For more information on specific camps or to register, call (919) 715-5923 or visit ncartmuseum.org/summercamp. March 23–27: Got Glue! April 6–9: Spring Break at the NCMA (ends Thursday)

Duke Energy Family Day: Ancient Art Adventures Sunday, March 15, 10 am–2 pm East and West buildings f r e e ; ticket required Discover all things mythical in Greek and Roman art through hands-on art making, demonstrations, and scavenger hunts. Plus, view the exhibition Bacchus Conservation Project: The Story of a Sculpture to learn about behind-the-scenes discoveries from scientists and conservators.

Family programs are generously supported by Duke Energy and WakeMed Children’s Hospital. 9

Calendar of Events MARCH SUN 3/1

Family-Friendly Tour, 10:30 am

WEDS 3/4 Yoga in the Galleries, 5:30 pm THURS 3/5 Opening event for Front Burner and Christopher Holt, 7 pm

The Great Buster, 2018

NCMA Cinema

SECU Auditorium, East Building Tickets are available in advance or at the door.

FRI DAY, A PRI L 1 0, 7 PM

Birds of Passage

Your ticket price now includes a snack. We recommend you buy tickets in advance. Most of our indoor movies are now screening Sundays at 2 pm.

(2018) Directed by Ciro Guerra and Cristina Gallego. Written by Maria Camila Arias and Jacques Toulemonde. (125 min.) Unrated (R suggested) Indigenous people fall from grace when the allure of criminal wealth tempts them from their traditions. Set in a remote region of Colombia, this original take on the crime drama unfolds over decades to depict a family’s rise and subsequent corruption.

S UNDAY, MA RCH 8, 2 P M

Introduced by John Munson.

TICKETS $5 Members, youth 7–18, college students with ID $7 Nonmembers

The Great Buster

(2018) Written and directed by Peter Bogdanovich. Mel Brooks, Dick Cavett, Werner Herzog, Bill Hader. (102 min.) DCP. A kaleidoscope of commentators rhapsodizes about Buster Keaton’s uniquely brilliant art, and a thoughtfully hilarious selection of film clips pays tribute to his Jazz Age masterpieces and fearless physical comedy. Director Peter Bogdanovich, a film historian first, is well suited to provide both biography and career overview of one of moviedom’s geniuses. Introduced by Laura Boyes. S UNDAY, MA RCH 1 5, 2 P M

Steamboat Bill Jr.

(1928) Directed by Charles Reisner and Buster Keaton. Buster Keaton, Ernest Torrence, Marion Byron. (70 min.) DCP restoration. Silent film with live music by David Drazin. Rough-and-tumble Steamboat Bill is mightily disappointed in Jr., his nambypamby son and heir returning home from college with a ukulele, pencil line moustache, and beret. Luckily, appearances can be deceiving; Jr. is forced to tussle with the schemes of a rival riverboat captain and a furious storm. Introduced by Laura Boyes. S UNDAY, APRI L 5, 2 PM

Shoplifters

(2018) Written and directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. (121 min.) R When a clan of small-time crooks adopts a lonely little girl into their ranks, the crooks not only place their tenuous livelihoods at risk, but also test their familial bonds. Director Hirokazu Kore-eda examines the nature of family in this humanist masterpiece. Winner of the Palme d’Or at Cannes. Introduced by John Munson. 10

FRI 3/6

Creative Writing Workshop, 10 am

SAT 3/7

Front Burner opens Art in Translation opens Christopher Holt opens Bacchus opens American Sign Language Tour, 10:30 am Family-Friendly Tour, 10:30 am A Taste of Carolina Tour, 11:30 am

SUN 3/8

Family-Friendly Tour, 10:30 am A Taste of Carolina Tour, 11:30 am Interchanges, 2 pm NCMA Cinema: The Great Buster, 2 pm

THURS 3/12 What’s in the Box? 9:15 am, 10:15 am, or 11:15 am SAT 3/14

Museum Park Tour, 10:30 am Family-Friendly Tour, 10:30 am Sculpture Race Workshop, 11 am A Taste of Carolina Tour, 11:30 am

SUN 3/15

Duke Energy Family Day, 10 am–2 pm A Taste of Carolina Tour, 11:30 am NCMA Cinema: Steamboat Bill Jr., 2 pm

SU NDAY, A PRI L 1 9, 2 PM

THURS 3/19 Art in Bloom, 9 am–5 pm Rose Gold Party, 7:30 pm

(2019) Written and directed by Lulu Wang. (100 min.) Unrated A Chinese expatriate returns home for a family wedding—or so she believes. The wedding is actually the cover for a farewell to the family matriarch, who does not know she has received a terminal health diagnosis. Writer-director Lulu Wang deftly balances drama and comedy in this gentle ode to family.

