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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
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SUMMARY:Drop In Art at Mint Randolph
DESCRIPTION:Drop In | Ages 3 to AdultThe Art Room is open! Drop by anytime between 5-8 PM on Wednesdays for self-directed\, creative fun for children and adults. This season explore drawing\, painting\, collage\, and fiber art activities. A museum educator will be on hand to share studio rules and provide helpful tips. \nContact: Leslie Straussleslie.strauss@mintmuseum.org(704) 337-2050
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/drop-in-art-at-mint-randolph-4/2024-03-20/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Randolph
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Friendly,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20240219T171756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T162926Z
UID:10002607-1710954000-1710968400@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Free Wednesday Evenings
DESCRIPTION:The Mint Museum is FREE from 5-9 PM on Wednesdays! \nFor up to date hours\, please visit our events calendar mintmuseum.org/events \nFree Wednesday Evenings is generously presented by Public Supermarket Charities.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/free-admission-nights-2-2/2024-03-20/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown & Randolph\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20220112T155335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T160817Z
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SUMMARY:ArtBreak
DESCRIPTION:Take a break in the day to hear from a museum docent about a work of art in the Mint’s collection. \nArtBreak\nThird Thursday of each month | Noon-12:30 PM\nMint Museum Uptown\nFREE
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/artbreak-3-2/2024-03-21/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:All,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20240221T212613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T220314Z
UID:10002938-1711130400-1711134000@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Members-Only Tour of Craft Across Continents
DESCRIPTION:Members enjoy an in-depth tour of Craft Across Continents | Contemporary Japanese and Western Objects: The Lassiter/Ferraro Collection\, led by a Mint Museum docent. Craft Across Continents features more than 50 objects from the private collection of Lorne Lassiter and Gary Ferraro. The exhibition includes glass\, ceramics\, bamboo\, and textile contemporary objects by artists from around the globe. \nMore about the exhibition: Craft Across Continents
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/members-only-tour-of-craft-across-continents/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Free,Members
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20240108T194856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T195048Z
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SUMMARY:Mint Música & Poesía Café
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Latinx talent through music and poetry! Mint Música & Poesía Café highlights local performers living in and near Charlotte. Experience live tropical music\, Latin rhythms\, and performances by Lati2 Latinos\, and Adeola Fearon’s vibrant improvisational poetry. \nCelebra con nosotros los talentos latinos a través de la música y la poesía. Mint Música & Poesía Café presenta artistas locales. Disfruta música tropical en vivo\, ritmos latinos y actuaciones de Lati2 Latinos y la vibrante poesía improvisada de Adeola Fearon.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/mint-musica-poesia-cafe/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Randolph
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Friendly,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20240131T125534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T125537Z
UID:10002584-1711285200-1711299600@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Party in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a festive afternoon with food trucks\, live music\, a cash bar on the front terrace (weather permitting)\, plus live artist demos responding to themes of identity and culture found in works featured in Buscando la sirena on view at Mint Museum Randolph.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/party-in-the-park-12/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Randolph
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Friendly,Free,Members
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20240129T201249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T201251Z
UID:10002528-1711558800-1711569600@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Drop In Art at Mint Randolph
DESCRIPTION:Drop In | Ages 3 to AdultThe Art Room is open! Drop by anytime between 5-8 PM on Wednesdays for self-directed\, creative fun for children and adults. This season explore drawing\, painting\, collage\, and fiber art activities. A museum educator will be on hand to share studio rules and provide helpful tips. \nContact: Leslie Straussleslie.strauss@mintmuseum.org(704) 337-2050
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/drop-in-art-at-mint-randolph-4/2024-03-27/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Randolph
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Friendly,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20240219T171756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T162926Z
UID:10002608-1711558800-1711573200@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Free Wednesday Evenings
