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Ackland Acquires New Collection

Posted by Kelly Fahey | Sep 18, 2017 | Arts

The Ackland Art Museum has been selected to acquire 12 works from the Atlanta-based Souls Grown Deep Foundation, which holds the largest collection of contemporary art from the African-American South. The Ackland is the only...

Lane Closure Set for South Columbia Street in Chapel Hill

Posted by Bruce Rosenbloom | Feb 22, 2017 | Traffic

Traffic on South Columbia Street in Chapel Hill will be impeded by a lane closure for up to three days according to a release from the municipal government. The release states that a portion of the northbound lane in front of...

Ackland Receives Art Donation Worth $17 Million

Posted by Staff | Jan 26, 2017 | Arts

140. That’s the number of artworks Dr. Sheldon Peck and his wife Leena donated to the Ackland Art Museum Wednesday. And these aren’t just any pieces of art, but rare European master drawings, valued at $17 million. Peck also...

Katie Ziglar Named Director Of Ackland Art Museum

Posted by Staff | Apr 10, 2016 | UNC

Katie Ziglar has been appointed as the director of the Ackland Art Museum. Ziglar is currently the Director of External Affairs at the Freer|Sackler Galleries, Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. and will take over in...

Ackland Art Museum Store Moving Locations

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jan 5, 2016 | Arts

The Ackland Art Museum store is relocating to a new space in downtown Chapel Hill, according to a release from UNC. Officials say the store will move to 109 East Franklin Street, next to FRANK Gallery. The store will be moving...

Ackland, Botanical Garden To Get New Leaders

Posted by Ran Northam | Aug 16, 2014 | UNC

Two Chapel Hill landmarks will soon be under new leadership.

Prints At Ackland; Faculty Awards; CDBG Grants

Posted by Aaron Keck | Jan 29, 2014 | News Around Town

Two exhibitions at Ackland; annual awards from the GAA; and Community Development Block Grant apps are open.

‘Sincerely Yours’ On Display At Ackland Art Museum

Posted by Staff | Apr 27, 2013 | Arts & Entertainment

Buzzing with conversation and congratulations on opening night as the artists mingled with the public, “Sincerely Yours”…

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