
Trolls: A Field Study
Twelve weathered troll sculptures crafted from fallen branches and reclaimed wooden pallets populate a wooded trail, creating a whimsical, interactive field study that invites visitors to ponder human life through folk art forms.
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Twelve life-sized troll sculptures built from fallen branches and wooden pallets form an interactive, folklore-infused outdoor trail, inviting tactile exploration, close-up viewing, and imaginative family discovery.

Twelve life-sized troll sculptures built from fallen branches and wooden pallets form an interactive, folklore-infused outdoor trail, inviting tactile exploration, close-up viewing, and imaginative family discovery.
Twelve life-sized troll sculptures built from fallen branches and wooden pallets form an interactive, folklore-infused outdoor trail, inviting tactile exploration, close-up viewing, and imaginative family discovery.

Twelve giant interactive troll sculptures by Danish artist Thomas Dambo roam the North Carolina Arboretum this winter, inviting families to explore forest trails, engage with site specific public art, and capture playful photo moments.

Twelve giant interactive troll sculptures by Danish artist Thomas Dambo roam the North Carolina Arboretum this winter, inviting families to explore forest trails, engage with site specific public art, and capture playful photo moments.
Twelve giant interactive troll sculptures by Danish artist Thomas Dambo roam the North Carolina Arboretum this winter, inviting families to explore forest trails, engage with site specific public art, and capture playful photo moments.

Forest trails come alive with giant handcrafted trolls tucked among rhododendron and maple, turning a group hike into a playful scavenger hunt for art, nature connection, and social outdoor camaraderie.

Forest trails come alive with giant handcrafted trolls tucked among rhododendron and maple, turning a group hike into a playful scavenger hunt for art, nature connection, and social outdoor camaraderie.
Forest trails come alive with giant handcrafted trolls tucked among rhododendron and maple, turning a group hike into a playful scavenger hunt for art, nature connection, and social outdoor camaraderie.

Guided outdoor tour of 12 Thomas Dambo troll sculptures tying each installation to specific environmental conservation topics; Lauren Lampley leads interpretive discussions along easy trails and paved walkways.

Guided outdoor tour of 12 Thomas Dambo troll sculptures tying each installation to specific environmental conservation topics; Lauren Lampley leads interpretive discussions along easy trails and paved walkways.
Guided outdoor tour of 12 Thomas Dambo troll sculptures tying each installation to specific environmental conservation topics; Lauren Lampley leads interpretive discussions along easy trails and paved walkways.

Contemporary works by women from the Pacific Northwest highlight voices, visions, and material mastery across painting, sculpture, and mixed media installations in a sunlit museum gallery.

Contemporary works by women from the Pacific Northwest highlight voices, visions, and material mastery across painting, sculpture, and mixed media installations in a sunlit museum gallery.
Contemporary works by women from the Pacific Northwest highlight voices, visions, and material mastery across painting, sculpture, and mixed media installations in a sunlit museum gallery.

An evolving exhibition from a winter artist residency at The North Carolina Arboretum, presenting site specific, nature inspired responses to the forest’s sights and sounds as it shifts from dormancy to spring.

An evolving exhibition from a winter artist residency at The North Carolina Arboretum, presenting site specific, nature inspired responses to the forest’s sights and sounds as it shifts from dormancy to spring.
An evolving exhibition from a winter artist residency at The North Carolina Arboretum, presenting site specific, nature inspired responses to the forest’s sights and sounds as it shifts from dormancy to spring.

Fluid contemporary craft explores form, movement, and organic shape across ceramics, textiles, and mixed media; regional artists present tactile, sculptural works in an intimate gallery setting.

Fluid contemporary craft explores form, movement, and organic shape across ceramics, textiles, and mixed media; regional artists present tactile, sculptural works in an intimate gallery setting.
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Hands-on mixed-media collage making centered on floral and butterfly imagery, using papers, fabrics, and found embellishments. Beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on composition, layering, and playful color in a light-filled studio space.

Hands-on mixed-media collage making centered on floral and butterfly imagery, using papers, fabrics, and found embellishments. Beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on composition, layering, and playful color in a light-filled studio space.
Hands-on mixed-media collage making centered on floral and butterfly imagery, using papers, fabrics, and found embellishments. Beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on composition, layering, and playful color in a light-filled studio space.