Come out and experience jazz with the Lenore Raphael Trio in CAM's listening room, Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall on Thursday, Dec. 1 and then back to CAM on Friday Dec. 2 for a fun opening party for the new exhibit The Art of Illumination 2016 with Grenoldo Frazier in the cafe offering a range of tunes!
Drawing inspiration from traditional lantern festivals that mark the season's change and year's end, over forty artists created new and original hand-built lanterns. With the lanterns illuminating both the darkness of longer nights and the beginnings of the future, this exhibition will give rise to a shared experience of reflection and anticipation.
Opening Party
Friday December 2, 6-8 pm
CAM Members: $10 per admission / Not Yet Members: $16 per admission
Be among the first to experience over forty hand-built lanterns created by artists from the Cape Fear area and across the U.S. while enjoying light refreshments, cash bar and live music by legendary entertainer Grenoldo Frazier. Register here
MUSEUM SCHOOL
Annual OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, December 4, 11 am - 2 pm
Discover the Museum School In Person!Meet Museum School Teaching Artists, Students and Exhibitors. Day Includes: Instructor Demos, Student Art Show, Craft Stations, Library Book Sale, Scarf Dying, Figure Drawing, Biscuit Making
10% off Winter I Session Registration
In Person And During Event Only
Elsie Egan, 93 years old from Red Springs, NC will be making biscuits in galleria during Open House. Come and learn Elsie's 80 year old secret techniques while practicing and making your own right beside her!
IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! Internationally renowned artist Clyde Jones spends the day with you and your family! Help decorate sea critters to add to our 'Holiday by the Sea' installation, which will remain on display at the corner of 17th and Independence through the holiday season! You can also create your own works of art to take home! All Ages Welcome. No pre-registration necessary. Parental supervision required at all times. Enjoy this afternoon of creativity, inspiration & art! For more information contact georgia@cameronartmuseum.org. Sponsored by BB & T.
Floating Lantern Ceremony
Sunday, December 11, 4-7 pm
CAM welcomes you to attend this free public event where you may write or draw your love and gratitude for someone special onto a lantern or express your dreams and wishes for the future. Lanterns will then be floated on the museum pond in this moving ceremony. This outdoor activity will be accompanied by live music and refreshments for purchase. Proceeds from lantern purchases support CAM's ongoing educational programming.
Lantern sleeves will be available for sale for $12 each. Lantern messaging and decorating begins at 4 p.m. Floating begins at 5 p.m., continues until 7 p.m. More info here.
