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.
Join Constellation CLT artist Kenny Nguyen and curator Jamila Brown in conversation for the opening celebration of Nguyen’s installation Adaptations. About the artist and installation: The Cambridge Dictionary defines adaptation as “the process in which a living thing changes slightly over time to be able to continue to exist in a particular environment.” Kenny Nguyen […]
Members enjoy a presentation and walking tour of Whitfield Lovell: Passages with Jen Sudul Edwards, Ph.D., Chief Curator & Curator of Contemporary Art. Whitfield Lovell is renowned for his masterful conté crayon portraits and multisensory installations that focus on aspects of African American history while raising universal questions about identity, memory, and America’s collective heritage. […]
Don’t let FOMO get you! A party in the heart of uptown, at The Mint Museum. This isn’t just another party; it’s a celebration of Charlotte’s culture, creativity, and community! What’s in store: Art After Dark: Explore Whitfield Lovell: Passages, enjoy a drink at Levine Ave of the Arts, and dive into the collaborative show […]
Take a break in the day to hear from a museum docent about works of art in our museum’s collection.
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 […]
Personal memory and cultural history combine in this New York Times Notable Book by Christopher Benfey, with many connections to the Mint’s ceramic collections. Red Clay details Benfey’s maternal family’s connection to the soil and the Seagrove Community of potters. Black Mountain College played an important role in the lives of Anni and Josef Albers, […]
Personal memory and cultural history combine in this New York Times Notable Book by Christopher Benfey, with many connections to the Mint’s ceramic collections. Red Clay details Benfey’s maternal family’s connection to the soil and the Seagrove Community of potters. Black Mountain College played an important role in the lives of Anni and Josef Albers, […]
Do you know the foods your family brought to America? Do you know about newer immigrants and their foods in America now? Learn about these and other ‘melting pot’ cuisines as Chef Lee travels across America. His book was Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library’s selection for its 2024 Community Read theme “Food as a Connector.” Enjoy a conversation […]
Free for members, $15 for nonmembers 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 […]
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. Enjoy a conversation about The Invention of Wings, then take a docent-led tour to create connections between the book and works […]
Join us for a 10-minute art talk with a museum docent. Talks will take place at 1:30 PM and 2:00 PM on prospective Saturdays. Look for the “Mint on the Dot!” signs on the gallery floor.
Join us for a 10-minute art talk with a museum docent. Talks will take place at 1:30 PM and 2:00 PM on prospective Saturdays. Look for the “Mint on the Dot!” signs on the gallery floor.
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, […]
Enjoy a festive afternoon with food trucks, live music, and a cash bar on the front terrace. Eventgoers can also chat with two area artists who will use the art of Robert Ebendorf as a launching point to explore themes of upcycling in artist demonstrations and visit the exhibition Objects of Affection: Jewelry by Robert Ebendorf […]
Interior designers and book authors Cortney and Robert Novogratz return to Charlotte to discuss their new book “The Novogratz Chronicles: Lessons Learned from Twenty-Five Years of Buying and Renovating Houses.” (Charlotte is the first stop on the book tour!) Moderated by local interior designer Holly Phillips The husband-and-wife design duo (and parents to seven children) […]
Members are invited to enjoy a walking tour with Jaki Shelton Green and Monique Luck in their new exhibition, The Communion of White Dresses. Jaki Shelton Green and Monique Luck have collaborated to bring an interactive, artistic poetic installation to life, using the words from Green’s poem: "The Communion of White Dresses". This exhibition reimagines […]
Get your ticket for the hottest dance party this month at the Mint! Mint 2 Move Cultural Dance Night includes dance lessons from Rumbao Latin Dance Company, plus live music by Mint 2 Move Percussion Trio and DJ Carlos LeBron, cultural vendors, and performances by El Alma de la Luna Dance Academy, and fashion at […]
Join us for a 10-minute art talk with a museum docent. Talks will take place at 1:30 PM and 2:00 PM on prospective Saturdays. Look for the “Mint on the Dot!” signs on the gallery floor.