Spring into Art Snap out of winter and swing into spring! In a season of transition, March brings 30 Americans, a dazzling display of contemporary art and the first of three contemporary exhibitions opening at the NCMA this spring.
Special Exhibitions 30 Americans
Opens Saturday, March 19 | Ticketed
Meymandi Exhibition Gallery
 Diverse viewpoints abound in 30 Americans, a dynamic exhibition of 75 works of art by leading contemporary African American artists. Drawn from the internationally renown Rubell Family Collection, the exhibition features painting, photography, video, sculpture, and mixed media installations that address issues of race, gender, history, and popular culture.
Buy your tickets now and be the first to experience this outstanding exhibition.
 Final Weeks
Bob Trotman: Inverted Utopias
Closes Sunday, March 27 | Free
Time’s almost up to catch a glimpse of Bob Trotman’s upside-down world. Join a docent for a free, half hour gallery talk about the exhibition on March 16 or 19 at 2:30 pm. Reservations required; call (919) 664-6785 or send e-mail.
John James Audubon’s The Birds of America
Ongoing | Free
If you haven't had a chance to take in the intricate beauty and detail of Audubon's Birds, come in for a tour on March 22 or 26 at 2:30 pm for this special insider's look. Reservations required; call (919) 664-6785 or send e-mail.
Coming Soon
Alter Ego: A Decade of Work by Anthony Goicolea
Opens Sunday, April 17 | Free
Alter Ego explores 10 years of work by Brooklyn-based contemporary artist Anthony Goicolea. The exhibition presents 30 of his works, ranging from multimedia installations depicting fantastic worlds completely fabricated by the artist to portraits that feature his extended family.
Things to Do 30 Americans Events
Group Tours
Bring your book club, civic organization, or a group of friends to see the show. We are now accepting requests for docent-led group tours of 30 Americans. Guided tours are free with exhibition admission. Call (919) 664-6785 for reservations.
An Opening Event
A Conversation with the Rubells
Thursday, March 17 | 6:30 pm
 At this special 30 Americans opening celebration, art collectors Don and Mera Rubell share their remarkable story of amassing a contemporary art collection that rivals those in many leading art museums. After the lecture, enjoy a first look at the exhibition followed by a reception. Space is limited; register online or call (919) 664-6754.
Debate: “Can there be such a thing as truly black art?”
Saturday, March 19, 11 am | Free
Join UNC-Chapel Hill’s oldest debate societies for a thought-provoking discussion of what defines black art. Presented by the Dialectic and Philanthropic Societies of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
More Events
Color My World—How to Make Paint
Friday, March 25 | 6:30 pm
Get your hands wet with Egyptologist Caroline M. Rocheleau and Conservator Perry Hurt as they unearth the mysteries of ancient paint in this hands-on event designed for adults. Snacks and wine will be provided. Register online or call (919) 664-6754.
Kanof Lecture: Reflections of a Judaica Collector Who Is Both an Atheist and Deeply Jewish
Sunday, March 27 | 2 pm | Free
Michael Steinhardt, a renowned Jewish philanthropist and owner of one of the nation’s finest private collections of Judaic art, will discuss how his personal beliefs have affected his philanthropic efforts and art collecting.
For a complete listing of March events, visit the Museum's online calendar.
The Art of the Auction  Last Call for Submissions
We are looking for original works of art to be included in our inaugural Art of the Auction fund-raising event on May 21. Hurry, the deadline for submissions is March 15.
Selected works will be included in a silent auction, and a jury of professional experts will select one work as Best in Show to receive a $1,000 cash prize! Click here for submission guidelines.
Get Your Bidding Paddles Ready
Don't miss the thrill of the auction! Art of the Auction tickets go on sale March 15 and will be available online and by calling (919) 664-6754.
Friday Night Fun Say goodbye to workweek stress and unwind with us on Friday evenings.
Art in the Evening
Fridays | 5:30–8 pm
Kick off the weekend in style at our lobby-turned-lounge in the new West Building every Friday. Enjoy a glass of wine and a light bite to eat before the flim series or a stroll through the galleries.
East in the Evening
Friday, March 18 | 5:30–8 pm
Once a month live bands take Friday nights in East Building up a notch! Traditional bluegrass tunes by local group Southern Line set the tone for a “down home” evening, complete with Southern comfort small plates.
