PREVIEW S U M M E R 2 0 1 9 C A L E N DA R J U N E-J U LY-A U G U S T
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C URREN T AND UP COMI N G EXHI BI TI ONS Sayler and Morris: Their World Is Not Our World Through July 7, 2019 Wim Botha: Still Life with Discontent Through August 4, 2019
SUM ME R HI GH LI G H TS BEYOND SIGHT TOURS Saturdays, June 8, July 13, August 10
Teens and adults with low vision are invited to explore the Museum’s collection through audio description, tactile experiences, and other senses. DETAILS ON PAGE 6.
The Audubon Experience Through September 15, 2019 What in the World Is a Grain Mummy? July 20, 2019–January 8, 2020
LUNCH WITH A CURATOR Friday, July 26
Amanda M. Maples, curator of African art, introduces herself and her vision for the Museum’s African Gallery.
The Collector’s Eye: Early American Photographs August 3–October 6, 2019
DETAILS ON PAGE 6.
Scott Avett: Invisible October 12, 2019–February 2, 2020
ARTISTS AT WORK
Monster Drawing Rally is back! Join the party (August 23) and snag an original work of art. New this year: a preview in the galleries (August 3).
Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection October 26, 2019–January 19, 2020
DETAILS ON PAGE 7.
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Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism opens October 26. As a member you can reserve your preferred date and time much earlier! Mark your calendar and watch your inbox for the presale announcement. Once the presale begins, you will need your membership ID number to reserve tickets. Your six-digit membership ID can be found above your mailing address on this issue or on your Museum membership card. Frida Kahlo, Diego on My Mind (detail). 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
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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. on the cover:
A scene from The Audubon Experience, a temporary presentation adjacent to the Audubon Gallery in East Building, Level B, open through September 15.
FROM THE DIRECTOR
JUNE 2019 Welcome, Johnny Burleson! Director of Development
Johnny Burleson, who joined the NCMA staff on March 25, is charged with setting the strategy for the Museum’s fundraising efforts to support special exhibitions, acquisitions, the Museum Park, and the care of the permanent collection. He manages the Museum’s development team, including the membership program. Burleson brings 18 years of experience in philanthropy, most recently leading the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation’s development of local, state, and national relationships to bring philanthropic and federal resources to the state. He previously worked at Appalachian State University and UNC–Chapel Hill’s School of Government.
Friends, There’s always a new reason to visit your North Carolina Museum of Art. This summer, there are many! The Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park is alive with exciting installations with connections to North Carolina. Heather Hart’s Southern Oracle: We Will Tear the Roof Off, a submerged, rainbow-striped rooftop sculpture, was inspired by North Carolina native George Clinton’s Parliament-Funkadelic album Mothership Connection. Near the new Meadow Trail, Seagrovebased artist Daniel Johnston is placing 183 hand-formed, wood-fired ceramic pillars into the landscape. They’re made from Piedmont clay and vary in height from several inches to over 6 feet.
A native of North Carolina, Burleson attended North Carolina State University. He has a National Historic Register farm in Ashe County, where he manages 4,000 blueberry bushes and six beehives.
Inside East Building, Wim Botha: Still Life with Discontent brings together site-specific sculptures, busts made of books, and a series of paintings on the myth of Leda and the Swan. This internationally acclaimed South African artist’s first North American solo exhibition is on view through August 4, with a complementary installation at 21c Museum Hotel in Durham. Getting to our campus is also easier than ever. We now have two bus stops connected to GoRaleigh’s bus route 27, located at District Drive and the main entrance near Reedy Creek Road, and we’ll soon be part of Raleigh’s new Citrix Cycle bike-share program. Finally, I am thrilled to welcome Johnny Burleson, our new director of development, to the Museum. You can learn more about him in the sidebar. I hope to see you at a summer concert or movie, or any of the many special programs on the calendar this season, and thank you for your support. With appreciation and my best, Seagrove-based artist Daniel Johnston looks over the foundation for his Museum Park installation. This addition to our permanent collection consists of 183 hand-formed, wood-fired ceramic pillars made from Piedmont clay. The project is generously supported by Pat and Tom Gipson.
