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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 16h

In case you want to end your day with a dose of something cute, enjoy these pictures of Stampede of Love's Kiwi, the miniature horse, who visited us for Halloween 😍

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Images: Courtesy of Stampede of Love/Tara Needham

A mini horse dressed in a bright pink outfit with a neon pink wig, sunglasses, and a playful monster face mask, standing on a sidewalk.

Person standing with a miniature horse dressed in a colorful costume, mimicking a character from the animated movie "Trolls", outside a modern building with glass panels.

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

The NCMA is hosting its first-ever student short-film festival 🎥 and we want to see your work!

Our two-day festival will be held Feb. 27 & Feb. 28, 2026. The submission deadline is Dec. 3.

To read the full guidelines and submit your film, scan the QR code or click ➡️ https://bit.ly/3JDHzkt

Promotional poster for the North Carolina Museum of Art's Short-Film Student Festival. Features an illustration of two hands exchanging a film reel, with text inviting submissions and listing various film genres like animation, comedy, documentary, and sci-fi. Details include the event's focus on diversity and inclusion, a QR code, and the submission deadline.

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

Unlock the art of wax sealing with our "Timeless Art of Wax Seals" class, an immersive, hands-on three-week workshop with artist Sonia Pal! One ticket gets you access to three classes, and all supplies are included.

The first class begins on Thursday, Nov. 6. Tickets & info ➡️ https://bit.ly/4nNlApz

An assortment of decorated envelopes with floral patterns, vintage stamps, and wax seals arranged on a textured surface, accompanied by stationery items including a wax seal stamp, a spoon, and ribbons.

Decorative setup featuring two ornate pink cards with wax seals, surrounded by a satin ribbon and paper hearts on a textured white fabric.

A vintage-style desk setup with an open envelope, several pink wax seals, a golden wax seal stamp, decorative pens tied with a ribbon, and a small angel figurine. The envelope displays a Paris postal mark.

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

We're loving the article in WALTER Magazine about the Raleigh Stroller Society, and we are so happy that our Museum Park is the gathering spot for some of this dad group's meetups!

We hope to see these dads around campus again soon!

Rolling into Fatherhood with the Raleigh Stroller Society - WALTER Magazine

At a monthly meetup arranged by founder William Folston, this group of men is redefining what it means to be a dad, one step at a time

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

Today marks the beginning of American Indian Heritage Month, which honors the rich cultural heritage, contributions, and achievements of American Indian people.

This month, we will feature works from our collection by Indigenous artists. We also have a self-guided tour here ➡️ https://bit.ly/47RoTqI

Decorative basket featuring a geometric pattern with triangles and zigzag lines, crafted in warm brown tones.

Promotional poster for North Carolina American Indian Heritage Month featuring abstract feather artwork in blue tones and traditional geometric designs.

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

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

"Grand Canyon, Arizona (A Miracle of Nature) (Zoroaster Peak, Grand Cañon)" by Thomas Moran.

Thomas Moran (1837-1926) was an American landscape painter who often depicted romantic views of the American West.

Did you guess correctly?

Painting of the Grand Canyon, depicting dramatic clouds over the layered rock formations and vast gorges, with sunlight breaking through the clouds.

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

We know you have all been wondering about the construction going on in the Museum Park, and we're excited to give you a sneak peek.

Watch the video for a look at "Please Be Seated - North Carolina," a site-specific, interactive sculpture created by London-based artist and designer Paul Cocksedge.

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

When life imitates art...

Click through the slides to see how some of our staff used the Museum's collection as inspiration for their Halloween costumes this year!

🎃Happy Halloween👻

Individuals in costume mimicking famous artworks at a museum, including an inflatable chicken.

Person holding a geometric frame to their forehead, standing in front of the abstract art installation "Black Zag CC" by Louise Nevelson.

Person with face painted to mimic the style of the famous painting 'Portrait of Emy' by Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, posing next to the artwork in a gallery.

Person with face paint mimicking the style of Pablo Picasso's painting "Seated Woman, Red and Yellow Background" standing next to the artwork.

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

Managing invasive plant species in the Museum Park requires significant resources and a variety of management tools and methods.

This fall, the Museum completed a pilot project that employed 43 🐐 goats 🐐 in managing invasive plants.

Learn more about the project here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4nrX5xK

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

Here's this week's Guess the Artwork challenge...

Hints:
- Oil on canvas. Created in the early 20th century.
- American painter of the Hudson River School in New York.
- Romantic landscape painting.
- On view in West Building.

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

Close-up view of a textured rock formation with visible layers and cracks, accompanied by sparse green foliage at the bottom.

Close-up of a textured section of a painting, featuring soft brush strokes in pale blues and white with a strip of darker, earthier tones at the bottom.

Painting featuring textured, brushy strokes in shades of purple, orange, and brown, creating an impression of a rugged landscape.

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

Described by artist Chris Drury, "Cloud Chamber for the Trees and Sky" presents an encounter with nature seemingly divorced from everyday human perception, “like a scene from an old movie or a dream.”

Check out the NCMA Blog to learn more and watch PBS NC's NC Weekend story ➡️ https://bit.ly/4o7e89H

A stone building with a wooden door, situated in a lush green forest, with sunlight filtering through the trees.

A dimly lit image of an empty bench surrounded by dense, shadowy foliage, creating a serene and somewhat mysterious atmosphere.

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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 6d

Looking for a fun, creative outlet that ends in a delicious meal? You're in luck! Visit the NCMA Café to try the new Paintable Pancake! It's served with a side of fruit, a food-safe paintbrush, and a full palette of toppings and sauces!

Click the link for more information ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gBlkXt

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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 6d

What happens when curators want to hang more art—but the walls can’t fit any more labels? That question sparked the creation of a new digital labeling system here at the North Carolina Museum of Art.

Click the link to learn more about our digital labeling platform ➡️ https://bit.ly/43AC8cR

Two individuals setting up an interactive display in an art gallery surrounded by classical paintings.

Interactive display screen providing information on museum exhibits, including ornate Judaic items and a golden art piece, in a well-lit gallery setting.

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North Carolina Museum of Art @ncartmuseum.bsky.social · 6d

Many people have asked when our recently returned outdoor Rodin sculptures will be on view again, and we have some good news!

The next time you visit the Rodin Garden, you will see "Jean de Fiennes, Clothed" and "Meditation with Arms" back in their usual places.

Auguste Rodin's "Jean de Fiennes, Clothed" displayed in a storage area with shelves filled with various items and tools.

Rodin's "Jean de Fiennes, Clothed," in a museum gallery, mounted on a transport dolly.

Rodin's "Meditation with Arms" being transported in a crate through a museum gallery as it heads outdoors.

Rodin's "Jean de Fiennes, Clothed," being mounted on its display in the Rodin Garden.

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

Our "Performances For Young Audiences" series continues this Saturday, November 1, when we welcome Elena Moon Park to the SECU Auditorium at the NCMA!

Some tickets are still available for the show, which begins at 2 pm. Click here for tickets ➡️ https://bit.ly/4hELSZt

Four musicians smiling, with a drum, an electric guitar, a ukulele, and an upright bass, standing against a beige background.

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

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 · 10d

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 · 11d

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 · 12d

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 · 12d

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 · 13d

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 · 14d

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 · 17d

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 · 19d

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 · 20d

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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