Winter 2017 Preview by North Carolina Museum of Art

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C URREN T AN D UPCOMI N G EXHI BI TI ON S Donald Sultan: The Disaster Paintings Through December 31, 2017 Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair Through January 21, 2018 Andrea Donnelly: We’ve Met Before Through January 28, 2018 Sabine Gruffat Through January 28, 2018

WI N TE R H I GH L I G H TS HOLIDAY TRADITION Sunday, December 10 The Raleigh Flute Choir presents its 30th annual NCMA concert, with instruments as varied as the piccolo and the contrabass. Details on page 6. CAN YOU NAME FIVE? Sunday, January 28 A 1971 essay asked, “Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?” Author Bridget Quinn brings us up to date. Details on page 4. SALSA, AFRICAN STYLE Thursday, February 22

Rhythmic Vitality: Photographs by Barbara Morgan Through January 28, 2018

Dance party includes a salsa lesson, a cultural discussion, and a cash bar. Bring friends! Details on page 6.

Night(Light) Through January 28, 2018

HULA AND HORA Saturday, February 24

You Are Here: Light, Color, and Sound Experiences April 7–July 22, 2018

Our seventh annual Purim party channels the spirit of the islands. Here’s a chance to break out that Hawaiian shirt. Details on page 6.

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Tues.–Thurs., Sat.–Sun. 10 am–5 pm, Fri. 10 am–9 pm (closed Monday) ME MB E RS H I P

2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh • (919) 839-ncma • ncartmuseum.org The North Carolina Museum of Art, Lawrence J. Wheeler, director, is the art museum of the 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: From Donald Sultan: The Disaster Paintings. Donald Sultan, Yellowstone Aug 15 1990 (detail), 1990, latex and tar on tile over Masonite, 96 × 96 in., Private collection, New York, © 2017 Donald Sultan 2

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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

New Year Celebration 2018 Join us for a holiday reception that recognizes and thanks our Patron-level ($150) and higher members and our Associate-level ($2,500) and higher Business Friends for their continued support. choose one of the following dates:

Wednesday, January 10, or Thursday, January 11 7–9:30 pm, East Building

 Light hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and holiday cheer  Inspiring Beauty open for viewing  Upbeat rhythms from John Brown Big Band  Festive attire Admission is granted to two people. For reservations call the Membership Department, (919) 664-6754, with your name(s) and the date you would like to attend; or register online at ncartmuseum.org/tickets. This complimentary invitation is not transferable and can be used only by the member name on the account. Reservations will be taken until each evening reaches capacity.

Friday Evenings: Iris after Dark 5:30–8:30 pm Reservations: (919) 664-6838

Introducing Iris after Dark Lounge with friends and enjoy drinks to the spins of the house DJ or jazz from live musicians. Order a selection of small-plate twists on Iris favorites.

FROM THE DIRECTOR DECEMBER 2017 Dear Friends, What a year it has been! I know I say that every year, since we always work to bring the most innovative and exciting arts experiences to you, but 2017 was especially noteworthy. This year, we welcomed the community to the expanded African art gallery and celebrated with local artists, musicians, storytellers, and dancers. The celebration’s free concert with Angélique Kidjo was the perfect end to our summer performing arts season, which celebrated 20 years of incredible talent. And in the exhibition galleries, we presented everything from Ansel Adams’s stunning photographs and the best of the Venetian Renaissance to our very first fashion design presentation, Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair. (Inspiring Beauty remains on view through January 21, so come see it if you haven’t!) I hope you’ve also made time to see the multitude of free exhibitions, like Donald Sultan: The Disaster Paintings, 11 large-scale works that show our continued, dark fascination with industrialization and consider the fragility of our contemporary world. And now, a new year is upon us. In 2018 I look forward to our annual fundraiser Art in Bloom, when our campus truly bursts with color and fragrance, followed by our spring exhibition You Are Here: Light, Color, and Sound Experiences. There, you’ll be invited to walk through rooms of immersive experiences and become part of the art. And that’s just the start! As we look back and forward, one thing remains the same: our commitment to our members and visitors. I’m excited to push forward alongside of you. Happy holidays, and a very happy new year.

