Senior Curator of Craft, Design, and Fashion Annie Carlano welcomes acclaimed industrial designer Stephen Burks and Malika Leiper, director of cultural affairs at Stephen Burks Man Made, to discuss Kuba textiles and their design of the exhibition Designing Dynamism: Kuba Textiles from the DR Congo, The Wesley Mancini Collection.
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Members can enjoy early access to Designing Dynamism: Kuba Textiles from the DR Congo, The Wesley Mancini Collection at Mint Museum Randolph, before it opens to the public! Designing Dynamism highlights the intricate and bold designs of Kuba prestige textiles, showcasing their enduring influence from traditional ceremonial use to textiles made for the global market. […]
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FREE admission weekend This exhibition highlights outstanding examples of Kuba artistry, known for distinctive asymmetrical patterns, while exploring the influence of these motifs on global design trends and the enduring creativity of contemporary artists working in the DR Congo today. Be sure to catch the artist and author talks in conjunction with the Designing Dynamism […]
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As part of the opening celebration for Designing Dynamism: Kuba Textiles from the DR Congo, The Wesley Mancini Collection, Vanessa Drake Moraga, author of "Weaving Abstraction: Kuba Textiles and the Woven Art of Central Africa," presents a richly illustrated talk that traces the history of the western adaptation, appropriation, and appreciation of Kuba surface design and […]
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Enjoy a 30-minute Meditation program that includes a 20-minute guided meditation and a 10-minute closing discussion. Take time to reflect, restore, and feel the transformative power of art for well-being. This program supports wellness and builds a sense of community. Artwork on view in the museum will be used as a focus of slow looking […]
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Join us for a screening of Vainilla (Vanilla), directed by Mayra Hermosillo (Mexico, 2025, 96 min., Spanish with English subtitles). Presented by Cine Casual. Watch the trailer here. Bar opens at 6:30 pm. Screening begins at 7:00 pm Synopsis: EN: In late 1980s Mexico, eight-year-old Roberta watches her family of seven women fight to save […]
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Sue Monk Kidd’s pre-Civil War story presents two extraordinary women: one an urban enslaved descendant of Fon people of western Africa; the other a planter-class Charlestonian who evolves into a Quaker abolitionist and feminist. “At the age of 11, I owned a slave I couldn’t free.” – Sarah Grimke Guided tour, Mint Museum Randolph: Arts […]
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Sue Monk Kidd’s pre-Civil War story presents two extraordinary women: one an urban enslaved descendant of Fon people of western Africa; the other a planter-class Charlestonian who evolves into a Quaker abolitionist and feminist. “At the age of 11, I owned a slave I couldn’t free.” – Sarah Grimke Guided tour, Mint Museum Randolph: Arts […]
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Hear from local artist Kirk Fanelly about his process and works included in the newest Constellation CLT installation. Cash bar opens at 6 PM, talk at 6:30 PM.
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Mint 2 Move for Kids is a bilingual program (English-Spanish) designed for children and their families. This free program, held at Mint Museum Randolph, allows participants to explore Latin music, stories, and instruments alongside the Criss Cross Mangosauce team, a group of Latin American artists and educators. Mint 2 Move for Kids es un programa […]
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Savor the flavors of art! Join us for a unique experience where cuisine and creativity come together. Enjoy a specially designed tasting and wine pairing at Mariposa, our partner restaurant. Then enjoy an educator-led tour of Across the Nation: Masterpieces from the National Gallery of Art. Immerse yourself in a multisensory experience that celebrates the […]
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The Mint Museum welcomes Kyle Spence, assistant professor of architecture at UNC Charlotte and a 2025 Gambrell Faculty Fellow. Spence's interdisciplinary practice explores the "Place-Moment" connection, bridging jazz improvisation, archaeoastronomy, and participatory community design. His recent work includes the prize-winning Mitchelville Heritage Trail proposal, the EarthArcs series, and the EcoDome urban farming prototypes. Spence will […]
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