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NCMA debuts monumental exhibit

NCMA debuts monumental exhibit “To Take Shape and Meaning”
A colorful hanging textile piece and a black + white sculpture.
These two works are by textile artist Venancio Aragon (Navajo) (left) and sculptor Raven Halfmoon (Caddo Nation) (right). | Photo by RALtoday
City Editor Cat here. I had the opportunity for an early look at “To Take Shape and Meaning,” an exhibit exploring form and design in contemporary American Indian art, opening tomorrow, March 2 at the NC Museum of Art.

You may not know this, but I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke — so I felt particularly drawn + proud to view this monumental exhibit which was organized by guest curator Nancy Strickland Fields, who serves as director/curator of the Museum of the Southeast American Indian at UNCP. Go Braves.

An artist presenting his car-turned-art piece — a white Honda Civic with a Native Superman and red stripe painted on.

View Tom Farris’ (Otoe-Missouria/Cherokee) take on Superman with a Cherokee letter replacing the iconic “S” on the Superman shield.

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Photo by RALtoday

In the exhibit, you’ll view three-dimensional works, ranging from jewelry and baskets to ceramics and cars transformed into art, by 75 Indigenous artists representing over 50 tribes throughout the US and Canada, including eight from NC.

Featuring close to 90 pieces, this exhibition represents the museum’s most extensive showcase of Native American contemporary art since 1989.

Museum director Valerie L. Hillings teased a related initiative coming this spring to the museum park + described the museum’s growing collection as a “landmark project” during the exhibit’s pre-opening remarks.

Brightly embellished Christian Louboutin stilettos.

Don’t miss these Christian Louboutin stilettos which have been meticulously embellished by artist Jamie Okuma (Luiseno, Shoshone-Bannock, Wailaki, and Okinawan).

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Photo by RALtoday

“I hope as you go through this exhibition, that not only do you see the art, but you also see the people, vibrant cultures, and that Native peoples are alive and well, and are producing works that speak to our existence and our experiences, and that is really what this exhibition is about,” Strickland Fields said.

Pro tip: Extended exhibit labels are attached to each piece to provide even more information about the artist.

Celebrate the exhibit opening this Saturday, March 2, at the East Building with the NC Indigenous Artist Festival. Interact with artists, explore the gallery without admission fees, create works alongside basket weavers, support Indigenous artists at the vendor fair, and enjoy a performance by the Lumbee dancers + drummers.
 
Events
Saturday, March 2
  • HIGHVIBE — Dance party + wellness event | Saturday, March 2 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | CAM Raleigh, 409 W. Martin St., Raleigh | $45-$50 | Immerse yourself in this rejuvenating wellness experience — dance, drink NA drinks, snack on good eats, and leave with good energy.
  • Raleigh Foodie Fare | Saturday, March 2 | Times vary | Raleigh Iron Works, 1101 E. Whitaker Mill Rd., Raleigh | Free | Show up hungry to this mini food truck rodeo featuring food + art vendors, drinks, live music, and more.
  • Free Vintage Picnic Photoshoot by Southern Picnics | Saturday, March 2 | 1-3 p.m. | Dorothea Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Dr., Raleigh | Free | Dress in your spring best to take a photo with a Southern Picnic vintage picnic setup in the daffodil field.
Sunday, March 3
  • Neptunes Comedy | Sunday, March 3 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Neptunes Parlour, 514 W. Martin St., Raleigh | $5 | Head to this basement bar for a hilarious comedian lineup.
Monday, March 4
  • Duke vs. NC State | Monday, March 4 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $30-$150 | Cheer on the Wolfpack against the Blue Devils.
Saturday, March 9
  • The Rootle Roadster Tour Block Party | Saturday, March 9 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Join Marbles Kids Museum for a free day of games, hands-on activities, and screenings of the new PBS Kids series Lyla in the Loop.*
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • The Flourish Market is moving from downtown to Raleigh Iron Works to allow for room room + the first women-only co-working space in Raleigh. The boutique, which partners with 200+ brands driving positive social change, will celebrate a grand opening on Friday, March 15 in a temporary space while the permanent location is being built, expected to open this fall.
Closing
  • Yesterday, Happy + Hale shut the doors on its downtown flagship location. After 10 years in City Plaza on Fayetteville Street, the fast casual dining spot decided to close up shop after the lease was up. Happy + Hale will remain open at four other locations in the area and is searching for a new, larger downtown space.
Civic
  • Here is your final reminder that early voting ends tomorrow, March 2 at 3 p.m. before election day on Tuesday, March 5. Read our quick and easy guide to make your vote count in the 2024 primaries. Plus, vote early and receive a unicorn sticker.
Festival
  • Durham-based electronic duo Sylvan Esso is bringing a two-day music festival to Bull City. The hometown event called Good Moon will debut on May 31 + June 1 with six musical acts, block party-style events, onsite pop-ups, and after parties, similar to Raleigh’s Hopscotch. (INDY Week)
Concert
  • Put on your dancing shoes — Live After 5 is back in City Plaza with a four-part concert series celebrating women in music. The first block party celebration will kick off on April 24 with cover bands, original artists, vendors, food trucks, and more. Stay tuned for more info.
Community
  • Do you live downtown? Help the Downtown Raleigh Alliance shape its priorities and strategic direction for downtown Raleigh by filling out its annual survey.
Travel
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Hit the Road: Escape for a weekend at Fearrington Village
A historic white home with black shutters surrounded by greenery.
Fearrington Village has an award-winning inn, a spa, restaurants, beautiful gardens, an independent bookstore, boutiques, and more. | Photo by Krystal Kast provided by Fearrington Village
City Editor Cat here. Allie and I recently traveled ~40 minutes down the road to spend the day in Fearrington Village and what a treat it was.

From sipping afternoon tea and shopping to seeing cows + goats, this English-inspired village between Pittsboro and Chapel Hill provides the perfect weekend escape.

We asked our readers if they’ve visited this countryside gem and 64% answered “yes.” The dinning options in this village topped our reader’s favorite amenities, and the gardens + barnyard came in second.

Psst... your City Editors also fell in love with The Belted Barnyard including the 30+ Belted Galloway cows, belted goats, as well as chickens and donkeys.

Whether you answered “yes” or “no,” click the link below to plan ahead for your visit to this escape right outside of downtown Raleigh.
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From the editor
I really do hope you can find time to visit the “To Take Shape and Meaning” exhibit at the NCMA. I was moved by so many pieces, but I particularly loved seeing mixed-media artist Rose B. Simpson’s black-on-black 1985 Chevrolet El Camino named Maria, after legendary potter Maria Martinez, on display. It still smells of oil, which I find really cool.
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