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L EC T UR ES, TO U R S, S P EC I A L EVE NTS LECTURES AND DISCUSSIONS Tickets: ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923 The Christmas Story in Art, Words, and Music David Steel, Curator of European Art Saturday, December 2, 2:30 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium f r e e ; ticket required With families in mind, curator David Steel weaves art history with poems, literature, and soul-stirring music by the Church of the Nativity and other musical guests. This lecture is made possible by the Humber Endowment. KA NOF LECTURE

Transforming Metal into Spirit Ubaldo Vitali, Master Metalsmith and MacArthur “Genius” Grant Recipient Sunday, December 3, 2 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium f r e e ; ticket required From his perspective as an internationally honored goldsmith and conservator, Ubaldo Vitali discusses the transformation of precious materials into objects that lift the human spirit to the immaterial. He examines the creation and the restoration of these religious objects, including some of the masterpieces in the Museum’s Judaic Art Gallery. Bespoke: Fashion and Power with Endia Beal Friday, December 8, 7 pm East Building, Level B Atrium f r e e ; ticket required Join North Carolina–based artist Endia Beal, director of Diggs Gallery at Winston-Salem State University, in a discussion of fashion and power as they relate to the revolutionary Ebony Fashion Fair. “Bespoke” events are made-to-order conversations facilitated by special guest speakers. Bespoke: Body Positivity with Jessamyn Stanley Friday, January 5, 7 pm East Building, Level B Atrium f r e e ; ticket required “Bespoke” events are made-to-order conversations facilitated by special guest speakers. This edition focuses on Eunice Johnson’s progressive inclusion of all body sizes in the Ebony Fashion Fair and the idea of self-image today. Jessamyn Stanley is a Durham-based yoga teacher, body positivity advocate, and writer.

Lecture: Kente Cloth in the African Diaspora Precious Lovell, Designer and Professor Friday, January 12, 7 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers, free for college students with ID Focusing on Henry Jackson’s ensemble in Inspiring Beauty, Precious Lovell, associate professor at North Carolina State University and designer-in-residence at the exhibition, addresses the role of African cloth and African American identity.

Dining after Dark—Recent Acquisitions in American Art John Coffey, Deputy Director for Art and Curator of American and Modern Art Friday, January 19, 6:30 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium Connoisseurs $35, Members $40, Nonmembers $50 Nothing is as it seems. Each work of art presents a mystery—in some cases multiple mysteries—that we are only beginning to solve. Celebrating the reinstallation of the American art galleries, this lecture focuses on major works acquired in the past three years. Dining after Dark features a lecture, followed by a buffet dinner and a walking tour. Advance registration is required. Lecture: Women in Art Bridget Quinn Sunday, January 28, 2 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium f r e e ; ticket required In 1971 art historian Linda Nochlin posed a revolutionary question in her essay “Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?” In 45 subsequent years of scholarship, much has been discovered and debated; yet most of history’s important women artists remain obscure. Author Bridget Quinn aims to provide a short corrective to this lamentable fact. Lunch and Lecture: Frans Hals in America, Past and Present Dennis Weller, Curator of Northern European Art Friday, February 9, 11 am East Building, SECU Auditorium $25 Members, $30 Nonmembers Sharing research from a recent senior fellowship at the Frick Collection’s Center for the History of Collecting in America, curator Dennis Weller provides insights into the who, why, when, and how much of Hals collecting in America. Registration required by 4 pm on Tuesday, February 6.

FREE PUBLIC TOURS

GROUP TOURS

No reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk, except where noted.

Please make reservations at least four weeks in advance. See details at ncartmuseum.org/tours.

Explore the Collection Tuesdays–Sundays, 11:30 am and 1:30 pm A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights. For individuals and groups smaller than 10. “Ask Me!” Roaming Docent Saturdays, 1–3 pm, African Gallery, East Building 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. Family-Friendly Tours Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 am Half-hour tours for kids ages 5–11 and their adult companions. No tours December 23, 24, February 17. See monthly themes at ncartmuseum.org. Special Exhibition Tours: Inspiring Beauty The tour is f r e e , but exhibition tickets are required. Meet your docent on Level B, outside the entrance to the exhibition. Friday, December 8, 6 pm and 7 pm Saturday, December 9, 11:30 am and 1:30 pm Sunday, December 10, 11:30 am and 1:30 pm

T-loop is available for all events in the SECU Auditorium. Assistive listening devices are also available for tours, by request.

