A CELEBRATION OF ART & DESIGN
COCKTAIL PARTY • FORUM & LUNCHEON
APRIL 30 – MAY 1, 2026
CAMERON ART MUSEUM
Over $125,000 raised in support of Cameron Art Museum’s mission and programs.
CAM extends sincere thanks to the Design NC Committee for their hard work & support and to all the Design NC sponsors, supporters, volunteers, staff, featured guests, and attendees whose generosity and enthusiasm helped make the event possible. Their support ensures CAM can continue providing meaningful cultural experiences for audiences across the eight-county region the museum serves.
Thank you to our photographers, Alan Cradick, Drewe and Kate, and CAM staff. Click on the links below to access the photos.
A CELEBRATION OF ART & DESIGN
Founded in 2019, Design NC is the premier event dedicated to the art of design and decorative crafts, supporting the mission of Cameron Art Museum.
Design NC is a two-day celebration of creativity, innovation, and design that directly supports the mission and programs of CAM. Held each spring at the museum in Wilmington, NC, this dynamic event features internationally-recognized designers and artisans who share inspiring talks, hands-on experiences, and valuable networking opportunities for design professionals, enthusiasts, students, and CAM supporters alike.
The event includes the lively Cocktails in the Courtyard Party, a Forum & Luncheon, and a Youth Forum at a local school for aspiring designers.
As one of CAM’s signature fundraising events, Design NC helps the museum continue providing high-quality exhibitions, art classes, public programs, and educational opportunities for more than 8,000 children each year. CAM thrives through the generosity of its community—your support makes it all possible.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
STAY IN TOUCH!
Sign up for CAM’s e-newsletter for more about Design NC 2027 as well as museum exhibitions, events, programs and more.
2026 AGENDA
COCKTAILS IN THE COURTYARD
Thursday, April 30 | 5 – 8 PM
Kick off Design NC on Thursday evening as CAM hosts design industry professionals, influencers, and tastemakers from Wilmington and beyond. Enjoy an open bar featuring signature cocktails and mocktails, light bites from CAM Café, and curated entertainment. It’s sure to be an unforgettable evening celebrating the very best in design.
FORUM & LUNCHEON
Friday, May 1 | 8 AM – 2 PM
On Friday, enjoy inspiring presentations from our featured designers exploring innovative design and trends, followed by an intimate seated lunch in CAM’s beautiful courtyard, where guests can connect, share ideas, and network within the design community.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Connect your company with discerning consumers and tastemakers across the Cape Fear Region through a DesignNC sponsorship. Various levels and activation opportunities are available and can be customized per your company interest and desired connections.
INTERESTED IN SPONSORING?
Contact Helen Stukenborg, CAM Director of Annual Giving & Special Events at hstukenborg@cameronartmuseum.org or (910) 726-9485
2026 FEATURED DESIGNERS
MARSHALL
WATSON
Marshall Watson, founder of Marshall Watson Interiors, is celebrated for his signature blend of transatlantic and American design—marked by classic elegance, meticulous detail, and a serene “lightness of being.” His refined yet approachable style reflects a deep appreciation for craftsmanship and cultural context, resulting in interiors that are both timeless and site-specific.
Throughout his distinguished career, Watson’s work has graced the covers of Architectural Digest, Veranda, Traditional Home, and Ocean Home, and has been featured in House Beautiful, Luxe, and The New York Times. He has received Traditional Home’s “Designer of the Year” award and a place on Luxe’s Gold List, affirming his place among today’s leading designers.
Author of The Art of Elegance and Defining Elegance (Rizzoli), Watson is also a “Gold Star Speaker” for the Garden Club of America.
He serves on the boards of the Garden Conservancy, the Isabel O’Neill Studio of the Painted Finish, and Fighting Chance, and is an active member of the Garden Club of East Hampton.
Watson resides in Manhattan and spends weekends with his husband at their home and garden in East Hampton.
BLUE
CARREON
Blue Carreon is a former international fashion editor who is currently a freelance writer covering topics on lifestyle, fashion, and interior design. He’s also the creative director of his eponymous home décor collection, and is the author of Conversations: Up Close and Personal With Icons of Fashion, Interior Design, and Art, as well as the best-selling Equestrian Life in the Hamptons.
He is an avid equestrian, and has been voted by Hamptons Magazine as one of the best-dressed personalities and top hosts in the East End. He resides in Manhattan, East Hampton, and Palm Beach.