Valerie Hillings Director
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SUMMER CONCERTS tickets
ncartmuseum.org/summer
(919) 715-5923
Concerts and movies under the stars have been an NCMA tradition since 1997, and we’re excited to launch another season of great music and entertainment. The Joseph M. Bryan, Jr., Theater in the Museum Park is situated in the heart of the Museum campus amid gardens, meadows, woodlands, and sculpture. Picnics are welcome. Alcoholic beverages may not be brought in; all nonalcoholic beverages, including water, must arrive in factory-sealed containers. The Museum’s Iris restaurant also provides food and beverage options, including beer and wine, for purchase. Museum members receive discounts on concert tickets and free admission to outdoor movies. Parking is free for everyone.
STEEP CANYON RANGERS WITH CHATHAM RABBITS Friday, June 14, 8 pm, Member tickets from $27
Chaka Khan PR E SE NTI NG SP O N SO R
Asheville-based Steep Canyon Rangers are among the nation’s finest bluegrass musicians. The Grammy-winning ensemble has melded its progressive bluegrass sound to elements of pop, country, and folk-rock. All Music describes their latest album Out in the Open as “quietly virtuosic, unassuming, and resonant.” North Carolina folk duo Chatham Rabbits opens the show.
TRAMPLED BY TURTLES WITH DEER TICK S U PP O RTI NG SP O N SO RS
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Saturday, June 22, 7:30 pm, Member tickets from $26 Trampled by Turtles, formed by rockers from northern Minnesota in 2003, brought an electrified sensibility to acoustic music. As the decade progressed, the group began to win hearts in the bluegrass community. Not many bands are as likely to take the stage at Coachella or Lollapalooza as at a bluegrass festival. Indie band Deer Tick opens the show.
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Steep Canyon Rangers
JOHN BUTLER TRIO+ WITH TREVOR HALL Saturday, July 27, 7:30 pm, Member tickets from $25
The John Butler Trio is an Australian roots-rock band led by the Americanborn guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter John Butler. The group broke through in 2004 with the platinum-selling Sunrise Over Sea. A British critic calls their recent release Home its “best album yet … Lyrically, it is stripped down to rock ‘n’ roll poetry.” Singer-songwriter Trevor Hall opens.
AN EVENING WITH LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE BAND Wednesday, August 7, 8 pm, Member tickets from $50
A singer, composer, and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel, and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers.
COURTNEY BARNETT
Tuesday, July 2, 8 pm, Member tickets from $26 Courtney Barnett is a compelling voice in indie rock, a singer-songwriter who mixes deeply insightful observations with devastating self-assessment. She has won awards in her home of Australia as well as Grammy and BRIT nominations. Her fierce sophomore solo album (2018) is called Tell Me How You Really Feel.
NINA SIMONE TRIBUTE CONCERT FEATURING LISA SIMONE Saturday, August 17, 8 pm, Member tickets from $ 32
Proceeds from the concert will benefit the rehabilitation and preservation of the Nina Simone Childhood Home in Tryon, North Carolina. Presented with North Carolina African American Heritage Commission, North Carolina Arts Council, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Come Hear North Carolina
ANDREW BIRD WITH SPECIAL GUEST TIFT MERRITT
OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW
Saturday, July 13, 8 pm, Member tickets from $30 Andrew Bird is a singer-songwriter, violinist, and whistler whose work has ranged stylistically from old-time jazz and folk to the extraordinary Echolocations: River (2017), which AllMusic calls “unique experience, fusing ambient improvisations with chamber music and environmental soundscapes.”
Saturday, August 24, 8 pm, Member tickets from $33 Celebrating 20 years of joyful music making, Old Crow Medicine Show makes its debut at the NCMA. The band received a boost early on when North Carolina legend Doc Watson discovered them on a street corner and invited them to perform at Merlefest. Since then OCMS has won two Grammys, been inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, and toured nonstop.
Raleigh born and bred, Tift Merritt is an NCMA favorite and a frequent collaborator with Andrew Bird.