DESCRIPTION:The Mint Museum is FREE from 5-9 PM on Wednesdays! \nFor up to date hours\, please visit our events calendar mintmuseum.org/events \nFree Wednesday Evenings is generously presented by Public Supermarket Charities.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/free-admission-nights-2-2/2024-03-27/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown & Randolph\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20240108T195215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T154400Z
UID:10002866-1711650600-1711657800@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Carolina Shout Workshop with Beverly Smith
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED FOR A LATER DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED \nJoin artist Beverly Smith\, who has a work featured in the installation Echoes created in response to Romare Bearden’s Carolina Shout\, for a chat and fiber art workshop. \nRegistration required\, seats are limited. \nAbout the artist: \nI am a mixed media fiber artist. I choose to express myself through quilts because of its personal connection to my ancestors and Southern roots. My figure renderings come from live models\, and photographs based on legendary and people of personal importance\, such as my 98-year-old mother\, sisters\, and friends. It is typical for my quilts to contain vintage and re-claimed garments\, as well as nostalgic materials transforming my figures into ancestors that tell stories from another time.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/carolina-shout-workshop-with-beverly-smith/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Friendly,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240407
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20240119T161516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T173344Z
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SUMMARY:Free Art Kits: Freestyle Collage
DESCRIPTION:Visit Mint Museum Randolph Wednesday\, April 3 through Saturday\, April 6 during museum hours to pick up a fun all-ages project to create at home. This month use colorful paper scraps to create an improvisational collage inspired by the mixed media art of Jackie Milad. Free Art Kits are supported by Mint Museum Auxiliary. \n*While supplies last\, during museum hours: Wednesday 11 AM-9 PM | Thursday-Saturday 11 AM-6 PM \nContact: Leslie Straussleslie.strauss@mintmuseum.org(704) 337-2050
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/free-art-kits-freestyle-collage/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Randolph
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20240219T171756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T162926Z
UID:10002609-1712163600-1712178000@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Free Wednesday Evenings
DESCRIPTION:The Mint Museum is FREE from 5-9 PM on Wednesdays! \nFor up to date hours\, please visit our events calendar mintmuseum.org/events \nFree Wednesday Evenings is generously presented by Public Supermarket Charities.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/free-admission-nights-2-2/2024-04-03/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown & Randolph\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20240216T214151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T194415Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Live | In Cahoots: The Collaborations and Communions of Pinky/MM Bass and Carolyn DeMeritt
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with artists Pinky/MM Bass and Carolyn DeMeritt\, longtime friends and collaborators. Moderated by Chief Curator and Curator of Curator of Contemporary Art Jen Sudul Edwards\, PhD\, the conversation will focus on how artists collaborate and the creative relationships that grow through intentional artistic projects and initiatives. The talk will be followed by a book signing of entwined\, created by Bass and DeMeritt that addresses themes of incarnation\, aging\, death\, and regenerations through striking visuals using the human body as a subject. Copies of the book will be available for purchase on site. \nPhotos from the series by Carolyn DeMeritt featuring Pinky/MM Bass is on view on Level 4 in the contemporary galleries at Mint Museum Uptown. \nThe talk will be bookended by performances of the Yale Whiffenpoofs — the world’s oldest and best-known collegiate a cappella group — in the Morrison Atrium. Singing a mixture of old Yale tunes\, jazz standards\, and other hits from across the decades\, the Whiffenpoofs perform more than 200 concerts across six continents each year. \nFirst performance takes place 6-6:30 PM\, followed by a second performance from 7:45 PM to 8:15 PM. \nAbout the artists: \nPinky/MM Bass returned to college for an MFA in painting and drawing at age 50\, Bass discovered her true voice in photography through installation\, mixed media\, and performance figure prominently in her current work. Carolyn DeMeritt is a self-taught photographer and videographer who has worked in their craft for over 35 years. She and Bass have participated in numerous solo and invitational exhibitions across the country and internationally. \n 
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/wednesday-night-live-in-cahoots-the-collaborations-and-communions-of-pinky-mm-bass-and-carolyn-demeritt/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Artist Talks,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20240219T171756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T162926Z
UID:10002610-1712768400-1712782800@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Free Wednesday Evenings
DESCRIPTION:The Mint Museum is FREE from 5-9 PM on Wednesdays! \nFor up to date hours\, please visit our events calendar mintmuseum.org/events \nFree Wednesday Evenings is generously presented by Public Supermarket Charities.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/free-admission-nights-2-2/2024-04-10/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown & Randolph\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20240216T214627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T151338Z
