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10471
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In this ongoing series of articles, Tucker discusses paintings and sculptures in the North Carolina Museum of Art. This month's work is Sir Thomas Lawrence's portrait of Antonio Canova. The museum acquired the painting through donors, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Kellenberger of Greensboro, and the State Art Purchase Fund.
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11170
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This article contains information on paintings and sculptures in the North Carolina Museum of Art. This month's work is THE ADORATION OF THE CHILD by Tiziano Vecellio.
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11762
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With the long controversy over site location now over, construction has begun on the new North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh. Location was a choice between downtown and a suburban one, with the suburban one the final choice. When completed, the museum will have 170,000 total square feet, with 50,000 square feet of exhibition space.
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12442
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The North Carolina Museum of Art opened its doors on April 6, 1956. It was the first in the nation to have a collection of works of art that were fully subsidized by state funds. This article contains information reviewing the museum's three decades of dramatic growth and success.
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12824
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A new permanent exhibit of weapons is on display in North Carolina's Hall of History, located in Raleigh. One of the finest gun collections in the South, this exhibit demonstrates the craft and art of handmade guns.
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13300
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Lee describes the North Carolina Museum of Art's new West Gallery, which took ten years to plan and complete.
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14028
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Vitiello discusses the new Contemporary Art Museum, which is located on Martin Street in Raleigh.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 17, Apr 2011,
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14029
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Geary discusses Raleigh's new Contemporary Art Museum and what it means to the city.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 17, Apr 2011,
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15564
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To prepare two historic buildings for exhibition, the North Carolina Museum of History hired architectural restorer Dean Ruedrich, sole-proprietor of Reudrich Restorations in Louisburg. The Pitt County farmhouse dates to 1742 and is believed to be the state's third oldest, surviving and documented one in the state. The second building is a 19th century slave cabin from Martin County.
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17327
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Lea describes the conversion of the historic Chancellor's Resident at North Carolina State University into the new home of the Gregg Museum of Art & Design.
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20851
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This special issue of The Naturalist celebrates the opening of the new North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh.
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21902
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Kuhler, a visionary artist and a longtime scientific illustrator at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh, died June 2 at the age of 81.
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Indy Week
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 30 Issue 32, Aug 2013,
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25595
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The North Carolina Museum of Art is the only state gallery in the United States with a permanent collection of ceremonial Judaica displayed as art. The permanent Judaic Gallery is the result of a six-week exhibition, “Ceremonial Art in the Judaic Tradition” by guest curator Abram Kanof. He initiated a fundraising campaign and contributed a number of pieces from his personal collection.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 2 Issue 17, September 14-27 1984,
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35392
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This article profiled the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' Research Curator of Crustaceans position, its retiree (Dr. John Cooper) and his successor (Bronwyn Williams). Cooper’s contributions included serving as a reference for environmental managers. Williams’ contributions included providing information about specimens she collected in the Northwest.
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35393
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For this edition’s sextet of articles, the focus was on contributions to the science field— research grants, a new museum, and activities to instill a love for science in children.
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