Current Exhibitions

A two-person exhibition with new paintings and works on paper by artists Holly Coulis and Clare Grill.

The series of photographs in 'Talking Fields' were created during Ruiz’s 2024 summer residency at McColl Center and is inspired by engravings made by the ancestors of Cherokee culture in Western North Carolina.

Signs of Mystery celebrates the enigma that was abstract expressionist painter, collages, and printmaker, Robert Motherwell.

This exhibition is a part of the Global Arts Project and is curated by Carl Heyward, Akiko Suzuki, Joanne Rogers, and Mikel Frank.

A group exhibition featuring works primarily in shades of blue.

This exhibit highlights Indigenous Peoples and artwork from various Indigenous cultures.

Discover the incredible work of over 20 artists, with everything from mugs and plates to vases and sculptures.

A solo exhibition of paintings, works on paper, and installations by Seirin Nagano.

Portraits by Mitchell Kearney of Artists at McColl Center from 1999–2008.

The Audacity examines the conflicting and arbitrary expectations placed on women, often referred to as the "Goldilocks Dilemma."

Compositions that center female empowerment by artist, Clare Rojas.

This exhibition examines where we find connection, belonging, and sense of self through works from over 50 artists.

From the Heart celebrates the John and Vivian Hewitt Collection of African-American Art, an assemblage of fifty-eight two-dimensional works exploring the expression and passion of 20 artists.

Named for the volcanic rocks that blanket the Dakar shoreline, Black Rock is a multidisciplinary artist-in-residence program founded by renowned artist Kehinde Wiley in 2019. The residency brings together international artists to live and work in Dakar.

Catherine Opie is one of the most important American photographers of our time. For more than three decades she has used her artistic practice to help us see people, places, and subcultures that are often overlooked.

The first exhibition to present a comprehensive survey of works by artists working in the American South in the first half of the 20th century.

Objects of Affection: Jewelry by Robert Ebendorf From the Porter • Price Collection celebrates the work of artist Robert Ebendorf, one of the most influential artists in the studio jewelry movement, beginning in the 1960s to today.

Thinking of himself as a hybrid, Nguyen merges his cultural traditions and the canon of abstract painting and fiber art in an innovative way.

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the movement, Chance Encounters: Surrealism Then and Now pairs examples of historical Surrealism from the museum’s collection with works by contemporary artists whose practices extend the legacies of Surrealist exploration.

American Gurl is an ongoing curatorial project featuring work that explores all shades of American dreaming.

Showcasing thought-provoking works by emerging artists living or working in the Southern United States.

The Delhom Service League: 50 Golden Years celebrates the Delhom Service League’s enthusiastic support for the Mint by proudly displaying significant works funded or gifted by the affiliate group, plus selected publications, photographs and other memorabilia.

Women of Land and Smoke: Photographs by Graciela Iturbide and Maya Goded includes over 50 photographs that present an overview their careers and span the Americas.

Artist Jackie Milad presents mixed-media abstract paintings and collages that address the history and complexities of dispersed cultural heritage and multi-ethnic identity.