“Williams’s style always feels substantial.” - The Washington Post

Join us on Thursday, February 8 for the Opening Night of

Stay in the Light

from South Carolina artist Charles Edward Williams.

This exhibition draws inspiration from historical photography of the

Civil Rights movement, offering a contemporary response to social and political issues of the past and present.

The opening night celebration features a reception with artist

Charles Edward Williams and gospel & blues from musician Ian Daviz.

CAM Café will be open serving drinks and dinner from 6-8 PM.

Call (910) 777-2363 for dinner reservations.

Stay In The Light

Opening Night

with Artist Reception & Musician Ian Daviz

6-9 PM

CAM Members FREE / Not-Yet Members $15

Not-yet a CAM Member? CAM Members never pay museum admission and are always FREE to exhibition openings.

Plus CAM members have access to member-only tours on February 8 as well as access to a special artist talk with Charles Edward Williams

earlier in the day.

Join today and get these perks plus discounts in CAM's Museum Shop and at CAM Cafe.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Charles Edward Williams’ paintings and installation works incorporate a strong use of color and gesture, inviting a focus on human emotion and our connectedness and commonality. Stay in the Light includes new work created for this exhibition, as well as work from Williams’ Sun and Light series. 

Born in Georgetown, SC, Williams currently lives in Durham, NC. A graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design, Charles Edward Williams is a supported recipient of the Andy Warhol Visual Arts Grant. He teaches at North Carolina Central University where he is the SunTrust Endowed Faculty Chair and Associate Professor of Drawing and Painting, a position formerly held by Beverly McIver.

For any Accessibility requests, please contact Georgia Mastroieni at

910-726-9492 or georgia@cameronartmuseum.org

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