Closed for Juneteenth
The Mint Museum will be closed on June 19, 2024 for the Juneteenth holiday.
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12 events found.
Wild Wednesday
Drop by the lawn at Mint Museum Randolph to meet an animal from the Stevens Creek Nature Center, participate in nature-themed creative experiences, and go on a self-guided scavenger hunt through the museum. Activities will be held inside and outside. Animal encounter 6:30-7:30 PM. Contact: Leslie Straussleslie.strauss@mintmuseum.org(704) 337-2050
Free
Mint Museum Randolph
Ongoing
The Art of Dining: Portals to the Past
Explore the art of dining from the early 19th century through our Portals to the Past exhibition. Engage with our renowned ceramics collection by delving into dining etiquette and table settings to uncover the elegance and complexity of historical dining practices.
Included with General Admission
Mint Museum Randolph
Potters Market at the Mint
A one-day sale featuring North Carolina potters on the lawn of Mint Museum Randolph. Don’t miss what many consider to be the most important ceramics event in the state! Whether you are an experienced collector or new to the art form, whether you are interested in functional ware, abstract sculptures, or decorative pieces, there is […]
$20 – $200
Mint Museum Randolph
Members-Only Tour of Portals to the Past
Members enjoy an in-depth tour of select pieces from the Mint's exhibition, Portals to the Past, which features eighteen-century British works of art, led by Mint Museum docents. These works are part of the Mint permanent collection and presents more than 200 objects that are interpreted through a variety of thematic lenses—function, style, manufacturing technique, […]
FREE for members
Mint Museum Randolph
Drop in Art
Drop In | Ages 3 to Adult The 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, plus rotating seasonal activities. A museum educator will be on hand to share studio rules and provide helpful tips. Fall 2024- […]
Free
Mint Museum Randolph
Artist Talk | Objects of Affection with Tara Locklear and Tim Lazure
East Carolina University Professor of Metal Design, Tim Lazure, and 2012 BFA graduate, Tara Locklear, will each talk about their work and the impact of ECU, Robert Ebendorf, and collectors Ron Porter and Joe Price. Both artists’ jewelry and metalwork is included in the exhibition Objects of Affection: Jewelry by Robert Ebendorf from the Porter […]
Free
Mint Museum Randolph
Women of Land and Smoke Curator Talk
Chief Curator and Curator of Contemporary Art Jen Sudul Edwards, PhD, introduces the poignant and powerful photography exhibition Women of Land and Smoke: Photographs by Graciela Iturbide and Maya Goded, discussing themes throughout the exhibition, followed by a Q-and-A session.* About the exhibition Internationally renowned photographers Graciela Iturbide and Maya Goded have created revealing images […]
Free
Mint Museum Randolph
Members-Only Preview | Women of Land and Smoke: Photographs by Graciela Iturbide and Maya Goded
Members can enjoy early access to Women of Land and Smoke: Photographs by Graciela Iturbide and Maya Goded at Mint Museum Randolph before it opens to the public! Not a member? Join Today!
Free for members
Mint Museum Randolph
Opening Celebration for “Women of Land and Smoke: Photographs by Graciela Iturbide and Maya Goded”
Enjoy free museum admission November 23 and 24 at Mint Museum Randolph for the opening celebration of Women of Land and Smoke: Photographs by Graciela Iturbide and Maya Goded. This exhibition explores the works of two photographers from different generations, both rooted in Mexico City, who have captured the world through their lenses. Their powerful […]
Free
Mint Museum Randolph
Ongoing
Members Moment | Women of Land and Smoke: Photographs by Graciela Iturbide and Maya Goded
Members enjoy a presentation and gallery conversations in Women of Land and Smoke: Photographs by Graciela Iturbide and Maya Goded (Las Mujeres de Tierra y Humo: Las Fotografías de Graciela Iturbide y Maya Goded) with Jen Sudul Edwards, Ph.D., Chief Curator & Curator of Contemporary Art. Women of Land and Smoke includes over 50 photographs […]
FREE for members
Mint Museum Randolph
Featured
Community Read: “Portrait of a Thief”
Join Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and The Mint Museum for an unforgettable evening celebrating the Community Read theme "Art is..." featuring "Portrait of a Thief" by Grace D. Li. Enjoy live performances, including aerialists and cultural demos, curated self-guided tours linked to the book’s themes, a collaborative community art project, appetizers, and a cash bar. Don’t […]
Free
Mint Museum Randolph