CHAKA KHAN
BRUCE HORNSBY & THE NOISEMAKERS AMOS LEE
Tuesday, July 23, 7:30 pm, Member tickets from $41 Bruce Hornsby—singer, pianist, composer, bandleader—has recorded with artists as diverse as Ricky Skaggs and the Grateful Dead. A three-time Grammy winner, he has sold over 11 million albums. He composes for film, most recently for Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman. His 21st album, Absolute Zero, released in April. Amos Lee’s vocal style reflects his love of blues, country, and R&B. Mission Bell (2011), featuring Lucinda Williams, Willie Nelson, and Sam Beam, reached No. 1 on Billboard. His most recent album, My New Moon, opens with "No More Darkness, No More Light," a song that Lee reworked after the school shooting in Parkland, Florida.
Thursday, August 29, 8 pm, Member tickets from $50 Chaka Khan, a celebrated voice in American popular music, is a 10-time Grammy Award recipient who’s sold 70 million records worldwide. She continues to create and perform with boundless energy. Her latest EP, Hello Happiness (2019), “cuts straight through with full-tilt, life-affirming power” (AllMusic).
MIPSO WITH BUCK MEEK
Saturday, August 31, 8 pm, Member tickets from $22
The Chapel Hill-based Americana band Mipso carries on its musical evolution with the great new album Edges Run. Rolling Stone called Mipso one of “the 10 new country artists you need to know,” and the former UNC–Chapel Hill undergrads continue to impress the critics and gain fans. Singer-songwriter Buck Meek opens.
COMING IN SEPTEMBER
Paperhand Puppet Intervention, Snarky Puppy, Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi CON C ERTS P R ES EN TED WI TH C AT 'S C R A DLE 5
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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.
“Ask Me!” Roaming Docent Saturdays, 1–3 pm, East Building, African Gallery Sundays, 1–3 pm, West Building Ask a question, learn the inside story about what’s on the walls, or just talk about what you see. Look for a docent with an “Ask Me!” badge in the galleries.
LECTURES AND DISCUSSIONS
GROUP TOURS
Tickets: ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923
Please make reservations at least four weeks in advance. See details at ncartmuseum.org/tours.
Brunch and Lecture: Art on the Road with Perry Hurt Saturday, June 8, 11 am–1 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium $27 Members, $30 Nonmembers Follow NCMA Conservator Perry Hurt’s adventures in foreign lands researching and transporting art in the Museum’s permanent collection, including some surprising connections and discoveries. Buffet brunch is included. Lunch and Lecture: Meet Amanda M. Maples, Curator of African Art Friday, July 26, 11 am–1 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium $27 Members, $30 Nonmembers Find out what’s on the horizon for the NCMA’s African collection with curator Amanda M. Maples as she talks about new acquisitions, works never before on view, and the growing importance of the southeastern United States as a focal point for African art. Buffet lunch is included.
FREE PUBLIC TOURS No reservations necessary except for Beyond Sight Tours. 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. The Scope of Sculpture Saturdays and Sundays in June, July, and August, 11:30 am Explore a variety of materials, styles, and messages in the NCMA’s diverse sculpture collection. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. Meet at West Building Information Desk. Beyond Sight Tours Saturdays, June 8, July 13, August 10, 2 pm This tour, designed for teens and adults with low vision, explores the Museum’s permanent collection through audio description, tactile experiences, and other senses. Preregistration and ticket required (ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923). Meet at West Building Information Desk. Museum Park Tours Saturdays, 9:30 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 the café tables outside East Building. Dress for the outdoors and bring water. Tours are canceled in severe weather. 6
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.
Adult group reservations: Schedule online by clicking on Visit/Tours at ncartmuseum.org. For more information email toursforadults@ncartmuseum.org. 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 (919) 664-6820. Guided Student and Youth Group Tours One adult chaperon per 10 students or youths is required. f r e e tours for K–college students in groups of 10 to 90 (availability varies with theme). free
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.
