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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

CAM COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT:

Dr. Acquenetta Wheeler

Dr. Acquenetta Wheeler serves on CAM's Board of Trustees and is a supporter of Jazz at CAM. Dr. Wheeler is a native of Wilmington who had spent several years away attending Fisk University, Meharry Medical College and Johns Hopkins University.

She says, "I was surprised when visiting CAM after returning home that it was such a rich cultural and educational experience. It shares rich history and stories that inspire me to want to learn more. CAM certainly brings people together."

Why do you feel it was important to support the museum, including participation in the special events and sponsorship opportunities such as JAZZ at CAM?

My participation in the events and special programs at CAM is personally important to me as it helps motivate me to learn things outside of my normal everyday activities and routines.

I support the museum because its programs and exhibitions bring a diverse cultural experience to all ages … children and adults… in the Wilmington community and surrounding area.

I love that it creates an opportunity that welcomes all within its walls.

I enjoy many of the exhibitions and diverse programs but especially like the special musical programs such as Jazz at CAM and Thursday Live Music at CAM Café. Being a pediatrician, I am also drawn to the activities specially geared toward children and young adults.

How long have you supported CAM - whether through severing as a board member or becoming a donor?

When I returned to Wilmington, my home town, I supported the museum by attending special events and exhibitions. I also connected with a group of friends who attended the Jazz at CAM series and that helped introduce me to all the experiences that CAM has to offer.

... I support the museum because its programs and exhibitions bring a diverse cultural experience to all ages …

What event at CAM is most memorable to you?

Boundless was the most memorable to me. It brought people from all races and ethnicities together to share, explore, and appreciate the memory of the heroic efforts of the United States Colored Troops during the Civil War.

What was your favorite CAM exhibition?

There are many exhibitions that I have enjoyed over the years however, my most favorite is the annual Illumination exhibit. The beauty of the creations incorporated individual designs, magnificent colors, unique textures within the brilliance of light into many different forms. It is a magnificent display of originals by artists from around the country. Each year I see many new and different displays. Each one seems to shine and spell out in a unique way a sense of HOPE for the world.

2022-2023 JAZZ AT CAM SEASON TICKETS NOW ON SALE

Expanded Collection Now Available

Brian Evans Pottery in the Museum Shop

Even if you missed Brian Evans’s talk on Seagrove Pottery last week, you can still enjoy Brian’s work. See his expanded display at the Museum Shop. Accordion vases and lidded jars as well as sculptural work. It won’t last long, so shop soon! And remember, CAM Members receive 10% off!

Attention Artists!

Illumination 2022

Call to Artists

Be part of Cameron Art Museum’s 8th Annual Exhibition of Artist Made Lights

How does the light shine in your mind, your heart, your soul? How will your hands blend the light with sculptural components to create art?

Artists are encouraged to submit proposals that explore traditional and contemporary media utilizing elements of color, texture, light, and shadow.

All themes are welcome. Click below to learn more and submit proposals.

Deadline for submissions is

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 11:59 PM EDT

Submit Proposals

Featured Programs

Art Explorers

With Guests from 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!

Did you know most flowers need insects in order to grow? Learn all about pollinators and how they help provide us food every day. We’ll take a special look at one of our favorite colorful pollinators, the butterfly! We will read 'Waiting for Wings', explore our galleries, and create out own artsy butterflies.

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 American Museums

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.

Upcoming Programs

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

Speak Ya Peace

Commemoration of James Baldwin

Thursday, August 4, 2022, 7-9 PM

Donations appreciated

Through the platform of art we will speak to the works of this writer and activist who broke new grounds through his poetry and plays that framed the Black experience in America. Speak Ya Peace believes that the beauty of communication lies within the Arts. The mission of Speak Ya Peace North Carolina is to reach hearts, minds, and create effective dialogue within our community through Artful interpretation; one piece at a time.

