Free to the public, the Ackland Art Museum at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is home to North Carolina’s premier collections of Asian art and works on paper (drawings, prints, and photographs) as well as significant collections of European masterworks, twentieth-century and contemporary art, African art, and North Carolina Pottery – in total, over 17,000 works of art representing over 4,500 years of human creativity. The Ackland’s new initiatives in collecting and exhibiting contemporary and American art are enriching our collection and its interpretation. As an academic unit of UNC-Chapel Hill, the Ackland serves as a center for research, scholarship, and creativity and is a resource for a diverse community of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students as they become the next generation of leaders. To that end, the Ackland offers varied and innovative programs that engage university students, faculty, and staff. In addition, the Ackland’s Study Gallery, funded in part by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, provides a dynamic space to exhibit art installed specifically for use by university classes of all disciplines. But supporting the University is only a part of the Museum’s mission; the Ackland collects, preserves, and presents great art to educate, inspire, and engage not only the University but also its regional, national, and international audiences in free and open inquiry. Every year, the Ackland presents more than a dozen exhibitions and offers over 200 events and programs designed for K-12 students, school-aged children, and the general public. An active participant within the creative community of North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, the Ackland is proud to serve as a catalyst for the region’s economic and cultural development. Keep up with Museum news and events: http://ackland.org https://www.facebook.com/AcklandArtMuseum https://twitter.com/AcklandArt http://www.flickr.com/photos/acklandphotography