FRI 3/20

Art in Bloom, 9 am–9 pm

SAT 3/21

Art in Bloom, 9 am–9 pm

SUN 3/22

Art in Bloom, 9 am–5 pm

The Farewell

Introduced by John Munson.

MON 3/23 School’s Out Camp, 9 am–4:30 pm, through March 27

FRI DAY, MAY 1 , 7 PM

WEDS 3/25 Outdoor Slow Art Appreciation, 5:30 pm

Maiden

(2019) Directed by Alex Holmes. (97 min.) PG The story of Tracy Edwards and her tenacious pursuit to create the first all female crew to sail in the Whitbread Round the World Race. This exhilarating documentary captures Edwards and her crew’s dual battle against the disapproving sailing establishment and the fierce oceans. Introduced by John Munson. SU NDAY, MAY 1 0, 2 PM

Land of Mine

(2016) Written and directed by Martin Zandvliet. (100 min.) R In the aftermath of WW2, a group of German POWs discovers their war has not ended when they are forced into the lethal task of clearing thousands of land mines from Danish beaches. Their overseer, a Danish officer, struggles with his anger and thirst for revenge while supervising his charges. Introduced by John Munson.

THURS 3/26 Story Time, 10:15 am, 11 am SAT 3/28

Museum Park Tour, 10:30 am Family-Friendly Tour, 10:30 am A Taste of Carolina Tour, 11:30 am ArtScene Teen Takeover, Noon

SUN 3/29

Family-Friendly Tour, 10:30 am A Taste of Carolina Tour, 11:30 am Artist Lecture, 2 pm Studio Workshop, 1–4 pm

SUNDAYS AT TH E MUSEUM Enjoy a variety of films, lectures, and chamber music on Sunday afternoons. Please note that most of our indoor movies are now screening Sundays at 2 pm.

APRIL WEDS 4/1

Yoga in the Galleries, 5:30 pm

THURS 4/2 Coffee Conversation, 10:30 am Opening event for Good as Gold and Leonardo Drew, 7 pm FRI 4/3

Member Preview Day, 10 am–9 pm Creative Writing Workshop, 10 am College Social Spotlight, 6 pm

SAT 4/4

Good as Gold opens Making Chaos Legible opens American Sign Language Tour, 10:30 am Family-Friendly Tour, 10:30 am Museum Park Tour, 10:30 am A Taste of Carolina Tour, 11:30 am Photography Studio, 1 pm Yoga and Astrology Workshop, 2 pm

SUN 4/5

Family-Friendly Tour, 10:30 am A Taste of Carolina Tour, 11:30 am Pop-Up Art, Noon–3 pm NCMA Cinema: Shoplifters, 2 pm

MON 4/6

School’s Out Camp, 9 am–4:30 pm, through April 9

THURS 4/9 What’s in the Box? 9:15 am, 10:15 am, or 11:15 am Next-Gen Poetry Slam, 7 pm FRI 4/10

NCMA Cinema: Birds of Passage, 7 pm

SAT 4/11

Family-Friendly Tour, 10:30 am Museum Park Tour, 10:30 am A Taste of Carolina Tour, 11:30 am

SUN 4/12

MUSEUM CLOSED

WEDS 4/15 Tai Chi, 5:30 pm FRI 4/17

Humber Lecture, 7 pm

SAT 4/18

Family Studio, 10:15 am and 1 pm Family-Friendly Tour, 10:30 am Museum Park Tour, 10:30 am A Taste of Carolina Tour, 11:30 am Family Campout, 5 pm, through Sunday 10 am

SUN 4/19

Family-Friendly Tour, 10:30 am A Taste of Carolina Tour, 11:30 am NCMA Cinema: The Farewell, 2 pm

