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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

CAM Donor Spotlight:

Andy and Hathia Hayes

Andy and Hathia Hayes are lifelong educators who share a passion for art. Their home in Wilmington is carefully curated with art that they have collected throughout their lives. The Hayes have also had a longstanding commitment to Cameron Art Museum, starting when they moved to the area over 40 years ago. The gift of works from their collection deepens CAM collection in meaningful ways.

Here's an excerpt of a conversation between CAM's Deputy Director Heather Wilson and Andy and Hathia Hayes.

Heather Wilson: We would not be the museum that we are without the two of you. And that you've chosen us as the home for a significant portion of your collection is so tremendous. And so, I just wanted to ask you, what do you hope to accomplish by giving this gift of your life's work, this collection to CAM?

Andy Hayes: Well, to me, the museum itself is an important part of our art interest and certainly mine….We came to Wilmington at a time when two important people in our lives were here. One was Alan Aiches, who was the first professional director of St. John’s Museum and we got to know him, and we worked very closely with him on dozens of exhibitions over time. My experience with him was very different from what most people ever have an opportunity to experience in the arts. Alan was a doer himself, and he and I would go pick up artwork from an artist or from collectors. We would install them, we would sand the walls, or we would paint the stands, or we would do anything. So, for me to get to work that closely in a museum with a director, a director at a time when that was essentially the art staff, there was no such thing as installers and so on. You did it all. And Alan allowed me to do that with him.

At that same time, Sam Hughes came to town, and Sam represented a kind of aesthetic interest and standard that I had never had the opportunity to be a part of before. We became very close friends with Sam, and I stood beside him as he died…He pressured the museum and his friends in every way that he possibly could to support that museum. And he was really influential in helping the museum get any significant works of art that it wanted, or he thought they needed. He’d buy them himself or he would work it around. But having the opportunity to be close to Sam and friends with Sam was an important part of being at the museum.

Hathia Hayes: That's why we have the Cassatts at Cameron.

Heather Wilson: What are your hopes for the future of your collection?

Andy Hayes: I think one of the things that I would like to think could happen is that how people who have not done much acquisition of arts or crafts might consider it as a result of hearing our story….A few years back we had an exhibition that was focused on collecting. So, we had works from our collection there in the museum and we had a special invitational dinner to introduce collectors to each other and to, or people who would like to be collectors…But someone at that meeting asked us, “how do you become a collector?”

Hathia Hayes: Buy one piece.

Andy Hayes: Yes, start now and in 45 years from now, you're going to have a big collection.

Promise highlights promised gifts from the collections of Glen and Florence Hardymon and Andrew and Hathia Hayes, as well as new acquisitions and other promised gifts to CAM’s collection.

Artists featured in this exhibition include Rick Beck, Lisa Clague, Christina Cordova, Jim Dine, Maud Gatewood, Susan Taylor Glasgow, Sol Lewitt, Juan Logan, Beverly McIver, Joan Miro, Robert Motherwell, Robert Rauschenberg, Frank Stella, Hiroshi Sueyoshi, and Steffan Thomas.

Put on your dancing shoes…And your NEW Minnie Evans’ socks!

Don your best and arty-est duds for the Gala this Saturday, or get a jump on holiday gift giving, with a variety of Minnie Evans themed work – scarves, socks, ties and tumblers. Brand new to the CAM shop and sold here exclusively. Socks ($24.99 not yet member, $22.49 member) and tie ($49.99 not yet member, $44.99 member) seen above.

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FREE Jazz at CAM Community Concert!

Featured Programs

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Artist Conversation Series

In Conversation with Alonzo V. Wilson and

Dr. Tamara Brothers

Thurs, Nov 10, 2022, 6-7 PM

CAM Members: $15;

Not-yet-Members: $20

Join Dr. Tamara Brothers, Deputy Director of the North Carolina Arts Council, for an insightful conversation with Alonzo V. Wilson, costume designer for HBO’s series Treme, whose works are currently on display in 60+.

Tickets

Mary's Art Explorers

Birds of a Feather

Thursday, November 10, 2022,

10-11 AM

CAM Members:

$3 per child/adult;

Not-yet-Members:

$6 per child/adult

Children 2 and under: free

Inspired by the beautiful costumes of Alonso V. Wilson, we will read Birds of a feather, then explore the colorful, feather-filled costumes in our galleries. We will create feathery accessories using craft materials.

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!

Grab your dancing shoes!

60 Years Gala

Sat, Nov 12, 6 PM - 11 PM

Celebrate 60 Years of Art, Community, and Love at Cameron Art Museum Saturday, November 12

Enjoy creative cuisine by Chef Keith Rhodes of Catch and Chef Chip Pridgen of CAM Café. Dance the night away with music by Mangroove and Fantasy Band. Join us for a special live auction hosted by WECT's Francis Weller featuring art, trips, and a chance to have dinner with artists Elizabeth Bradford and Stephen Hayes.

