Cameron Art Museum

Slow Art Day
2025-04-05 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NC
Celebrate Slow Art Day at CAM, an international day that encourages participants to experience art at a more mindful pace. Visitors can participate with a self-guided activity for all ages. Free with museum admission.

On average, people only spend 8 seconds looking at any one artwork. Slow-Looking challenges museum attendees to spend several minutes looking at one artwork. We invite you to notice the subtle details through sustained looking and connect with the artists and artworks more deeply.

To learn more about Slow Art Day, visit their website here.

Boundless Tour in the PNC USCT Park
2025-04-04 13:00 - 13:30
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 the cast features of 11 African American men connected to the site and its story – USCT descendants, re-enactors, veterans, and community leaders. Boundless was unveiled 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.

Free with museum admission

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“

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Photographs by Alan Cradick

SOLD OUT - Jazz@CAM: Jazz Legacy Project Presents Billie Holiday ft. Maria Howell
2025-04-03 19:00 - 21:00
CAM Members: $35
Non-Members: $55
Students: $15

Join us at Jazz@CAM for an unforgettable evening as The Jazz Legacy Project presents Billie Holiday: God Bless the Child feat. Maria Howell. We will detail how Billie Holiday developed her unique vocal style and blazed a trail for women and African Americans, paving the way for future generations. This show features a multimedia experience of live music, narration, images, and video footage.

Billie Holiday’s unique vocal approach and advanced sense of rhythm made her one of the most important and influential vocalists in American history. Her relentless fight to be treated as an equal—as a musician, a female, and an African-American—made her one of the most significant American figures of the 20th century.
About The Jazz Legacy Project:
Created in 2015 by Justin Varnes while teaching Jazz History at Georgia State University, The Jazz Legacy Project (JLP) has an ongoing residency at the Velvet Note Jazz Club in Atlanta, where they have been selling out their performances for six years. The project combines playing records and storytelling about jazz artists, making it a big success both in the classroom and on stage.
Maria Howell:
Maria Howell is an actor and vocalist known for her roles in The Color Purple, Hidden Figures, Hunger Games, The Blind Side, and the TV series Revolution. Her singing career blossomed after her role as the choir soloist in The Color Purple, leading to performances with Nancy Wilson, George Benson, Ray Charles, Earl Klugh, and Ronnie Laws. A North Carolina native, Maria also dedicates her downtime to teaching and supporting charities like Mothers without Students.

Jazz at CAM is sponsored in part by

And through the generosity of these individuals:
Isabella Hinds
Nancie and Jim Kennedy
Dr. William Malloy
Ms. Maxine Terry
Dr. Acquenetta Wheeler
https://cameronartmuseum.org/jazz-cam/
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Gentle Yoga
2025-04-01 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-03-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-03-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-03-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-03-04 09:00 - 10:00
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.

$5 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

Book Launch: The Cape Fear Area Painted by Jodie Rippy
2025-03-30 14:00 - 15:00
Join Wilmington artist Jodie Rippy for the launch of her new book, The Cape Fear Area Painted: The Art of Jodie Rippy. In conjunction with this book launch, CAM will showcase several of Rippy’s paintings in the reception hall through Sunday, April 6.
The book celebrates the vibrant beauty of the Cape Fear region through a compilation of gouache studies of our local flora, fauna, and architectural landmarks. Each miniature work of art—ranging from 4×6 inches to as small as 1×1.5 inches—offers a rich snapshot of the area, reflecting Jodie’s unique approach to light and color.
Take the opportunity to meet the artist and hear more about her creative process.
Copies of Jodie’s book will be available for purchase and signing at the CAM Gift Shop.
Free; registration appreciated
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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
For other questions or comments, email September Krueger at lifelonglearning@cameronartmuseum.org

Live! at CAM Café: Raphael Namé
2025-03-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-27 18:00 - 20:00
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.

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: My Many Colored Days
2025-03-27 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for Mary’s Art Explorers on Thursday, March 27th, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the Pancoe Education Building. We’ll be reading My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss.
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!

After, participants will create a story-inspired craft. This is a great opportunity for the whole family!

Pre-register at the link below to secure your spot!
REGISTER
CAM Members: $5 per child
Not-Yet Members: $10 per child
Adults & Children 2 & Under: Free
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.
You can learn more about CAM programs and events here.