WEDS 4/22 Earth Day Service Project, 9 am Earth Day Film Screening, 7 pm THURS 4/23 Story Time, 10:15 am, 11 am SAT 4/25

Family-Friendly Tour, 10:30 am Museum Park Tour, 10:30 am A Taste of Carolina Tour, 11:30 am Panel Discussion, 7 pm

SUN 4/26

Family-Friendly Tour, 10:30 am A Taste of Carolina Tour, 11:30 am Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes, 8 pm

THURS 4/30 Lecture and Wine, 7 pm

M AY FRI 5/1

NCMA Cinema: Maiden, 7 pm

SAT 5/2

Educator Workshop, 10:15 am–4 pm American Sign Language Tour, 10:30 am Family-Friendly Tour, 10:30 am Museum Park Tour, 10:30 am Art in Motion Sculpture Race, 11 am A Taste of Carolina Tour, 11:30 am

SUN 5/3

Family-Friendly Tour, 10:30 am A Taste of Carolina Tour, 11:30 am Weinberg Lecture of Egyptology, 2 pm

WEDS 5/6 Yoga in the Galleries, 5:30 pm THURS 5/7 What’s in the Box? 9:15 am, 10:15 am, or 11:15 am SAT 5/9

Family-Friendly Tour, 10:30 am Museum Park Tour, 10:30 am A Taste of Carolina Tour, 11:30 am N.C. Raga Revival Concert, 1 pm

SUN 5/10

Family-Friendly Tour, 10:30 am A Taste of Carolina Tour, 11:30 am Interchanges, 2 pm NCMA Cinema: Land of Mine, 2 pm

THURS 5/14 Photography Workshop, 10 am SAT 5/16

Family Studio, 10:15 am and 1 pm Family-Friendly Tour, 10:30 am Museum Park Tour, 10:30 am A Taste of Carolina Tour, 11:30 am

SUN 5/17

Family-Friendly Tour, 10:30 am A Taste of Carolina Tour, 11:30 am Chamber Music, 2 pm

WEDS 5/20 Outdoor Dance Activation, 5:30 pm THURS 5/21 Story Time, 10:15 am, 11 am Afripedia Screenings and Discussion, 6 pm SAT 5/23

Family-Friendly Tour, 10:30 am Museum Park Tour, 10:30 am A Taste of Carolina Tour, 11:30 am

SUN 5/24

A Taste of Carolina Tour, 11:30 am

THURS 5/28 Lecture, 10:30 am Afripedia Screenings and Discussion, 6 pm FRI 5/29

Sit, Stay, NCMA Movie Night, 7:30 pm

SAT 5/30

Family-Friendly Tour, 10:30 am Museum Park Tour, 10:30 am A Taste of Carolina Tour, 11:30 am

SUN 5/31

Duke Energy Family Renaissance Fair, 11 am–4 pm A Taste of Carolina Tour, 11:30 am

F R E E TOU R S E V E RY DAY ! Explore the Collection Tuesdays–Sundays, 1:30 pm A daily docent-led tour of Museum higlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Meet at West Building Information Desk. 11

DON OR S P OT LI G H T

PNC

Art in Bloom, now in its sixth year, has blossomed into the Museum’s largest annual fundraiser, with attendance topping 20,000. The impact of this brief festival is transformative. It supports the Museum’s ability to present traveling exhibitions, as well as the ability to offer free and low-cost programming throughout the year.

“We are proud to be the presenting sponsor of Art in Bloom since its inception in 2015,” said Jim Hansen, PNC regional president for Eastern Carolinas. “This exhibition attracts and engages new and existing Museum visitors by providing floral interpretations of paintings and sculptures from the Museum’s collection. As a longtime partner, we are delighted to support the Museum in helping to bring world-class exhibitions and programming to our region.”

Reserve Tickets Early for Golden Mummies Excitement is already building for our fall exhibition Golden Mummies of Egypt. We are offering members the special opportunity to reserve tickets June 2–16, ahead of the public sale, but first you’ll need to activate your account on our new ticketing site. Here’s how to log in for the first time. It’s as easy as 1. Go online to visit.ncartmuseum.org. 2. Under Login, enter the email address associated with your membership, and click “Reset Password.” If the email address you submit is not associated with an account in our system, please call (919) 715-5923 for assistance.

