September 2019
Mint Museum Randolph Closed at 3
Mint Museum Randolph will close at 3 PM on September 21, 2019 and will remain closed until September 25.
Find out more »Mint Museum Randolph Closed
Mint Museum Randolph is closed for scheduled maintenance. Please visit us at Mint Museum Uptown and enjoy half-off admission. This event is located at Mint Museum Randolph
Find out more »Imagine That! with Friends of the Mint
Join us to hear Tony DiTerlizzi, illustrator and author present Imagine That! Tony's works are currently featured in our exhibition Never Abandon Imagination: The Fantastical Art of Tony DiTerlizzi. The artist will discuss how he creates his fantastical and fun characters. Be inspired to be more imaginative and creative in your own life! September 25 Mint Museum Randolph | 6:30 PM FREE This event is located at Mint Museum Randolph
Find out more »Art of Reading Public Tour: A Single Shard
Join a discussion of this Newbery award-winning story. Author Linda Sue Park presents Tree-ear, a 12th century Korean orphan who becomes fascinated with the work of a master potter and longs to create his own pieces. A docent-led gallery tour follows with visits to works of art that relate to the book. Wednesday, September 25, 6-7:30 pm Next date: Sunday, November 17, 2-3:30 pm Mint Museum Randolph FREE Children over 12 welcome Pre-registration required. Register here
Find out more »Family Night at the Museum with Tony DiTerlizzi
Tony DiTerlizzi, 2003.Materials: Acryla gouache on Bristol board.Cover illustration for The Spiderwick Chronicles: The Seeing Stone, 2003.©Tony DiTerlizzi. All rights reserved. Join us for an evening full of family fun! All-ages activities from 5-8 PM include touring the special exhibition Never Abandon Imagination: The Fantastical Art of Tony DiTerlizzi, creative art-making, family games, and book readings by our special guest, artist and author Tony DiTerlizzi! Families with older children can stay after hours for a special screening of the movie…
Find out more »October 2019
The Art of Dining Public Tour
Ever wonder why tea leaves were once kept in locked caddies? Or why a citrus on the table indicated wealth? Learn these answers and much more in a new 60-minute Art of Dining tour. This tour through the Portals to the Past: British Ceramics exhibition, the museum’s noted collection of late 17th through early 19th century ceramics, will highlight Georgian- and Regency-era seating etiquette, food preparation, and dining customs. Tour guides will ‘set the table’ for conversations about the design, production and use of selected pieces.…
Find out more »Art of Reading Public Tour: Pride and Prejudice
A fan of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice? Want to participate in a discussion about this classic tale but not in a book club? Join us. After the discussion, take a docent-led tour of the Mint’s Portals to the Past: British Ceramics exhibition. See selected works of art that help bring to life the historic events, cultural influences, and lifestyles represented in this work. Sunday, October 6, 2-3:30 pm Next date: Wednesday, December 4, 6-7:30 pm Mint Museum Randolph Free for Mint members. Registrants must…
Find out more »Mini-Masters Adult/Child Workshop
Young artists and their adult companions explore the museum galleries and create art in this playful hour of art! Projects vary each month. Saturday, October 12 Mint Museum Randolph | 1-2 PM $16 per child ($12 Mint member) Ages 3-7, accompanied by an adult. (No charge for adult) Withdrawals/Refunds Payment (minus a 20% administration fee) will be refunded, only if the cancellation is submitted to the museum five business days prior to the first class or day of the event/program. Due…
Find out more »Afterschool Art Club Ages 6-8
Join us for creative art time at Mint Museum Randolph! Students will find inspiration in Never Abandon Imagination: The Fantastical Art of Tony DiTerlizzi, sketch in the museum galleries, explore a variety of art projects in the classrooms. The 8 week session will culminate in a student artist exhibition and reception. Withdrawals/Refunds Payment (minus a 20% administration fee) will be refunded, only if the cancellation is submitted to the museum five business days prior to the first class or day of…
Find out more »Afterschool Art Club Ages 9-12
