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Programs

To accompany and enhance its exhibitions and other educational activities, the Gregg Museum schedules a wide range of programs, including lectures, artist residencies, film screenings, virtual and in-person tours, and other immersive art experiences throughout the year. All are open to NC State and general public audiences alike and provide a welcoming environment in which to discover and exchange ideas.

Spring 2024

Material Messages: The Tales that Textiles Tell opening reception

Thursday, March 21, 6 p.m.

Join the Gregg Museum of Art & Design for the opening reception of Material Messages: The Tales that Textiles Tell. This exhibition of textiles showcases the unique vocabularies crafted by artisans through color, pattern, motif, and techniques like  weaving, dyeing, embroidery and appliqué, to deliver messages within and beyond their individual cultures. Material Messages expresses how different cultures communicate both similar and distinct messages through their particular cloth making traditions and reveals the depth and breadth of the artistic visions of these multicultural makers. Come enjoy hors d’oeuvres, beautiful textiles and community.

College of Design, History and Highlights

Thursday, March 28, 6 p.m.

Kristen Schaffer, Ph.D. and Burak Erdim, Ph.D., associate professors of architecture and architectural history, will lead a presentation in conjunction with the exhibition Leading by Design: Celebrating 75 Years of the College of Design on display until April 13, 2024. Schaffer will present a brief history of NC State University’s College of Design while Erdim will highlight the work of Stanislava and Maciej Nowicki and their impact on the School of Design, NC State University, and the making of the postwar world.

Guest Curator tour with Precious Lovell

Thursday, April 4, 6 p.m.

Guest curator Precious Lovell will lead a tour of Material Messages: The Tales that Textiles Tell. This exhibition explores how different cultures communicate both similar and distinct messages through their particular cloth making traditions, and reveals the depth and breadth of the artistic visions of these multicultural makers. As an artist and designer, Precious Lovell’s mixed media sociocultural creative practice explores the narrative potential of cloth and clothing, particularly those of the African Diaspora.

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Leading by Design Closing Reception

Thursday, April 11, 6 to 8 p.m.

Join the Gregg Museum of Art & Design for the closing reception of Leading by Design: Celebrating 75 Years of the College of Design exhibition. Come enjoy hors d’oeuvres, engaging conversations, and community. Reservation required. RSVP here by April 1.

Storytime in the Garden

Tuesday, April 16, 10 to 11 a.m.

Join us in celebrating Earth Month at the Gregg Museum of Art & Design. Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for Storytime on April 16 from 10-11 am. We’ll read books about sustainable practices, participate in art activities and make new friends! The event is free, but registration is required. Please register here by April 9. 

Programs are open to the public and admission is free. Stay tuned for upcoming programs, tours, and other updates! You can check out past events on our Past Programs page.


The Gregg Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Mondays and Sundays. Events are open to the public and admission is free.

The Gregg Museum of Art & Design strives to maintain the best accessibility standards possible. If you need access accommodations or have suggestions for improving accessibility at the Gregg, call 919-515-3503 or e-mail us prior to your visit.