UID:10002923-1712773800-1712777400@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:The Art of Seating: Ekphrastic Writing with Charlotte Lit
DESCRIPTION:Join Charlotte Lit faculty and a Mint Educator for an evening of ekphrasis\, or “writing about art.” Get inspired by the chairs in The Art of Seating exhibition to jumpstart your storytelling. No experience or materials required. \nRegistration required.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/the-art-of-seating-ekphrastic-writing-with-charlotte-lit/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free
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GEO:35.224305;-80.848151
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20240313T150929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T150930Z
UID:10002940-1712858400-1712871000@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Lavagem African Brazilian Festival
DESCRIPTION:Feel the rhythm and reverberations of the drumming and learn more about African and Brazilian dance and culture with guest instructors from Brazil\, along with Portuguese translators\, at the opening and closing finale of the Lavagem African Brazilian Festival. \nLavagem African Brazilian Festival is presented by the UNC-Charlotte Department of Dance in partnership with the Mint. Associate Professor of Dance and Director of Undergraduate Studies Tamara Williams annually invites guest instructors from Brazil to instruct over 100 students and Charlotte cultural dance leaders and participants. \nRegistration is required. Register here. \nLearn more about the festival. \nSCHEDULE: \nApril 11 | 6–9 PM \n6 PM: Welcome and historical reverence presentation6:15–7 PM: The Spirit of the Drum: African Brazilian drumming class with Jose Ricardo and Luciano Xavier 7–9 PM: Caboclos \nApril 14 \n1–3 PM: Silvestre Technique with Rosangela Silvestre \n 
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/lavagem-african-brazilian-festival-2/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:All,Family Friendly,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20240228T220954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T150945Z
UID:10002941-1713099600-1713106800@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Lavagem African Brazilian Festival
DESCRIPTION:Feel the rhythm and reverberations of the drumming and learn more about African and Brazilian dance and culture with guest instructors from Brazil\, along with Portuguese translators\, at the opening and closing finale of the Lavagem African Brazilian Festival. \nLavagem African Brazilian Festival is presented by the UNC-Charlotte Department of Dance in partnership with the Mint. Associate Professor of Dance and Director of Undergraduate Studies Tamara Williams annually invites guest instructors from Brazil to instruct over 100 students and Charlotte cultural dance leaders and participants. \nRegistration is required. Register here. \nLearn more about the festival. \nSCHEDULE: \nApril 11 | 6–9 PM \n6 PM: Welcome and historical reverence presentation6:15–7 PM: The Spirit of the Drum: African Brazilian drumming class with Jose Ricardo and Luciano Xavier 7–9 PM: Caboclos \nApril 14 \n1–3 PM: Silvestre Technique with Rosangela Silvestre \n 
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/lavagem-african-brazilian-festival/2024-04-14/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:All,Family Friendly,Free
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GEO:35.224305;-80.848151
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20240118T213425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T162930Z
UID:10002585-1713099600-1713114000@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Party in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a festive afternoon with food trucks\, live music\, and a cash bar on the front terrace. Eventgoers can try out an all-ages scratch art project and head inside to look for interesting patterns in the ceramic works on view in The Delhom Service League: 50 Golden Years.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/party-in-the-park-10/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Randolph
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Friendly,Free,Members
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20240219T171756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T162926Z
UID:10002611-1713373200-1713387600@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Free Wednesday Evenings
DESCRIPTION:The Mint Museum is FREE from 5-9 PM on Wednesdays! \nFor up to date hours\, please visit our events calendar mintmuseum.org/events \nFree Wednesday Evenings is generously presented by Public Supermarket Charities.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/free-admission-nights-2-2/2024-04-17/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown & Randolph\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20240328T172115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T172115Z
UID:10002981-1713376800-1713380400@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Members-Only Tour | Craft in the Laboratory: The Science of Making Things
DESCRIPTION:Members enjoy a tour of select pieces in the exhibition Craft in the Laboratory: The Science of Making Things\, led by Mint Museum docents. \nCraft in the Laboratory is the first installation in the Southeast to explore how craft artists and designers use science and math concepts when creating works of art. It includes works from the Mint’s collection that are made from precious metals\, wood\, steel\, polymers\, and even agricultural waste\, that emphasize the preciseness of science used to craft works of art. \nCome see these great pieces with us at Uptown!