SPECIAL EVENTS Tickets: ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923 Cocktails and Clay Walk with Daniel Johnston Wednesday, June 12, 6–8 pm Museum Park, Ellipse $50 Members, $56 Nonmembers Meander along the Museum Park’s new Meadow Trail, with stops for light hors d’oeuvres and a discussion with North Carolina potter Daniel Johnston about his new outdoor ceramic installation. Includes drinks and a specialty cocktail served in your own souvenir cup handmade by Johnston with clay sourced from the Park. Lights Out for Summer Solstice Saturday, June 15–Sunday, June 23 West Building galleries Come see the Old Master paintings the way the Old Masters would have seen them, in 100% natural light. For the second year in a row, we’re turning off the track lights in the galleries for eight days around the summer solstice. The natural lighting in West Building is one of many green innovations the Museum embraces.
ADF Dance Pop-Up Saturday, July 13 East and West Buildings, various galleries f r e e ; no ticket required Watch American Dance Festival students perform work by acclaimed New York choreographer Mark Dendy in Museum galleries. Performances last about 10 minutes. Art Invasion! Monster Drawers in the Galleries Saturday, August 3, 11 am–4 pm West Building f r e e ; no ticket required Five local artists demonstrate their favorite techniques, inspired by the Museum’s permanent collection, in various galleries throughout the day. Come watch and sample what’s to come during our annual Monster Drawing Rally. Monster Drawing Rally Friday, August 23, 5:30–10:30 pm East Building, Level B $10 Members, $12 Nonmembers Children 6 and under f r e e ; ticket required Join us for the fourth year of our live drawing event, featuring 75 artists at all stages of their careers drawing in front of a live audience. As spectators spy on the creative process, sketches morph into full-fledged works of art. Finished drawings are immediately available for $50 each. The evening also includes a collaborative art project, music, and food trucks.
Nina Simone Weekend In partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, North Carolina African American Heritage Commission, North Carolina Arts Council, and Come Hear North Carolina (#ComeHearNC), we’re planning a series of events that recognize the talent, legacy, and spirit of a belovedNorth Carolina musician. Dance and Documentary Friday, August 16, 7 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium f r e e ; ticket required Duke professor and acclaimed dancer-choreographer Tommy DeFrantz and his group Slippage deliver a moving tribute to Nina Simone through movement. The 45-minute performance is followed by intermission and the screening of the documentary What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015) 101 min., not rated. Music Master Classes Saturday, August 17, 10:30 am and 2 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium $27 Members, $30 Nonmembers Lenora Helm Hammonds, assistant professor in the North Carolina Central University Jazz Studies Program, leads two master classes for music enthusiasts, educators, teaching artists, and students. See details of each class at ncartmuseum.org. Nina Simone Tribute Concert featuring Lisa Simone Saturday, August 17, 8 pm See concert listings on page 5. A Conversation with Lisa Simone Sunday, August 18, 3–4:30 pm East Building, Level B, Main Hall $18 Members, $20 Nonmembers, f r e e to students with college ID Lisa Simone, daughter of Nina Simone, leads a conversation about her mother’s legacy, her own life as a performing artist, and the critical responsibility of preserving African American culture.
OUTDOOR EVENTS Tickets: ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923 Pollinator Palooza Saturday, June 22, 9–11 am Museum Park, District Drive entrance $4 Members, $6 Nonmembers Children 2 and under f r e e ; ticket required Join our partner Bee Downtown and other pollinator-loving organizations to celebrate the creatures that sustain our ecosystem and food supply. Taste honey, take home seeds to plant your own pollinator garden, make art, and learn about the importance and conservation of pollinators. Cosmic Art and Full Moon Walk Tuesday, July 16, 7:30–10 pm Museum Park, Ellipse $18 Members, $16 Nonmembers Enjoy an evening in the Museum Park creating art inspired by the lunar cycle, and then take a guided 1.5-mile walk under the light of the full moon. Bring water and a flashlight or headlamp, and dress appropriately for outdoors. Art making 7:30–8:30 pm; walk 8:30–10 pm. For ages 16 and up. Sunflower Selfies and Beyond Thursday, August 1, 6–8:30 pm Museum Park, Lowe’s Pavilion $31 Members, $35 Nonmembers While our sunflower field is in bloom, come learn how to get that perfect shot of yourself, the flowers, and more! Expert photographers provide tips to create an image that will get all the likes (or look nice in a frame). All skill levels and cameras welcome, including smartphones. Dress for outdoors, and bring water. For ages 16 and up. Family Sunflower Adventure Saturday, August 3, 9–11 am Museum Park, Lowe’s Pavilion $6 Members, $8 Nonmembers Children 2 and under f r e e ; ticket required Take an adventure into the world of sunflowers during this family program at our sunflower field. Learn about plant life and pollinators, make art, observe nature, and practice collecting insects. Dress for outdoors, bring water, and wear bug spray and sunscreen.