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. Adult Group Tours Choose from a variety of themes or exhibitions. Tours are $50 for each group of up to 10 participants. Schedule multiple docents for larger groups. Paid tickets are required for certain exhibitions. 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. f r e e tours for K–college students in groups of 10 to 90, including f r e e admission to ticketed exhibitions for students with their instructor. f r e e tours also available for youth groups such as church or scout groups. Special exhibition ticket rates apply to youth group participants; accompanying adults, including chaperons, pay full price.

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 10 days in advance. Virtual Field Trips Schools can tour the NCMA live from the galleries with 30- to 60-minute sessions aligned to state and national standards. To book a virtual field trip or for more information, email ncmadistancelearning@gmail.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS Tickets: ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923 Designer Studio in Inspiring Beauty December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, and January 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 10:30 am–1 pm and 2–5 pm East Building, Meymandi Exhibition Gallery, f r e e with exhibition ticket With admission to Inspiring Beauty, you gain behind-the-scenes access to designers-in-residence Katherine Diuguid and Precious Lovell as they create haute couture in the gallery. Learn about the design process and garment construction. Champagne + Chocolate Thursday, February 8, 7 pm West Building $20 Contemporaries, $25 Members, $30 Nonmembers Enjoy a chocolate tasting with confections from local and exotic destinations. Travel between stations to compare bouquet, mouthfeel, and acidity, just as you might in a wine tasting. Price includes one glass of champagne. Additional drinks available for purchase. The NCMA Contemporaries are young Triangle professionals who promote the Museum and participate in social events and educational programs.

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Inspiring Beauty designer-in-residence Katherine Diuguid.

Salsa, African Style Thursday, February 22, 7 pm East Building, Level C $10 Members, $15 Nonmembers

Salsa rhythms have been around for hundreds of years and can be traced to east and west Africa. Dance party includes a salsa lesson and a discussion of the origins of salsa culture and the unique conga-drum-centric African salsa popular in Senegal today. Cash bar.

Reception for the NCMA Legacy Society Wednesday, February 21, 6–8 pm West Building The Legacy Society honors those who invest in the Museum’s future through any type of documented planned gift. These generous donors are recognized on the donor walls in the lobbies and will be honored at this reception. John Coffey, deputy director for art, highlights some of the works of art that have been acquired as the result of bequests. For further information or to join the Legacy Society, please contact Polly Lyman in the Development Department, (919) 664-6911.

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I ♥ Purim: Hula and Hora Saturday, February 24, 7–10 pm, West Building $65 Per person, $40 under age 40 Proceeds benefit the Judaic Art Fund. Drift away in the spirit of the Hawaiian islands and celebrate Purim luau-style. Hula and hora the night away with music, dancing, tropical hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, and Paradise Punch cocktails. We encourage you to dress in Hawaiian shirts and other luau-appropriate attire, though costumes are not required.

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

No Scratches Vinyl Party Friday, March 2 Art in Bloom Thursday–Sunday, March 22–25

Holiday Concert Featuring the Raleigh Flute Choir Sunday, December 10, 3 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium $8 Museum members, RAFA members, youth 7–18, college students with ID $10 All others Start your holiday season with a flourish as the Raleigh Flute Choir presents its 30th annual concert at the NCMA. Enjoy creative arrangements of holiday favorites and original compositions. The chamber ensemble features nine professional flutists performing on a range of instruments from the piccolo to the 8-foot contrabass.

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Sights and Sounds Concert Series East Building, SECU Auditorium, 2 pm $14 NCMA members, youth 7–18, college students with ID $17 All others 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, (919) 715-5923, at least one week in advance. Isosceles String Quartet Sunday, January 21 Isosceles is an exciting new string quartet organized by Jacqueline Wolborsky, associate principal second violin of the North Carolina Symphony. highlight of the program is the regional premiere of a work by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw. Included in season ticket. Duchamp/McKenzie Duo (Flute and Piano) Sunday, February 11 Master flutist Nicolas Duchamp and Wilmington-based pianist Barbara McKenzie present music from the founders of the Paris Conservatory French school of flute playing and demonstrate its influence on American composer Aaron Copland. Included in season ticket.

STUDIO CL ASSES Tickets: ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923 Drawing the Line on Art Saturday, February 10, 10 am–4 pm East Building, Duke Energy Studio 1 $50 Members, $60 Nonmembers, $25 Students with college ID This intensive drawing workshop is taught by Michael Bramwell, professional artist and graduate of UNC–Chapel Hill. Participants learn nontraditional approaches to process and materials to create powerful authentic images. All levels are welcome.

TE AC H E R S Tickets: ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923 EdCamp NCMA Saturday, February 24, 10:30 am–1:30 pm East Building, Level C f r e e ; registration required Collaborate and connect through an “unconference” approach to professional development. Participants create, lead, and attend participant-driven sessions on arts integration that are responsive to educators’ needs and interests. Open to educators from all grade levels and subject areas. For more information contact Jill Taylor, jill.taylor@ncdcr.gov or (919) 664-6748. Online Course: Visual Literacy—Making Connections with Works of Art February 6–March 12 Members $40, Nonmembers $50 Participants gain an understanding of visual literacy in the classroom and how strategies can support the ELA Anchor Standards for Literacy through activities focused on comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. A certificate of participation for 10 hours will be provided (1 CEU, with prior approval from the local school system).

COLLEGE STUDENTS f r e e Friday Nights Admission to ticketed exhibitions is free for college students on Fridays from 5 to 9 pm; stop at the Box Office and show a current ID. Admission to the permanent collection is always free, and no ticket is required.

Memory and Mark Emerging Artists Exhibition February 16–December 2, 2018 East Building, Education Wing f r e e ; no ticket required Painting, photography, and sculpture created by emerging artists responding to cultural fluidity and the dynamics of cultural change. Artists included in this exhibition participated in a two-day summer symposium with artist and UNC–Chapel Hill professor Lien Truong. 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 summer 2018 is March 1.

TEENS Tickets: ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923 Teen Workshop: Wearable Canvases Saturday, January 13, 10 am–4 pm East Building, Studio 1 $30 Members, $40 Nonmembers (maximum 16 students) Taking cues from Inspiring Beauty, teen artists customize their denim with versatile techniques such as resist dyeing, embellishment, and fabric paint. BYOD (bring your own denim).

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Tickets: ncartmuseum.org/tickets or (919) 715-5923 What’s in the Box? Thursdays, 10:15 am, 11:15 am, and 1:15 pm Preschoolers, ages 2–5, and their caregivers East Building $8 Members, $10 Nonmembers (no charge for adult) Season Pass: $40 Members, $50 Nonmembers (6 classes, first class f r e e , no charge for adult; purchase by December 7) 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.

December 7 Parts of Art

December 21 Movement

January 4 People

January 18 Seasons/Nature

February 1 Places

February 15 Animals

Family Fun Saturday Saturdays, 10 am–noon or 1–3 pm East Building, Education Studios Families with children ages 5–11 $5 Members, $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. These popular workshops sell out quickly, so reserve your spot early! December 9 Ready to Wear Cut, shape, and build a work of art fit for the runway. Take inspiration from the clothes and accessories on view in Inspiring Beauty to create your own wearable art to take home. January 20 Foil Embossing Look closely at dazzling details in silver found in the Judaic Art Gallery. Then, create your own metallic work of art using repoussé techniques. 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. December 11–15 Colors of the Season Experience the wonders of winter through snowy landscapes in the galleries. Create your own works inspired by the sights and sounds of the season. January 8–12 Once upon a Time Art and stories go hand in hand. Explore how art tells stories and stories inspire art! Uncover exciting new stories, and create art inspired by them. Holiday Family Fun Friday Friday, December 15, 5:30–8:30 pm, East Building $5 Per person f r e e for Dual/Family-level members and above and children 2 and under; ticket required Enjoy a winter wonderland filled with your favorite games and toys! Playful art making, free treats for the kids, and a visit from Santa are just a few of the delights that await your family at this popular annual event.

Family Day: Around the World Saturday, February 17, 10 am–4 pm, East and West buildings f r e e ; no ticket required Calling all globetrotters: discover art from our big, beautiful world right here at the NCMA! Enjoy hands-on art activities, stories from far-away places, scavenger hunts in the galleries, and more. Saturday Morning Cartoons Saturday, February 17, 9–11 am, East Building $10 Members, $15 Nonmembers f r e e for children 2 and under; children under 16 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult Start your Family Day with cartoons and a cereal bar at our cartooning workshop with local artists.

Ticket includes free admission to Inspiring Beauty. Pop-Up Art: Africa 3-D Sunday, January 7, noon–3 pm f r e e ; no ticket required Create a sculpture inspired by techniques and materials from artists across the African continent. Check ncartmuseum.org for location.

