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SUMMARY:Yoga on the Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Participate in a one-hour yoga class with Dancing Lotus Yoga + Art select Saturdays on the front lawn at Mint Museum Randolph (weather permitting). Classes are free for Mint members using code MINT21 and $15 for non-members. During the winter months\, this class will be hosted inside Mint Museum Randolph. \nRegistration is required. \nRegister through Dancing Lotus Yoga + Arts here. \n 
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/yoga-at-the-mint-3-2/2024-03-16/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Randolph
CATEGORIES:All,Members
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240319T171500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240319T181500
DTSTAMP:20260408T194155
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T184716Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga at the Mint
DESCRIPTION:Participate in a one-hour yoga class with Dancing Lotus Yoga + Arts every Tuesday from 5:15-6:15 PM at Mint Museum Uptown. Classes are free for Mint members using promo code MINT21 and $15 for nonmembers. \nRegistration is required. \nRegister through Dancing Lotus Yoga + Arts here.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/yoga-at-the-mint-2-4-2/2024-03-19/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:All,Members
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T194155
CREATED:20240129T201249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T201251Z
UID:10002527-1710954000-1710964800@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-4/2024-03-20/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Randolph
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Friendly,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T194155
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:20260408T194155
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T194155
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T194155
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T194155
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T194155
CREATED:20240221T210112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T225313Z
UID:10002937-1711551600-1711553400@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Meditation at the Mint: Farol
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a 30-minute Meditation program that includes a 20-minute guided meditation inspired by Farol by Elaine de Kooning. Take time to reflect\, restore\, and feel the creative well-being of Meditation at the Mint. Let the energy of art and mindfulness relax tension in the mind and body. This program supports wellness and builds a sense of community. Artwork on view in the museum will be used as a focus of meditation to promote inner peace and spark curiosity. A Mint Docent / Staff member trained to lead Mindfulness sessions will lead the guided meditation. The program includes a 20-minute guided meditation and a 10-minute closing discussion.Join us in the American Modern and Contemporary Gallery on the 4th floor at Mint Museum Uptown. \nFree for members\, $15 for nonmembers
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/meditation-at-the-mint-farol/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,All,Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T194155
CREATED:20240108T195215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T154400Z
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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:20240331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTSTAMP:20260408T194155
CREATED:20240308T184602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T184729Z
UID:10002968-1711843200-1711929599@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Lewis Family Gallery: Closed Easter Sunday
DESCRIPTION:The Lewis Family Gallery will be closed on Easter Sunday\, March 31.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/lewis-family-gallery-closed-easter-sunday/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240407
DTSTAMP:20260408T194155
CREATED:20240119T161516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T173344Z
UID:10002909-1712102400-1712447999@www.mintmuseum.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T194155
CREATED:20240216T214151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T194415Z
UID:10002922-1712169000-1712174400@www.mintmuseum.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T194155
CREATED:20240321T212929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T163802Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Wheat Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Summer Wheat\, the artist of The Mint Museum’s monumental installation Foragers\, joins the Mint’s Chief Curator Jennifer Sudul Edwards and Hilary Burt of SOCO Gallery for an Artist Talk and Q&A at 650 South Tryon at Legacy Union in Uptown. The talk will center around Summer Wheat’s new book Forager\, women’s historic role in Art\, and Summer’s two monumental works in Uptown\, Waterfalls and Foragers.  \n\n650 South Tryon \n\n\n5 PM – Event Begins in front of Waterfalls\n5:15 PM – Talk starts with Summer\, Hilary Burt and Jennifer\n5:45 PM – Q&A \n\n\nMint Museum Uptown \n\n\n6:15 or 6:30 PM – walk from Legacy Union to Mint to observe Foragers\n7 PM – book signing at the Mint \n\n\nRegistration Here
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/summer-wheat-artist-talk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T194155
CREATED:20240405T194716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T194735Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of Reading: “Pride and Prejudice”
DESCRIPTION:Join us in making connections between literature and visual arts. After a discussion of “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen we will observe works in our museum galleries that bring to life historic events\, social customs\, and experiences depicted in the book.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/the-art-of-reading-pride-and-prejudice-10/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Randolph
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T194155
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T194155
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;VALUE=DATE:20240413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTSTAMP:20260408T194155
CREATED:20240411T182131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T182131Z
UID:10003001-1712966400-1713139199@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Lewis Family Gallery – Closed
DESCRIPTION:Due to unforeseen circumstances\, the Lewis Family Gallery will be closed this Saturday and Sunday\, April 13 and 14. \nWe will reopen on Wednesday\, 4/17\, from 5-8 PM. Thank you.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/lewis-family-gallery-closed/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
