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Wednesday October 09

4:30 pm

Evening for Educators

Educators from across the state are invited to join the CMA for an evening of art, wine, and nibbles as they enjoy a private look at our exhibitions. Chief Curator Will South will be on hand to contextualize Van Gogh and his place in history before viewing Van Gogh and His Inspirations . Educators are invited to explore the exhibition galleries and learn about new tour scripts and try out lesson

Thursday October 10

6:00 pm

Members’ Party for Van Gogh and His Inspirations

Come celebrate Van Gogh and His Inspirations , presented by The Blanchard Family , with exhibition overviews from Chief Curator Will South at 6:15 and 7:15. Premier Programming Sponsor: First Citizens Bank Valet parking available. RSVP TODAY

Saturday October 12

9:00 am

Art Class: Plein Air Oil Painting

In this four-hour class, students create their own Impressionistic painting inspired by Van Gogh and His Inspirations as well as the outside studio setting of Boyd Plaza. Taught by local artist and About Face founder David Phillips. Ages 15 and up. All materials and equipment provided.

Saturday October 12

11:00 am

Gallery Tour: Van Gogh and His Inspirations

Saturday, October 12 | 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Vincent van Gogh is one of the most recognizable and sought-after artists today. But how did he become the artist we now know him to be? Experience Van Gogh and His Inspirations with insights from one of our trained docents as they provide context for the spheres Van Gogh traveled in, the artists he admired, and how those influences helped shape his signature style.

Wednesday October 16

6:00 pm

Getting to Know Van Gogh with Steven Naifeh

Van Gogh and His Inspirations builds on the scholarship of artists, collectors, and art historians Steven Naifeh and his late partner Gregory White Smith in their biography Van Gogh: The Life . Since its publication, the book has been widely praised and identified as “the definitive work” on the artist by the Van Gogh Museum. Join us for an evening celebrating the life and work of Van Gogh as

Saturday October 19

11:00 am

Gallery Tour: Van Gogh and His Inspirations

Saturday, October 19 | 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Vincent van Gogh is one of the most recognizable and sought-after artists today. But how did he become the artist we now know him to be? Experience Van Gogh and His Inspirations with insights from one of our trained docents as they provide context for the spheres Van Gogh traveled in, the artists he admired, and how those influences helped shape his signature style.

Monday October 21

6:00 pm

An Evening with the Curator

Join Chief Curator Will South for an exclusive after-hours tour through Van Gogh and His Inspirations. Get up close and personal with the exhibition in a small group setting and gain invaluable insights from the curator responsible for the exhibition.

Wednesday October 23

2:00 pm

Gallery Tour: Van Gogh and His Inspirations

Vincent van Gogh is one of the most recognizable and sought-after artists today. But how did he become the artist we now know him to be? Experience Van Gogh and His Inspirations with insights from one of our trained docents as they provide context for the spheres Van Gogh traveled in, the artists he admired, and how those influences helped shape his signature style.

Saturday October 26

11:00 am

Gallery Tour: Van Gogh and His Inspirations

Saturday, October 26 | 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Vincent van Gogh is one of the most recognizable and sought-after artists today. But how did he become the artist we now know him to be? Experience Van Gogh and His Inspirations with insights from one of our trained docents as they provide context for the spheres Van Gogh traveled in, the artists he admired, and how those influences helped shape his signature style.

Sunday October 27

9:00 am

Art Class: Plein Air Oil Painting

In this four-hour class, students create their own Impressionistic painting inspired by Van Gogh and His Inspirations as well as the outside studio setting of Boyd Plaza. Taught by local artist and About Face founder David Phillips. Ages 15 and up. All materials and equipment provided.

Saturday November 02

11:00 am

Gallery Tour: Van Gogh and His Inspirations

Saturday, November 2 | 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Vincent van Gogh is one of the most recognizable and sought-after artists today. But how did he become the artist we now know him to be? Experience Van Gogh and His Inspirations with insights from one of our trained docents as they provide context for the spheres Van Gogh traveled in, the artists he admired, and how those influences helped shape his signature style.

Monday November 04

6:00 pm

An Evening with the Curator

Join Chief Curator Will South for an exclusive after-hours tour through Van Gogh and His Inspirations. Get up close and personal with the exhibition in a small group setting and gain invaluable insights from the curator responsible for the exhibition.