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Raffle Ends June 16
Asana and Audubon Bird Yoga Wednesdays, July 17 and August 14, 5:30–6:30 pm East Building, Level B, Audubon Gallery $13 Members, $15 Nonmembers Experience yoga inside the immersive Audubon Gallery. This hourlong 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.
TEENS AND COLLEGE STUDENTS Tickets: ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923
Wouldn’t your dad or grad—or you?—love to drive in style? Enter to win a 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera, valued at $119,770, inspired by the Ingram Collection’s rare 2005 Carrera GT. Raffle tickets are $100. Available at ncartmuseum.org, at the Box Office, or by calling (919) 715-5923. Offered by the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation. All proceeds support NCMA programming. This raffle is in partnership with Porsche Southpoint.
CL A SSES A ND WORKSHOPS Tickets: ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923 Urban Sketchout in the Park Saturday, June 15, 9 am–n o o n Museum Park, Plaza $40 Members, $45 Nonmembers Urban sketching is gaining popularity as creative people take a closer look at the places they live, work, and relax. Join local artists Angela Zappala and Josia Lamberto-Egan to learn sketching techniques and capture the story of the Museum Park; ages 13 and up. Bring your sketching supplies and try out some of ours! All skill levels welcome. Outdoor Art-Inspired Yoga Wednesday, June 26, 5:30–6:45 pm West Building, North Courtyard (use main entrance) $13 Members, $15 Nonmembers Art and nature come together to create a tranquil space for mindful movement. Appreciation of art and being outdoors are incorporated. These 75-minute vinyasa-style classes are suitable for all skill levels. Bring a yoga mat and dress comfortably. If it rains, class will be held inside the galleries. Empower Dance Activation at Southern Oracle Sunday, June 30, 6–8 pm Museum Park, Southern Oracle f r e e ; ticket required Join a social dance workshop at Southern Oracle, the new installation by Heather Hart in the Museum Park, with Nicole Oxendine and Ay-Jaye Nelson Jr. of Empower Dance Studio. Bring water and wear clothing you can move in. No dance experience required; recommended for ages 13 and up. The Science and Art of Painting Birds Saturday, July 13, 10 am–5 pm East Building, Studio 1 $90 Members, $100 Nonmembers In this daylong workshop, award-winning artist Patricia Savage guides students in the drybrush watercolor technique used by scientific illustrators. Students examine specimens on loan from the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and then paint from photographs. All supplies are included, and all skill levels welcome; ages 16 and up. Bring a lunch if desired. 8
Weeklong Teen Workshop on Digital Anime Monday–Friday, June 17–21, 1–4 pm each day East Building $125 Members, $140 Nonmembers Artist David Anyanwu guides anime fans through the basics of proportion, capturing personality, and costume design. Be inspired by your favorite anime artists, explore the process of digital anime on open-source software, and create your own portfolio of new characters. Recommended for ages 13–16. Internships College students and recent graduates benefit from interning at the NCMA by learning and contributing to the work of an art museum. See details at ncartmuseum.org/college. Application deadline for fall is June 15; deadline for spring is October 1.
E D U C AT O R S Tickets: ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923 Two-Day Educator Workshop on Art and Global Issues June 19–20, 9:30 am–3:30 pm East Building, Level C $45 Members, $50 Nonmembers Join fellow educators to explore how artists from various cultural backgrounds address issues of personal and global importance. A Certificate of Participation for 10 hours is provided (1.0 CEU credit) with prior approval from the local school system. Eight-Week Online Course on Exploring Global Learning through Art June 11–August 6 $45 Members, $50 Nonmembers This self-paced course uses works of art from the Museum’s collection as a pathway to understanding global issues and developing cross-cultural understanding. Check learn.ncartmuseum.org for details.