LIVING
MASTERPIECES
A CELEBRATION OF
ART & DESIGN
COCKTAIL PARTY •
FORUM & LUNCHEON
APRIL 30 –
MAY 1, 2026
CAMERON ART MUSEUM
Over $125,000 raised in support of Cameron Art Museum’s mission and programs.
CAM extends sincere thanks to the Design NC Committee for their hard work & support and to all the Design NC sponsors, supporters, volunteers, staff, featured guests, and attendees whose generosity and enthusiasm helped make the event possible. Their support ensures CAM can continue providing meaningful cultural experiences for audiences across the eight-county region the museum serves.
Thank you to our photographers, Alan Cradick, Drewe and Kate, and CAM staff. Click on the links below to access the photos.
Founded in 2019, Design NC is the premier event dedicated to the art of design and decorative crafts, supporting the mission of Cameron Art Museum.
Design NC is a two-day celebration of creativity, innovation, and design that directly supports the mission and programs of CAM. Held each spring at the museum in Wilmington, NC, this dynamic event features internationally-recognized designers and artisans who share inspiring talks, hands-on experiences, and valuable networking opportunities for design professionals, enthusiasts, students, and CAM supporters alike.
The event includes the lively Cocktails in the Courtyard Party, a Forum & Luncheon, and a Youth Forum at a local school for aspiring designers.
As one of CAM’s signature fundraising events, Design NC helps the museum continue providing high-quality exhibitions, art classes, public programs, and educational opportunities for more than 8,000 children each year. CAM thrives through the generosity of its community—your support makes it all possible.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Rick & Hilda Edwards
Brandy & Jonathan Harrell
Greg Humphries
Koo MacQueen
Katharine Sullivan
Kim & Ted Shipley
STAY IN TOUCH!
Sign up for CAM’s e-newsletter for more about Design NC 2027 as well as museum exhibitions, events, programs and more.
2026 AGENDA
COCKTAILS IN THE COURTYARD
Thursday, April 30 | 5 – 8 PM
Kick off Design NC on Thursday evening as CAM hosts design industry professionals, influencers, and tastemakers from Wilmington and beyond. Enjoy an open bar featuring signature cocktails and mocktails, light bites from CAM Café, and curated entertainment. It’s sure to be an unforgettable evening celebrating the very best in design.
FORUM & LUNCHEON
Friday, May 1 | 8 AM – 2 PM
On Friday, enjoy inspiring presentations from our featured designers exploring innovative design and trends, followed by an intimate seated lunch in CAM’s beautiful courtyard where guests can connect, share ideas, and network within the design community.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Connect your company with discerning consumers and tastemakers across the Cape Fear Region through a DesignNC sponsorship. Various levels and activation opportunities are available and can be customized per your company interest and desired connections.
INTERESTED IN SPONSORING?
Contact Helen Stukenborg, CAM Director of Annual Giving & Special Events at [email protected] or (910) 726-9485
2026 FEATURED DESIGNERS
MARSHALL WATSON
Marshall Watson, founder of Marshall Watson Interiors, is celebrated for his signature blend of transatlantic and American design—marked by classic elegance, meticulous detail, and a serene “lightness of being.” His refined yet approachable style reflects a deep appreciation for craftsmanship and cultural context, resulting in interiors that are both timeless and site-specific.
Throughout his distinguished career, Watson’s work has graced the covers of Architectural Digest, Veranda, Traditional Home, and Ocean Home, and has been featured in House Beautiful, Luxe, and The New York Times. He has received Traditional Home’s “Designer of the Year” award and a place on Luxe’s Gold List, affirming his place among today’s leading designers.
Author of The Art of Elegance and Defining Elegance (Rizzoli), Watson is also a “Gold Star Speaker” for the Garden Club of America.
He serves on the boards of the Garden Conservancy, the Isabel O’Neill Studio of the Painted Finish, and Fighting Chance, and is an active member of the Garden Club of East Hampton.
Watson resides in Manhattan and spends weekends with his husband at their home and garden in East Hampton.
BLUE CARREON
Blue Carreon is a former international fashion editor who is currently a freelance writer covering topics on lifestyle, fashion, and interior design. He’s also the creative director of his eponymous home décor collection, and is the author of Conversations: Up Close and Personal With Icons of Fashion, Interior Design, and Art, as well as the best-selling Equestrian Life in the Hamptons.
He is an avid equestrian, and has been voted by Hamptons Magazine as one of the best-dressed personalities and top hosts in the East End. He resides in Manhattan, East Hampton, and Palm Beach.