Gala Tickets

Community Day

PNC Bank USCT Park Unveiling

Sunday, November 13, 2022,

10 AM-5 PM

Event and museum admission FREE

Community Day with live performances by Carolyn Evans, Johnny Lee Chapman, and Mouths of Babes Theater. Family activities and living history on the grounds.

1:00 PM Land Acknowledgment

1:30 PM Johnny Lee Chapman III

2:00 PM Williston Alumni Choir

3:00 PM Carolyn Evans

4:00 PM Mouths of Babes Theater: Staged Reading from Wilmington Reconstructed

1:00-4:00 PM Community Lantern with Fritzi Huber

Upcoming Programs

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Mary's Art Explorers

Taylor the Thankful Turkey

Thursday, Nov 17 10-11 AM

CAM Members:

$3 per child/adult;

Not-yet-Members:

$6 per child/adult

Children 2 and under: free

It’s almost Thanksgiving! Let’s celebrate by reading Taylor the Thankful Turkey and talking about all the things we are grateful for. We will make Thanksgiving inspired crafts and explore our galleries together.

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!

It is with great honor that Cameron Art Museum pays tribute to Mary Cameron Hoey by naming its most popular and long standing family program after her. Mary’s Art Explorers is a story time, art making, and museum exploration program.

Tour

American Sign Language Tour

Saturday, November 19, 2022, 11 AM-12 PM

Free

Join us this month for an American Sign Language Tour of "60+". Two interpreters will be provided, and admission is free.

Are you a cancer survivor or a current cancer patient?

Join us for a FREE 6-week class at Cameron Art Museum in art-making, creative writing, and mindfulness designed to reduce stress.

Email lifelonglearning@cameronartmuseum.org

for more information

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One lucky winner receives tickets to an incredible destination of their choice!

Deadline to purchase is Thursday, November 10

Winner Announced Live on Facebook

Friday, November 11 at Noon!

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Illumination 2022

Exhibition Opening Party

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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

Kelly G.

Thursday, November 3, 6-8 PM

Roger Davis

Sat, November 5, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM

Gentle Yoga

with Steve Unger

Tuesdays from 9-10 AM

Donation: $10

Museum School

Classes & Workshops

Discover The Color Purple!

Instructor: Carolyn Faulkner

Learn to use the color purple in multiple ways. We will begin painting with purple or another color depending on the mood you wish to create.

Adult: All Levels -

Wednesdays, Nov 9 - Dec 7* 10am-12pm

CAM member: $116;

Not-yet-member: $145

+ $10 material fee

Correct Your Values and Color Theory in Still Life Painting

Instructor: Jeri Greenberg

With weekly still life set ups, learn how to use correct values in your painting, BEFORE you add your color. Starting with black, white and shades of grey, we will learn to see in monotones and then how to translate that to a full color painting.

Adult: All Levels -

Tuesday, Jan 10- 31, 1pm-4pm

CAM member: $172;

Not-yet-member: $215

The Artists Way

Instructor: Donna Moore

What holds you back? Become willing to get past "trying" to spend more time making art and commit to affirming motivation and discipline.

Adult: All Levels -

Thurs, Jan 12- March 30,

2pm-3:30pm

CAM member: $208;

Not-yet-member: $260

A Different Kind of

Picture Book

Instructor: Judith Chandler

It's a great yet simple way to save special photos. Our process will be to make an accordion fold book with colorful papers and fill the pages with your photocopied pictures. We will explore ways to make our books unique and personal with cutouts and embellishments.

Adult: All Levels -

Saturday, Dec 3, 10am-1pm & Sunday, Dec 4, 12pm-3pm

CAM member: $80;

Not-yet-member: $100

Functional Coil Pot Planter or Bowl

Instructor: Shannon Gehen

Construct a coil bowl or planter and leave the surface in rhythmic layers or paddle the form to a smooth, flat finish.

Adult: All Levels -

Thursday, Dec 1, 6-9pm

CAM member: $64;

Not-yet-member: $80

Exploring the World of Georgia O'Keefe

Instructor: Carolyn Faulkner

This amazing female artist drew and painted everything from flowers, to buildings, to mountains to skulls! In this class the student will draw images of their choice using O'Keefe's creations for inspiration.

Youth: All Levels -

Sunday, Jan 29, 1-4pm

CAM member: $88;

Not-yet-member: $110

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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

Weekly E-News

Correct Your Values and Color Theory in Still Life Painting

The Artists Way

A Different Kind of

﻿Picture Book

Functional Coil Pot Planter or Bowl

Exploring the World of Georgia O'Keefe

Picture Book