COVID-19 update:
Both museum locations will be closed beginning Monday, March 16 through Tuesday, March 31. All programming during this time has been rescheduled or canceled.

Staff will be available and reachable to answer questions. Please call 704-337-2000 for inquiries. Members of senior leadership will continually review recommendations and adjust policies, as needed, following the recommendations of the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and government advisement.

COVID-19 Update: ⠀
All programs for the remainder of March have been canceled. This does not apply to weddings or corporate rentals. ⠀
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Both locations will remain open with regular operating schedules. The Lewis Family Gallery at Mint Museum Uptown, seen here, is closed until further notice to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
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We will continue to monitor the situation and will regularly update all of our social media channels and our website. The link in our bio will take you directly to the page on our website dedicated to updated information on COVID-19.

COVID-19 Update:
We care deeply about the safety and well-being of our visitors, our volunteers and our staff. We recognize the ongoing concern about COVID-19 (coronavirus), and we want our galleries and outdoor spaces to be a peaceful and relaxing respite for you, your friends, and your family during this time.
We are taking precautionary steps to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Members of senior leadership are reviewing recommendations daily and will adjust policies, as needed, following the recommendations of the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While much of the Mint’s programming is still on schedule, a few have been canceled or postponed.

We encourage you to visit our webpage dedicated to updates on the Mint's response to COVID-19, and the Mint calendar for updates regarding programming, procedure, and more. We also encourage you to follow us on social media for updates on scheduled events, tours, and happenings.

See the full statement at the link in our bio.

Hear about the new work coming from Studio DRIFT tomorrow night at Live at the Mint! Co-founder Lonneke Gordijn will start the discussion at Mint Museum Uptown at 6:30 PM.
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Come early, and stay late! The Mint Museum is FREE every Wednesday evening from 5–9 PM.
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Live at the Mint is sponsored by @fifththirdbank.
Free Wednesday Evenings are sponsored by @publix, @bankofamerica, and @mintauxiliary.

Now on view in the Craft and Design galleries at Mint Museum Uptown!
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This Sunshine and Shadow quilt pattern is a common favorite among Amish communities. The pattern is defined by concentric circles of color made by small squares. The absence of a name on the back of this quilt suggest that it was made by a group rather than one person.
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#TheMintMuseum #CraftandDesign
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Unknown Amish maker(s). Sunshine and Shadow Quilt, circa 1980, cotton and cotton/polyester blend. Gift of Fleur and Charles Bresler. 2000.62.1

"When the Mint Museum opened its doors on Oct. 22, 1936, it was thanks to the efforts of a passionate sisterhood devoted to bringing art to the Charlotte community. At the helm was the Mint’s fairy godmother Mary Myers Dwelle. Hailing from a family who made it their mission to advance culture in Charlotte, it was fitting that she was the driving force behind the creation of the first art museum in North Carolina."⠀
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Today for #internationalwomensday we are looking back on the great women who helped found The Mint Museum in 1936. The above quote is from an article written by our Archivist, Ellen Show, titled "The Mint's History is Womens History." To read the rest of the article click the link in our bio.⠀
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Founding Mothers (L-R): Susie Van Landingham, Katherine Clark Pendleton Arrington, Mary Myers Dwelle, Sadie Burwell, October 1936, unknown photographer. Image courtesy of The Mint Museum Archives.⠀
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Susie Van Landingham procured funds for the purchase of art and the running of the museum.⠀
Katherine Clark Pendleton Arrington was the first person to pledge money toward the purchase of the rubble of the demolished Mint building so that it could be reconstructed on MMR's current site.⠀
Mary Myers Dwelle was the driving force behind saving the Mint building and converting it into an art museum.⠀
Sadie Burwell was the first Curator and later became Director, 1939-1945.

Next Saturday we have another Mini-Master's Adult/Child Workshop! Young artists and their adult companions get to explore our galleries and then create mini masterpieces. This playful hour of art introduces your child to the wonders of art through hands-on experiences and one on one instruction from our knowledgeable staff. Sign up for next weeks class on our website!

Our newest exhibition, Classic Black: The Basalt Sculpture of Wedgwood and His Contemporaries, takes you on a journey of sunset hues and organic mural art by @owl.clt. ⠀
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Shown here is The Drawing Room. It is the third room that you encounter in the exhibition, and where you can find neoclassical wares like vases, candlesticks, and other ornamental objects. ⠀
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See it at Mint Museum Randolph through August
📷: @caseyhphotos

Next week at Live at the Mint, Hear from artist Lonneke Gordijn, co-founder of Studio Drift, the Dutch artist collective behind our exhibition Immersed in Light: Studio Drift at the Mint exhibition. Studio Drift is known for working at the intersection of art and technology to showcase the beauty of nature. The conversation will highlight some of Drift’s latest projects. One of them includes Ego, a kinetic sculpture created for Monteverdi’s Opera L’Orfeo (1608) and co-produced with a Dutch travel opera house. Cash bar opens at 6 PM, Conversation starts at 6:30 PM.
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Wednesday, March 11
6–9 PM | Mint Museum Uptown
FREE. Cash bar opens at 5:30 PM.
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Live at the Mint is generously sponsored by @fifththirdbank
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Photo:
JW Kaldenbach. Ralph Nauta and Lonneke Gordijn. Courtesy of Studio Drift.

Catch a screening of CUNNINGHAM at this week's Live at the Mint! The acclaimed documentary is a timely tribute to one of the world’s greatest modern dance artists. The film offers a breathtaking explosion of dance, music, and never-before-seen archival material.
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The film starts at 6:30 PM on March 4, but get here early to visit our galleries for FREE!
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Live at the Mint is sponsored by Fifth Third Bank

It may still be chilly outside, but summer camp registration is already here! At the Mint’s Summer Art Camps, young and developing artists hone their skills by using a variety of media and by having the unique experience of spending the day in an art museum. During the session, professional teaching artists facilitate age-appropriate activities in both the studios and our exhibitions.
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This year, kids will get to know the heroes and legends that can be found in our newest exhibition, Classic Black: The Basalt Sculpture of Wedgwood and His Contemporaries. The objects in the exhibition have inspired our staff to create two separate themes for the camps that will run throughout the summer. One will deep dive into the rebels and innovators of the art field, while the other will set the scene with myths and tales of old.
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Spots for each camp have already started to fill, so make sure to reserve your spot early. Visit us on our website, or click the link in our bio to see more.

The Craft and Design galleries at Mint Museum Uptown have a few new pieces on view! Seen here is a porcelain bowl by renowned artist Takeshi Yasuda. The exterior of the bowl is a traditional Qingbai celadon glaze that has been used in China for centuries. It’s interior is glazed with colloidal gold, which was chosen to make the interior appear as an infinite void.
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Takeshi Yasuda. Qingbai Celadon Bowl with Golden Interior, 2018, wheel-thrown and glazed porcelain, colloidal gold. Museum purchase: Funds provided by Ann and Michael Tarwater in honor of Annie Carlano. 2019.75
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#takeshiyasuda #themintmuseum