November 2018
Ceramics Series:Delhom Service League: The Ceramics Series Highlights from the 18th Century British Ceramics Collection Hands-on Study Session
Join us as we highlight pieces from our collection of 18th century British ceramics. Brian Gallagher, Curator of Decorative Arts, The Mint Museum Brian Gallagher is the Curator of Decorative Arts at The Mint Museum. He’ll lead a hands-on study session with highlights from The Mint Museum’s nationally recognized 18th Century British Ceramics Collection. The museum’s collection is one of the best and largest in the United States numbering over two thousand items. With funds from the Delhom Service…
Find out more »Charlotte Garden Club: Sam Fleming
What started as a rebuilding strategy for victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake, 100 Gardens has evolved into a multifaceted educational program focused on aquaponics as a platform for experimental learning and a sustainable means of food production for the future. Sam Fleming serves as Co-Director and is putting this Charlotte-based non-profit on the national radar. The Charlotte Garden Club meets on the third Monday of every month from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Mint Museum Randolph. All programs are…
Find out more »Friends of the Mint: Under Construction
Artist Cristina Toro and Felicia Van Bork discuss collage with Mint curator Dr. Jonathan Stuhlman.
Find out more »December 2018
Saturday Art Session
We provide the art supplies, you provide the imagination! Studio art projects are inspired by the museum collections and exhibitions and are appropriate for the entire family. Saturday, December 1, 11 AM - 3 PM Free for Mint members, or after museum admission. Drop-in event for all ages This event is located at Mint Museum Randolph
Find out more »Charlotte Garden Club: Holiday Program.
The Charlotte Garden Club will decorate for the holidays and have an auction.
Find out more »Mingle at the Mint
In partnership with The Charlotte Observer and SouthPark Magazine, experience holiday-themed shopping throughout the museum with local vendors, plus cash bar and special perks. For those interested in becoming vendors, please contact Tyler Funderburke at tfunderburke@charlotteobserver.com or 704.358.5074. Click here to read more details and purchase a VIP ticket, which gets you custom cocktails, a swag bag, and a special VIP experience! This event is located at Mint Museum Randolph
Find out more »African Print Fashion Now: Fashion Chats
Join experts and fashion designers as they discuss selected pieces from the African-Print Fashion Now! exhibition.
Find out more »Public Talk By Dr. Alice Burmeister
Public Talk with Dr. Alice Burmeister Join us with Winthrop University professor and art historian Dr. Alice Burmeister for an in-depth conversation about West African factory-printed textiles. In addition to learning about the way women use these textiles to communicate, Dr. Burmeister’s talk will specifically reference both the exhibition on view at the Mint, African-Print Fashion Now!, as well as Yinka Shonibare: The American Library, on view at the Van Every/Smith Galleries at Davidson College. Co-hosted by Davidson College and the Sphere…
Find out more »NexGen Design Lab: In Stitches
In this brand-new workshop for high-schoolers, teens are invited to learn color theory, fiber work, and fashion design from an experienced local artist/teacher. All materials are provided, but space is limited so be sure to grab a spot for you and a friend! FREE for teens with NexGen registration. Pre-registration required. Register online
Find out more »January 2019
Delhom Service League: Robert Leath
Fifty Years of Collecting Southern Ceramics: MESDA and the Mariner Collection with the Vice President of Collections & Research, Old Salem Museums & Gardens Administration. Contact delhomserviceleague@gmail.com with any questions. Sponsored by the Delhom Service League. The Delhom Service League is the ceramics affiliate of The Mint Museum. Our mission is to create and nurture interest in ceramics, from ancient to contemporary. Multiple programs include talks by curators and other experts in the field of ceramics, and visits to museums and private collections,…
Find out more »African Print Fashion Now: Fashion Chats
Join experts and fashion designers as they discuss selected pieces from the African-Print Fashion Now! exhibition.
Find out more »Friends of the Mint: Bill May
Executive Director of the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts discusses '"The Relevance of Art Organizations."
Find out more »Art of Reading Public Tour: The Invention of Wings
Sue Monk Kidd’s novel The Invention of Wings presents two extraordinary women: one an urban slave descended from Fon people of western Africa; the other a planter-class Charlestonian who evolved into a Quaker abolitionist and feminist. Discuss this Oprah’s Book Club 2.0 selection, then see selected works of art that bring to life the historic events and social customs depicted in this work. Sunday, January 27 2-3:30 PM Free for Mint members or with admission Children over 12 welcome Pre-registration…
Find out more »February 2019
African Print Fashion Now: Fashion Chats
Join experts and fashion designers as they discuss selected pieces from the African-Print Fashion Now! exhibition.
Find out more »March 2019
African Print Fashion Now: Fashion Chats
Join experts and fashion designers as they discuss selected pieces from the African-Print Fashion Now! exhibition.
Find out more »April 2019
African Print Fashion Now: Fashion Chats
Join experts and fashion designers as they discuss selected pieces from the African-Print Fashion Now! exhibition.
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