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38th Annual Sculpture in the Garden Exhibit

Date: Sat, Sep 12, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Venue: North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill

Price: Free

Category: Arts

This fall marks the 38th annual Sculpture in the Garden exhibit. This annual show unites the work of local artists with the curated landscapes of the North Carolina Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill. Together, they invite visitors to experience art, the natural world, and the relationship between the two in a new way. 2026 DatesThis year’s show will run from Sunday, September 13 through Sunday, December 6. It will be free and open to the public during normal Garden hours (9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesdays through Sundays). Preview Party: Saturday, September 12, 4:30-6:30 p.m.Click here to purchase tickets.

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Arts · Chapel Hill

38th Annual Sculpture in the Garden Exhibit

When
Sep 12
Sat, Sep 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Ages
All ages
Price
Free
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38th Annual Sculpture in the Garden Exhibit
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Directions

Plan Your Visit

Schedule

38th Annual Sculpture in the Garden Exhibit runs Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Getting There

North Carolina Botanical Garden is at 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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What to Bring

  • Sunscreen and water bottles — this one's outdoors
  • A blanket or low chairs for staking out a spot

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