of art & design
The Gregg Museum of Art & Design is a collecting museum at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. The Gregg Museum operates under the Division of Student Affairs and is located in the Talley Student Center in the middle of the NCSU campus. The Gregg’s collecting focus reflects the mission of North Carolina State University and supports its academic programs by providing research opportunities for NCSU students and the citizens of North Carolina and beyond. The collection includes, but is not limited to, textiles, ceramics, outsider/folk art, photography, architectural drawings & modern furniture. The Gregg Museum of Art & Design also puts on 6-8 exhibitions per year in its two galleries, in addition to exhibiting work at various places in the Talley Student Center and around campus.
Mission:
The North Carolina State University Gregg Museum of Art & Design collects, interprets and exhibits exemplary hand and machine-made objects to foster learning and understanding of the cultures of North Carolina and the world.
Promotion of learning and understanding of the cultures of North Carolina and the world supports North Carolina State University’s mission as a land-grant institution that serves the people of and respects the heritage of North Carolina, thus also supporting the mission of the Division of Student Affairs to enhance the quality of life.
Innovative research opportunities to study the mastery of fundamentals, the intellectual discipline and creativity required to make useful and beautiful objects are provided the NC State students and faculty by the collection, thus supporting the mission of a Research-I university and supporting the mission of the Division of Student Affairs to facilitate intellectual, ethical and personal growth.
The material diversity of the University’s collection as developed by the Gregg Museum of Art & Design models the great human diversity of the state, the region and the world and supports, by example, the values of creating a culture that engenders respect for that diversity.
The University’s collection of exemplary objects represents many different examples of creativity, innovation and leadership whose successes enrich, enhance and expand the lives of individuals, communities and nations thus modeling excellence and further engendering a respect for the values that produced these objects.
General Information:
The Gregg Museum is free and open to the public.
Hours:
The Gregg Museum of Art & Design is open
Monday - Friday from 12-8pm
Saturday and Sunday from 2-8pm
Closed University Holidays and between exhibitions.
Phone: 919.515.3503
These hours are subject to change during University closings and holidays. Additional restrictions on the Gregg Museum’s hours can arise relating to Talley Student Center building hours, especially during University academic breaks. Please visit the Talley Student Center website for the most complete and up-to-date building hours. For directions, see the link to maps and directions on the left.
For more information about the Gregg Museum of Art & Design please e-mail us at gregg@ncsu.edu.
Accessibility:
The Gregg Museum of Art & Design is located in the Talley Student Center, which is fully compliant with all federal and state requirements for handicapped access. It is recommended that those with special needs approach the building from the Cates Avenue (south) side.
Handicapped parking is available directly across the street and adjacent to the Talley Student Center on the south side of the building on Cates Avenue. There is also a safe drop-off area on the south side of the building. Upon entering the building, you may take the elevator to the second floor, where our galleries are located.
The Gregg Museum of Art & Design strives to maintain the best accessibility standards possible.
Submission Policy:
The Gregg Museum of Art & Design does not accept unsolicited materials (slides, prints, CDs, DVDs, etc.) from artists or their agents. The museum does not set up appointments with artists to review their work at their request. If unsolicited materials are sent to the museum without the artist or agent's prior knowledge of museum policy, the museum is not obligated to return materials that have been submitted without a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Under no circumstances may artists send or drop off original works. The museum cannot take responsibility for the safety of original works.
