| MARCH 21– OCTOBER 5
THURSDAY, MARCH 20 MEMBER PREVIEW TOURS 11 AM & 2 PM Free for Members with Registration |
| EXHIBITION OPENING 6-9 PM Meet guest curator Ben Billingsley, enjoy End of Days Distillery, and groove to DJ Louis spinning a mix of music inspired by the exhibition. CAM Members FREE, Not-Yet Members $15, Teachers & Students FREE |
| ARTThe Game Changers expands viewers’ appreciation of prints in CAM’s permanent collection with the generous inclusion of works by Frankenthaler, Diebenkorn, and Rauschenberg from renowned American museum and arts institutions including: Akron Art Museum, Art Bridges, Cincinnati Art Museum, Des Moines Art Center, Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, North Carolina Museum of Art, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and the Weatherspoon Art Museum. |
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| We Belong Here: The Gutierrez Collection is the first public exhibition of a collection of contemporary art built over the past decade by North Carolina based collectors, Onay Gutierrez and Jeff Childers.
This exhibition features over 40 works by over 40 international contemporary artists including Tunji Adeniyi-Jones, Jerrell Gibbs, JeffreyGibson, Ayana Jackson, HayvKahraman, Kaws, Jun Kaneko, David LaChapelle, Beverly McIver, ZaneleMuholi, Carmen Neely, Zohra Opoku, Angel Otero, Maia Cruz Palileo, Tavares Strachan, Mickalene Thomas, and Kehinde Wiley among many others. |
| | THURSDAY, APRIL 24 MEMBER PREVIEW TOURS 11 AM & 2 PM Free for Members with Registration |
| EXHIBITION OPENING 6-9 PM Celebrate with the passionate collectors and enjoy mix of music from DJ Tim Jarman of the Fuzzy Needle.
CAM Members FREE, Not-Yet Members $15, Teachers & Students FREE |
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Ayana Jackson. (American, b. 1977) It Is Only When You Lose Your Mother That She Becomes Myth, 2020 Archival pigment print on German etching paper. The Gutierrez Collection, Raleigh, NC.Photo Credit: Courtesy of the artist & Mariane Ibrahim |
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SPECIAL EVENTSThe spring season of CAM After Dark, a series of insightful conversations with experts, curators, and artists, begins on March 13 with former CAM Executive Director Anne Brennandiscussing artist Elisabeth Chant and her work. Curator Ben Billingsley discusses The Game Changers on April 10 followed by artist Beverly McIver discussing her work in We Belong Here and more on May 1. |
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| | CAM is FREE all day on Saturday, March 15. We are proud to partner with the New Hanover County Resiliency Task Force and others to celebrate the different ways the arts can support resilience in children and families with a CAM Community Day. All activities are FREE for all ages and abilities. |
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| Visit CAM's Event Page to view ALL programs & events and click HERE to download a your copy of the Spring at CAM Calendar. |
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| JAZZ@CAM: THE DOMINICAN JAZZ PROJECT Thursday, March 6, 7 PM Members: $35 Not-Yet-Members: $55 Student or Educator: $15
Join us for a noche inolvidable as The Dominican Jazz Project brings their bold, rhythmic sound to CAM! This world-class ensemble fuses contemporary jazz with the rich musical traditions of the Dominican Republic and the U.S., delivering an immersive and dynamic performance.
This performance promises intricate melodías, masterful improvisation, and seamless musical conversación between cultures.
Enjoy a drink or dinner at CAM Café before the concert! Try our featured cocktail, "Sol Dominicano," crafted especially for this Jazz@CAM performance. The café is open 5-8 PM. Reserve at 910.777.2363. Learn More |
| | READING WITH DAVID GESSNER: THE BOOK OF FLACO Sunday, March 9, 2 PM Free - $5 donations suggested
Join best-selling nature writer David Gessner for a fascinating discussion on his latest book, chronicling the extraordinary journey of Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who captivated the world after escaping captivity and making Central Park his home. Gessner explores the controversy surrounding Flaco’s freedom, the challenges of urban wildlife, and the environmental risks revealed by the owl’s tragic end.
