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Housing the first state-sponsored art collection in the US, the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) promotes cultural inspiration and creativity, with free access to the arts. Whether in our galleries showcasing the People’s Collection (the permanent collection belonging to the citizens of North Carolina), or our outreach programs in all 100 counties of the state, or our 164-acre Museum Park, we strive to create a sense of welcome and belonging for all. With works representing more than 5,000 years of art history, our collection serves as a valuable cultural resource for both North Carolina and the nation. The Museum Park, including site-specific artworks exhibited among the native flora and fauna of NC, encourages reflection and play in novel, natural contexts. Our seasonal rotation of special exhibitions, performances, classes, lectures, films, and family programs fosters community, offering visitors opportunities to experience art, learn about art, and create art.



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Experience the vibrant cultures of India with an evening of light and community at the NCMA's Celebration of Diwali!Our ...
10/13/2026

Experience the vibrant cultures of India with an evening of light and community at the NCMA's Celebration of Diwali!

Our NCMA Sacred Song Series continues Friday, November 6, with a joyous Diwali celebration. The evening features artisan vendors and a Carnatic music performance by acclaimed vocalist Smitha K. Prasad and an ensemble of traditional Indian musicians and artists.

Vendor tables open at 5 pm and the concert begins at 6 pm.

Check the comments for more information and to register for free.
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For over 21 years, Linda Johnson Dougherty worked to expand the visitor experience at the NC Museum of Art - both indoor...
10/12/2026

For over 21 years, Linda Johnson Dougherty worked to expand the visitor experience at the NC Museum of Art - both indoors and out - while also adding prestigious, sought-after works to the NCMA's collection.

Since she began her time here in 2005, Linda served as curator of contemporary art. For the last 19 years, she also served as chief curator.

Now that she has officially retired, we thought it would be fun to highlight a few of the more than 40 exhibitions Linda developed and presided over during her time at the NCMA:

▪️"Intrude," a temporary outdoor installation in the Museum Park created by Amanda Parer. October 28, 2016-November 6, 2016.

▪️"Defying Gravity: Contemporary Art and Flight" was Linda's first exhibition. November 2, 2003-March 7, 2004.

▪️"Bob Trotman: Inverted Utopias," November 7, 2010-March 27, 2011.

▪️"30 Americans," March 19, 2011-September 4, 2011.

▪️"0 to 60: The Experience of Time through Contemporary Art," March 24, 2013-August 11, 2013.

▪️"You Are Here: Light, Color, and Sound Experiences" was Linda's favorite exhibition and the most popular contemporary art show in the Museum's history. April 7, 2018-July 22, 2018.

▪️"Nancy Baker Cahill: Ecologies of Scale" is our newest exhibition and Linda's last that she brought to the NCMA. September 29, 2026-January 31, 2027

Which of these exhibitions was your favorite?

Have you visited our newest free exhibition, "Nancy Baker Cahill: Ecologies of Scale," located inside East Building and ...
10/11/2026

Have you visited our newest free exhibition, "Nancy Baker Cahill: Ecologies of Scale," located inside East Building and outside in the Museum Park?

This exhibition bridges the Museum galleries and Park through Cahill’s unique blend of analog and digital media, including site-specific experiences, sculptures, works on paper, video installations, and augmented reality (AR) projects that interweave the digital and real worlds.

It's been a busy last few weeks in the Museum Park with the opening of the Jane B. Preyer Preserve and our biannual Serv...
10/10/2026

It's been a busy last few weeks in the Museum Park with the opening of the Jane B. Preyer Preserve and our biannual Service Project in the Park.

This year's Fall Service Project saw 36 volunteers plant nearly 1,700 native plants in the Museum Park's lower meadow. The weather was beautiful and the volunteers were awesome!

We'll be offering another service project opportunity in the spring, and we'd love to have you join us🌱

UPDATE: Due to tomorrow's expected adverse weather, Classical Music in the Park has been relocated to the NCMA's West Bu...
10/09/2026

UPDATE: Due to tomorrow's expected adverse weather, Classical Music in the Park has been relocated to the NCMA's West Building galleries and will begin at 1 pm on Saturday, October 10.

Please see the website for updated schedule information.

Mark your calendars if you haven't already - our next free After Hours event is on Thursday, October 15, from 7:30 pm-10...
10/09/2026

Mark your calendars if you haven't already - our next free After Hours event is on Thursday, October 15, from 7:30 pm-10 pm in East Building!

Join us to celebrate the opening of our Ancient Nubia exhibition with an evening of art, music, and creativity inspired by the exhibition and the cultures, histories, and artistic traditions of Nubia.

We'll have DJ Uymami providing a mix of traditional and contemporary Sudanese music, live screen printing with artist Zaire Miles-Moultrie (free prints while supplies last), hands-on Nubia-related art activities, a free tour of the exhibition, and food and beverages available for purchase.

Entry is free and pre-registration is not required.

10/08/2026

Now through November 1, enter for a chance to win a fully restored, custom-painted 2001 Porsche Boxster S.

Porsche Cary and Humble Mechanic sought to restore this Boxster as closely as possible to its original production specifications and condition. The car was chosen for this year’s raffle as a nod to the NCMA’s own art conservation team and upcoming Conservation Center opening in 2027.

This raffle is offered by the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc. All proceeds support NCMA programming. This raffle is in collaboration with Porsche Cary. Valued at $58,585.

Click the link in the comments for more information.

ICYMI: After the weather postponed it in September, we're giving Buskers Day and Classical Music in the Park another sho...
10/08/2026

ICYMI: After the weather postponed it in September, we're giving Buskers Day and Classical Music in the Park another shot on Saturday, October 10.

Buskers Day: Performers from across the state are welcome to perform between 10 am and 2 pm throughout our 164-acre Museum Park. No registration/permit fee is required.

Classical Music in the Park: Join us for an afternoon of classical music in the Museum Park as small ensembles and solo musicians perform at multiple outdoor stations from 3 pm-6 pm. Performers include Carolyn Colquitt, Paradox Opera, Eduardo de Rosamaria, Stratus Quartet, and United Strings of Color.

Check the comments for more information.

10/07/2026

Our look at the featured playwrights participating in "Unframed Voices: Art. Theater. No Boundaries." on October 9 and 11 continues today.

"Unframed Voices" features four North Carolina theater companies performing four original 10-minute plays written by four North Carolina-based playwrights inspired by four works on view in our galleries.

Today's featured playwright is Brook North, an actor/producer/writer/director based in Raleigh. His short plays have been produced locally, nationally, and internationally. He is the co-founder and artistic director of South Stream Productions. North was inspired by "Isla (Tierra Prometida)" by Yoan Capote.

More information and tickets can be found at the link in the comments.

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