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 am Preschoolers, ages 2–5, and their caregivers East Building $6 Family-level members and above, $8 Nonmembers (no charge for adult) 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. June 6 Animals
June 20 Movement
August 8 Seasons/Nature
August 22 Places
Summer Camps Monday–Friday, June 17–August 23, 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) Weeklong camps are offered throughout the summer (for ages 6–8 and 9–12) but sell out fast. For more information on availability and waiting lists, call (919) 715-5923 or visit ncartmuseum.org/summercamp.
RALEIGH’S ARTFUL SHOPPING DESTINATION Visit the Museum Store for new clothing, jewelry, accessories, and more to jump-start your summer.
Pop-Up Art Free art-making activities for all ages; no reservations needed Sunday, June 23, 9 am–n o o n Beautiful Machines Museum Park at Southern Oracle installation Join artist Jeghetto for a drop-in puppetry workshop at Southern Oracle, the new installation by Heather Hart. Sunday, July 28, n o o n –3 pm Wish You Were Here! East Building, African Galleries Discover scenes of Africa from historic postcards on view in our galleries. Then make a travel postcard to send or take home with you! Sunday, August 18, n o o n –3 pm Art of the Afterlife West Building Inspired by the new exhibition What in the World Is a Grain Mummy?, make a decorative container inspired by the Museum’s grain mummy, sarcophagi, and coffins. Summer Story Time Wednesdays July 10, 17, 24, 31 10:15–10:45 am and 11–11:30 am f r e e ; no ticket required Beat the heat with art-inspired story time in the Museum galleries! Drop in to listen, learn, and look from some of our favorite children’s books during these interactive sessions. Best for families with children ages 2–5. Check ncartmuseum.org for locations. Family Fun Saturdays Saturdays, 10:15 am–12:15 pm and 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. July 20 Books, Transformed
August 10 Printmaking Explorations
SPONSOR SUPPORT The NCMA thanks these generous donors for their support of the following events and programs:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Presenting Sponsor, 2019 Legislative Reception Libby and Lee Buck | The Hartfield Foundation Heather Hart installation
Cree | Wolfspeed Presenting Sponsor, 2019 Legislative Reception The Forest at Duke Presenting Sponsor, 2019 Legislative Reception Pat and Tom Gipson Daniel Johnston installation and Art in the Museum Park
Henry Luce Foundation Audubon Gallery installation Kane Realty Corporation Supporting Sponsor, Art in Bloom PNC Presenting Sponsor, Art in Bloom
The Replogle Foundation Art in the Museum Park Smith Anderson Presenting Sponsor, 2019 Legislative Reception William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust Audubon Gallery installation and NCMA Connects 9
OUTDOOR MOVIES TICKETS: n c a r t m u s e u m . o r g / t i c k e t s o r (919) 715-5923 FREE for members and children 6 and under, but tickets are required for entry. $7 Nonmembers Tickets on sale Friday of the week before the movie. Gates open 90 minutes before showtime.
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BATTLE OF THE ROM-COMS WINNER Chosen by visitors on instagram.com/ncartmuseum
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Roma (2018)
SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE (2018) PG
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DR. STRANGELOVE OR HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB (1964) PG
F O U R M OVI E PA RT IE S ! $8 Members, $10 Nonmembers
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Children 6 and under free ; ticket required
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Movie parties include special activities and are not included in members’ free movie benefits. Please see ncartmuseum.org for party details. Tickets on sale now.
FIRST MAN (50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MOON LANDING) (2018) PG-13
ALIEN (40TH ANNIVERSARY ) (1979) R
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CAPTAIN MARVEL (2019) PG-13
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Sit, Stay, NCMA! Movie Party with Isle of Dogs (2018) PG-13
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FREE SOLO (2018) PG-13
Movie Party with Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) PG-13
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THE HATE U GIVE (2018) PG-13
Movie Party with The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019) PG
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ROMA (2018) R, FREE for everyone.