Public Tour
2025-03-26 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-03-19 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-03-12 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-03-05 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-02-26 13:30 - 14:00
Public Tour – Free with Museum Admission
Come join us every Wednesday at 1:30 PM for an engaging public museum tour through our multiple exhibits. Your tour will be led by one of our knowledgeable team members. Guided exhibit tours allow you to explore and learn about the artworks on view.
When: Every Wednesday from 1:30 PM to 2:00 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

Sunset Performance Series: Sam Fribush
2025-03-22 15:00 - 16:00
Sunset Performance featuring Sam Fribush
Join us on Saturday, March 22nd at 3:00 PM for an a special performance by Sam Fribush, a Greensboro-born musician known for his soulful and masterful keyboard performances. His music blends old soul with modernity, making this a performance you won’t want to miss. This performance is part of our Sunset Performance Series, taking place next to the Boundless sculpture by Stephen Hayes in the PNC USCT Park.
Plus, enhance your afternoon with a visit to CAM Café, located inside the museum. The café will be open from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Call (910) 777-2363 to reserve a table for brunch or grab a drink before the concert starts at 3:00 PM.
Free; $5 suggested donation
About Sam Fribush:

Born in Greensboro, NC to a musical family, Fribush began his professional career at a young age, playing a variety of instruments including Steel Pan and Banjo.

“To me, Fribush epitomizes the old soul with a youthful spirit. Having grown up immersed in the sounds of everything from Dr. John to Tommy Jarrell, his musical sensibility has an incredibly intuitive flow, and his touch on the piano has always been beautifully unique. With that much natural talent, he wouldn’t necessarily have had to push himself to the limits he has, and it’s been a wonder to witness his evolution into one of the greatest working organ and keyboard players today. His sincerity cuts straight through every note he plays, with a heartfelt smile and mischief-tinged eyes, and his presence in any room feels like a big hug.” – Ric Robertson

In 2017, Fribush graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music with a degree in Contemporary Improvisation. During that time he worked with influential mentors like Ran Blake, Jason Moran, Jamie Saft, Dennis Montgomery III, Cecil McBee, John Medeski and more.

Fribush has recently produced and recorded music with Charlie Hunter, Lucius, Dori Freeman, Ric Robertson, MC Taylor (Hiss Golden Messenger), Joel Savoy, Viv and Riley, Taylor Meier (Caamp), California Honey Drops and more.

In 2021 Fribush joined Hiss Golden Messenger, a band from Durham, NC.

Fribush released his sophomore record ‘People Please’ in March of 2024.

PNC USCT PARK
The PNC USCT Park is the only sculpture park in the nation created to honor the United States Colored Troops and their fight for freedom. The park is located on museum grounds, which was the site of the Battle of Forks Road. Located in the park is Boundless, a life-size public sculpture by NC artist Stephen Hayes depicting the figures of 11 African American men, casted in bronze, who are connected to the site and its story – USCT descendants, re-enactors, veterans, and community leaders.
Learn more about Boundless and the PNC USCT Park here.

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The Spirit of Jazz in NC: John Brown and Romare Bearden
2025-03-22 13:30 - 15:00
Celebrate art and music with the Spirit of Jazz in NC, an event that includes a film screening, performance, conversation, and museum tour.
North Carolina has long been home to legends in both art and music. The Spirit of Jazz honors two of them—Romare Bearden of Charlotte, NC, whose work is featured in Close to Home, and a living legend of jazz, John Brown, the Vice Provost for the Arts at Duke University.
The afternoon begins with a screening of One Night in Kernersville, a short documentary by Rodrigo Dorfman following jazz bassist John Brown’s journey as he makes a big band recording in Kernersville, NC. A successful bassist, composer, educator, and actor, John has a long history of performance excellence. At the age of 13, he began performing with the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra. He was playing Principal Bass with that orchestra and performing with the Florence Symphony in South Carolina while still in high school.
After a Q&A session about the film with Adrienne Nirdé, the Director of the NC African American Heritage Commission, John takes to the stage with a trio of friends to weave the story of jazz across North Carolina’s music trails. Romare Bearden’s paintings and prints paint a backdrop to the performance. Bearden’s passion for jazz began at an early age, and he kept his art studio at the Apollo Theater building, where the hum of jazz could always be heard.
Stay after the performance to see Bearden’s works in person on a tour of Close to Home on the exhibition’s final weekend.

TICKETS
Tickets are $20 per Adult CAM Members; $25 per Adult Not-Yet-Members, $10 for Students.

