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close up of a woman's hands with thread in front of what appears to be a loom
February 20, 2018

Navajo Craft Master Residency at the Gregg Museum

Whether it’s only for a brief visit, to gain greater appreciation for the Navajo rugs now on display at the museum, or a chance to spend hours each day for a week learning the rudiments of the techniques involved, we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to encounter two delightful Navajo artists plying their time-honored skills in a casual setting.

August 22, 2017

Beautiful Pairings: A Lifetime Commitment to Art and Design

When the new Gregg Museum of Art & Design opens its doors next weekend, its first visitors will owe a debt of gratitude to a couple who have helped make the museum a reality — and who have made art and design their life’s work.

August 21, 2017

The N&O Preview

Check out a preview story about the new Gregg Museum of Art & Design from The News & Observer’s David Menconi.

August 7, 2017

The Gregg Museum Reopens August 26

Closed for construction since 2013, NC State University’s Gregg Museum of Art & Design will reopen with a day of activities on Saturday, August 26, 2017.

January 3, 2017

Gregg Construction Update 5

After 3 more months of work construction is still steadily progressing. Electrical work has continued and is close to completion.  Drywall is mostly complete, wood baseboard is being installed and flooring is being finished in many …read more.
October 5, 2016

Gregg Construction Update 4

Construction is still moving along steadily after 4 more months of work.  Insulation, brick and atlantic white cedar siding are being installed on the building exterior. Walls are framed and are being sheathed with plywood and drywall.  Installation …read more.
May 27, 2016

Gregg Construction Update 3

Over the last 3 months construction has been moving along at a steady pace thanks to the good weather we have had. The final pieces of the steel structure were installed on the addition and the stud walls began going up.

February 24, 2016

Gregg Construction Update 2

Over the last three months, construction has progressed steadily alongside weather delays.  The concrete for the foundation walls and floor of the addition is complete.  The steel beams and decking for the galleries on the main floor …read more.

A grading roller machine, and backhoe are pictured on a lush green site with the 1920's brick, Georgian home in the background.
November 18, 2015

Gregg construction update 1

After the ceremonial groundbreaking on April 14, 2015, official construction on the new Gregg Museum started June 1. Bulldozers, concrete trucks, and other heavy machinery made their way onto the site at 1903 Hillsborough Street …read more.