Cameron Art Museum

Public Tour
2026-06-03 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-06-10 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-06-17 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-06-24 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-07-01 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-07-08 13:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Public Tour – Free with Museum Admission
Come join us every Wednesday at 1 PM for an engaging public museum tour through our multiple exhibits. Your tour will be led by one of our knowledgeable museum tour guides. Guided exhibit tours allow you to explore and learn about the artworks on view.
When: Every Wednesday from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM.
Learn more about our current exhibits on view in the museum here!
For questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact Georgia Mastroieni, Deputy Director of Operations at (910) 726-9492 or georgia@cameronartmuseum.org

18th Annual Port City Music Festival
2026-06-04 16:30 - 20:00 | NC
18th Annual Port City Music Festival Master Class & ConcertThursday, June 4, 4:30 PM
• Community Master Class: 4:30-6 PM• Festival Concert: 7-8:30 PM
$5 Suggested Donation – Registration Required
Founded in 2009 by cellist and conductor Stephen Framil and Wilmington artist Christine Farley, the 18th Annual Port City Music Festival 2026 is a summer concert series committed to the highest quality of performance and making the experience of great music accessible to all. Learn more about the festival.
In partnership with the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra programs.
Masterclass: Each year, the Port City Music Festival partners with the Wilmington Youth Symphony Orchestra for a community master class for area student musicians.
Concert:Banks Hunter, ViolinistLijah Pope, PianistSincere Cuttino, CellistSully Edgerton, ViolinistJulia Gualdi, ViolinistHope Mueksch, Pianist
Registration Required; $5 Suggested donationYour donations support this and other community programming.
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Boundless Tour in the PNC USCT Park
2026-06-05 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-06-12 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-06-19 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-06-26 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-07-03 13:00 - 13:30 | NC
Boundless Tour in the PNC USCT Park – Free with Museum Admission

Step into history with a guided tour of Boundless, a life-size bronze sculpture by artist Stephen Hayes. Located in PNC USCT Park on CAM’s grounds, this striking monument honors the legacy of the United States Colored Troops (USCT)—the brave soldiers who fought in the Battle of Forks Road during the Civil War in 1865.

The sculpture was created from casts of the features of 11 African American men connected to the site and its story – USCT descendants, re-enactors, veterans, and community leaders. Boundless was unveiled on November 13, 2021, and is on permanent view in the PNC USCT Park on the museum grounds. The sculpture is deeply connected to our community’s history, present, and future.

When: Every Friday from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Free with museum admission.
Your tour will be led by one of our knowledgeable tour guides.

Learn more about Boundless and the PNC USCT Park here.

For questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact Georgia Mastroieni, Deputy Director of Operations at (910) 726-9492 or georgia@cameronartmuseum.org“
Made possible by

Photographs by Alan Cradick

New Member Coffee
2026-06-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Free; Members Only
New CAM Members are invited to a Member Coffee to meet our wonderful staff members and learn a little about CAM’s history. A tour of the galleries following the coffee is optional.
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For questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact Georgia Mastroieni, Deputy Director of Operations at (910) 726-9492 or georgia@cameronartmuseum.org

Mary's Art Explorers with Three Pines Project
2026-06-11 10:00 - 23:00 | Friends School of Wilmington, 5814 Camellia Lane, Wilmington, 28409, United States
Mary’s Art Explorers with Three Pines Project

Thursday, June 11th

10-11 AM
at Hanover Pines Nature Park with Three Pines Project.
6101 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, NC 28412

Art Explorer’s is going on a field trip! Join us at the Hanover Pines Nature Park with Three Pines Project. We’ll be reading Hide and Snake by Keith Baker. Afterward, participants will create a story-inspired craft, then go on a snake scavenger hunt along the beautiful trails.
*If inclement weather occurs, we will host it at the museum in the Reception Hall as back up.
This story time session is perfect for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, though older siblings are welcome to join. Space is limited, so preregister to guarantee your spot!

$10 Per Family

Registration is handled through Three Pines Project.
REGISTER
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.
You can learn more about CAM programs and events here.

