Weekly E-News

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

CAM Exhibition:

Black Lives Do Matter at CAM

Opens Saturday with FREE Admission!

Black Lives Do Matter at CAM opens this Saturday, and we're celebrating with a CAM Community Day! That means FREE admission to the museum galleries & all events that day!

Join us as we celebrate all the artists who've contributed to this public art installation and learn more about their work! We've partnered with the arts collective Eighteen Forward to present Black Lives Do Matter at CAM, an eighteen-letter installation displayed on the museum grounds.

The festivities begin at 11 AM with remarks by Greg Miller, Chair, Board of Trustees, Cameron Art Museum, Mayor Bill Saffo, Councilman Clifford Barnett, Councilman Kevin Spears and Eighteen Forward’s Art Director Greyson Davis.

After the remarks, Greyson Davis and Black Lives Do Matter artists will offer a tour and discussion of the installation. At 1 PM, we welcome Rebecca Trammel, Lead Advocate and Founder of Community Conversations, as she invites the community to join in a line dance to the song “Jerusalema”. Trammel uses the dance as a way of bringing people together to promote awareness for equity and excellence in education.

The opening of Black Lives Do Matter at CAM coincides with Peace Flag Weekend at CAM which honors Dr. King’s iconic “I Have a Dream Speech” and flags will be created in CAM’s Pancoe Education center from 10 AM to 2 PM. Flag creation continues on the next day, Sunday January 15 from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Black Lives Do Matter on display at Jervay Memorial Park

Black Lives Do Matter at CAM gives the museum the opportunity to highlight all of the artists involved in the installation as well as unique opportunity to create educational programming in partnership with Eighteen Forward’s Art Director Greyson Davis.

Upcoming programming includes a Book Talk with Bertha Todd on February 23 discussing her book Reflections on a Massacre and a Coup. In this book, Todd shares how a group of citizens in Wilmington, North Carolina came together to create the centennial commemoration of the 1898 Massacre, eventually forming the 1898 Centennial Commission (now the 1898 Memorial Foundation). Todd recounts how it all came to be, including the creation of 1898 Memorial Park in 2008.

Resiliency Day at CAM on March 18 in which Greyson Davis will be leading a hands-on art activity inspired by themes of resilience and the Black Lives Do Matter art installation.

On Thursday, March 23 CAM will host “What It Means to Be a Changemaker”, a panel discussion hosted by Greyson Davis along with artists from Black Lives Do Matter and community members.

Through programming and various materials, Black Lives Do Matter at CAM will offer visitors an opportunity to delve deeper into the work’s meaning with hopes of creating greater understanding and empathy.

The gallery guide will offer an opportunity for the public to read about each artist involved in the installation and will also feature a list of books recommended by Cameron Art Museum staff. There will be signage near the installation with a QR code that will direct visitors to Eighteen Forward’s website with more information on the project and artists involved.

Visitors are encouraged to view these eight-foot-high letters up close as they meander through CAM’s outdoor space. Black Lives Do Matter at CAM joins the museum’s other outdoor works, including the recently opened PNC USCT Park featuring the Stephen Hayes designed sculpture Boundless, activating the museum's 9.4-acre grounds.

Celebrate the Black Lives Do Matter artists with us on Saturday. Black Lives Do Matter at CAM, a public art installation, will be on view through May 28.

CAM New Hire Spotlight:

Jinna Sakkijha, Development Associate

Please welcome Jinna Sakkijha to CAM!

Jinna was raised by art and artist communities thanks to her parents. She graduated from UNCG’s Arts Administration program in December of 2023. Jinna Sakkijha will be handling general administrative duties as well as contributing to the development of the museum alongside CAM’s fantastic Development team! Welcome to the team Jinna!

Welcome New Members!

New Member Coffee

Wednesday, 1/18/2023

10:00AM-11:00AM

Free with registration

Join CAM's Director of Development

Elizabeth Overton and CAM's Deputy DirectorHeather Wilson for a welcoming get together with coffee and treats from CAM Cafe plus a tour of current exhibitions.

Get Organized in 2023!

Start off your new year right and get organized with a Monarque armored wallet. Each RFID blocking case holds 6 cards, stylishly. $14.95 (members $13.45)

Book Panel Discussion

Art of the State: Celebrating the Visual Art of North Carolina with

Author Liza Roberts

Saturday, January 28, 2023, 1 PM

Free with museum admission

Author Liza Roberts presents a panel discussion on the launch of her new book: Art of the State: Celebrating the Visual Art of North Carolina. Artists Christina Lorena Weisner of Kitty Hawk and Ben Knight of Kinston will join the author for a discussion on current trends on our state. Roberts’ book showcases the creation, collection, and celebration of art in all its richness and diversity. Roberts provides fascinating historical context, such as the influence of Black Mountain College, while weaving together the profiles of individual artists, compelling interviews, and beautiful full-color photography to tell the story of the state's evolution through the lens of its art world and some of its most compelling figures.

Copies of Art of the State: Celebrating the Visual Art of North Carolinaavailable in CAM's Museum Shop.

Featured Programs

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Mary's Art Explorers

Who Was Martin Luther King Jr.

Thursday, Jan 12, 2023, 10-11 AM

CAM Members: $3 per child/adult;

Not-yet-Members:

$6 per child/adult

Children 2 and under: free

Let’s learn about Martin Luther King Jr! We will read Who was Martin Luther King Jr and talk about ways we can make a difference in our community and share kindness. We will create peace flags that will become a part of our community Peace Flag installation around the CAM pond.

