Featured Programs

Mary's Art Explorers

Murals

Thursday, June 8, 2023, 10-11 AM

CAM Members: $5 per adult/child; Not-Yet Members: $10 per adilt/child Children 2 and under: FREE

We will read Hey Wall: A Story of Art and Community and then explore the murals found in our new exhibition Place of Encounters. We will create our own mini-murals on recycled cardboard, and work both individually and collaboratively!

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!

Sponsored in part by

Concert

15th Annual Port City Music Festival

Thursday, June 8, 2023, 7-8 PM

Free; Donations Appreciated

Pre-registration required

Founded in 2009 by cellist and conductor Stephen Framil and Wilmington artist Christine Farley, the 14th Annual Port City Music Festival 2022 is a summer concert series committed to the highest quality of performance and making the experience of great music accessible to all. There will be a Master Class prior to the performance at 4:30 PM.

Beethoven String Quartet No. 4 in C minor, Op. 18 No. 4

Florence Price Piano Quintet in A minor

Luigi Mazzocchi, Violinist

Gared Crawford, Violinist

Sarah Sutton, Violist

Stephen Framil, Cellist

Kyle Engler, Mezzo-Soprano

Aren Framil, Soprano

Daniel Lau, Pianist

Upcoming Programs

Tour

Connections Monday

Monday, June 12, 2023,

10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Free; pre-registration required

SOLD OUT

Enjoy a morning of music in the galleries, adapted exhibition exploration, as well as optional hands-on activities and the choice to bring a boxed lunch to enjoy in our café or courtyard area. Geared towards individuals in the earlier stages of Alzheimers and dementia, this program is offered on Mondays when we are otherwise closed to the public to ensure a quiet and calm environment. Groups or individuals with their loved ones are welcome. Email education@cameronartmuseum.org for more information and to register.

Membership

New Member Coffee

Wednesday, June 14, 2023,

10-11 AM

Free; CAM members only

New CAM Members are invited to a Member Coffee to meet Interim Director Heather Wilson and learn a little about CAM's history. Tour of the galleries following the coffee is optional.

CAM Museum Shop

Coffee with the Shop Artists

Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM

Free

Meet one or more Museum Shop Artists and learn more about them and their work. Lemonade and nibbles make the conversation even better.

Mary's Art Explorers

I Need a Hug / Necesito un Abrazo

Thursday, June 22, 10-11 AM

CAM Members: $5 per adult/child; Not-Yet Members:

$10 per adult/child

Children 2 and under: free

Come take part in a bilingual Art Explorers! We will read I Need a Hug / Necesito un Abrazo, then explore our new exhibitions Love and together. We will create artwork inspired by our book and our two exhibitions. Our book will be read in both English and Spanish, and a Spanish-speaking staff member will offer translation of the gallery exploration and art project instructions.

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.

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.

Museum School Classes & Workshops

Bring the kids to CAMp!

Teen Camp:

We Love Art!

Instructor: Anne McCombie

When everything is an art supply, anything can happen! Your tiny artists will get to visit the galleries at Cameron Art Museum and use the works in the exhibition as inspiration. Then we will cut, tear and practice making marks with unconventional materials that will help create the masterpiece of their dreams! We will finish our week of with a celebration and an art show!

Youth: 9-12 -

June 20-23, *Tuesday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

CAM member: $112;

Not-yet-member: $140

Cardboard Sculpture: Food & Objects

Instructor: Shannon Gehen

Cardboard Sculpture of food & various objects using cardboard, found objects and hot glue!

Youth: 9-12 -

July 10-14, Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

CAM member: $145;

Not-yet-member: $175

Overcome Your Stage Fright:Photographing Live Theater

Instructor: Alan Cradick

Photographing live theater can be a challenge. We will spend the evening in the theater learning the best methods of photographing a live performance. Working with a local theater group, we will photograph the dress rehearsal of an upcoming performance of "Rag Time" at Thalian Hall. This is an intermediate level class for digital cameras.

Adult: Intermediate -

Wed, June 21, 6:30-8:30pm & Thurs, June 22, 12-2pm

CAM member: $52;

Non-member: $65

Reverse Drypoint

Instructor: Antoinette Vogt

Put a modern spin on drypoint printmaking in this workshop. The intaglio printing method of drypoint traditionally uses black ink to create prints. In this class students will create prints in reverse, using white ink to print on black paper to create a unique effect. Students will learn the basics of plate making, inking, and printing using an etching press. Students can bring a 5x7 image or drawing to use for their plate or create one in the classroom. Drypoint and mark making tools will be available to use in the classroom. Adult: All Levels -

Sun, June 11th 1:00PM-5:00PM

CAM member: $56;

Not-yet-member: $70

+ $15 material fee

Art Buzz: Storied Portraits

Instructor:

September Krueger

What is the life story you have to share? We will tour the Place of Encounters exhibition to view the many inspiring examples of portraiture. Then we will harness the patterns and symbols that create a portrait of you or someone you love.

Art Buzz is a fun art class that combines art-making and eating and drinking. Each class comes with a complimentary beverage and the option to order from our studio menu.

Image credit:

Rosalia Torres-Weiner, Amor

Adult: All Levels - 6470

Saturday, June 10th,

11:00 AM-1:30PM

CAM member: $45;

Not-yet-member: $55

Learning to Paint with an Artists Trowel

Instructor: Susan Nuttall

Enjoy a day of painting a beautiful bird using both Acrylic and Oil paint! We will start with an underpainting in Acrylic and finish with a beautiful textured surface in Oils using an artist's Trowel.

Adult: All Levels -

Saturday, June 24th,

10:00AM-1:00PM

CAM member: $52;

Not-yet-member: $65

+ $20 material fee