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/members-only-tour-craft-in-the-laboratory-the-science-of-making-things/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:Free,Members
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Gutierrez Mendez":MAILTO:alex.gutierrez@mintmuseum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T194500
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20231204T162309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T195349Z
UID:10002507-1713380400-1713383100@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Mindful Sketching: Craft Across Continents
DESCRIPTION:Join a museum educator and docent for a guided slow-looking experience in our museum galleries. We will look over select works on view with the opportunity to sketch a work of your choice. This will be followed by a group discussion to open dialogue and discover personal connections and interpretations to increase mind-body awareness using mindfulness. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/mindful-sketching-craft-across-continents/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Free
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GEO:35.224305;-80.848151
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20240405T195505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T195505Z
UID:10003000-1713441600-1713443400@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: April Fools!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a break to learn about a works of art in our museum collection every third Thursday of each month at 12:00 PM. \nWorks we will be discussing:\n“Indian Summer in the White Mountains” by Sanford Gifford\n“Hollywood Derby Dolls” by Jennifer Rochlin\n“Gamin” by Augusta Savage
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/artbreak-april-fools/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Free
ORGANIZER;CN="Kassidy Childs":MAILTO:kassidy.childs@mintmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20240219T171756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T162926Z
UID:10002612-1713978000-1713992400@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Free Wednesday Evenings
DESCRIPTION:The Mint Museum is FREE from 5-9 PM on Wednesdays! \nFor up to date hours\, please visit our events calendar mintmuseum.org/events \nFree Wednesday Evenings is generously presented by Public Supermarket Charities.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/free-admission-nights-2-2/2024-04-24/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown & Randolph\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20240222T182429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T160016Z
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SUMMARY:Members-Only Preview | Objects of Affection and Shinichi Sawada
DESCRIPTION:Members\, enjoy early access to Objects of Affection and Shinichi Sawada at Mint Museum Randolph before they open to the public! \nAbout the exhibitions: \nObjects of Affection: Jewelry by Robert Ebendorf From the Porter • Price Collection celebrates the work of artist Robert Ebendorf\, one of the most influential artists in the studio jewelry movement\, beginning in the 1960s to today. \nShinichi Sawada: Agents of Clay features artist Shinichi Sawada and how he creates ceramic sculptures that explore a millennia-old tradition of Japanese pottery and the Shigaraki kilns. \nCome see these two unique exhibits today!
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/members-only-preview-objects-of-affection-shinichi-sawada/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Randolph
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Free,Members
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GEO:35.1973424;-80.8146806
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20240405T155859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T155929Z
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SUMMARY:Opening of exhibitions Objects of Affection and Shinichi Sawada: Agents of Clay
DESCRIPTION:*Mint Museum Randolph will be closing early at 4 PM for our annual Gala fundraiser \nAbout the exhibitions: \nObjects of Affection: Jewelry by Robert Ebendorf From the Porter • Price Collection celebrates the work of artist Robert Ebendorf\, one of the most influential artists in the studio jewelry movement\, beginning in the 1960s to today. \nShinichi Sawada: Agents of Clay features artist Shinichi Sawada and how he creates ceramic sculptures that explore a millennia-old tradition of Japanese pottery and the Shigaraki kilns.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/opening-of-exhibitions-objects-of-affection-and-shinichi-sawada-agents-of-clay/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Randolph
CATEGORIES:Free
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GEO:35.1973424;-80.8146806
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240505
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20240119T161934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T194449Z
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SUMMARY:Free Art Kits: Clay Creature
DESCRIPTION:Visit Mint Museum Randolph Wednesday\, May 1 through Saturday\, May 4 during museum hours to pick up a fun all-ages project to create at home. This month\, form a creative clay creature with modeling clay inspired by the fanciful clay sculptures of self-taught artist Shinichi Sawada. Free Art Kits are supported by Mint Museum Auxiliary. \n*While supplies last\, during museum hours: Wednesday 11 AM-9 PM | Thursday-Saturday 11 AM-6 PM \nContact: Leslie Straussleslie.strauss@mintmuseum.org(704) 337-2050
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/free-art-kits-clay-creature/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Randolph
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free
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GEO:35.1973424;-80.8146806
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20240216T215558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T180640Z
UID:10002925-1714582800-1714597200@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Live: AdornMINT Opening Reception and Vendor Village
