Calendar

Online Mini-Courses on Art and Science

Tuesday, February 19 | 9 am - 5 pm

In collaboration with the Hickory Museum of Art, the NCMA offers educators a series of mini-courses on the connections between art and science. Participants explore topics...

Art in Bloom, presented by PNC

Build Your Crown Workshop with Floral Artist Heather Ann Miller (Sold Out)

SOLD OUT - Thursday, March 21 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Channel your inner Frida with floral artist Heather Ann Miller of Eclectic Sage. During this hands-on workshop, you’ll create a bold and beautiful flower crown inspired by...

Art in Bloom, presented by PNC

Museum Store Trunk Shows 2019

Thursday, March 21 | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Thursday, March 21
Susan Devine, jewelry artist
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
Jewelry made from found materials curated from world travels

Friday, March 22
Terry McManus,...

Art in Bloom 2019 “Ask Me!” Roaming Docent

Thursday, March 21 | Noon - 2 pm

Docents are available in the galleries to answer questions, share inside stories about the works on display, or talk about the interaction between the floral designs and...

Art in Bloom, presented by PNC

Floral Demonstration with Steve Taras, “Because Not All Art Comes in a Frame” (Sold Out)

SOLD OUT - Thursday, March 21 | 2 pm - 3:30 pm

Steve Taras came to floristry after years in the accounting field left him feeling unfulfilled. His creative vision now leads the team at Watered Garden Florist, premier...

Art in Bloom, presented by PNC

Art in Bloom Opening Event, “Frida’s Floral Fiesta” (Sold Out)

SOLD OUT - Thursday, March 21 | 7:30 pm - 10 pm

Frida Kahlo said, “I paint flowers so they will not die.” In honor of Frida and in anticipation of our fall exhibition, grab your rebozo, put on your eyebrows, and head to...

Art in Bloom, presented by PNC

Painting Workshop with Watercolorist Amy Richards (Sold Out)

SOLD OUT - Friday, March 22 | 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Amy Richards, creator of whimsical illustrations, shows how to paint sweet and simple watercolor bouquets. She teaches easy watercolor techniques that will enable you to...

Art in Bloom, presented by PNC

Museum Store Trunk Shows 2019

Friday, March 22 | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Thursday, March 21
Susan Devine, jewelry artist
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
Jewelry made from found materials curated from world travels

Friday, March 22
Terry McManus,...

Art in Bloom 2019 “Ask Me!” Roaming Docent

Friday, March 22 | Noon - 2 pm

Docents are available in the galleries to answer questions, share inside stories about the works on display, or talk about the interaction between the floral designs and...

Art in Bloom, presented by PNC

Floral Demonstration with Special Guest Holly Heider Chapple

Friday, March 22 | 2 pm - 3:30 pm

Dubbed the “Flower Mama” by her peers, Holly Heider Chapple is a visionary and an advocate for floristry and farming. She owns Hope Flower Farm in Waterford, Virginia, and...

Art in Bloom, presented by PNC

Painting Workshop with Watercolorist Amy Richards (Sold Out)

SOLD OUT - Friday, March 22 | 2:30 pm - 5 pm

Amy Richards, creator of whimsical illustrations, shows how to paint sweet and simple watercolor bouquets. She teaches easy watercolor techniques that will enable you to...

Art in Bloom, presented by PNC

Friday Flora Club

Friday, March 22 | 6 pm - 8 pm

The crazy-cool folks from Edge of Urge, a maker incubator with ties to independent designers, join us to launch the weekend. Find your “floral name” and stamp a necklace...

Offsite Educator Workshop at Hickory Museum of Art

Saturday, March 23 | 10 am - 4 pm

The Hickory Museum of Art’s Grand Vision exhibition of the work of North Carolina artist Elliott Daingerfield is the inspiration for this workshop. Participants explore the...

Art in Bloom, presented by PNC

Macramé Hanging Planter Workshop (Sold Out)

SOLD OUT - Saturday, March 23 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Here’s a chance to practice the time-honored art of macramé. Workshop includes hands-on instruction on knotting techniques and all you need to make a lovely hanging macramé...

Art in Bloom, presented by PNC

Museum Store Trunk Shows 2019

Saturday, March 23 | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Thursday, March 21
Susan Devine, jewelry artist
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
Jewelry made from found materials curated from world travels

Friday, March 22
Terry McManus,...

Art in Bloom 2019 “Ask Me!” Roaming Docent

Saturday, March 23 | Noon - 2 pm

Docents are available in the galleries to answer questions, share inside stories about the works on display, or talk about the interaction between the floral designs and...

“Ask Me!” Roaming Docent

Saturday, March 23 | 1 pm - 3 pm

Ask a question, learn the inside story about what’s on the walls, or just talk about what you see. Look for a docent with an “Ask Me!” badge in the galleries.

Art in Bloom, presented by PNC

Floral Demonstration with AIFD Designers, “Inspiration to Expression”

Saturday, March 23 | 2 pm - 3:30 pm

What inspired the design? Was it color, line, emotion? Watch and learn as designers Aisha Crivens, Marcella Lopez-Villejo, Sherene Tan, Carol Dowd, Stephanie Garrett, Tammy...

Art in Bloom, presented by PNC

Little Flower Shop of Horrors Lounge

Saturday, March 23 | 7 pm - 8:30 pm

If you’ve ever wondered what kinds of plants could kill you, here is your chance to find out. Our friends from Alamo Drafthouse have cooked up a concoction of...

Art in Bloom, presented by PNC

Museum Store Trunk Shows 2019

Sunday, March 24 | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Thursday, March 21
Susan Devine, jewelry artist
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
Jewelry made from found materials curated from world travels

Friday, March 22
Terry McManus,...

Art in Bloom 2019 “Ask Me!” Roaming Docent

Sunday, March 24 | Noon - 2 pm

Docents are available in the galleries to answer questions, share inside stories about the works on display, or talk about the interaction between the floral designs and...

Asana and Audubon Bird Yoga

Wednesday, March 27 | 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

Practice yoga surrounded by birds and nature in the middle of winter! Experience a 75-minute yoga class inside our new immersive Audubon Gallery. This vinyasa-style class...