GEO:35.224305;-80.848151
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T194155
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T194500
DTSTAMP:20260408T194155
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T194155
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:20240419T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T233000
DTSTAMP:20260408T194155
CREATED:20240108T195856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T195934Z
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SUMMARY:Mint 2 Move Cultural Dance Night
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for our next Mint 2 Move! Enjoy free dance lessons\, DJ Carlos LeBron\, live music\, visit cultural vendors\, and so much more. \n¡Reserva la fecha para nuestro próximo Mint 2 Move! Disfruta de clases de baile gratuitas\, DJ Carlos LeBron\, música en directo\, visita a vendedores culturales y mucho más. \nTickets: $11 for members\, $14 for nonmembers \n*Cash Bar\, galleries open late until 9 PM \nSponsored by the Arts & Science Council.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/mint-2-move-cultural-dance-night-3/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T194155
CREATED:20240328T172457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T201319Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation at The Mint
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided meditation experience in our museum galleries. We will be using works on view as a focus for our meditation to reflect\, restore\, and feel the creative power of art.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/meditation-at-the-mint/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T194155
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T194155
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T235900
DTSTAMP:20260408T194155
CREATED:20240216T215311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T191152Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Coveted Couture Gala and After-Party
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the Mint Museum’s 11th annual Coveted Couture spring fundraising gala. This year\, we will be back on the glorious lawn of Mint Museum Randolph to celebrate the work of Robert Ebendorf\, one of the most influential artists in the studio jewelry movement for the opening celebration of the exhibition Objects of Affection. \nThis event brings together museum members\, supporters\, artists\, and community leaders to celebrate the Mint and raise money to support innovative programming\, groundbreaking exhibitions\, and arts education for children to further the field of visual arts.\n \nJoin us for a memorable\, elegant\, and artful evening while also raising critical funds for The Mint Museum.\nTo purchase tickets to our Gala\, please email Lauren Hartnagel at lauren.hartnagel@mintmuseum.org. \nPresented by Regions and BlackArch
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/coveted-couture-gala-2/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Randolph
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T194155
CREATED:20240229T131459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T192649Z
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SUMMARY:Art in the Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Charlotte Garden Club’s annual Art in the Garden Tour returns!  The two-day self-guided tour explores seven private gardens graciously opening their gates to the public. \nLocated in neighborhoods from Eastover to Ballantyne\, each garden showcases its unique blend of garden designs. Attendees can walk through carefully curated gardens at their own pace.  The tour is a testament to the creativity and passion of the dedicated gardeners who have nurtured these hidden gems. A list of gardens will be available on the Charlotte Garden Club website in early April. Adding to the experience\, each garden will feature a talented artist. From nature-inspired ceramics to vibrant paintings\, guests can see the intersection between horticulture and art! \nTickets: \nTickets for the Art in the Garden Tour are available beginning the first week of April. Purchase tickets. \n\nAdvance/Early-bird tickets: $40 for the public/$35 for Charlotte Garden Club members and Mint members\nTour day purchase: $45 for the public/$40 for Charlotte Garden Club members and Mint members\nAges 17 and younger admitted free\, but no strollers permitted.\n\nAdditional information: \n\nThe tour will be held RAIN OR SHINE.\nAttendees are encouraged to wear casual attire and flat-heeled shoes\, as some gardens may have stone steps.\nDogs are not allowed in consideration of the gardens and other attendees.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/art-in-the-garden-tour-2/2024-05-04/
CATEGORIES:Affiliate Events,All,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T194155
CREATED:20240105T163218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T182145Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T194155
CREATED:20240122T153045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T153045Z
UID:10002911-1714834800-1714849200@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Derby Days 2024
DESCRIPTION:Gather together with more than 300 of Charlotte’s young professionals and dress in your derby best for a day of fun\, philanthropy\, and fabulous memories. In celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Kentucky Derby\, this year’s Derby Days promises to be an extra special event you’re not going to want to miss. Enjoy live music\, Mint Juleps with open wine and beer\, food trucks and even contests. Enter a Kentucky Derby raffle\, Best Dressed and Best Hat Contest along with a large-screen viewing of the Kentucky Derby\, dubbed “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.”All proceeds from Derby Days will sponsor free tours of The Mint Museum for Charlotte Mecklenburg school students. Help us inspire a new generation of artists\, art enthusiasts\, and leaders in our community. \nThis event is for patrons 21 years of age or older. \n  \nTickets will be sold online beginning on March 15th with Early Bird prices starting at $45 for YAM members and $55 for nonmembers. \nThe price for both will increase by $10 after April 5th. Additional tickets will be sold at the door for $75.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/derby-days-2024/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Randolph
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T194155
CREATED:20240419T185205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T185736Z
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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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