The Dude Abides Movie Party with The Big Lebowski (1998) R
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Two-Day Educator 19 Workshop on Art and Global Issues 9:30 am–3:30 pm each day
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Two-Day Educator Workshop on Art and Global Issues 9:30 am–3:30 pm each day
JUNE 17–21 | Weeklong Teen Workshop on Digital Anime, 1–4 pm each day
Pop-Up Art 9 am Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am Sculpture Tour 11:30 am
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Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am Sculpture Tour 11:30 am Dance Workshop at Southern Oracle 6 pm
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The Science and Art of Painting Birds 10 am–5 pm
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ADF Dance Pop-Up Sculpture Tour 11:30 am CONTINUED BELOW …
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Cosmic Art 16 and Full Moon Walk 7:30 pm
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Asana and Audubon Bird Yoga 5:30 pm
Movie Party with The Lego Movie 2 6:30 pm Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am
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What in the World Is a Grain Mummy? Exhibition OPENS Museum Park Tour 9:30 am Family Fun Saturday 10:15 am and 1 pm Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am Sculpture Tour 11:30 am Outdoor Movies First Man 9 pm
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Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am Sculpture Tour 11:30 am Summer Concert Series John Butler Trio+ with Trevor Hall 7:30 pm
Summer Concert Series Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers/Amos Lee 7:30 pm Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am
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JULY 13, CONTINUED … Beyond Sight Tour 2 pm Summer Concert Series Andrew Bird with Tift Merritt 8 pm
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Nina Simone Tribute Concert featuring Lisa Simone 8 pm
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Pop-Up Art noon–3 pm
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Nina Simone Weekend A Conversation with Lisa Simone 3 pm
Summer Concert Series Old Crow Medicine Show 8 pm
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EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS
WHAT IN THE WORLD IS A GRAIN MUMMY? July 20, 2019–January 8, 2020 West Building, Mesoamerican Gallery f r e e ; no ticket required
While researching the ancient Egyptian collection, NCMA Egyptologist Caroline Rocheleau discovered that an object in the Museum’s collection once thought to be a falcon mummy is, in fact, a grain mummy. Rocheleau is curating What in the World Is a Grain Mummy? to present this humble bundle and its falcon-shaped coffin for the first time and to unravel the mysteries of the NCMA’s only Egyptian mummy. Organized by the North Carolina Museum of Art. Additional support for Caroline Rocheleau’s curatorial research on the Egyptian collection was made possible by GSK.
Egyptian, Falcon Coffin and Grain Mummy, 332 B.C.E.–330 C.E., wood, gesso, gilding, paint, linen, Nile mud, grains, and wax, Coffin case: H. 193⁄8 × W. 61⁄4 × D. 21⁄2 in., Gift of the James G. Hanes Memorial Fund
WIM BOTHA: STILL LIFE WITH DISCONTENT Through August 4, 2019 East Building, Joyce W. Pope Gallery and Atrium free; no ticket required
Organized by the North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, and 21c Museum Hotels, Durham. 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.
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IN THE PERMANENT COLLECTION Ongoing exhibition
JOHN JAMES AUDUBON’S THE BIRDS OF AMERICA Newly reinstalled gallery, East Building, Level B With The Audubon Experience immersive room through September 15, 2019 John James Audubon, Prothonotary Warbler (detail), from The Birds of America, 1827–38, hand-colored aquatint/ engraving on paper, 40 × 26 in., North Carolina Museum of Art, Transfer from the North Carolina State Library
PEOPLE’S CHOICE
You picked it! People’s Choice at Art in Bloom 2019 was this arrangement by Vanessa and Marc Smith of Raleigh, inspired by Aaron Douglas’s Harriet Tubman. The painting is on long-term loan from Bennett College. Save the date for next year’s floral fundraiser! Art in Bloom 2020 is planned for March 19–22.
Aaron Douglas, Harriet Tubman (detail), 1931, oil on canvas, 493/4 × 731/2 in., On loan from Bennett College for Women Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina 15
SU N F LOW E R S E A SO N Come out to the Park for a gorgeous selfie (photo workshop, August 1) or a family adventure (August 3). Details on page 7.
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BRUCE HORNSBY & THE NOISEMAKERS AMOS LEE See our summer concert lineup on page 4.