Live! at CAM Café: Justin Lacy
2026-06-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Join us on Thursday evening for Live! at CAM Café. Every Thursday night, enjoy live acoustic music during dinner at the CAM Café located inside the museum. Each week features a talented local artist, creating the perfect backdrop for your dining experience. This week, enjoy acoustic music by Justin Lacy as you enjoy a delicious dinner and cocktail in a beautiful setting.
Plus, receive FREE gallery admission with every café purchase!

Make your dinner reservation by calling the café at (910) 777-2363.

CAM Café is open from 5-8 PM for dinner. Bar opens at 4 PM.
There will be no live musician at the café on Thursday nights when Jazz at CAM is scheduled.
For our menu and more info, click here.

2026 Summer at CAM Exhibition Opening Night
2026-06-18 18:30 - 21:00 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Summer at CAM Exhibition Opening Night Celebration
3 Exhibitions, 1 Night
Thursday, June 18, 6:30–9 PM
$20 | Free for CAM Members, Students, and Educators

Join 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.

Remarks at 7 PM in Fresh Air: Inflatable Sculptures.
Celebrate 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.

Trolley available. Overflow parking at Barclay Center on Independence Blvd. across from Museum Dr.
* 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.

About the exhibitions:

Fresh 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.
Andy 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.
Rooted 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.

MEMBER REGISTRATION

NOT YET MEMBER REGISTRATION

Member-only tours:
CAM 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.

Register for the 11 AM Member Preview Tour

Register for the 2 PM Member Preview Tour

For questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact Georgia Mastroieni, Deputy Director of Operations at (910) 726-9492 or georgia@cameronartmuseum.org

Image 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)
After 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.
Jonathan Green (American, b. 1955) Time to Rejoice, 2005 (detail). Oil on canvas. On loan from an anonymous collector ©Jonathan Green

Summer at CAM Community Day
2026-06-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Summer at CAM Community Day
Saturday, June 20 | 10 AM–5 PMFREE admission to all programs and exhibitions
Spend the day creating, exploring, and getting inspired together at CAM Community Day, a free celebration of hands-on artmaking and creative discovery for all ages. Inspired by Fresh Air: Inflatable Sculptures, this interactive day invites visitors to enter a world of color, texture, movement, and community through artist-led workshops and activities across the museum.
From inflatable sculpture building and indigo dyeing to weaving and Adinkra stamping, guests are invited to engage directly with contemporary art and artistic traditions through immersive experiences designed for all ages and experience levels.
Activities & Highlights

🎈 10 AM–1 PM | | Inflatable Sculpture Workshop with Tamar EttunReception Hall & Courtyard
Join Fresh Air: Inflatable Sculptures exhibition artist Tamar Ettun for a collaborative workshop exploring motion, shape, and three-dimensional forms through inflatable sculpture making. No experience needed.
🧵 10 AM–1 PM | Community Weaving with Tina MalochReception Hall
Learn more about the tradition of weaving through this collaborative community weaving activity. Visitors are invited to contribute to a shared artwork by bringing a small item to weave in or selecting from materials provided, including yarn and fabric scraps. Participants can also create a small cardboard weaving to take home while supplies last.
💙 11 AM–2 PM | Indigo Dyeing with Catherine Cross-TsintzosPancoe – Museum School
Experience hands-on indigo dyeing processes, including cultivation, vat preparation, and surface design techniques that connect historical practices to contemporary artmaking. Participants will explore batik resist methods and learn how pigments, inks, and paints can be created using indigo.
Guests are invited to bring a T-shirt, scarf, onesie, cloth bag, set of napkins, or other fabric item to dye. Please do not bring towels. For best results, items should be 100% cotton, silk, or hemp (no blends) and pre-washed before the activity.
🖐🏾 11 AM–2 PM | Adinkra Stamping with Benjamin BillingsleyPancoe – Museum School
Enjoy Adinkra stamping in Pancoe with CAM’s Curator of Education and Public Programs, Benjamin Billingsley. Adinkra is a traditional Ghanaian art form that uses symbolic stamps on fabric to represent emotions, events, places, and ideas.
🍦11 AM–2 PM | Tasty treats from Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
Available for purchase.
🤟 11:30 AM: Family-friendly ASL Guided Tour

