Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia St, Chapel Hill www.ackland.org 919-966-5736

The Ackland Art Museum is located on the campus of the University of North Carolina. Its permanent collection features more than17,000 works of art including an outstanding collection of Asian art. Special exhibits and educational programs run throughout the year.

Contemporary Art Museum, 409 W. Martin St, Raleigh www.camraleigh.org 919-261-5920

The “CAM” showcases contemporary and leading edge works of art and design. Be sure to visit at least once on a First Friday toexperience the Museum along with the vibrant Downtown Raleigh community. Special art programs and hands on workshops offered.

Duke Energy Center, 2 East South Street, Raleigh www.dukeenergycenterraleigh.com 919-996-8700

Experience one of the most inspiring live performance venues across the country. The Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts ismade up of several different venues and plays host to a wide variety of performances and events throughout the year.

Memorial Auditorium is the heart of the Duke Energy Center, come experience one of the country's most elegant and

historic theaters. This venue hosts to the Broadway Series South productions and is the home of the North Carolina Theater.

Meymandi Concert Center is home to the North Carolina Symphony and also hosts national and international

performances in this 1700 seat setting.

Fletcher Opera Theater provides the perfect intimate setting for opera and dance performances with only 600 seats. TheFletcher Opera Theater is home to the Carolina Ballet.

Kennedy Theater is a new 170 seat performance theater which features a unique and inviting stage for innovative

experiences.

Betty Ray Art Gallery is located within the Duke Energy for the Performing Arts, this unique gallery plays host to the NorthCarolina Artist Exhibition selected each year from submissions around the State.

Lichtin Plaza is a two acre open air venue at the Duke Energy Center that hosts festivals and gatherings.

Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian Street, Durham www.dpacnc.com 919-680-2787

DPAC is one of the area’s premier venues for live entertainment. The 2700 seat, state of the art theater hosts over 200 performances a year including national artists, Broadway productions, comedy tours and family events.

Nasher Museum of Art, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham www.nasher.duke.edu 919-684-5135

The museum is located on the campus of Duke University. This 65,000 square foot gallery boasts over 10,000 works of art in its permanent collection which focuses in 4 main areas, Medieval Art, Art of the Americas, Classical Antiquities, and Contemporary Art.

North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh www.ncartmuseum.org 919-839-NCMA

Over 127,000 square feet of gallery space await-enjoy classical and contemporary art as well as special exhibits. The Museum also features a sculpture garden and reflecting pool. Unique is Museum Park, over 160 acres for visitors to explore art and nature.