Programs for Young People
For more information about a particular course, including the time, location, and cost, contact the person or department listed after the description for that course. All activities are held in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, unless otherwise noted.
Art Adventures
Jun 2, Jul 7, Aug 4
This monthly program provides children ages six to nine with a guided view of art in the Ackland's galleries, followed by the opportunity to create take-home treasures in an adjacent art studio using newly learned art-making techniques. Contact culbert@unc.edu, 919-962-3342, Ackland Art Museum.
Star Families
Jun 16: “Survival Skills Using The Sky”
Jul 7: “Summer Skies”
Aug 4: “Greek Myths and Legends”
These family-friendly programs provides astronomy basics for children ages seven to twelve. It is a good source of information for scouts, 4-H, and other youth organizations. Each child must be accompanied by his or her own parent or guardian. Contact mhplanet@unc.edu, 919-962-1236, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center.
Family Day: Piece by Piece
Jun 24
This program features art in the exhibition Piece by Piece: Quilts, Collages, and Constructions. Make your own paper “quilt” or other collages at the Creation Station. Participants may go on a treasure hunt in the Museum’s galleries or gather around for story time. Recommended for children four to eight years old. Contact acklandRSVP@unc.edu, 919-843-3687, Ackland Art Museum.
Behind the Scenes at an Art Museum: An Ackland/Kidzu Collaboration
Jul 12
This children’s program looks at what happens when a new work of art comes into the Ackland Art Museum. The children follow the path the art takes, meet some of the people who take care of the art in the Ackland’s collection and put it on the walls, see what it takes to make an exhibition, and then practice being a curator by designing their own galleries. Cosponsored by the Ackland Art Museum and Kidzu Children’s Museum. Contact info@kidzuchildrensmuseum.org, 919-933-1455, Kidzu Children’s Museum.
Summer Fun Read-In
Jul 24
This free program provides an opportunity for children ages four to twelve to listen to cool stories about summer fun while surrounded by art in the Ackland’s galleries. Throughout the afternoon, the children may make their own art at the Creation Station or find treasures in the Museum with scavenger hunts. Contact acklandRSVP@unc.edu, 919-843-3687, Ackland Art Museum.