THE ART OF STYLE Shop the Exhibition Store and main Museum Store for fashionable jewelry, gifts, and more.

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We start December with a mesmerizing animated film by a Dutch director, part of our new ArtHouse series, and a movie pick inspired by the exhibition Inspiring Beauty, starring Diana Ross. January begins a classic comedy film festival curated by Laura Boyes, and John Munson presents two more notable ArtHouse films.

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THE RED TURTLE (2016) Directed by Michael Dudok de Wit. Emmanuel Garijo, Barbara Beretta, Tom Hudson. (80 min.) DCP. This luminous animated film, which earned a Special Jury Prize at Cannes and an Oscar nomination, was a nine-year labor of love for Dutch animator Michael Dudok de Wit.

“A visually stunning poetic fable … that is concerned with the rhythms of the natural world and the mysteries and wonders of ordinary life” (Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times). DEC E M B ER 8

MAHOGANY (1975) Directed by Berry Gordy. Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Perkins. (109 min.) PG. 35mm print from UNCSA. A skinny gal from Chicago dreams of becoming an international fashion designer. She juggles her ambitions with her love for a sexy local politico in this camp classic. Diana Ross designed the disco-fabulous clothes, and sings the Oscar-nominated “Do You Know Where You’re Going To?”

“A big, lush, messy soap opera … Why should it have to make sense?” (Roger Ebert). JANUA RY 5

THE IN-LAWS (1979) Directed by Arthur Hiller. Peter Falk, Alan Arkin, Richard Libertini. (103 min.) Blu-Ray.

SHOWTIME Fridays, 8 pm East Building, SECU Auditorium TICKETS $5 Museum members, youth 7–18, college students with ID $7 All others (919) 715-5923 | ncartmuseum.org We recommend you buy tickets in advance. A bite before the movie? Try Iris after Dark, a new evening experience offered by the NCMA’s Iris restaurant every Friday starting at 5:30 pm.

Uptight dentist Sheldon Kornpett’s daughter is getting married, and he finally meets the groom’s father. Is he CIA … or just flat-out insane? Alan Arkin and Peter Falk are a faultless comedy duo embarking on a questionable secret mission. Even the New York Times reviewer admitted she laughed until she cried.

“A madcap classic” (Criterion Collection). NCMA A RTHO USE

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THE HAPPIEST DAY IN THE LIFE OF OLLI MÄKI (2016) Directed by Juho Kuosmanen. Jarkko Lahti, Oona Airola, Eero Milonoff. (92 min.) DCP. It’s 1962 and Finnish boxer Olli Mäki trains for his shot at the world featherweight title. However, the hopes of his small nation, the schemes of his ambitious manager, and a blossoming romance threaten to derail his efforts. Winner of the 2016 Prix Un Certain Regard at the Cannes Film Festival.

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IL BOOM (1963) Directed by Vittorio De Sica. Alberto Sordi, Gianna Maria Canale, Elena Nicolai. (85 min.) DCP. Giovanni is living La Dolce Vita in Rome, and now he’s in debt up to his eyeballs. Reveling in the midcentury high style driving its hero to the poorhouse, Il Boom is a sharp satire of postwar strivers from Vittorio De Sica, an icon of neorealism.

“Real people caught in a surreal world, reacting in recognizable ways to a society rapidly spinning out of control” (Village Voice). FEB R UARY 2

BOMBSHELL (1933) Directed by Victor Fleming. Jean Harlow, Lee Tracy, Frank Morgan. (86 min.) DVD. A dizzy blonde bombshell's life is spinning out of control. Besieged by the “pack of leeches,” her family and so-called friends, she searches for love in all the wrong places. Crackerjack pre-Code wisecracks abound in this fascinating peep inside the MGM dream factory.

“Harlow is glorious in every frame, because she’s so perfectly imperfect: charming, infuriating, delightful, immature, divine, common, childish, glorious, stubborn” (Warner Archive). FEB R UARY 9

STAND-IN (1937) Directed by Tay Garnett. Leslie Howard, Joan Blondell, Humphrey Bogart. (91 min.) 35mm from UNCSA. Atterbury Dodd is a stuffy New York banker, sent to Hollywood from Wall Street to straighten out the tangled finances of Colossal Studios. Crossing paths with a peppy former child star, he learns that people’s lives don’t always fit between the lines on a spreadsheet.