Tamar Ettun
Tamar Ettun is a multidisciplinary artist working across sculpture, video, and performance. They are a 2025–2026 Smithsonian Artist Research Fellow at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, and their work has been exhibited at major institutions, including the Walker Art Center and The Jewish Museum. Tamar is the founder of The Moving Company, an artist collective creating performance art with sculpture in public spaces, and leads a social engagement project with Brooklyn teens hosted by the Brooklyn Museum.
Catherine Cross-Tsintzos
Catherine Cross-Tsintzos is an artist whose interdisciplinary practice focuses on environmental and social issues, traditional fine craft, sustainability, and community participation. Throughout her career, she has developed arts curriculum and educational opportunities for individuals of all ages and backgrounds across the Southeast United States. Her work often explores processes connected to nature, including ceramics, papermaking, printmaking, and fiber arts. Catherine is a practicing and exhibiting artist from North Carolina.
Tina Maloch
Tina Maloch has dedicated more than 30 years to teaching art across all educational levels, from elementary school through college and older adult education. Working across both 2D and 3D mediums, her current artistic focus centers on fiber arts and mixed-media fiber work. Her artwork is held in private collections nationwide, and she has also worked professionally as a photographer for more than 20 years.
Benjamin Billingsley
Benjamin Billingsley is Curator of Education and Public Programs at CAM and holds an MFA from UNC Greensboro. His work has been exhibited throughout the United States as well as internationally in Latvia, Estonia, Russia, and Japan. Billingsley is recognized regionally for his large-scale steamroller printing events and recent curatorial projects including The Game Changers: Diebenkorn, Frankenthaler, Rauschenberg and Close to Home.

About the exhibitions:

Fresh 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.
Andy 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.
Rooted 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.

For questions regarding accessibility, please contact Georgia Mastroieni, Deputy Director of Operations, at 910-726-9492 or georgia@cameronartmuseum.org.

Image 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)
After 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.
Jonathan Green (American, b. 1955) Time to Rejoice, 2005 (detail). Oil on canvas. On loan from an anonymous collector ©Jonathan Green

Gentle Yoga
2026-06-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-06-30 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-07 09:00 - 10:00 | NC
Gentle Yoga with Steve Unger and Darren Shartle, RYT200

Start your morning with relaxation and renewal at Gentle Yoga.

Every Tuesday at 9 AM, instructors Steve Unger and Darren Shartle lead a gentle, all-level yoga session in the museum galleries, designed for mindfulness and well-being. Participants may practice with a chair or a mat.

$8 donations suggested; a portion of every donation supports CAM’s Museum School Scholarship program for adults and youth.
Learn more about Wellness at CAM here.
For questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact Georgia Mastroieni, Deputy Director of Operations at (910) 726-9492 or georgia@cameronartmuseum.org

Mary's Art Explorers: Bright Star Theatre Performing "Peter Pan"
2026-06-25 10:00 - 23:00 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th Street, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Mary’s Art Explorers with Bright Star Theatre performing Peter Pan

Thursday, June 25th

10-11 AM

Join CAM for an extra special edition of Mary’s Art Explorers featuring Bright Star Touring Theatre performing Peter Pan live in CAM’s Reception Hall.
Join acclaimed comic duo Lenny and Mabel as they hilariously attempt to bring this beloved literary classic to life in a playful “show within a show.” Young audiences will delight in the antics of Tinkerbell, the bumbling Captain Hook, Wendy Darling, and, of course, the adventurous boy who never wanted to grow up.

Bright Star Touring Theatre is a national touring theatre company based in North Carolina whose mission is to challenge, engage, and delight audiences of all ages through live performance experiences.

This session is perfect for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, though older siblings are welcome to join. Space is limited, so preregister to guarantee your spot!

Adults: $5Children: $5 eachChildren under 2: free

REGISTER
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.
You can learn more about CAM programs and events here.

Live! at CAM Café: Brian Gross
2026-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Join us on Thursday evening for Live! at CAM Café. Every Thursday night, enjoy live acoustic music during dinner at the CAM Café located inside the museum. Each week features a talented local artist, creating the perfect backdrop for your dining experience. This week, enjoy acoustic music by Brian Gross as you enjoy a delicious dinner and cocktail in a beautiful setting.
Plus, receive FREE gallery admission with every café purchase!

Make your dinner reservation by calling the café at (910) 777-2363.

CAM Café is open from 5-8 PM for dinner. Bar opens at 4 PM.
There will be no live musician at the café on Thursday nights when Jazz at CAM is scheduled.
For our menu and more info, click here.