Through this powerful tale, Gessner sheds light on the delicate balance between nature and city life, offering an urgent reflection on how human activity impacts urban ecosystems and what we can do to help protect wildlife and preserve natural habitats for future generations. Learn More |
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SEE THE WORLD THROUGH A PHOTOGRAPHER’S EYE! |
| Eye catching black and white photography interspersed with poetry and musings - this hardcover book is perfect for photography lovers. Spot familiar, unfamiliar, unique and thought-provoking images all through the “Eye of the Beholder.” Stay up to date on new shop items by following us on Instagram@cammuseumshop! |
| | Featured: Eye of the Beholder - $19.99 (Member $17.99) |
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Close to Home
Close to Home (November 19, 2024 – March 23, 2025) is a celebration of CAM’s collection featuring works by artists with a connection to our state, our region, our home. Join us as we explore images of people and places that evoke the varied spirit of our community. Beloved familiar works are joined by hidden treasures in a showcase of artistic voices; a collective search for the meaning of home. Features work by Josef Albers, Romare Bearden, Mary Cassatt, Diego Camposeco, Elisabeth Chant, Minnie Evans, Maud Gatewood, Claude Howell, Hiroshi Sueyoshi, and others. Learn More |
| Upcoming! The Game Changers: Diebenkorn, Frankenthaler, and Rauschenberg
March 20 - October 5, 2025 Helen Frankenthaler, Richard Diebenkorn, and Robert Rauschenberg created essential works in the mid-20th century, forever changing what American art would look like and what it could mean to us.
The Game Changers exhibition expands viewers’ appreciation of prints in the permanent collection with the generous inclusion of works by Frankenthaler, Diebenkorn, Rauschenberg, and their contemporaries from renowned American museum collections. Learn More |
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Elisabeth Chant
Elisabeth Chant (February 7, 2025 – April 27, 2025) North Carolina artist Elisabeth Chant (1865-1947) made an indelible mark on Wilmington’s art community. She became known for her vibrant landscapes and scenes of the North Carolina coast. Chant also created decorative designs and explored mysticism and spiritual themes, which informed her artistic style. She was instrumental in developing Wilmington’s cultural landscape, founding art classes, mentoring young artists, and establishing a community art association. This exhibition explores the people and landscapes of Chant’s world. |
| Upcoming! We Belong Here: The Gutierrez Collection
April 25, 2025 – September 7, 2025 We Belong Here: The Gutierrez Collection is the first public exhibition of contemporary art collected over the past decade by North Carolina collectors Onay Gutierrez and Jeff Childers. In their words: “The Gutierrez Collection creates a space for dialogue and understanding across diverse identities and perspectives.”
Featuring over 40 works by international contemporary artists, it focuses on 21st-century pieces that engage with social, political, cultural, and personal issues. Learn More |
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| LONG POSE FIGURE PAINTING Instructor: Sheri Farley For the artist desiring a longer pose to complete their paintings! Paint a costumed model, full or partially draped. Enjoy a facilitated workshop with a different female model each day. Paint a single pose for the entire day, or two with each model. Some figure drawing or painting is recommended; this is self-guided, no instruction, just facilitation with the costume and lighting. Friday- Sunday, March 7-9, 10 AM-3 PM Adult: Intermediate CAM Member $172 Not-yet member $215 Supplies: Bring your own media, wet or dry. Clay welcome as well. Learn More |
| | STORIES WE CARRY: VETERANS WRITING WORKSHOP Instructor: Dina Greenberg There is nothing more powerful or more sacred than the Stories We Carry. In this six-week narrative/visual art workshop for military veterans, we will use in-class writing prompts to bring your stories to the forefront. Students will also learn the art of Shodõ, an ancient form of Japanese calligraphy, through writing and calligraphy, the course encourages participants to explore their interior life, forge connections in this small-group, as well as with our community at large. Mondays, March 17- April 28 (breaks April 21) 11 AM - 1 PM Adult: All Levels Free for Veterans Supplies: all supplies provided Learn More |
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| | Try our featured cocktail Sol Dominicano! 🎷☀️🍹 Inspired by the rhythms of The Dominican Jazz Project, this cocktail is a smooth and soulful blend of rum, coconut, pineapple, honey, and lime. It's a perfect harmony of bold and refreshing flavors, topped with a hint of mint and citrus. |
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| | LIVE! AT CAM CAFÉ • THURS 6-8 PM March 13 Perry Smith March 20 Robert Bosco March 27 Raphael Namé April 10 Aaron Keener April 17 Brian Gross May 1 Robert Bosco May 15 Champ St. Amand
Illustration: "Save Me a Seat" by Sherri Badalsua. |
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| | | No museum admission is ever needed to enjoy CAM Café. Join us today!
Call (910) 777-2363 for reservations |
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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. |
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