JANUARY 2025

JOIN US THIS JANUARY FOR FAMILY-FRIENDLY PROGRAMS

DESIGNED FOR OUR YOUNGEST VISITORS!

FLOATING LANTERN CEREMONY

January 5, 3 - 7 PM

Join us this Sunday for a family-fun evening of reflection, hope, and community at CAM's Floating Lantern Ceremony! This special event celebrates the beauty of light and togetherness as hundreds of illuminated lanterns float across our museum pond, creating a special and memorable evening.

✨ Write a message of hope or remembrance on your lantern sleeve.✨

✨ Enjoy live music from Josh Youse on guitar and Diana Zaccaria on drums at the pond along with Dara Kahkonen on flute. Purchase special dinner options, hot chocolate, beverages, and s’mores kits from CAM Cafe. ✨

✨ Connect with the community in a meaningful and beautiful way. ✨

Proceeds from lantern purchases support CAM's ongoing educational programming.

Lantern sleeves are available today for purchase at

CAM's Visitor Services Desk!

$15+ tax for CAM members/

$20+ tax for Not-Yet Members.

Lantern sales will also be available on the day of the event until 6:30 PM

for $20 + tax until sold out.

Learn More

Sponsored in part by

MARY'S ART EXPLORERS

with Miss Ashley

THURSDAYS 10-11 AM

CAM Members: $5 per adult/child

Not-Yet Members: $10 per adult/child

Children Ages 2 & Under: Free

Mary's Art Explorers is geared towards infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, but big brothers and sisters are welcome to join and create art with us. Your registration includes admission to the museum for the whole day.

Space is limited, so preregister to guarantee your spot!

January 9

Mixed, A Colorful Story

Join us in the Pancoe Education Building as we read Mixed: A Colorful Story by Arree Chung. This book explores messages of acceptance and unity.

After the reading, participants will create a colorful craft. This is a great opportunity for the whole family!

January 23

Who was Martin Luther King Jr

Join us in the Pancoe Education Building as we read Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.? by Lisbeth Kaiser, with art by Stanley Chow. The book explores messages of acceptance and unity.

Afterward, participants will create a colorful craft. This is a great opportunity for the whole family!

Kids at CAM - Close to Home

Saturday, January 18, 10 AM to 12 PM

Members: $5 per adult/child. Not-Yet Members: $10 per adult/child

This month, we will draw inspiration from our newest exhibition, Close to Home. Participants will imagine and create their own homes in various forms. Collaborate with CAM Education staff to design and construct your unique home.

Kids at CAM is a family-friendly event. Museum staff facilitate art activities for all ages, including parents. Family-friendly tours of the exhibitions are at 11:30 a.m. Learn More.

A collaboration with Cross River Therapy will happen at 9 AM. Those members will get early access to Kids at CAM to provide a sensory-friendly environment and can register through this link.

EBT cardholders can register children for Kids@CAM and Art Explorers programs at no cost! To secure your spots, please email Ashley Rowland at education@cameronartmuseum.org or call 910-726-9490 with the number of participants you'd like to register.

CAM MUSEUM SCHOOL CLASSES & WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS

POTTERY FOR KIDS

Tuesday, March, 4-25, 4-5:30 pm

Instructor: Anne McCombie

Clay time for the younger kids. Learn patience and problem-solving skills as they form mounds of clay into beautiful art! Ages 9-12

CAM Member $88

Not-yet Member $110

Supplies: $15 Supply Fee

MEET MISS ASHLEY!

Miss Ashley comes to CAM from Cleveland, Ohio. Ashley has been a classroom teacher and an educator at The Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland. Ashley is a proud aunt to three nephews and one niece. Her favorite activities are building sandcastles and taking walks at

Long Leaf Park.

For questions about any of these programs, please contact Ashley Rowland

at 910-726-9490 or education@cameronartmuseum.org

Eat Creatively! Check out our

Kid's Menu, and be on the look-out for Chef specials and limited menus on event days!

Lunch: Tues-Fri 11 AM-2 PM

Dinner: Thurs 5-8 PM

Brunch: Sat & Sun 10 AM-2 PM

LEARN MORE

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Cameron Art Museum (CAM) provides a cultural gathering place that enriches the lives of museum visitors and the community through high-quality exhibitions, lifelong learning in the arts, dynamic public programs, and stewardship and interpretation of the collection.