CAM After Dark: Pride Gallery Talk with Ben Billingsley
2026-06-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
CAM After Dark: Pride Gallery Talk with Ben Billingsley
Thursday, June 25

6:30 PM

Free with Museum Admission

Students free

Join CAM’s Curator of Exhibitions and Collections, 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.

Come 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.

An ASL interpreter will be present for the gallery tour.

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CAM at the Movies: Legacy
2026-06-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Jengo’s Playhouse, 815 Princess St, Wilmington, 28401, United States
CAM at the Movies: Legacy

Friday, June 26

7:30-9:30PM

Ticketed and Hosted through Jengo’s Playhouse

Jengo’s Playhouse, 815 Princess St, Wilmington, NC 28401

CAM at the Movies invites guests to join us at Jengo’s Playhouse for a curated film series featuring screenings and conversations with artists, curators, and cultural leaders. Connected directly to CAM exhibitions and interpretive initiatives, each event offers an opportunity to experience cinema in an intimate setting while engaging in thoughtful dialogue with fellow viewers.
Presented in partnership with Cucalorus Film Foundation, this screening features Legacy, a short film by filmmaker Adam Alphin, produced by Daniel Jones and Heather Wilson of CAM.
Legacy chronicles the oral histories of descendants of the United States Colored Troops, weaving together the stories of several USCT soldiers whose lives and legacies shaped communities across eastern North Carolina. The film highlights Ceasar Evans, who escaped slavery at nineteen to join the USCT before resettling in the Cape Fear region; Joseph Cherry and Jesse Smallwood, who helped build community in Indian Woods near New Bern following their military service; Rev. William Hammond Hunter of the 4th USCT, whose leadership in Wilmington contributed to the founding of St. Stephen AME Church; and Charles H. Whitney of the 37th USCT, a white abolitionist from Massachusetts.
Through oral histories and regional storytelling, Legacy explores resilience, community building, and the enduring impact of these individuals on our region, state, and country.
Following the screening, guests are invited to remain for a special conversation with filmmaker Adam Alphin and producer Daniel Jones, who will discuss the film’s research, production process, and its connection to CAM’s ongoing interpretive work surrounding the United States Colored Troops and the history of the museum site.
Tickets are $10
Register

This is a co-partnership screening with the Cucalorus Film Foundation.

Live! at CAM Café: Perry Smith
2026-07-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Join us on Thursday evening for Live! at CAM Café. Every Thursday night, enjoy live acoustic music during dinner at the CAM Café located inside the museum. Each week features a talented local artist, creating the perfect backdrop for your dining experience. This week, enjoy acoustic music by Perry Smith as you enjoy a delicious dinner and cocktail in a beautiful setting.
Plus, receive FREE gallery admission with every café purchase!

Make your dinner reservation by calling the café at (910) 777-2363.

CAM Café is open from 5-8 PM for dinner. Bar opens at 4 PM.
There will be no live musician at the café on Thursday nights when Jazz at CAM is scheduled.
For our menu and more info, click here.

Mary's Art Explorers with Mr. Mark
2026-07-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th Street, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Mary’s Art Explorers with Mr. Mark
Join us for Mary’s Art Explorers on Thursday, July 9th, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the Reception Hall. We will have a very special guest, musician Mr. Mark, singing joyful and colorful songs inspired by our new Fresh Air: Inflatable Sculptures exhibition. We will be reading The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin. After, participants will create a story-inspired craft.

This storytime session is perfect for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, though older siblings are welcome to join. Your registration includes admission to the museum for the whole day, so you and your little ones can continue exploring after the program. Space is limited, so preregister to guarantee your spot!

Adult CAM Members: free
Adult Not Yet Members: $5

Children: $5 each (under 2: free)

*EBT Card Holders FREE

CAM MEMBER REGISTRATION

NOT YET MEMBER REGISTRATION

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.

You can learn more about CAM programs and events here.

Live! at CAM Café: Raphael Namé
2026-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Join us on Thursday evening for Live! at CAM Café. Every Thursday night, enjoy live acoustic music during dinner at the CAM Café located inside the museum. Each week features a talented local artist, creating the perfect backdrop for your dining experience. This week, enjoy acoustic music by Raphael Namé as you enjoy a delicious dinner and cocktail in a beautiful setting.
Plus, receive FREE gallery admission with every café purchase!

