Join Ackland educators for a lively half-hour look at a small handful of artworks in Continental Shift: Recent Acquisitions of African Art. These engaging conversational tours offer a closer look at and new perspectives on works on view at the Museum. Free, but space is limited to 20 participants; first come, first served. This event is part of UNC–Chapel Hill’s Campus Life Experience (CLE) program. Students who attend can scan the QR code provided at the event to receive CLE credit.
A Closer Look at "Continental Shift" is a guided, thirty-minute gallery tour at the Ackland Art Museum focusing on recently acquired African art. Led by museum educators, this brief session encourages active discussion and fresh perspectives on a select group of works currently on display. This free program is best suited for adults, teens, and older children who can comfortably engage in a quiet gallery discussion. Because the tour is strictly limited to the first twenty participants on a first-come, first-served basis, you will want to arrive at the museum lobby early to secure your spot. It is a smart weekday pick because the thirty-minute format is highly manageable, leaving you with plenty of time to grab lunch on Franklin Street afterward. It offers a structured, educational outing that fits easily into a busy Thursday schedule.
No, this event is entirely free and does not require pre-registration, but participation is capped at twenty people on a first-come, first-served basis.
Is this tour suitable for toddlers?
This thirty-minute conversational tour is designed for quiet observation and group discussion, making it best suited for teens, older students, and adults.
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