Spring Film Series
Fridays | 8 pm
 Creativity takes center stage in the Museum's Spring Film Series, which kicks off this month with classic films featuring dancers, painters, musicians, and photographers, as well as their muses and collectors.
This month's films include Sunny Side Up, The Red Shoes, and Sweet Smell of Success. And this Friday our annual silent-film screening with live musical accompaniment makes for an unforgettable moviegoing experience!
Family Fun Children’s Performance: Haiku, Hip-Hop, and Hotdogs with Crabgrass Puppet Theatre
Saturday, March 26 | 11 am and 1 pm
Poetry and puppetry collide in this exciting show featuring the adventures of the “Fearless Flying Hotdogs.” Children's Peformance tickets are available through the NCMA Box Office.
Stick around after the performance for free drop-in crafts from 11 am to 3 pm.
Family Fun Saturday
Select Saturdays | 10 am and 1 pm | Free
 Introduce the whole family to the Museum's collection with free artful adventures that combine gallery experiences with hand-on projects. Themes for March include Landscapes and Cityscapes on March 5 and Spring into Art on March 19. Call (919) 664-6785 to register. This is only a sampling of the many family events we host. See our kids and families calendar for many more events.
In the Galleries  Reducing art to its most essential geometric forms, Ellsworth Kelly’s Blue Panel is much more than it appears at first glance. Kelly often takes inspiration from the geometries of everyday life—an open door or window, a shadow cast by a tree, the spaces between things—and skews and simplifies them into his trademark monochromatic panels.
Blue Panel explores the many meanings and nuances of painting with its voluptuous blue that takes on its own physical presence as it interacts with the architectural space around it. The painting seems to float on the wall while also immersing the viewer in a full-fledged color experience that must be seen in real life to fully appreciate.
| Plan Your Visit Museum Hours
Tuesday–Thursday 10 am–5 pm
Friday 10 am–9 pm
Saturday–Sunday 10 am–5 pm
Closed Mondays Admission to the Museum’s permanent collection and Museum Park is always free. Read the "Plan Your Visit" section online for everything you need to know before you come!
Join the NCMA Family There's lots to love about being an NCMA member! Enjoy exclusive member-only benefits, including free admission to the upcoming ticketed exhibitions 30 Americans and Rembrandt in America, as well as discounts on Museum shopping and dining. Membership is a great way to enjoy everything the Museum has to offer while providing essential financial support for the Museum’s programming.
New Tours Get to know the NCMA with one of our many free guided tours.
In addition to our daily tour of the permanent collection, we also now offer Building Orientation Tours and Weekend Family Tours. Check out the tour page for our many new guided options. 
The Museum Store Attention fashionistas—celebrated local designer Holly Aiken has created a line of NCMA signature bags and accessories inspired by West Building’s award-winning skylights!
Made in the U.S. using durable vinyl, this stylish tote is meant to last while both bearing the load and brightening up your commute. This NCMA exclusive is available only through the Museum Store or online store.
Holly Aiken Large Tote
An NCMA Exclusive
En Español El Museo se complace en ofrecer a los visitantes diversas publicaciones en Español. Consulte en el mostrador de información para obtener los siguientes folletos en Español:
Guía para Visitantes
Guía del Parque del Museo
Guía para Adultos y Niños que marca los senderos del Parque
The Museum is pleased to offer several publications for visitors in Spanish. Check at the Information Desk to get the following Spanish-language brochures:
Visitors Guide
Museum Park Guide
Adult and Kids Park Trailmarker Guide
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Images Barkley Hendricks, Noir, 1978, oil and acrylic on canvas, 72 x 48 in., Rubell Family Collection, Miami, © 2010 Barkley Hendricks
Bob Trotman, Janet (Free Fall), 2001, wood and pigments, H. 49 x W. 34 x D. 24 in., Weatherspoon Art Museum, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Gift of the friends of Bob Trotman, 2002, © 2001 Bob Trotman
Don and Mera Rubell
Spring Film Series: Sunny Side Up
Family Fun Saturday
Ellsworth Kelly, Blue Panel, 1980, oil on canvas, 109 1/2 x 95 in.
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Docent leading a tour
Holly Aiken Large Tote
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