Join us for creative art time at Mint Randolph! Students ages 9-12 will find inspiration in Never Abandon Imagination: The Fantastical Art of Tony DiTerlizzi, sketch in the museum galleries, explore a variety of art projects in the classrooms. The 8 week session will culminate in a student artist exhibition and reception. Withdrawals/Refunds Payment (minus a 20% administration fee) will be refunded, only if the cancellation is submitted to the museum five business days prior to the first class or…
Find out more »The Art of Conservation with Friends of the Mint
Courtesy of Artist, Mary Erickson The Art of Conservation with painter Mary Erickson. Mary’s beautiful artworks depict nature in great detail and in beautiful color. Her works reflect a strong commitment to land preservation. The artist will tell us about High Ridge Gardens, her 39-acre residence, slated to become a bird sanctuary and artist retreat. The property is on the Carolina Birding Trail, home to the subject matter she portrays. Refreshments begin at 6 PM. The program begins at 6:30…
Find out more »Art of Reading Public Tour: The Lacuna
The Lacuna is an epic journey from the Mexico of artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera to the America of Pearl Harbor, FDR, and J. Edgar Hoover. Join us! After discussion, take a docent-led tour of Spanish Colonial and Ancient America galleries. See selected works that bring to life events and cultures depicted in Barbara Kingsolver’s 2010 Orange Prize winning work. Wednesday, October 23, 6-7:30 pm Mint Museum Randolph FREE Children over 12 welcome Pre-registration required. Register here
Find out more »November 2019
Never Abandon Imagination: A Workshop for Writers
Materials: Acryla gouache on Bristol board.Illustration for Norman Rockwell Museum exhibition.©Tony DiTerlizzi. All rights reserved. Join us on a journey of creativity. Find ways to recover and reclaim your deepest source of inspiration. This writing workshop will guide us through exercises designed to spark curiosity and imagination. Participants will view the Mint’s exhibition Never Abandon Imagination: The fantastical Art of Tony DiTerlizzi as part of the workshop experience. Facilitated by Pam Turner, Irania Macias Reymann, Sky Dudley and Surabhi Kaushik. For more information, call 704-416-0500…
Find out more »The Art of Dining Public Tour
Ever wonder why tea leaves were once kept in locked caddies? Or why a citrus on the table indicated wealth? Learn these answers and much more in a new 60-minute Art of Dining tour. This tour through the Portals to the Past: British Ceramics exhibition, the museum’s noted collection of late 17th through early 19th century ceramics, will highlight Georgian- and Regency-era seating etiquette, food preparation, and dining customs. Tour guides will ‘set the table’ for conversations about the design, production and use of selected pieces.…
Find out more »Art of Reading Public Tour: The Invention of Wings
Sue Monk Kidd’s The Invention of Wings is set in early 19th Century Charleston and 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. Wednesday, November 6, 6-7:30 pm Mint Museum Randolph FREE Children…
Find out more »Mini-Masters Adult/Child Workshop
Young artists and their adult companions explore the museum galleries and create art in this playful hour of art! Projects vary each month. Saturday, November 09 Mint Museum Randolph | 1-2 PM $16 per child ($12 Mint member) Ages 3-7, accompanied by an adult. (No charge for adult) Withdrawals/Refunds Payment (minus a 20% administration fee) will be refunded, only if the cancellation is submitted to the museum five business days prior to the first class or day of the event/program. Due…
Find out more »MintMatiné: Un Padre No Tan Padre
MintMatiné brings the best Latin films to Charlotte for the family. Each MintMatiné program showcases films that go unseen by most of America. MintMatiné films educates the public about their Latin neighbors. This Latin film series will start in March 2019 and will continue bimonthly. November 16- Un Padre No Tan Padre (A Not So Cool Father): Grandpa moves in withrandolph his hippie son. (PG-13) 94 minutes Mint Museum Randolph 3 – 5 PM Free popcorn $5/$3.75 Mint members Registration link coming…
Find out more »Art of Reading Public Tour: A Single Shard
