Featured Programs

Illustrated Lecture

History of Seagrove with Brian Evans

Thursday, July 21, 2022, 7 PM

Free with museum admission

Ceramist Brian Evans will discuss Seagrove, the jewel that we have in southeastern North Carolina for working potters. Evans will discuss the development of Seagrove and the lives of artists like Ben Owen, supported by the soil where they live and work.

Upcoming Programs

Art Explorers

Airlie Gardens

Thursday, July 28, 2022, 10-11 AM

CAM Members: $3 per child;

Not-Yet-Members: $6

Adults and children 2 and under: free

Join us at the Cameron Art Museum with special guests NHC Parks and Gardens educators! Enjoy science and art together – learn from our guest educators and create artwork inspired by their lessons.

Art Explorers is geared towards infants, toddler and preschoolers, but big brothers and sisters are welcome to join and create art with us. Space is limited so preregister to guarantee your spot!

Book Buzz

Luc Travers and Stories in Paint: 50 Moving Artworks from AmericanMuseums

Saturday, July 30, 2022,

1-2:30 PM

CAM Members: $20;

Not-Yet-Members: $25

Join Luc Travers for the release of his new book, Stories in Paint: 50 Moving Artworks from American Museums. In his book, Luc shares paintings with dramatic, poignant, and meaningful stories while demonstrating a powerful method to make the visual arts more interactive and engaging for everyone. During a thirty-minute slideshow presentation, Luc will share some of his favorite artworks from the book as well as some of the distinctive touches that make it innovative. Following the presentation there'll be time for questions, discussion, and book signing. Your registration includes a complimentary glass of wine, beer, or sparkling water.

Healthy Living

Pop-Up Meditation with Yoga Village

Saturday, July 30, 2022 9-10 AM

Free

Join Heather Lilly in Flying School for a morning of guided and silent meditation. Diane Landry's work invites a unique experience with light and sound, whether you are new or experienced with meditation.

Yoga Village is a Wilmington-based non-profit that specializes in bringing evidence based, trauma sensitive and resiliency focused, mindful movement programs to populations that might not have easy access to them otherwise.

Virtual Discussion

Virtual Conversation on James Baldwin

Tuesday, August 2, 2022, 6-7 PM

Free

In preparation for Speak Ya Peace: Commemoration of James Baldwin, CAM will host a webinar discussion on Baldwin’s essay: The American Dream and the American Negro. Join historian Lettie Schumate, historian Dr. Tara White, Mahlaynee Nicole of SpeakYa Peace and Deputy Director Heather Wilson as they examine one of his writings on the state of the nation and the lives of African Americans

September Classes & Workshops

When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint Them!

Instructor: Amy Gibson

Have you ever started a painting and ended up with a muddy mess? In this 3.5 hour alla prima class you will learn how to mix the colors you see and how to apply them, no more mud. I will take you through my easy to follow process of painting a lemon from start to finish.

Adult: Beginning -

Saturday, September 24, 11am-2:30pm

CAM member: $60;

Not-yet-member: $75

Natural Way To Draw

- Intro Workshop

Instructor: Donna Moore

Through gesture and observation of live models, practice capturing form and character of a subject by activating your personal visual sense. One day workshop is introduction to upcoming 6-week class based on Kimon Nicolaides classic method - The Natural Way to Draw. Encourages quick, expressive renderings. (return and new students encouraged!)

Adult: All Levels -

Saturday, September 10,

10am-4pm

CAM member: $100;

Not-yet-member: $125

The Garden in Fall

Instructor: Alan Cradick

The New Hanover County Extension Service Arboretum is a hidden gem along Oleander Drive. Maintained by staff and volunteer Master Gardeners, this wonderful garden is always in season. No matter the time of year, there is always something to see ... and photograph. This is a two day workshop open to all skill levels using any digital device. We meet at the Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, on Thursday morning from 10 am till noon. On Friday afternoon, 1 pm to 3 pm, we meet at Cameron Art Museum to share our images in a group critique.

Adult: All Levels -

Thursday, September 15,

10am-12pm, & Friday September 16, 1pm-3pm Pancoe

CAM member: $52;

Not-yet-member: $65

Visiting Artist: Stephen Hayes

Sculpture: Creating with Found Materials

Instructor: Stephen Hayes

Explore the creative process of sculpture with artist Stephen Hayes. Stephen makes art-woodcuts, sculptures, installations small and large - from found materials that draw on social and economic themes ingrained in the history of America and African-Americans. His approach is simple: "If I can't find it, I'll make it. If I can't make it, I'll find it." Discuss process, techniques, materials and inspiration while creating from your found resources.

Adult: All Levels -

Saturday, September 17,

10am -4pm

CAM member: $144;

Not-yet-a-member: $180