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Tuesday June 6th

Ackland Art Museum

The Ackland Art Museum is located on the edge of the University of North Carolina at 101 S. Columbia St. The museum has more than 17,000 works of art in its collection from European masterworks to modern photography. All work is available for students and community members to view.

Other exhibits include European masterworks, twentieth-century and contemporary art, African art and North Carolina pottery. There are between 10 and 12 changing exhibits every year. Originally built in 1958, the building has undergone two major renovations but remains in its original building. 

In addition to exhibits, the Ackland hosts some educational programs such as Art & Literature in the Galleries and drawing classes in the museum. Admission is free. Visit the museum website at ackland.org for more information.



Q&A with Ackland's Emily Kass

This year the Ackland Art Museum has major plans to get the community more involved in its work. Emily Kass, director of the Ackland, spoke to Josephine Yurcaba about the fall exhibition, some sneak peeks into spring and the different ways students can get involved in the museum.

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