Join a discussion of this Newbery award-winning story. Author Linda Sue Park presents Tree-ear, a 12th century Korean orphan who becomes fascinated with the work of a master potter and longs to create his own pieces. A docent-led gallery tour follows with visits to works of art that relate to the book. Sunday, November 17, 2-3:30 pm Mint Museum Randolph Free for Mint members or registrants must check-in at the front desk to pay for their general admission. Children over…
Find out more »December 2019
Art of Reading Public Tour: Pride and Prejudice
A fan of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice? Want to participate in a discussion about this classic tale but not in a book club? Join us. After the discussion, take a docent-led tour of the Mint’s Portals to the Past: British Ceramics exhibition. See selected works of art that help bring to life the historic events, cultural influences, and lifestyles represented in this work. Wednesday, December 4, 6-7:30 pm Mint Museum Randolph FREE Children over 12 welcome Pre-registration required. Register here
Find out more »The Art of Dining Public Tour
Ever wonder why tea leaves were once kept in locked caddies? Or why a citrus on the table indicated wealth? Learn these answers and much more in a new 60-minute Art of Dining tour. This tour through the Portals to the Past: British Ceramics exhibition, the museum’s noted collection of late 17th through early 19th century ceramics, will highlight Georgian- and Regency-era seating etiquette, food preparation, and dining customs. Tour guides will ‘set the table’ for conversations about the design, production and use of selected pieces.…
Find out more »Mini-Masters Adult/Child Workshop
Young artists and their adult companions explore the museum galleries and create art in this playful hour of art! Projects vary each month. Saturday, December 14 Mint Museum Randolph | 1-2 PM $16 per child ($12 Mint member) Ages 3-7, accompanied by an adult. (No charge for adult) Withdrawals/Refunds Payment (minus a 20% administration fee) will be refunded, only if the cancellation is submitted to the museum five business days prior to the first class or day of the event/program. Due…
Find out more »January 2020
A Shared Elegy – In Conversation with Friends of the Mint
Photographers Elijah Gowin, Emmet Gowin and James Nakagawa present their works and discuss inspiration, style and the exhibition at The Light Factory. The artists will be joined by Phil Moody, photographer and Winthrop University Professor Emeritus, Fine Arts. Join us before the program for company and refreshments. January 15, 2020 Mint Museum Randolph 6:00 P.M. Refreshments, 6:30 P.M. Program In Collaboration with The Light Factory This event is located at Mint Museum Randolph
Find out more »Mini-Masters Adult/Child Workshop
Young artists and their adult companions explore the museum galleries and create art in this playful hour of art! Projects vary each month. Saturday, January 18 Mint Museum Randolph | 1-2 PM $16 per child ($12 Mint member) Ages 3-7, accompanied by an adult. (No charge for adult) Withdrawals/Refunds Payment (minus a 20% administration fee) will be refunded, only if the cancellation is submitted to the museum five business days prior to the first class or day of the event/program. Due…
Find out more »February 2020
All Art has been Contemporary – with Friends of the Mint
Adam Justice, Director of Galleries, UNC Charlotte, is back by popular demand. The program, All Art Has Been Contemporary, continues his insightful take on Art History. You may want to bring a notepad! Join us before the program for company and refreshments. February 19, 2020 Mint Museum Randolph 6:00 P.M. Refreshments, 6:30 P.M. Program Program Sponsored by Mary Melberg This event is located at Mint Museum Randolph
Find out more »March 2020
(tex)TILE – with Friends of the Mint
(tex)TILE, presented by Shae Bishop, Ceramist, Clothing Designer, Furniture Maker. Enjoy seeing Shae’s incredibly creative works and hearing about how they are made. We are pleased to present this multi-talented artist. March 18, 2020 Mint Museum Randolph 6:00 P.M. Refreshments, 6:30 P.M. Program In Collaboration with the Delhom Service League This event is located at Mint Museum Randolph
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