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.

Educator Resources

Educators Night

Thursday, Jan 12, 2023, 4-7 PM

Free for educators

Spend a fun and relaxing evening at CAM with free admission during an exclusive event for educators and view our exhibitions. Our Educators Night will provide information and materials about tours, workshops, and other free resources for area educators. All educators and administrators - from Pre-K to College - welcome and encouraged to attend and explore fun ways to bring art into your classroom and spark creativity in your students.

Kids@CAM

"I Have a Dream" Peace Flag Weekend

Sat & Sun, January 14-15, 2023 10 AM-2 PM

CAM Members: $5;

Not-yet-Members: $10

CAM honors the life and work of civil rights activist Martin Luther King with the "I Have a Dream" Peace Flag Project.

We invite the community to take inspiration from King’s iconic speech from 1963 and create a Tibetan prayer flags.Your flag will be included in a community installation that will be displayed around the CAM pond.

Learn More

Upcoming Programs

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Closing the Gap with

Arts Integration

Documentary Theater Training for Educators with Mike Wiley

Thursday, January 19, 2023,

4-6 PM

Free; pre-registration required

Join us for a masterclass with celebrated actor and playwright, Mike Wiley! All educators are welcome. Discover how to inspire students, arouse curiosity, and employ 21st Century skills to investigate historically under-told stories.

This workshop is in collaboration with UNCW Office of the Arts and 2022-23 NEA Big Read events.

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Promise

Galleries After Dark with Bobbi Fitzsimmons

Thursday, January 19, 2023, 7 PM

Free with museum admission

Join Bobbi Fitzsimmons for a conversation around the art that she and her husband collected over 44 years. Her passion for art began as a child in Southport and traveled with her through a career as an educator and quilting artist. Bobbi says, "Great wealth is not necessary to build an admirable art collection. Sometimes, time and place are just as important – as well as appreciation, education, passion, luck, and persistence play a role." Bobbi will share stories about several of the artists, their styles, and what makes them so appealing.

Mary's Art Explorers

Flying School

Thursday, January 26, 2023,

10-11 AM

CAM Members: $3 per child/adult;

Not-yet-Members:

$6 per child/adult

Children 2 and under: free

Everyone wants to fly! We will read Owen the Octopus about an octopus who wants to fly like the birds. We’ll explore our installation Flying School and create our own flying-inspired works of art.

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!

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Presented by Protocol

DesignNC Book Series with Interior Designer & Cookbook Author Karen Allen

Friday, Jan 27, 2023, 9 AM-12 PM

CAM Members: $20;

Not-yet-Members: $25

The DesignNC Book Series presented by Proto col is an opportunity to hear directly from significant figures working in the field of interior design and beyond in an intimate and relaxed setting. Join us on Friday, January 27 as we welcome interior designer and cookbook author Karen Allen to Cameron Art Museum’s Roya and Henry Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall.

Tickets

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

Roger Davis

Thursday, January 12, 6-8 PM

Lauren McKlane

Sat, January 14, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM

Gentle Yoga

with Steve Unger & Darren Shartle

Tuesdays from 9-10 AM

Donation: $5

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Museum School Classes & Workshops

Urban Sketching

Instructor: Todd Carignan

This class travels to various locations to do sketchbook drawings from life. Work in pencil, ink, watercolors, colored pencils, etc.

Adult: All Levels -

Mondays, Feb 6-27, 9am-12pm

CAM member: $172;

Not-yet-member: $215

Pottery Date Night

Instructor: Renato Abbate

Two hour crash course on the potters wheel. Have a date night you will never forget. We will provide everything necessary . Everyone will have one fired and glazed piece. Bring your lover, partner or friend and get down and dirty on the wheel.

Click on "Show Individual Events" for each scheduled class. Register a space for each student.

Adult: All Levels -

Wednesdays, 7-9pm:

January 25 or February 22

CAM member: $60;

Not-yet-member: $75

Printmaking Studies: Lithography Made Easy

Instructor: Antionette Vogt

Lithography is a planographic printmaking method. Unlike the relief or intaglio printing process, there are no raised or carved out areas. Printing is done from a flat surface using the repelling properties of oil and water. In this class you will learn a simple method using common household products instead of the chemicals used in traditional lithography.

Adult: All Levels -

Sunday, Jan 29 & Feb 5,

1pm-4pm

CAM member: $80;

Not-yet-member: $100

+ $15 material fee

Ceramic Figure Sculpture Workshop

Instructor: Anne McCombie

With the observation of a live model to inspire us we will form a mound of clay into figurative sculpture. Work small and create individual body parts or create the full form. The choice is yours. All skill levels are welcome.

Adult: All Levels -

Sat, Feb 4 & Sun, Feb 5,

10am-4pm

CAM member: $172;

Not-yet-member: $215

+ $15 material fee

$20 model fee paid to instructor

Ceramics for Kids

Instructor: Anne McCombie

Kids love to make a mess, so let us give them a safe and creative space to do it! We will make pinch pot creatures, and cup and saucer combos that will keep your kiddo continuing to be proud of their creation each time they use their handmade wares! Youth, all levels.

Youth: All Levels -

Tuesdays, Feb 7-28, 3:30-5pm

CAM member: $88;

Not-yet-member: $110

+ $15 material fee

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