“Bogie is surprisingly funny in his first comedic role, and Blondell is, as always, sassy and smart” (The Discerning Film Lover’s Guide). FEB R UARY 1 6

BOWFINGER (1999) Directed by Frank Oz. Written by and starring Steve Martin, with Eddie Murphy, Robert Downey Jr. (97 min.) PG-13. 35mm from UNCSA. Bobby Bowfinger is a bottom-feeding producer with a sure-fire alien invasion script called “Chubby Rain” but no cash and no star. Perhaps, if he follows action hero Kit Ramsey around town and films him secretly, he can conjure box office gold.

“Bitingly funny but tolerant, bemused rather than bitter” (Entertainment Weekly). N C MA ARTHO USE

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COLUMBUS (2017) Directed by Kogonada. John Cho, Haley Lu Richardson, Parker Posey. (100 min.) DCP. A soft-spoken tale of two strangers making an unlikely connection in Columbus, Ind., a mecca of midcentury modernist architecture. John Cho stars as the estranged son of a renowned scholar who befriends a lonely architecture enthusiast beautifully portrayed by Haley Lu Richardson. “As lovely to look at as it is to ponder” (Washington Post).

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S P O N SO R S U P P O RT The NCMA thanks these generous donors for their support of the following events and programs: Bastian Family Charitable Trust Memory and Mark Emerging Artists Exhibition Robert Lee Humber Lecture Endowment The Christmas Story in Art, Words, and Music Abram and Frances Pascher Kanof Lecture Fund Kanof Lecture William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust African collection reinstallation and programming Visual Literacy online course

Calvin and Marisa Allen Foundation Anne Allen Cheatham Lizzie Cheatham McNairy and Charlie McNairy on behalf of the Matrons of the Arts Initiative Women in Art Lecture WakeMed Children’s Youth and Family programs

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Designer Studio in Inspiring Beauty 2 10:30 am–1 pm and 2–5 pm Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am The Christmas Story in Art, Words, and Music 2:30 pm

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NCMA CINEMA The Red Turtle 8 pm Designer Studio in 3 Inspiring Beauty 10:30 am–1 pm and 2–5 pm

What’s in the Box? 10:15 am, 11:15 am, and 1:15 pm

Tours of Inspiring Beauty 6 pm and 7 pm

Designer Studio in Inspiring Beauty 10:30 am–1 pm and 2–5 pm

Bespoke: Fashion and Power 7 pm

Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am

Family Fun Saturday 10 am or 1 pm

Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am

Kanof Lecture 2 pm

Tours of Inspiring Beauty 11:30 am and 1:30 pm

NCMA Cinema Mahogany 8 pm

Designer Studio in 10 Inspiring Beauty 10:30 am–1 pm and 2–5 pm

Holiday Family Fun Friday 5:30 pm

Designer Studio in Inspiring Beauty 16 10:30 am–1 pm and 2–5 pm Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am

Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am Tours of Inspiring Beauty 11:30 am and 1:30 pm Raleigh Flute Choir 3 pm

DEC. 11-15 | School’s Out Camp, 9 am–4:30 pm

Designer Studio in 17 Inspiring Beauty 10:30 am–1 pm and 2–5 pm

What’s in the Box? 21 10:15 am, 11:15 am, and 1:15 pm

Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am

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NCMA CINEMA The In-Laws 8 pm Designer Studio in 7 Inspiring Beauty 10:30 am–1 pm and 2–5 pm

New Year Celebration 7 pm

Lecture: Kente Cloth in the African Diaspora 7 pm

Teen Workshop: Denim 10 am–4 pm

Designer Studio in Inspiring Beauty 10:30 am–1 pm and 2–5 pm

Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am

Pop-Up Art: Africa 3-D noon–3 pm JAN. 8-12 | School’s Out Camp, 9 am–4:30 pm

Designer Studio in 14 Inspiring Beauty 10:30 am–1 pm and 2–5 pm

What’s in the Box? 10:15 am, 11:15 am, and 1:15 pm

Dining after Dark: American Art 6:30 pm

Family Fun Saturday 10 am or 1 pm

Designer Studio in Inspiring Beauty 10:30 am–1 pm and 2–5 pm

Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am

Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am arthouse series

NCMA CINEMA The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki 8 pm INSPIRING BEAUTY closes

