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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 21h

Here's the answer to Wednesday's Guess the Artwork post:

"Toy Pieta" by Scott Avett.

This large-scale oil painting depicts the artist’s family, including himself (in the back). Avett is an NC artist, musician, songwriter, and one of the lead singers in The Avett Brothers ➡️ https://bit.ly/4hlA7qB

A painting depicting a family scene inside a home. The foreground shows a child kneeling and playing with toy blocks and a truck. In the background, an adult is seated holding a baby, with two other children standing beside. The room appears lived-in with a relaxed, casual atmosphere.

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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 1d

Shout-out 🗣️ to our new neighbors across the street at NCDHHS for letting us visit their building earlier this week to take some neat pictures 📸 from their top floors! They have a great view of the Museum and the NCMA Park (🥰), plus both of Raleigh's skylines - downtown and North Hills. Very cool!

View of the NC Museum of art, featuring a long, low building with a sleek, reflective surface, surrounded by lush greenery and a distinctive metallic sculpture in the foreground.

Aerial view of a spacious urban park with scattered trees and multiple pathways, adjacent to a busy road lined with cars. In the distance, city skyline and clear blue sky are visible.

View of Raleigh, North Carolina skyline, featuring tall buildings and green trees under a clear blue sky.

View of Raleigh's second skyline, at North Hills, featuring several high-rise buildings amid a lush, green forested area.

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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 2d

PBS North Carolina just featured the Museum Park's "Cloud Chamber for the Trees and Sky" on their show, North Carolina Weekend! Thank you to the team there for visiting us and getting a first-hand look at such a unique work of art.

Click the link 🔗 to watch the feature ➡️ https://bit.ly/49gAZLc

Upside-down view of a forest projected on the ceiling and walls inside a room, creating an immersive natural environment.

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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 3d

It's Wednesday, and that means it's time for our weekly Guess the Artwork game!

Hints:
- Oil on canvas; created within the last decade
- Figurative painting, inspired by Italian Baroque art
- NC-based artist
- In East Building

Check our social media accounts on Saturday for the answer. Good luck!

Close-up of a vibrant abstract painting featuring swirling strokes of black, orange, and yellow.

Colorful abstract painting featuring a swirl of rainbow hues blending together.

Close-up of a yellow, orange, red, and black textured painting featuring a section of an item with the letters "EA" visible

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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 3d

Heads up, folks: The NCMA's Blue Ridge parking lots will be closed to the public from Monday, October 27, to Friday, October 31. Parking will be available behind West Building. We appreciate your understanding.

Map of a park showing various facilities and paths, with two parking lots marked with red crosses indicating closures from October 27-31. Notable locations include the Joseph M. Bryan, Jr. Theater and Gipson Plaza. Symbols indicate available parking behind West Building.

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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 4d

We recently participated in the 2nd Annual Onslow County Public Library Renaissance Faire, showing lords and ladies of all ages the art of medieval bestiaries. Check out some of the sweet animals they created!

Thanks to our library partners in Onslow County for having us at this event!

An outdoor creative setup featuring an open book with colorful illustrations, surrounded by various art supplies, postcards, and a glass of paintbrushes on a paint-splattered table.

A table showcasing art supplies and two postcards featuring illustrations of a wolf and a lion. Jars of paint and colored pencils are also visible.

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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 5d

Did you know that the NCMA has an outreach program that pairs teaching artists with middle school-aged kids in after-school programs in 23 counties (and counting)? The Washington Daily News has a wonderful story about our Artist Innovation Mentorship (AIM) program! Read ➡️ https://bit.ly/4otcWx2

An individual shows art supplies to young attendees at a community event.

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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 7d

Here's the answer to Wednesday's Guess the Artwork post:

Jan Miense Molenaer's "The Dentist."

Molenaer (1610/11-1668) was a Dutch Golden Age genre painter. This scene makes fun of the dental profession!

Did you guess correctly?

Learn more about Molenaer and his work ➡️ https://bit.ly/3WukoMm

An oil painting titled 'The Dentist' by Dutch artist Jan Miense Molenaer. A man dressed in brown and red recoils in pain, grimacing with his mouth wide open, as a darkly dressed, mustachioed "dentist" forcefully works on his tooth with a metal instrument. A smiling, rosy-cheeked young woman in a white cap and ruff stands to the right, looking on with amusement.

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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 10d

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

Cover of the book "Grace Hartigan: The Gift of Attention," featuring an abstract colorful painting.

An open art book on a circular wooden table, displaying colorful paintings by Grace Hartigan and text.

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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 10d

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!

Close-up of a detailed painting depicting various vintage objects including bottles and a beaded necklace, set against a dark, textured background.

Close-up detail of brushstrokes in vibrant orange and brown tones on a painting, showcasing the texture and technique used.

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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 11d

UPDATE: Unfortunately, this event has been canceled.

North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 14d

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

Visitors seated on chairs meditating inside an art gallery with various paintings and a sculpture.

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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 11d

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

Interior of an art gallery featuring the exhibition "Then & There Here & Now" with various artworks displayed and thematic wall text.

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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 12d

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

A performer is lifted horizontally by a group of dancers on stage, all wearing flowing dresses. The lighting highlights the central figure's expressive pose, reaching upwards.

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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 13d

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!

Interior view of an art gallery with pink walls featuring several classical paintings, including one large and three smaller framed artworks displayed. Descriptive plaques and a central exhibit display are visible.

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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 14d

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

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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 14d

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

Painting titled 'Market Scene on a Quay' by Frans Snyders and workshop, featuring an elaborate display of various game and produce including fruits, vegetables, and a multitude of animals such as fish, birds, and a deer, arranged in a lush and detailed still life setting.

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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 15d

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

People gather in a park for an outdoor movie event hosted by NCMA Movies at Moore Square, with some seated on chairs and others on blankets on the grass.

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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 17d

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

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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 17d

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!

Close-up of a textured painting section showing vivid blue and brown brush strokes.

Painting depicting two individuals in historical dress engaging in conversation beside large barrels, with another figure descending a boat in the background.

Close-up of a detailed painting depicting a sliced fruit or vegetable with its textured pulp and rind visible, set against a dark background.

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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 18d

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

A serene stream winding through a rocky bed surrounded by lush green foliage.

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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 19d

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?

Construction site with large mounds of dirt and heavy machinery at work, surrounded by orange safety barriers. Workers and vehicles are visible in the area under a clear sky.

Landscape view of a park with large mounds of soil and construction machinery, surrounded by lush green trees under a clear blue sky.

Aerial view of a landscaped garden with lush greenery and geometric hedge designs, adjacent to a construction site with piled earth and machinery, under a clear blue sky.

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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 20d

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

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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 20d

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

Group of people planting saplings in a grassy field under a cloudy sky, with a tree-shaped metal sculpture and a building in the background.

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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 21d

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?

Abstract artwork by Kenneth Noland featuring a large concentric circle in blue, red, and black centered on a pale, neutral background with splashes of orange and pale blue.

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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 22d

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

Exhibition banner for "The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt" featuring a large illustrated hand pointing to the right.

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