We are thrilled to announce that our exhibition catalogue, "Grace Hartigan: The Gift of Attention," has been awarded 2nd place in the Books and Catalogues category by the 2025 Southeastern Museums Conference Publications Competition jury! Click to learn more and to order: https://bit.ly/3JbX0jA

It's Wednesday, and that means it's time for another game of Guess the Artwork! Hints: - Painted in the late 1620s - Oil on cradled panel - A humorous Dutch Golden Age genre painting - On view in West Building Check our social media accounts on Saturday morning for the answer. Good luck!

UPDATE: Unfortunately, this event has been canceled.

Our free exhibition, "Then & There, Here & Now," was just named as one of the "Seven Southern Art Exhibitions to See This Fall" by @gardenandgun.com! The exhibition features works by artists reckoning with memory, social justice, and climate change across the state. More ➡️ https://bit.ly/48tAu0a

Join us on October 18, at 11 am or 1 pm, and watch the Panoramic Dance Project from NC State offer a living response to "The Cathedral" by Auguste Rodin, bringing choreographed motion to what was made to endure. Click the link to read more and to order tickets ➡️ https://bit.ly/46VXq5H

Check out Art & Object's look at our new exhibition, The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt. The piece covers the paintings and objects on display, as well as the history behind them: https://bit.ly/4mQ54nX After you read it, visit us at the Museum and get your tickets to see it in person!

Drawing on themes from works in our collection and qualities of the fall season, we inspire you to turn deeper within. Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 6 pm for Fall Meditative Moments with Art. A mindful observation of art is followed by an extended guided meditation🧘 🎟️&ℹ️: https://bit.ly/42vxzjM

Here's the answer to Wednesday's "Guess the Artwork" post: Frans Snyders and workshop's "Market Scene on a Quay." Snyders (1579-1657) lived and worked in Antwerp and specialized in painting still life and market scenes. Did you guess correctly? Learn more about Snyders: https://bit.ly/3IKnLLU

Unfortunately, Sunday's rescheduled "NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square: Sonic the Hedgehog 3" showing has been canceled due to the high potential for rain this weekend. Keep an eye on our Events Calendar for the latest on our event offerings this fall: https://bit.ly/2XgnoRE

Are you planning to attend our After Hours event on Thursday? If so, perhaps you'd like to enjoy some delicious food while you're here... The NCMA Café will offer an exclusive menu in correlation with our new exhibition, "The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt." More: https://bit.ly/3VXLBa5

Who's ready for another game of Guess the Artwork?! Hints: - On view in West Building - Completed around 1640 - Depicts a historically inaccurate scene in Europe - Multiple painters worked on it but only one is credited Check our social media accounts on Saturday morning for the answer. Good luck!

In recognition of our ongoing stream restoration project, join us and our local community partners this Saturday, October 11, to celebrate clean water and healthy streams! Stop by any time between 1 pm and 3 pm to enjoy fun and educational activities for all ages, plus more: https://bit.ly/4pKg0Gs

If you've been to the Museum Park in the last few weeks you have likely noticed the orange fencing, construction vehicles, and huge dirt pile bordering part of the Blue Loop. We can't say just yet what we're doing, but we'd love to see some guesses! What do you think is happening in the Park?

The NCMA and the NCMA Winston-Salem are proud to support educators in our communities across the state. If you are an educator, we would love to see you at these events! More Information - Educator Expo: https://bit.ly/42rBoq6 Teaching Through Art: https://bit.ly/3VOspLN

It's nearly time for our Fall Service Project! On Oct. 11, you can help steward the NCMA Park by supporting staff in their restoration initiatives. Volunteers will plant native species around the NCMA Park to increase biodiversity and provide habitat for wildlife. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3KyIAdL

Here's the answer to Wednesday's "Guess the Artwork" post: Kenneth Noland's "Tide." Noland was born in Asheville and studied at Black Mountain College under Josef Albers. He was known for creating art that focused on large washes of color and how they interacted. Did you guess correctly?