Designer Studio in Inspiring Beauty 10:30 am–1 pm and 2–5 pm Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am Isosceles String Quartet 2 pm

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Champagne + Chocolate What’s in the Box? 10:15 am, 11:15 am, and 1:15 pm

Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am

Studio Class: Drawing 10 am–4 pm

NCMA CINEMA Bombshell 8 pm

Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am

Online Course: Visual Literacy

Champagne + Chocolate 8 7 pm

opens

Lunch and Lecture: Frans Hals in America 11 am

Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am

NCMA CINEMA Stand-In 8 pm

Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am

Duchamp/McKenzie Duo 2 pm

What’s in the Box? 10:15 am, 11:15 am, and 1:15 pm

Memory and Mark Emerging Artists Exhibition

opens

Saturday Morning Cartoons 9 am

Family Day: Around the World 10 am–4 pm

NCMA CINEMA Bowfinger 8 pm Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am

Reception for the NCMA 21 Legacy Society 6 pm

Salsa, African Style 7 pm

Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am

EdCamp NCMA 10:30 am I ♥ Purim: Hula and Hora 7 pm

arthouse series

NCMA CINEMA Columbus 8 pm

Family-Friendly Tour 10:30 am

EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS THROUGH JANUARY 21, 2018 EAST BUILDING, LEVEL B MEYMANDI EXHIBITION GALLERY

Emmanuel Ungaro, Bridal Gown, haute couture, fall/winter 1996–97, cotton/synthetic blend lace, embroidered silk, plastic “pearl” beads and sequins, and glass beads, appeared in The Great Fashion Mix; Photograph by John Alderson, © 2013 Chicago Historical Society

TICKETS

$15 Adults

free

for children 6 and under

$12 Seniors, military, college students with ID, groups of 10 or more

free

for member’s first visit; subsequent visits 50% off

free

for college students with ID, Fridays 5–9 pm

Youth 7–18

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS FAMILY FUN SATURDAY: READY TO WEAR Saturday, December 9 See details on page 8.

TEEN WORKSHOP: WEARABLE CANVASES Saturday, January 13 See details on page 7.

VIRTUAL FITTING ROOM

Try on one of the garments from the exhibition, and share your photos using the hashtag #NCMAebony 14

PRESENTING SPONSOR

An independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. ® Mark of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

SUPPORTING SPONSOR

Bank of America

MEDIA SPONSOR

Capitol Broadcasting Company

Developed by the Chicago History Museum in cooperation with Johnson Publishing Company, LLC, presented by the Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum, and toured by International Arts & Artists, Washington, D.C.

IN THE G ALLERIES

T H R O U G H J A N U A RY 2 8 , 2 0 1 8 Night(Light)

EAST BUILDING, LEVEL B | f r e e

Sabine Gruffat

Sabine Gruffat, A Kiss of the Earth (still frame), 2014, three-channel interactive animation projection, dimensions variable, run time variable, Courtesy of the artist, © 2014 Sabine Gruffat Lynn Saville, Pepsi-Cola, New York (large detail), 2008, printed 2015, archival pigment print, 20 × 24 in., Purchased with funds from the William R. Roberson Jr. and Frances M. Roberson Endowed Fund for North Carolina Art, © 2016 Lynn Saville

COMING THIS SPRING

You Are Here: Light, Color, and Sound Experiences APRIL 7–JULY 22, 2018 | EAST BUILDING, LEVEL B, AND MUSEUM PARK

Ragnar Kjartansson, The End – Rocky Mountains, 2009, five-channel video, 30 min. loop, Courtesy of the artist, Luhring Augustine, New York and i8 Gallery, Reykjavik; © 2009 Ragnar Kjartansson 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.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 5:30–8:30 PM EAST BUILDING NC Museum of Art Foundation 4630 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4630 R E T UR N SE RV I C E R EQ UE ST E D

Details on page 8

OPEN THROUGH JANUARY 21 50 years of beauty and empowerment 40 stunning outfits by Christian Dior, Alexander McQueen, and more Details on page 14

From Inspiring Beauty: Givenchy by Alexander McQueen, Evening Dress, haute couture, fall/winter 1997–98, synthetic raffia mounted on silk gauze, appeared in The Jazz Age of Fashions; Photo courtesy of Johnson Publishing Company, LLC

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