Press Releases

The ABCs of the NCMA: N.C. Museum of Art Launches Alphabet-Themed Social Media Campaign

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. 

North Carolina Symphony to Perform Rodgers and Hammerstein Celebration

Webcast Features Behind-the-Scenes Look at N.C. Museum of Art Conservation Feb. 4

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.

Museum of the Albemarle Exhibit Showcases Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement

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.

Town Creek Under the Stars 2016 Season Kicks-off January 16

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

North Carolina Student and Teacher Selected for Sacrifice for Freedom Institute Honoring World War II Vet

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.

Tryon Palace Kicks Off Garden Lecture Series with TV Host Bryce Lane

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

Black Gold, Slavery and Reed Gold Mine: Black History Month Tours

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.

State Capitol Seeks Volunteer Documents

Volunteers are the face of the State Capitol as they greet visitors and give tours to children and adults. The North Carolina State Capitol is seeking volunteers interested in becoming docents.

North Carolina Symphony to Perform Beethoven’s ‘Emperor’ Concerto

The North Carolina Symphony, led by conductor Marcelo Lehninger, will perform Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto Thursday, Jan. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 15-16, at 8 p.m., in Meymandi Concert Hall in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh.