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SUMMARY:Nested Walking Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Nested Walking Meditation with Kelly Purcell\, RYT200\n***UPDATE: SOLD OUT \n\n\nThursday\, January 29 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM\n\n\nCAM Courtyard\n\n\nFREE with registration – $5 donation appreciated\n\n\n\nExperience a peaceful\, immersive walking meditation among the glowing nests of Meredith Connelly’s Nested: Where Light Gathers and Nature Holds installation in the CAM Courtyard. Guided by Wilmington Yoga instructor Kelly Purcell (RYT-200)\, this silent meditation includes a soothing sound bath of crystal singing bowls\, designed to reset the nervous system and deepen awareness of neutral and positive sensations.\n\n\n\nParticipants will move slowly through the illuminated courtyard\, reflecting and sharing on the interconnected nature of the artwork. As Kelly describes it\, “Soak in the sounds and vibrations of the crystal singing bowls to support a deeper meditative experience as you enjoy and walk through the exhibition.”\n\n\n\nWhile evenings can be chilly\, fire pits will add warmth to this special outdoor experience.\n\n\n\nREGISTER\nLearn more about Nested: Where Light Gathers and Nature Holds exhibition here. \n\n\nAbout the Instructor\n\n\nKelly Purcell is a certified yoga teacher and Community Resiliency Model® instructor who specializes in trauma-informed practices and sound healing. She creates supportive\, grounded spaces that help students connect with their inner resilience through movement\, breath\, and crystal singing bowls. When she’s not teaching\, Kelly enjoys reading\, beach walks\, live music\, and time outdoors.
URL:https://cameronartmuseum.org/event/nested-walking-meditation/
LOCATION:Cameron Art Museum\, 3201 S 17th St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28412\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Program
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SUMMARY:Rising Stars Opening Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Rising Stars Exhibition is on view from February 7\, 2026\, to March 1\, 2026 \nCelebrate the creativity of Southeastern North Carolina’s young artists during the opening weekend of the Rising Stars student art exhibition at Cameron Art Museum. \nRising Stars\, organized in collaboration with schools across the eight-county radius we serve\, showcases the exceptional talent of high school students in Southeast North Carolina. Join us in celebrating the creativity and innovation in our schools! \nParticipating students and their families can enjoy free museum admission throughout the run of the exhibition. \nOPENING RECEPTION\nA reception for student artists and their families will be held on February 7 from 11 AM-2 PM. During the opening reception\, exhibiting students and their families are invited to explore the galleries and view the varied responses to the natural world by contemporary North Carolina artists.  Enjoy hands-on art activities inspired by historical landscape painters and complete a mini masterpiece to take home. \nLearn more about our current exhibitions here.
URL:https://cameronartmuseum.org/event/rising-stars-opening-weekend/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T183000
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SUMMARY:CAM After Dark: Conversation with Joe Grant
DESCRIPTION:CAM After Dark: Conversation with Joe Grant – Executive Director of Starworks\nThursday\, April 23 | 6:30–7:30 PM \nCAM Members: $10 | Not-Yet Members: $15 | Students & Educators: Free \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an illustrated lecture celebrating the exhibition Magic\, Light and Sacred Geometry: Glassworks by Frederick G. Kahl\, presented by Joe Grant\, Executive Director of Starworks in Star\, NC. \nMagic\, Light and Sacred Geometry: Glassworks by Frederick G. Kahl is the culmination of the artist’s decade-long inquiry into the immersive and meditative quality of light. Featuring glass works and drawings\, the exhibition reflects a career shaped by magic\, play\, and a sense of mystery. \nAlso known as “the Great Fredini\,” Kahl’s practice has spanned visual and stage illusions\, yogic sideshow feats of sword swallowing\, and 3D scanned and printed portrait sculptures. In this lecture\, Joe Grant explores how Kahl’s current focus on sacred geometries comes together to create meditative\, immersive experiences — and what that means for the works on view. \n\nREGISTER\n\nAbout the Speaker \nJoe Grant is the Executive Director of Starworks\, where he has spent over 11 years playing a central role in shaping their glass program into one of the Southeast’s leading educational and production studios\, fostering collaboration among artists\, students\, and the community. \nAn accomplished glass artist\, Joe has received numerous awards\, including a residency at the Creative Glass Center of America and a North Carolina Arts Council Fellowship. His work has been exhibited at venues including the Carrack Modern Art\, Turchin Center for the Visual Arts\, and GreenHill Center in North Carolina; Gallery A in Richmond\, Virginia; Gallery OneOne in Cincinnati\, Ohio; Minnetrista in Muncie\, Indiana; University Galleries in Bloomington\, Illinois; and Marx-Saunders Gallery in Chicago\, Illinois.