Illustrated Lecture

The USCT and Boundless by Stephen Hayes with Daniel Jones, CAM Cultural Curator

Sunday, August 7, 2-3 PM

$10 suggested Donation

Daniel Jones, CAMs Cultural Curator will give an illustrated lecture focused on the research collected over the past year on the lives and narratives of United States Colored Troop soldiers.

CAM Café

Hours

Lunch: Tues-Fri 11 AM-2 PM

Dinner: Thurs 5-8 PM

Brunch: Sat & Sun 10 AM-2 PM

Call (910) 777-2363 for reservations

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Live Music

at CAM Café

Thursdays 6-8 PM

& Saturdays 11:30 AM-1:30 PM

Josh Youse

Thurs, July 14, 6-8 PM

Michaela Haley

Sat, July 16, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM

Gentle Yoga

with Steve Unger

Tuesdays from 9-10 AM

Donation: $5

Flow Yoga

with Kim Gardiulo

Fridays from 8:30-9:30 AM

Donation: $10

Boundless Public Tours

with Daniel Jones, CAM Cultural Curator

Fridays at 1 PM

Free with museum admission

Photo Courtesy of Jeff Janowski/UNCW

Support the USCT Sculpture Park!

Purchase a Paver, Build a Park!

Join Cameron Art Museum’s campaign to commemorate the United States Colored Troops, and their historic efforts at the Battle of Forks Road, on the museum grounds.

Your purchase of a personalized paver will help us to realize a park, the first of its kind in North Carolina and in the nation, focused on the heroism of the United States Colored Troops during the Civil War.

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Fearless Fall Classes & Workshops

Fearless Watercolor

Instructor: Janice Castiglione

Watercolor is known for being the most difficult medium to paint with. This class is designed to push through our fears and find joy in exploring the aspects of what this paint can do. Research how colors can flow together and mix on the paper, create soft edges or hard sharp edges. Let's let the pressure go and concentrate on finding joy in creating. No expectations or pressure. Each class will begin with a demo.

Thursdays, September 8 -

October 13, 1pm-4pm

CAM member: $232;

Not-yet-member: $290

Yes You Can!

Knitting Your Way

Instructor: Susan Borovsky

Knitting is a life long skill. We will take each student from where you are (whether neophyte or expert) to where you want to be.

Fridays, September 9- 30, 11am-1pm

CAM member: $116;

Not-yet-member: $145

Fearless Color!

Instructor: Carolyn Faulkner

Do you love bright bold colors? Do you love soft muted colors? If so, this class is for you! Learn how to create a harmonious color palette and a contrasting color palette. Decide if you want a painting filled with harmony or a painting using bold contrasts. Learn to work with complimentary colors next to one another and analogous colors used together in the same composition. Your painting can be a garden scene or objects of your choice. I will bring in photos but you can choose from your own as well. Contrast will give your artwork drama and opposition. Harmonious colors are similar. They flow, they are close in hue! Are you the person that wants to blend and get along or are you the rebel that wants to be different? Let your personality explode on your canvas!

Wednesdays, September 7 - 28, 10am - 12pm

CAM member: $116;

Not-yet-member: $145

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

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Visiting Artist: Stephen Hayes

Sculpture: Creating with Found Materials

Join Boundless creator and Duke professor Stephen Hayes for this rare opportunity to explore the creative process of sculpture using found materials.

In addition to Boundless, Hayes' recent CAM solo show Voices of Future’s Past was both a critical and popular success that examined social and economic themes impacting the African American experience expressed through sculpture, assemblage and textile work. Hayes was also recently accepted into Kehinde Wiley’s prestigious Black Rock artist in residency program in Senegal.

This Master Class is truly a once in a lifetime chance to gain insight and inspiration from an amazing artist in an intimate setting.

Adult: All Levels -

Saturday, September 17,

10am -4pm

CAM member: $144;

Not-yet-a-member: $180

Meet CAM education staff and our phenomenal roster of teaching artists, while touring the Pancoe Education Center. Wander through our mixed media studio space, the clay studio, and kiln room and learn about our Fall classes.

On View

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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.

This project was supported by the NC Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources