Native American Heritage Day at CAM
Native American Heritage Day at CAM
Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 10 AM–5 PM
Reception Hall, Galleries, and Hughes Wing
Celebrate Native American Heritage Day at CAM with a full day of art, storytelling, and cultural exploration. Discover Cherokee traditions through hands-on art activities with Cherokee artist Beth Anderson, enjoy family-friendly gallery tours, and experience Echoes of Us: North Carolina Storykeepers through a special artist-led tour with Keith Carter, an artist of Coharie descent.
From traditional Cherokee writing systems to contemporary Native American artistic practices, this day invites visitors of all ages to explore the connections between art, culture, and storytelling.
Schedule of Events
10 AM–12 PM | Kids@CAM with Beth Anderson
Reception Hall
Join Cherokee artist Beth Anderson for a special Kids@CAM program exploring the Cherokee syllabary, a writing system in which each symbol represents a syllable rather than an individual letter. Through drawing activities and presentations of Anderson’s books, families will discover the importance of language, art, and storytelling in Cherokee culture.
11:30 AM | Family-Friendly Gallery Tour
Galleries
Explore CAM’s exhibitions with a guided tour designed for visitors of all ages. Led by CAM staff, this tour offers an engaging introduction to the artwork and stories on view.
1 PM | Artist Gallery Tour with Keith Carter
Hughes Wing
Experience Echoes of Us: North Carolina Storykeepers from a new perspective with artist Keith Carter. This special guided tour offers a fresh look at the exhibition, exploring the connections between contemporary art, cultural identity, and the stories that shape North Carolina’s communities.
Register for the Artist Gallery Tour with Keith Carter
About the Artists
Beth Anderson is an award-winning contemporary visual artist and citizen of Cherokee Nation who divides her time between North Carolina and upstate New York. Her multidisciplinary practice is informed by Cherokee culture, a deep appreciation for handmade objects and materials, and her connection to land and nature.
Anderson holds a BFA in Sculpture from Stephen F. Austin State University and works across a range of media, including metals, illustration, glass, beadwork, and sculpture. She is TERO certified with Cherokee Nation, registered with the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Indian Arts and Crafts Board, and serves on the board of the Southeastern Indian Artists Association.
Keith Carter is a Native American artist of Coharie descent whose creative practice spans illustration, animation, and digital media. His illustrations have appeared in publications ranging from newspapers to graphic novels, and his work includes animated content for television and digital platforms as well as sports illustrations for trading card companies.
Based in rural North Carolina, Carter is also the Emmy Award-winning co-creator of Savingsman for ABC.