3. You will receive an email with a link to log in. From there you’ll be prompted to create your new password.

Egyptian, from Hawara, Mummy of a woman called Isaious (detail), 1st century C.E., human remains, linen, plaster, and gold leaf, Manchester Museum, © 2019 Manchester Museum / Michael Pollard Photographer 12

You no longer need to remember your member number! Because you’re a current member, your information is already in the system. Once you’re logged in, you can update your address, make a tax-deductible contribution, register for an event … and reserve those Golden Mummies tickets, all with your member discounts. Questions? Call (919) 715-5923 or email help@ncartmuseum.org. Thank you for your continued support!

The Bacchus Conservation Project: The Story of a Sculpture March 7–September 27, 2020; East Building

Over the last few years, the Statue of Bacchus has been under intense scrutiny by a team of curators, classicists, art historians, conservators, geologists, scientists, and engineers. The project culminates in a focus exhibition that explains why and how this composite marble statue of the god of wine was studied, conserved, and restored. Viewers learn about the rare Roman torso at the core of the statue; discover how scientific analysis led to a change in the proposed conservation treatment; and find out how an artist, 3-D specialists, and even a basketball player became involved with the restoration of this fascinating sculpture. The Bacchus Conservation Project is made possible by Bank of America and The Institute of Museum and Library Services (MA-30-16-0264-16). Additional support is provided by Steve and Frosene Zeis and Don Davis and Peggy Wilks. Support for collection research and initial study of the Statue of Bacchus is made possible by Ann and Jim Goodnight/The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fund for Curatorial and Conservation Research and Travel.

ON VIE W IN TH E AFRICAN GALLE RY

Individuality

Bushoong women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo sometimes wear ceremonial skirts, such as this one, for lavish royal ceremonies that culminate in dances and masquerades. Wrapped around the body, women’s skirts have shown considerable design innovation for centuries, yielding a dazzling spectrum of individuality. Bushoong artists often assign a name to the woven motifs they create. Unlike the men’s rigid and more geometric patterns, named according to their overall design, women’s skirts feature more free-floating and irregular elements that each carry an individual name, such as “moon” or “dog’s leg.”

Bushoong artists, Kuba Kingdom, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Woman’s Ceremonial Skirt (ncak), mid 20th century, raffia and pigment, Gift of James W. Lankton

EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS North Carolina to the world! This spring, one ticket gives you access to North Carolina painters, the beauty of Senegalese jewelry, site-specific indoor and outdoor installations by New York artist Leonardo Drew, and works by Thai artist Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook. TICKETS

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waived the convenience fees on members’ free tickets.

3-for-1 Ticket: March 7–April 3 and July 6–26

Includes: Front Burner, Christopher Holt, and Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook $12 Adults $9 Seniors, military, and college students with ID $6 Youth 7–18 FREE for children 6 and under FREE for member’s first visit; subsequent visits 50% off

5-for-1 Ticket: April 4–July 5

Includes: Good as Gold, Leonardo Drew, Front Burner, Christopher Holt, and Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook $18 Adults $15 Seniors, military, and college students with ID $12 Youth 7–18 FREE for children 6 and under FREE for member’s first visit; subsequent visits 50% off

Good as Gold: Fashioning Senegalese Women

April 4–July 5, 2020 East Building, Level B, Meymandi Exhibition Gallery Good as Gold focuses on the history of Senegal’s gold, from past to present, and the beauty and complexity of the way Senegalese women use ornament and fashion to present themselves. A key theme is the Senegalese concept of sañse (a Wolof word for dressing up or looking and feeling good). Good as Gold explores how a woman in a city like Dakar might use a piece of gold jewelry to build a carefully tailored, elegant fashion ensemble. Good as Gold: Fashioning Senegalese Women is organized by Kevin D. Dumouchelle of the National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution. It is curated by Amanda Maples of the North Carolina Museum of Art.