URL:https://cameronartmuseum.org/event/cam-after-dark-conversation-with-joe-grant/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:CAM After Dark: Gallery Talk with Niki Hildebrand
DESCRIPTION:CAM After Dark: Gallery Talk with Niki Hildebrand\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 14 \n6:30-7:30 PM \nFree with museum admission \nEnter the World of Magic\, Light\, and Sacred Geometry: Glassworks by Frederick G. Kahl through a focused gallery talk with artist Niki Hildebrand. \nHildebrand brings her perspective as a painter\, sculptor\, and stained glass artist to explore Kahl’s use of illusion\, material\, and sacred geometry\, revealing how light\, form\, and perception shape the work. \n\nSet within the exhibition\, this after-hours experience offers a deeper way to engage with the ideas behind the art.  \n\nMagic\, Light and Sacred Geometry: Glassworks by Frederick G. Kahl is the culmination of the artist’s decade-long inquiry into the immersive and meditative quality of light. Featuring glass works and drawings\, the exhibition reflects a career shaped by magic\, play\, and a sense of mystery. Also known as “the Great Fredini\,” Kahl’s practice has spanned visual and stage illusions\, yogic sideshow feats of sword swallowing\, and 3D scanned and printed portrait sculptures. \n\nREGISTER\n\nAbout the Speaker \nNiki Hildebrand is a painter\, stained glass artist\, and sculptor who holds an MFA from RISD (2001) and a BFA from the Chelsea College of Art and Design (1999). \nHildebrand\, born in London\, England\, now splits her time between her family base in Bellingham\, Washington\, and her chosen homes in Wrightsville Beach\, North Carolina\, and England. Hildebrand graduated from Chelsea College of Art in England and the Rhode Island School of Design. Her work has been shown in group and solo exhibitions internationally\, including four group shows in museums this year across the United States. \nHildebrand has received grants and awards\, including one from the WH Mellon Foundation. Engaged with the human condition\, her work captures sensory aspects of existence\, creating a play between solid visuals and indefinable matter. She is currently associated with the Coastal Designer Glass Studios. Born in London\, England\, Hildebrand lived and worked in Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, before coming to Wilmington\, USA. She has exhibited and sold works in England\, Ireland\, Sweden\, New Zealand\, and the United States. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about the exhibition
URL:https://cameronartmuseum.org/event/cam-after-dark-gallery-talk-with-niki-hildebrand/
LOCATION:Cameron Art Museum\, 3201 S 17th St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28412\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T183000
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SUMMARY:2026 Summer at CAM Exhibition Opening Night
DESCRIPTION:Summer at CAM Exhibition Opening Night Celebration\n3 Exhibitions\, 1 Night \nThursday\, June 18\, 6:30–9 PM \n$20 | Free for CAM Members\, Students\, and Educators \n\nJoin us for an exciting opening night celebrating three exhibitions that invite guests to explore art through imagination\, interaction\, and storytelling. From immersive inflatable installations like Andy Warhol’s iconic Silver Clouds to the rich cultural narratives of Jonathan Green’s work\, we invite you to experience an evening of creativity and community at CAM.\n \n\n\nRemarks at 7 PM in Fresh Air: Inflatable Sculptures.\nCelebrate with a vinyl DJ set from Fort Lowell Records\, a cocktail tasting by End of Days Distillery\, ice cream from Boombalatti’s Sprinkles VW bus*\, a special menu from CAM Café*\, and more.\n\nTrolley available. Overflow parking at Barclay Center on Independence Blvd. across from Museum Dr. \n* Seating in the Café is available on a first-come\, first-served basis.