Care & Concern: Recent Acquisitions of Modern & Contemporary Art

The Ackland Art Museum in Chapel Hill is a lovely, free cultural outing, and their Care and Concern exhibition is a thoughtful one to explore with older kids or on your own. Featuring modern and contemporary works acquired by the museum since 2020, the show explores how artists express their cares and concerns about the world, spanning painting, sculpture, and works on paper. The pieces range from love and disappointment to anxiety and solace, offering a window into how people navigate relationships and society through empathy and reflection. It is a quiet, enriching way to spend part of a hot afternoon in an air-conditioned space full of beautiful, meaningful art.

What to Know: On view around Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Ackland Art Museum in Chapel Hill. Admission is free. Tips: Museum galleries are calm and quiet, so this suits older kids who can enjoy looking and talking about art. Check the Ackland's hours before you go, and consider pairing your visit with the museum's other current exhibitions for a full afternoon.

Last updated July 7, 2026