Oumou Sy, Signare Ensemble, 2018, natural and synthetic fabrics, gold, beads, and leather, dimensions variable, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution, museum purchase; Photograph: Macoumba N’diaye (Mak Informatique) Senegalese artist, Necklace with heart-shaped pendant (tchor) (detail), early–mid 20th century, gold alloy, pendant H. 21/16 × W. 1 7/8 × D. 3/4 in. and chain 261/4 in., National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution, Gift of Dr. Marian Ashby Johnson, 2012-18-25; Photograph: Franko Khoury, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution

Christopher Holt: Contemporary Frescoes/Faith and Community March 7–July 26, 2020 East Building, Level B, Gallery 3

Member Monday is June 8. Experience all five spring exhibitions during a day set aside for members only. Plus, enjoy docent-led tours of Good as Gold throughout the day.

Leonardo Drew

This exhibition features drawings, intimate portraits, and studies by contemporary artist Christopher Holt for the Haywood Street Beatitudes fresco, the result of a twoyear community project led by Holt with the Rev. Brian Combs of Asheville. The purpose of the fresco is to honor everyday people who live in poverty and often on the margins of society. Organized by the North Carolina Museum of Art.

City in the Grass

Through August 2020 Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park, Ellipse

Making Chaos Legible

April 4–July 5, 2020 East Building, Level B, Meymandi Exhibition Gallery This two-part project by contemporary artist Leonardo Drew features a monumental outdoor sculpture, City in the Grass, along with a gallery exhibition that provides a more in-depth look at his diverse body of work. Araya Rasdjamrearnsook, Two Planets: Millet’s The Gleaners and the Thai Farmers (detail), 2008, digital pigment print, 29 ¾ × 29 ¾ in., Courtesy of Tyler Rollins Fine Art, © 2008 Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook Lien Truong, I, Buffalo (detail), 2017, acrylic, silk, fabric paint, antique gold-leaf obi thread, black salt and smoke on linen, 96 × 72 in., Purchased with funds from the William R. Roberson Jr. and Frances M. Roberson Endowed Fund for North Carolina Art; © 2017 Lien Truong

Front Burner: Highlights in Contemporary North Carolina Painting March 7–July 26, 2020 East Building, Level B, Joyce W. Pope Gallery

There has perhaps never been a time like the present for the tactile, human, and emotional nature of painting to shine. Front Burner features a sampling of the most relevant and engaging painting being made in the state. The exhibition presents 25 emerging, midcareer, and established artists who explore the endless possibilities of paint. Organized by guest curator Ashlynn Browning in collaboration with the North Carolina Museum of Art.

Art in Translation: Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook

March 7–July 26, 2020 East Building, Level B, Video Gallery, Photography Gallery 1 (Julian T. Baker Jr. Gallery) and 2 (Allen G. Thomas Jr. Gallery) Preeminent video artist Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook presents reproductions of famous works of art—those that would be familiar to Eurocentric audiences, such as Edouard Manet’s Luncheon on the Grass—to Thai villagers, recording their reactions. What results is a fascinating study in how we communicate through art and body language, how worlds collide, and how disparate cultures have more commonalities than typically thought. Organized by the North Carolina Museum of Art.

Leonardo Drew, City in the Grass, 2019, aluminum, sand, wood, cotton and mastic 102 × 32 ft., Collection of the artist, Courtesy Talley Dunn Gallery, Galerie Lelong, and Anthony Meier Fine Arts; © 2019 Leonardo Drew; Photograph: Leonardo Drew/Madison Square Park Conservancy

Leonardo Drew: Making Chaos Legible and Leonardo Drew: City in the Grass are is made possible, in part, by the generous support of the Hartfield Foundation and Libby and Lee Buck.

The NCMA thanks Carole and Cloyce Anders, Ruth and Bill Barnett, Marion Johnson Church, and Carol and Rick McNeel for their support of spring and summer 2020 exhibitions highlighting North Carolina artists. 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 was made possible by Ann and Jim Goodnight/The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fund for Curatorial and Conservation Research and Travel.

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

A FOUR-DAY FESTIVAL OF ART AND FLOWERS

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Five spring exhibitions, one ticket!

OPENING MARCH 7

Front Burner: Highlights in Contemporary North Carolina Painting Christopher Holt: Contemporary Frescoes/Faith and Community Art in Translation: Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook

Details on page 14.

OPENING APRIL 4

Good as Gold: Fashioning Senegalese Women Leonardo Drew: Making Chaos Legible