Gallery
The African American Cultural Center art gallery hosts nationally and internationally recognized artists known for capturing various historical and contemporary happenings related to African American and African diaspora cultures. This semester’s lineup of exhibitions are about how we commune to meet ourselves and others at the intersections of our lives. Each exhibit is intended to cultivate and inspire joy.
Current Exhibit
April 11th – April 30th
I AM: Exploring The Full Range of Who We Are is an art exhibit created by the Black Male Collective centers on emotional presence and lived experience. It includes moods, memories, contradictions, strengths, and aspirations. Participants are encouraged to explore the range of emotions they carry and how those emotions shape how they move through the world.
Plan a Visit
There are typically 4-6 exhibitions each academic year, open to all members of the NC state and surrounding communities. The art gallery is located at 2810 Cates Ave, Raleigh, NC 27606 and is open Monday – Friday from 10am – 5 p.m. Please contact the African American Cultural Center at: 919.515.1452 with any questions.
For campus parking information, see the Witherspoon Student Center on the NC State Campus Map.
You`re invited to visit our National Library Week VizGallery Exhibit!📚🖼️✨
This three-day digital exhibit will be on view in the Cyma Rubin Visualization Gallery with a closing reception on April 10, 2026 at 12pm-2pm. All are welcome to attend.💝
This exhibit brings together collections from Triangle area libraries and special collections that highlight the richness of African American and Afro-diasporic life and expression. From rare books and archival records to photographs, oral histories, creative works, and community ephemera, these materials open pathways to learning about the ideas, creativity, scholarship, and everyday experiences that shape our broader society. 📚✨
Visitors from all backgrounds are invited to explore how libraries and archives increase access to knowledge, encourage curiosity, and support cultural understanding. 🌍✨
Contributors include:
NC State African American Cultural Center Library
The James E. Cheek Learning Resources Center, Shaw University
Friends of Oberlin Village
Melanin Library
Richard B. Harrison Community Library
James E. Shepard Memorial Library, North Carolina Central University
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Apr 1
Feed your curiosity and your stomach this Thursday, March 5, from 5-7 pm in the AACC Gallery✨. Register via the link in our bio!
Join us for a fun evening of great books and even better food🍽️📚! Every table tells a story, and don’t forget the treats to match! Explore each genre-inspired table to discover your reading niche, complete bingo to win prizes, and enjoy snacks along the way.
Mar 3
Feed your curiosity and your stomach this Thursday, March 5, from 5-7 pm in the AACC Gallery✨. Register via the link in our bio!
Join us for a fun evening of great books and even better food 🍽️📚! Every table tells a story, and don’t forget the treats to match! Explore each genre-inspired table to discover your reading niche, complete bingo to win prizes, and enjoy snacks along the way.
Mar 2
Join us for a fun evening of great books and
even better food 📚✨! Every table tells a story, and don’t
forget the treats to match! Explore each genre-inspired table to discover your reading niche, complete bingo to win prizes, and enjoy snacks along the way.
Feed your curiosity and your stomach on March 5 from 5-7pm in the AACC Gallery. Scan the QR code to register or visit the link in our bio!
Feb 24
Our 3rd exhibit is OPEN! Stop by to see amazing art designs from Erica J. Funderburk entitled By Design. This exhibit explores the powerful idea that nothing in life is accidental and every moment, encounter, and transformation unfolds with purpose.
Feb 5
Kwanzaa Table Talk
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Witherspoon 218 – AACC Art Gallery | 6pm – 7:30pm
Join us for an intimate and engaging conversation where students explore the principles of Kwanzaa through real-world experiences and diverse perspectives. This discussion offers a space for reflection, connection, and meaningful dialogue inspired by the values of the season. (meal provided) (Registration Required) visit our website to register.
The Spirit of Sankofa: Pre-Feast Celebration
Friday, November 21, 2025
AACC Room 356 | 4pm – 5:45pm
Experience the vibrant rhythms and soulful voices of Indigo’s Cultural Arts Center, where culture, community, and connection take center stage! (No registration required.)
Kwanzaa Feast of Faith
Friday, November 21, 2025
Witherspoon 126 – Washington Sankofa Room | 6pm – 7:30pm
An epic finale to close out the Fall 2025 semester! The Feast of Faith is a vibrant celebration of joy, creativity, faith, purpose, and community care. Join us for an evening filled with delicious food, and inspiring performances. (Full dinner) (Registration Required) visit our website to register
Nov 7
The WORDS=POWER exhibit at the Gregg Museum has been nothing short of breathtaking; a true celebration of creativity, collaboration, and community. 💫
Huge thanks to our incredible partners who made this possible: the amazing Gregg Museum team, the Crafts Center, co-curator Carol Nix, and the CHASS Creative Writing Program with Meg Day. We’re also deeply grateful for our donors, sponsors, Taylor Ofori with Accessibility, and Arts NC State for their invaluable support.
Your collective passion and artistry truly brought this powerful exhibit to life. ✨
Don’t miss your chance to experience WORDS=POWER in person at the Gregg Museum — it’s an exhibit you won’t want to miss! 🎨🖋️
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Nov 5
Come check out our latest artist exhibit!
In Witherspoon 218 take some time to let the daily academic stress fade and enjoy some beautiful art work. 🎨🦋
Make sure you come check out Melissa Campbell’s workshop October 22nd, 6:30-8:30pm! We can’t wait to see you there 🖌️🖼️
Oct 16
Take a break, get inspired, and join us at the AACC Gallery for our next art exhibition featuring the incredible work of Melissa Campbell. 🌿
Let her stunning pieces reignite your creativity and motivation to power through the rest of the semester!
🗓 Meet the Artist: October 22nd
🎭 Artist Workshop with Melissa Campbell — an inspiring opportunity to learn directly from the artist herself!
Oct 6
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Spring Study Nights at the AACC Library – April 24 & 25!
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Join us for extended hours until 10 PM in the AACC Library and Gallery (2nd floor, Witherspoon). Bring your study group and lock in on your goals in a warm, supportive space! Register in bio!
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✨ Wellness Station: Paint mini pots, make bracelets, and more
🎉 Giveaways & prize drawing
💻 Study Tools: Laptops, monitors, calculators, headphones (with student ID)
🍽️ Community Dinners at 6 PM — Register to receive dinner
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Study Hall AACC Third Floor | April 24 - 30 (excluding weekends)
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Join us on the third floor from 9am - 5pm for study hall. Snacks and refreshments provided.
Apr 18
Happy FDOC 🐺❤️🐺
Note the time change for our lunchtime open house!
Open House at the African American Cultural Center introduces new Pack to our library, gallery, and community space! For those returning it’s a warm welcome back!
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Jan 6
The BlaqOut Gallery Exhibit will spotlight the history of ballroom and drag culture while celebrating the impact of the artistic expression on contemporary society. The gallery will showcase NC State students, local queens, and a variety of costumes that express the story of ballroom/drag in the past, present, and future. Those visiting the exhibit will leave recognizing the transformative impact of ballroom/drag in community coalition and inspired by the joy in ruthenticity to be one’s authentic self. Students will identify what being their authentic self means and the joy associated with it.
Nov 6
