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Hickory Museum of Art: Hickory was the first city in the Southeast to establish a museum of American art. The collections include contemporary folk art, American paintings and prints, studio glass, pottery, and more.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Louisburg College Elizabeth Thiel Faulkner Gallery: In addition to the eclectic variety of exhibits at the art gallery, at the end of each semester, Louisburg College highlights the art work of its students.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

The Iredell Museums: The Iredell Museum of Arts and Heritage: Visit the museum to explore exhibits with scientific and historic interest.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Fayetteville Museum of Art: Students will enjoy the special exhibits and museum tours at the Fayetteville Museum of Art.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Greenville Museum of Art: Permanent exhibits include 19th and 20th century art, North Carolina art and an impressive collection of Jugtown pottery.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Weatherspoon Art Museum: Education programs at the museum allow students to explore the modern and contemporary paintings, sculpture, photographs and other works of art housed there.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Reynolda House Museum of American Art: Students will see the estate of Katharine Smith and Richard Joshua Reynolds and an extensive art collection when they visit the Reynolda House.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

What do you see? (visit): This lesson outlines activities for students to complete while visiting the Ackland Art Museum in Chapel Hill, NC. Students will observe and reflect upon a variety of artwork. In doing so, they will develop observation and communication skills, and learn to understand and appreciate others' interpretations and opinions of works of art. This lesson applies skills learned in the previous lesson, "What Do You See" (Pre-Visit).

This lesson may be adapted for use in a school/classroom by using museums and artwork found online (see Web sites listed below). A Powerpoint presentation which displays some artwork from the Ackland Art Museum is attached to this plan, as well.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Visual Arts Education and English Language Arts); By Reagan West.

Asheville Art Museum: Through works of art in permanent and special exhibition, students will learn about the rich history of visual arts in North Carolina.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

St. James Place Museum: This is a private folk art museum housed in the restored old Robersonville Primitive Baptist Church. It features pieces from the personal collection of Dr. Everette James, Jr., a native of Robersonville and former chair of Radiology at Vanderbilt University.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Diggs Gallery Of Winston Salem State University: This university art gallery specializes in African and African-American art.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

A man contemplating a painting at the Hickory Museum of Art: A man contemplates a painting at the Hickory Museum of Art.; Format: image/photograph

Ackland Art Museum: Features online versions of art museum's exhibits and permanent collection, field trip guidelines and activities, lesson plans, and in-depth institutional background.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Resources for looking at art: A guide to some of the best websites, activities, and print resources for building visual literacy through the study of art.; Format: article; By Melissa Thibault.

Whirligig in front of the Hickory Museum of Art: This is a whirligig in front of the Hickory Museum of Art in Hickory, North Carolina.; Format: image/photograph

The Iredell Museums: The Children's Museum: From hands-on learning experiences in the arts, culture and sciences to exhibits, programs, classes, and performances there is so much to do at the Children's Museum.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

May Museum and Park: The museum houses the collection of May family artifacts and artifacts pertaining to the history of the Farmville area.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

John C. Campbell Folk School: The Folk School offers visitors a chance to experience a special blend of history, art, and natural beauty in the mountains of Western North Carolina.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Museum of the Albemarle: Students can explore the lives of inhabitants, the development of industries, and the Albemarle area's social and cultural background at this museum.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

North Carolina Pottery Center: Interprets the history and technology of pottery-making in North Carolina and preserves a collection of North Carolina pottery and related artifacts.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

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