LIVING HISTORY DAY: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Forks Road Commemorate - Remember - Get Inspired |
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| Bring the whole family to commemorate the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Forks Road through living history, film screenings, family activities, and an illustrated lecture by Ms. Chaitra Powell the inaugural Sarah Graham Kenan Curatorship in the Southern Historical Collection at UNC Libraries.
Enjoy 20% off CAM memberships ALL DAY!
USCT reenactors from Battery B, some who were cast for the Boundless sculpture, will demonstrate living history and invite guests to learn about camp life from the 1860s. Boundless honors the USCT and their fight for citizenship and stands proudly on our museum grounds and as the centerpiece of this commemoration. Spend the day learning more about the USCT and this significant battle. |
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| LIVING HISTORY DAY SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
10 AM-5 PM Learn about the lives of USCT with reenactors from Battery B. Family activities in CAM’s Reception Hall.
12 PM Battle of Forks Road Documentary
1 PM Legacy Short Film
2 PM Illustrated Lecture – Ms. Chaitra Powell Through the Archives: In Search of African American History, Culture, and Traditions.
Event Activities are Free; Gallery Admission applies. $5 Suggested Donation for Lectures |
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| ON THE ROAD TO FREEDOM: HALYBURTON WALK February 21, 9:30 AM Free – Registration Required. Donations are appreciated.
On February 20, 1865, over 1,800 United States Colored Troops marched along Federal Point Road and fought for two days on the grounds of what is now Cameron Art Museum. During this program, we’ll hike along the same route these brave men marched through present-day Halyburton Park to CAM.
As we retrace their steps, you’ll learn about the park’s natural history and how the landscape affected these men’s lives personally and on the battlefield. Pre-registration is required here. Participants will meet at Halyburton Park (4099 S. 17th St.) at 9:30 AM.
After the walk, stay for the Boundless Tour at 11 AM and the Veterans Creative Arts Program collage workshop at 11:30 AM. Learn More |
| | VETERANS CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM: COLLAGING OUR STORIES February 21, 11:30 AM Free – Registration and donations are appreciated
Join us for a special art program with NC collage artist Marcus Dawson. Discover the expressive art of collage by creating unique visuals with everyday materials like photographs and found objects. We’ll focus on texture, color, shape, and patterns while exploring composition and balance. This class promotes self-care and healing through art.
Marcus Dawson, a North Carolina artist, spreads love through analog collage. What began as self-care transformed into a passion for vibrant storytelling using bright colors. His work often features people of color against whimsical landscapes of flowers and hills. He has been published in Create! Magazine and other notable journals. Learn More |
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| ANNUAL BOUNDLESS LECTURE WITH DANIEL JONES Sunday, February 23, 1:00 PM | Free - $5 suggested donations appreciated.
Join us in the reception hall for the Annual Boundless Lecture by CAM’s Cultural Curator, Daniel Jones. This lecture, "A Communities War," explores the stories of Civil War soldiers from Wilmington and North Carolina’s eastern coast and their post-war contributions to our state. |
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KID FRIENDLY PAINT MADE OF FOOD?! |
| Finger paints are often the first experience a child has applying color to paper before the development of manual dexterity, which enables a child to hold a paintbrush. This fun, food-safe finger paint has non-GMO ingredients (including potatoes, rice, and beans) and provides an all-natural, fun-filled - colorful adventure for the very youngest artist! Stay up to date on new shop items by following us on Instagram@cammuseumshop! |
| | Featured: Elsewhere Finger Paint - $17.50 (Member $15.75) |
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Close to Home
Close to Home (November 19, 2024 – March 23, 2025) is a celebration of CAM’s collection featuring works by artists with a connection to our state, our region, our home. Join us as we explore images of people and places that evoke the varied spirit of our community. Beloved familiar works are joined by hidden treasures in a showcase of artistic voices; a collective search for the meaning of home. Features work by Josef Albers, Romare Bearden, Mary Cassatt, Diego Camposeco, Elisabeth Chant, Minnie Evans, Maud Gatewood, Claude Howell, Hiroshi Sueyoshi, and others. Learn More |
| Rising Stars
February 1 -March 2, 2025 This month-long student art exhibition, organized in collaboration with schools in the eight-county radius in Southeastern NC that Cameron Art Museum serves, showcases the exceptional talent of Eastern North Carolina high school students and highlights the promise of the newest generation of artists.
Celebrate our young artists and the creative mark they will make in the future! Learn More |
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Elisabeth Chant
Elisabeth Chant (February 7, 2025 – April 27, 2025) North Carolina artist Elisabeth Chant (1865-1947) made an indelible mark on Wilmington’s art community. She became known for her vibrant landscapes and scenes of the North Carolina coast. Chant also created decorative designs and explored mysticism and spiritual themes, which informed her artistic style. She was instrumental in developing Wilmington’s cultural landscape, founding art classes, mentoring young artists, and establishing a community art association. This exhibition explores the people and landscapes of Chant’s world. |
| Upcoming! The Game Changers: Diebenkorn, Frankenthaler, and Rauschenberg
March 20 - October 5, 2025 Helen Frankenthaler, Richard Diebenkorn, and Robert Rauschenberg created essential works in the mid-20th century, forever changing what American art would look like and what it could mean to us.
The Game Changers exhibition expands viewers’ appreciation of prints in the permanent collection with the generous inclusion of works by Frankenthaler, Diebenkorn, Rauschenberg, and their contemporaries from renowned American museum collections. Learn More |
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| SLABS IN GEOMETRY Instructor: Matthew French The main technique of the workshop will focus on creating slab-built sculptural forms, emphasizing geometric shapes. These techniques can be used to create functional objects such as lamps or fountains, or they can simply serve as sculptures. Additionally, several innovative slab design options will be demonstrated and made available for participant exploration during the workshop. Saturdays, Feb. 22 and March 1, 10 am -2 pm Adult: All Levels CAM Member $116 Not-yet Member $145 Supplies: $15 Supply Fee Learn More |
| | BEGINNER ACRYLIC PAINTING Instructor: Carolyn Faulkner If you want to learn the basics of painting and color, this class is for you! Overview of brushes and different acrylic paints will be introduced, in addition color mixing and color theory.
Techniques for adding texture using gel medium and experimentation with various tools other than brushes will be explored. Beginning with a simple apple and moving on to a landscape using overlaying colors to create a different type of texture. Wednesdays, Feb 26- March 19, 9 am-12 pm Adult: Beginner CAM Member $172. Not-yet member $215 Supplies: $10 supply fee Click Here for Supply Information and to Learn More |
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| | LIVE! AT CAM CAFÉ • THURS 6-8 PM Feb 20 Robert Bosco Feb 27 Raphael Namé March 13 Perry Smith March 20 Robert Bosco March 27 Raphael Namé
Illustration: "Save Me a Seat" by Sherri Badalsua. |
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