Here's your reminder that Saturday (tomorrow) is Teen Day at the NC Museum of Art! Starting at noon, teens can find pop-up art activities tied to "The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt," learn about our teen ambassadors, and enjoy a day with the Teen Arts Council. ➡️ https://bit.ly/48xfdlX

We are proud to present "The Book of Esther," on view through March 8, 2026. Co-organized in partnership with the Jewish Museum, this exhibition features more than 120 exquisite objects loaned from collections across the country and the world. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nAKXLV

Our next free NCMA After Hours event is October 9, from 5–9 pm! Themed "Fall for NC Arts," the evening will celebrate amazing NC artists in the People’s Collection. Unwind after work with us and enjoy an artist talk, tours, live music, tasty food and drinks, and more. Info: https://bit.ly/46s5OuH

Ready to play another game of Guess the Artwork?! Hints: - Currently on view in West Building - 20th Century work - Example of a color field painting - North Carolina-born artist Check our social media accounts on Saturday morning for the answer. Good luck!

Here's the answer to Wednesday's "Guess the Artwork" post: Joan Brown's "Large Still Life with Wing." Did you guess correctly? ---------- Joan Brown, Large Still Life with Wing, 1958, oil on canvas, 69 in. x 69 in., Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bayard Winston

If you missed last week's Esther After Hours exhibition event or last weekend's End Paper 2025 art book fair, we've got a short highlight video you can check out. For those who were there, here's your chance to re-live the fun!

The Museum Park is the place to BEE🐝this evening! Join our partners at Bee Downtown for a free drop-in honey🍯tasting and DIY herb sachet project. Stop by the Welcome Center any time from 5:30-7pm to discover different honey varieties, learn about pollinators, and more! 🔗: https://bit.ly/3Iu7YRo

UPDATE: This Friday's showing of "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" has been rescheduled due to the high chance of rain and thunderstorms on Friday evening. We have rescheduled this event for Sunday, October 12, at 1 pm.

Can you guess the artist and the name of the artwork in these zoomed-in photos? 🤔🎨 Hints: - Currently on view in West Building - Painted in the 20th Century - Impasto-style oil painting - The work is a combination of figurative and abstract art Check back Saturday AM for the answer. Good luck!

Join us on Friday, September 26, for "NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square: Sonic the Hedgehog 3" from 6 pm to 9 pm! 🍿 Pre-movie programming begins at 6 pm, and the film starts at 7:15 pm 🎞️ Food trucks will be on site starting at 5:30 pm🚐 Click the 🔗 to learn more: https://bit.ly/4nlf6P6

Here's the latest update on those mystery crates we posted about a few weeks ago: They have been opened! Reminder - these are the Rodin sculptures inside: Meditation with Arms Jean de Fiennes, Clothed The Kiss Monumental Torso of the Walking Man Andrieu d'Andres Burghers of Calais, First Maquette

Remember the David Eichenberger mural the NCMA staff worked on last week? Here's a time-lapse of the artwork being completed! It took us two days to finish painting it, but it will only take you 30 seconds to watch it.

The frames are different, but are these two Jan Steen paintings the same? Click to take a closer look and see if you can spot the differences. Then, come visit us and see them in person as part of our new exhibition, "The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt." 🎟️ & ℹ️ ➡️ https://bit.ly/4mrRPKE

🚨Reminder🚨 Our free, two-day art book fair, End Paper 2025, begins at 10 am this Saturday! We have a variety of exciting workshops, performances, and vendors scheduled for each day, so you won't have the same experience if you visit us twice! Click the link 🔗 for more info ➡️ https://bit.ly/2XgnoRE

OK, we have waited a little too long to reveal the contents of the crates from last week's "WHAT'S IN THE BOX?!" post. Sorry about that! So, without further ado... Check our IG for the reveal (too many pictures to post on Bluesky): www.instagram.com/p/DOtqW78iWvO/

Beginning today, there will be several temporary Museum Park trail closures throughout the remainder of 2025. These closures will allow us to work on our stream restoration project, prepare for and install new outdoor artwork, and make other improvements to our campus. Info ➡️ https://bit.ly/41SV5Xs

If you're visiting us with kids ages 3-10, our free-to-borrow Park Packs are a fantastic way to enhance your Museum Park adventure. Both Packs are filled with activity guides, in English and Spanish, as well as materials to explore art and nature across our campus!