DESCRIPTION:Young Affiliates of the Mint\, in collaboration with The Mint Museum and Davita Galloway of Dupp&Swat\, presents AdornMINT May 1–26 at Mint Museum Uptown. \nThe exhibition kicks off May 1 with a one-night-only cultural experience at Mint Museum Uptown celebrating the art of adornment.  The event will include live demos of adornment techniques from local artists and an accompanying vendor village. “AdornMINT celebrates the unique as well as the connective/relatable elements of communities and cultures who call the Queen City home\,” says Davita Galloway\, curator of the exhibition. Visitors can expect to see paintings\, mixed-media\, fiber arts\, beading and jewelry\, as well as performing artists on opening night. \n“AdornMINT\, is truly a diverse exhibition — shining light on the myriad of ways in which various cultures and communities express themselves via body and home accents. To be frank\, I’m most excited about telling the stories of the selected artists and brands — revealing histories\, legacies and innovation — through a highly visual and interactive lens.” \nMuseum admission is free 5-9 PM May 1 as part of Free Wednesday Evenings at the Mint. All galleries will be open late. \n  \nShop our vendors May 1\, at Mint Museum Uptown in our museum store\, Atrium and Level 5.\nAll About the Butta Shea Butter \nLove Tiya Caniel \nPrettynpressed \nOpen Season Closed Minds\, LLC \nShopVerana Jewelry \nKkunda \nPaper Rock Sisters \nToushea Skincare \nS Dot James \nArt Nerd LLC \nNita Bagga original artwork \nFantazmyc \nMarie Matthews Interiors LLC \nGriot Designs \nKKUNDA \nLuxury Zone \nMama Carolyn’s Art \nLatched By Lee\, LLC \nThe Agency 704 \nVintage Brats Boutique \nPink Daisy Candle Body Company LLC \nEmish Company \nPink Daisy Candle Body Company LLC \nHandmade by Anna Heirs \nBeads\, Inc. \nEverwind Creations \nSmoking Repeats Cigar Box Purses \nAboriginal Her \nThe Main Idea Statement Making Accessories \nTHE AGENCY. 704 \nLegendary fashion and accessories \nTDKnit Earrings \nCarousel Studio \nPink Daisy Candle Body Company 🌸 \nLegendary fashion and accessories \nPerm jewelry
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/wednesday-night-live-adornmint-opening-reception-and-vendor-village/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Free
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GEO:35.224305;-80.848151
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20240219T171756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T162926Z
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SUMMARY:Free Wednesday Evenings
DESCRIPTION:The Mint Museum is FREE from 5-9 PM on Wednesdays! \nFor up to date hours\, please visit our events calendar mintmuseum.org/events \nFree Wednesday Evenings is generously presented by Public Supermarket Charities.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/free-admission-nights-2-2/2024-05-01/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown & Randolph\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20240105T163218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T182145Z
UID:10002861-1714831200-1714834800@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Artist Rowland Ricketts presents Invisible Blue
DESCRIPTION:Artist Rowland Ricketts will discuss his work\, including growing\, processing\, and dyeing with indigo within the context of the dye’s materiality and global history.  Special emphasis will be placed on recent works that make palpable the invisible aspects of the color’s creation\, as well as the invisible histories and forces that lie below the surface of this globally revered dye. \nRickett’s work Untitled\, Noren is on view in the exhibition Craft Across Continents on Level 3 at Mint Museum Uptown. \nAbout the artist \nRowland Ricketts utilizes natural dyes and historical processes to create contemporary textiles that span art and design. Trained in indigo farming and dyeing in Japan\, Rowland received his master’s of fine art from Cranbrook Academy of Art in 2005 and is a professor in Indiana University’s Eskenazi School of Art\, Architecture + Design. His work has been exhibited at the Textile Museum in Washington\, D.C.\, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston\, the Seattle Art Museum\, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum Renwick Gallery. Ricketts is a recipient of a United States Artists Fellowship and a Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/artist-rowland-ricketts-presents-invisible-blue/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:All,Artist Talks,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20240219T171756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T162926Z
UID:10002614-1715187600-1715202000@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Free Wednesday Evenings
DESCRIPTION:The Mint Museum is FREE from 5-9 PM on Wednesdays! \nFor up to date hours\, please visit our events calendar mintmuseum.org/events \nFree Wednesday Evenings is generously presented by Public Supermarket Charities.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/free-admission-nights-2-2/2024-05-08/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown & Randolph\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150206
CREATED:20240419T185205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T185736Z
UID:10003025-1715434200-1715436000@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Mint on the Dot! Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 10-minute art talk with a museum docent. Talks will take place at 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM on prospective Wednesdays. Look for the “Mint on the Dot!” signs on the gallery floor.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/mint-on-the-dot-talk-4/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Randolph
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Friendly,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kassidy Childs":MAILTO:kassidy.childs@mintmuseum.org
GEO:35.1973424;-80.8146806
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