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Barbara Gentleson, the digital archivist at the Ackland, observes Thorton Dial's art at the opening reception of "Thoughts on Paper," which includes some of Dial's early drawings from 1990 and 1991. Dial was also present at the open reception.

Mixed-media artist Thornton Dial's drawings on display at Ackland Art Museum

By Caroline Pate | March 29

Dial, previously known for his mixed-media sculptures, produced a collection of drawings between 1990 and 1991. These drawings make up one of the Ackland ...

UNC doctoral student curates the work of black and female artists in Ackland’s ‘Piece by Piece’ exhibit

By Janna Jung-Irrgang | March 29

The fruits of Kimberly Kutz’s seven-plus months of labor will open today. “Piece by Piece: Quilts, Collages, and Constructions” — one of the Ackland ...

Ackland Art Museum opens "Chords of Memory"

By Caroline Pate | March 12

“Chords of Memory” which opened March 9 and runs until May 13, will showcase lithographs by Thomas Hart Benton, a regionalist American artist whose ...

Ackland Art Museum features one-act plays based on artwork

By Mary Stevens | February 23

Tonight in the Ackland Art Museum’s galleries, actors will perform a series of one-act plays inspired by the museum’s artwork.

Artist honors her grandfather at Hanes Art Center

By Carson Blackwelder | February 13

Becca Albee never met her grandfather. But he and his work have inspired Albee’s latest art exhibition, “E.A.R. To the Ground.” It opened Tuesday ...

‘Camera Obscura’ showcases cellphone photography at Ackland Museum Store

By Mary Stevens | February 13

Shawn Rocco is an award-winning photojournalist — but that doesn’t mean he won’t whip out his camera phone.

Ackland Art Museum’s ‘Spectacular of Vernacular’ full of charm

By Mary Stevens | January 16

The Ackland Art Museum has successfully presented the beauty behind contemporary themes in its most recent exhibition, “The Spectacular of Vernacular.” ...

Ackland’s ‘Spectacular of Vernacular’ transforms the commonplace into art

By Mary Stevens | January 12

“The Spectacular of Vernacular” opens today, as the Ackland celebrates the transformation of commonplace, regional items into whimsically creative ...

UNC's arts venues seek increased ?nancial support from students in light of budget cuts

By Katelyn Trela | November 20

As funding for the University’s major arts organizations dwindles, the value of student support has grown.

UNC’s Ackland Museum store ‘unusually successful’

By Breeze Riley | October 31

In a tough economy, it’s difficult to market art. But the Ackland Museum Store — which opened in May after much delay — has continued to bring ...

Ackland to unveil ‘Bags from Banners’ product line

By Mary Stevens | October 13

The Ackland Art Museum’s store has partnered with local designer Jennifer Collins-Mancour in re-purposing museum event banners to create a line of tote, ...

Chapel Hill arts organizations kept afloat with donor help

By Katelyn Trela | October 11

In the about 20 square miles that make up Chapel Hill sit three nationally acclaimed organizations dedicated to the arts, which act as three windows to ...

NC Botanical Garden changes direction of annual sculpture exhibit

By Grace Tatter | October 11

The 23rd annual Sculpture in the Garden exhibit, which will run through Nov. 19, is the first to include artists by invitation only.

Varsity Theatre, Ackland Art Museum partner for film series

By Alex Edwards | September 28

The Varsity Theatre, one of Franklin Street’s many staples, has frequently partnered with UNC organizations. The Ackland Art Museum has been partnering ...

Ackland Art Museum one of many arts institutions hit hard by budget cuts

By Joseph Chapman | September 12

When it comes to university budgets in a struggling economy, the arts are among the first to go. And the Ackland Art Museum is no exception. Since 2008, ...

Carolina Collects exhibit features alumni’s modern art collections

By Deborah Strange | September 7

To the untrained eye, Ackland Art Museum’s “Carolina Collects” exhibition appears to be a hodgepodge of eclectic paintings, drawings and sculptures. ...

Deceased art professor’s legacy lives on through his work

By Deborah Strange | August 31

At LIGHT Art Design, Lucky Strike cigarettes and red Bibles embossed with gold crosses decorate the walls.

Sarcophagus shapes Ackland Art Museum’s history

By Katherine Proctor | August 29

The Ackland Art Museum is home to the sarcophagus in which William Hayes Ackland, the original benefactor of the museum, is entombed.

Ackland Art Museum to host fundraising gala

By Katelyn Trela | August 29

Debuted with the wild style of Andy Warhol last November, the Ackland Art Museum’s benefit gala is returning with a more classic — and student-friendly ...

UNC alumni lend art to Ackland's new exhibit, Carolina Collects

By Kristina Weeks | August 23

Carolina Collects — which opens on Sept. 9 — is a compilation of art works donated from six decades of UNC alumni. Including about 90 diverse pieces, ...