Check out these fun pictures taken by NCMA visitor Denise Diaz Masterson showing a hawk surveying the scenery on top of one of Rose B. Simpson's "Counterculture" sculptures in the NCMA Park! Share your photos with us by tagging @ncartmuseum on Instagram or using the hashtag #ArtNaturePeople.

We believe that all North Carolinians deserve access to the arts, whether that's in-person at the NCMA or through one of our many outreach and education events, like "Beats and Brushes" on Oak Island. Click to read about the event and what it meant to those who attended ➡️ https://bit.ly/4grrJFQ

🚨We need YOU to help name an exhibition at the NCMA!🚨 In 2026, our fall exhibition will center on the rich culture and history of ancient Nubia, Egypt’s southern neighbor and home to the prosperous Kingdom of Kush. Click on the link and follow the instructions to vote: https://bit.ly/47De6AR

Did you know that we take high-res photos of all newly acquired artworks? Here, we see Conservator Corey Riley and Conservation Technician Jacob Levan helping to roll out the newly acquired "Esther Scroll" 📜 by artist Yaacov Agam, as Photographer Chris Ciccone 📸 documents each section of the scroll.

Check out this shot from inside the "Cloud Chamber for the Trees and Sky" taken by one of our NCMA docents. Visit Chris Drury's sculpture in the NCMA Park and see if you can catch the sunlight, too! Share your photos with us by tagging @ncartmuseum on IG and using the hashtag #ArtNaturePeople.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX?! 🤔 Hints: 1. These crates contain pieces we had recently loaned to other institutions. 2. There are six (6) works of art within these crates. 3. These pieces range in size and weight from approximately 3 feet tall to nearly 8 feet tall, and from 40 lbs. to nearly 2,000 lbs.

The shed in the Carla McKinney Volunteer Garden is a great place to take a rest, enjoy a snack brought from home, and escape the sun for a moment. While you're there, download the Explore Plant Life guide (https://bit.ly/3HJYJMD) to identify the dozens of native plants featured here.

Trying to beat the heat 🥵 today in the Museum Park? We have you covered - literally. We recommend you "Park It in the Park" at Lowe's Pavilion. Located in the heart of the meadow, this pavilion features perforated metal cladding to provide a refreshing breeze while you take a moment to relax inside.

Get ready for a vibrant afternoon of live music🎶, movement💃, and creativity🖌️in every corner of our Museum Park on Sept. 13. Buskers Day is back and bigger than ever! Want to perform? We’re welcoming buskers from across the state. No registration, no permit fees! Details ➡️ https://bit.ly/4mPHCrp

Enter for your chance to win a 2025 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 4S. Tickets are $100 & on sale through Nov. 23. Offered by the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc., all proceeds support NCMA programming. This raffle is in collaboration with Porsche Cary. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4lSxIoa

WOW! Check out this photo of Roxy Paine's "Askew" taken by @RaleighPhotos on Instagram. Share your photos with us by tagging @ncartmuseum on Instagram and using the hashtag #ArtNaturePeople.

Sunny days are a great opportunity to visit Chris Drury's "Cloud Chamber for the Trees and Sky" in the Museum Park. The trail that leads to the Cloud Chamber has reopened and this interactive sculpture is ready for your next photoshoot!

May we suggest a walk on this beautiful Tuesday? The Museum Park is open from dawn until dusk every day of the year. If you can't get out of the office today, take a quick virtual stroll around the #NCMAPark with us!

You never know what kind of interesting things you'll find while exploring the Museum Park. If you're lucky enough, you might even see Ken Thomas - known by many as the Raleigh Bubble Man - creating one of his much-loved bubble shows! Read more about the Bubble Man here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4mCLMTI

Please note that the NCMA galleries will be closed tomorrow, Labor Day, September 1, and Tuesday, September 2. The Museum Park will remain open from dawn to dusk, so come on by and enjoy the trails 🌳, admire the outdoor artwork 🖼️, or have a relaxing picnic 🧺 on the grass.

It took a couple of days to finish installing Eric William Carroll's "Natural Time" in West Building this week, but you can watch it all come together in under 45 seconds thanks to the magic of technology.

Enter for your chance to win a 2025 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 4S. Tickets are $100 & on sale through Nov. 23. Offered by the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc., all proceeds support NCMA programming. This raffle is in collaboration with Porsche Cary. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4lSxIoa