Press Releases

The North Carolina Arts Council will participate in a national research study to measure the economic impact of nonprofit arts organizations and their audiences.

Test your knowledge of Civil War history Thursday, January 28, with the Museum of the Cape Fear.

The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA), in partnership with local company Myriad Media, will launch a new social media campaign on Friday, January 15, highlighting artists and works of art in the Museum’s permanent collection as well as conservation projects, popular menu items at the Museum restaurant Iris, and more. 

While admiring the much loved altarpiece by Giotto or other beautiful artwork at the North Carolina Museum of Art, one rarely thinks of what it takes to make them look so good.

The human faces, prophetic words and moments of struggle are reflected in "The Road to the Promised Land:  Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement," a free exhibit at the Museum of the Albemarle through June 25.

Resolve to try something new this year at "Town Creek Under the Stars" Saturday, Jan. 16.

The story of a fallen North Carolina World War II veteran will come to life thanks to the efforts of teacher Lou Ann Rives and student Joseph Chong of Charlotte.

Bryce Lane, a three-time Emmy Award winning television personality, will begin Tryon Palace's 2016 garden lecture series Saturday, Jan. 16.

The origins and impact of slavery in North Carolina, Cabarrus County and the benefits of slave labor to Reed Gold Mine will be examined during Black History Month. Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site will offer "Black Gold: North Carolina Slavery and Reed Gold Mine" tours Saturday, Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 1 p.m. and examine the area's social and economic environment during John Reed's lifetime.