Make your dinner reservation by calling the café at (910) 777-2363.

CAM Café is open from 5-8 PM for dinner. Bar opens at 4 PM.
There will be no live musician at the café on Thursday nights when Jazz at CAM is scheduled.
For our menu and more info, click here.

CAM After Dark: “The Shape of Air” Gallery Talk with A.V. Rankin
2026-07-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
CAM After Dark: “The Shape of Air” Gallery Talk with A.V. Rankin
Thursday, July 9, 6:30–7:30 PM

Hughes Wing
Free with museum admission
Students free with valid ID

Spend the evening with artist A.V. Rankin for a gallery talk exploring the cultural and artistic history of inflatable sculpture and air-based forms.

Drawing connections among works by Andy Warhol, Mike Kelley, Nick Cave, and artists featured in Fresh Air: Inflatable Sculptures, Rankin will examine how air functions as both a material and a symbol across art, technology, and the collective imagination.

Discover how softness, mass-produced objects, and cultural ephemera challenge traditional ideas of sculpture. The conversation will also consider inflatables as objects of tenderness and vulnerability, positioned between ecological awareness and social experimentation.

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About the Artist

Ana Vizcarra Rankin (A.V.) is a Uruguayan-American artist whose work explores the intersections of art, science, environmental stewardship, and human perception. Through painting, drawing, installation, and participatory projects, she investigates how mapping, data visualization, astronomy, and material culture shape our understanding of the world and our place within it. Rankin’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, and is held in numerous public collections including the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Museum, Brandywine River Museum of Art, and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts.

A.V. (pronounced Ay-vee) works from Painted Foot Art Lab in downtown Wilmington, NC. She is the founder of BDG International, a curatorial exchange program dedicated to grassroots collaboration and cultural exchange, and serves as part-time Faculty in the Department of Art and Art History at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Her current research examines light, water, atmosphere, and systems of connection, exploring the invisible boundaries that shape our ecological and social worlds.

Boundless Tour in the PNC USCT Park
2026-07-10 13:00 - 13:30 | NC
Boundless Tour in the PNC USCT Park – Free with Museum Admission

Step into history with a guided tour of Boundless, a life-size bronze sculpture by artist Stephen Hayes. Located in PNC USCT Park on CAM’s grounds, this striking monument honors the legacy of the United States Colored Troops (USCT)—the brave soldiers who fought in the Battle of Forks Road during the Civil War in 1865.

The sculpture was created from casts of the features of 11 African American men connected to the site and its story – USCT descendants, re-enactors, veterans, and community leaders. Boundless was unveiled on November 13, 2021, and is on permanent view in the PNC USCT Park on the museum grounds. The sculpture is deeply connected to our community’s history, present, and future.

When: Every Friday from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Free with museum admission.Your tour will be led by one of our knowledgeable tour guides.

Learn more about Boundless and the PNC USCT Park here.

For questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact Georgia Mastroieni, Deputy Director of Operations at (910) 726-9492 or georgia@cameronartmuseum.org“
Made possible by

Photographs by Alan Cradick

Music & Mimosas at CAM Café with Laura Mclean
2026-07-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Music & Mimosas at CAM Café with Laura Mclean

June 6, 10 AM – 2 PM
Start your Saturday with art, music, and brunch! Join us on the first Saturday of every month for Music & Mimosas at CAM Café, located inside Cameron Art Museum.
Enjoy a delicious brunch menu paired with specialty mimosas in seasonal flavors, while live music sets the mood from 11 AM to 1 PM.
Details:

Brunch served 10 AM – 2 PM
Live acoustic music by Laura Mclean from 11 AM – 1 PM
Museum is open 10 AM – 5 PM
Takes place at CAM Café, inside Cameron Art Museum
You don’t need a museum membership or pay admission to enjoy CAM Café!
Your Café purchase includes complimentary access to the galleries.

Music & Mimosas takes place on the first Saturday of each month. Gather your friends and join us for a Saturday you won’t want to miss!
For reservations, call the café at (910) 777-2363.
CAM Café is open from 10 AM – 2 PM for brunch.
For our menu and more info, click here.