* Food\, drinks\, and ice cream are available for purchase throughout the evening. \n\n\n\nAbout the exhibitions:\n\n\n\nFresh Air: Inflatable Sculptures: June 19– September 6\, 2026. Fresh Air is a bold exploration of inflatable sculpture\, showcasing soft materials and form. This exhibition invites viewers to engage with art that is both playful and deeply reflective. Expect the unexpected in this dynamic celebration of form\, space\, and imagination. Included are Andy Warhol’s immersive and magical Silver Clouds (on view through Sept 26\, 2026\, in Studio One Gallery) alongside contemporary artist Nick Cave’s large sculptural installation Augment\, which transforms the gallery into a site of collective joy and reflection.\nAndy Warhol: Silver Clouds:  June 19 – September 27\, 2026. Silver Clouds\, a magical installation by the world’s preeminent Pop artist\, Andy Warhol. The Studio One gallery is transformed into an interactive art experience\, as roughly 80 floating silver balloons fill the space\, enticing viewers to interact with the objects and the space in an entirely new way.  Playful yet profound\, this exhibition captures Warhol’s fascination with repetition\, celebrity\, and mass production—while inviting visitors to step inside one of Pop Art’s most iconic and interactive works.\nRooted in Memory: The Gullah Geechee Vision of Jonathan Green: June 19– January 24\, 2027. In Rooted in Memory: The Gullah Geechee Vision of Jonathan Green\, Jonathan Green’s vibrant paintings serve as both a celebration of culture and a poignant meditation on history and community. Drawing from his Gullah Geechee heritage\, this exhibition brings together a selection of Green’s paintings in conversation with traditional Gullah Geechee crafts\, including sweetgrass baskets\, quilts\, and Adinkra-printed cloth.\n\n\n\nMEMBER REGISTRATION\n\nNOT YET MEMBER REGISTRATION\n\n\nMember-only tours:\nCAM Members can enjoy exclusive early access to member-only tours of Fresh Air and Rooted in Memory during the day\, at 11 AM and 2 PM. Free with registration.\n\n \n\n\nRegister for the 11 AM Member Preview Tour \n\n\n \n\n\nRegister for the 2 PM Member Preview Tour\n\n\n \nFor questions or concerns regarding accessibility\, please contact Georgia Mastroieni\, Deputy Director of Operations at (910) 726-9492 or georgia@cameronartmuseum.org\n\n\n \n\nImage credits: Nick Cave (American\, b. 1959) Augment (detail)\, 2019. Repurposed hand-stitched inflatable lawn ornaments. On loan from the artist. ©Nick Cave. Photo Credit: James Prinz\, Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery\, New York\, NY (Produced by Boston Public Art Triennial) \nAfter Andy Warhol. Facsimile of Silver Clouds created by Andy Warhol in 1966. Mylar filled with helium. Refabricated by The Andy Warhol Museum. ©2026 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts\, Inc./Licensed by Artists Rights Society (ARS)\, New York. Silver Clouds\, installation view at the Andy Warhol Museum. Photo: Bryan Conley. \nJonathan Green (American\, b. 1955) Time to Rejoice\, 2005 (detail). Oil on canvas. On loan from an anonymous collector ©Jonathan Green
URL:https://cameronartmuseum.org/event/2026-summer-at-cam-exhibition-opening-night/
LOCATION:Cameron Art Museum\, 3201 S 17th St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28412\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:CAM After Dark: Pride Gallery Talk with Ben Billingsley
DESCRIPTION:CAM After Dark: Pride Gallery Talk with Ben Billingsley\nThursday\, June 25\n\n\n6:30 PM\n\n\nFree with Museum Admission\n\n\nStudents free\n \nJoin Associate Curator Ben Billingsley for a guided tour celebrating Pride Month. Explore CAM’s exhibitions while engaging in eye-opening conversations about artworks by LGBTQIA+ artists featured throughout the galleries. \n \nCome early and enjoy our signature Love Punch cocktail in CAM Café. This tour is included with museum admission and free to all college students with a valid student ID. \n \n An ASL interpreter will be present for the gallery tour.\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://cameronartmuseum.org/event/cam-after-dark-pride-gallery-talk/
LOCATION:Cameron Art Museum\, 3201 S 17th St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28412\, United States
CATEGORIES:CAM Café,Exhibition,Gallery Talk,Program,Tour
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