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

The Game Changers: Opening Night
2025-03-20 18:00 - 21:00
Join us Thursday, March 20th from 6-9 PM for the opening night of The Game Changers, an exhibition celebrating the groundbreaking works of Helen Frankenthaler, Richard Diebenkorn, and Robert Rauschenberg. These three mavericks created essential works in the mid-20th century, forever changing American art.

The Game Changers exhibition expands viewers’ appreciation of prints in the permanent collection with the generous inclusion of on-loan works by Frankenthaler, Diebenkorn, and Rauschenberg from renowned American museum collections.

Be among the first to explore this remarkable exhibition while enjoying an evening of art, music, and local flavors. Meet with Game-Changers guest curator Ben Billingsley, enjoy a tasting from Wilmington’s own End of Days Distillery, and enjoy a DJ set by musician DJ Louis, blending jazz, soul, funk, and blues.

Member preview tours will be offered at 11am and 2pm.

CAM Members/Students/Educators: FREE with registration
Not-yet Members: $15

MEMBER ONLY REGISTRATION
NOT-YET MEMBER REGISTATION

REGISTER FOR MEMBER PREVIEW TOURS HERE:
11AM Preview Tour
2PM Preview Tour

CAM Café will be open for dinner, with a curated menu and drink specials. Call (910) 777-2363 for reservations.
Learn more about our exhibitions on display here.

Resiliency@CAM: Community Day
2025-03-15 10:00 - 17:00
Join us for CAM Community Day! Explore how the arts can support resiliency in children, families, and our broader community through interactive experiences for all ages. All programs and exhibitions are FREE from 10:00am to 5pm.
In collaboration with the New Hanover County Resiliency Task Force and other local organizations, the museum will offer a wide variety of art projects, performances, and interactive collaborations designed to inspire and strengthen individuals and families. Visit community tables to learn about valuable local resources and discover the many ways organizations are working to support well-being in our region.
Cameron Art Museum partners with organizations across an eight-county region to provide inclusive programming for all. Activities are designed for all ages and abilities—everyone is welcome!
Activities Include:

10-11 am – Super Jane Smith. Author and illustrator Jane Smith will read “Teddy’s Bear Takes a Tumble” and lead an activity. Books will be available for purchase and signing by the author.

11-11:30 – Turning the Wheel: A Turning the Wheel Creative Play Pop-Up is a time for the community to come together in play. We gather in a circle and explore spontaneous movement through non-elimination games played by the whole group, in small groups, and with partners. People of all ages and abilities can follow the easy cues given by the TTW facilitators, encouraging everyone to engage and have fun with live music accompaniment. Our goal is to enjoy ourselves, communicate through our movements, and create joy together.

10 am – 5 pm – Novant Health: Join us at a Resource table featuring a coloring activity for children. The activity includes coloring pages, a coloring fan, and crayons, along with a table activity offering NH items as prizes.

12 pm-1 pm -DREAMS Center for Arts Education (Apprentices): A gouache painting activity led by DREAMS apprentices.

1-2 pm – Veterans Creative Arts Program: We will provide an art activity that encourages participants to share and tell their stories through writing and mixed media artwork.

…and more!

Thank you to our Community Partners:

New Hanover County Resiliency Task Force
Novant Health
Turning the Wheel
Super Jane Smith
DREAMS Center for Arts Education
Coastal Horizons
Veterans Creative Arts Program

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

CAM After Dark in Elisabeth Chant Exhibition with Anne Brennan
2025-03-13 18:30 - 20:30
Join us Thursday, March 13th at 6:30 PM for CAM After Dark with CAM’s former executive director Anne Brennan as she leads an insightful tour inside the Elisabeth Chant exhibition.
Elisabeth Chant’s independent spirit and dedication to art is evident in her many actions to establish the arts in mid-century Wilmington. Brennan will explore selected works in the exhibition and share stories illuminating the artist’s unique lifestyle. Learn about her dedication to teaching and painterly landscapes in this special walk through the exhibition.

Free with museum admission; registration appreciated
REGISTER HERE

Learn more about Elisabeth Chant exhibition here.

Live! at CAM Café: Perry Smith
2025-03-13 18:00 - 20:00
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.

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: How to Catch a Leprechaun
2025-03-13 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for Mary’s Art Explorers on Thursday, March 13th, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the Pancoe Education Building. We’ll be reading How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton.
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!

After, participants will create a story-inspired craft. This is a great opportunity for the whole family!

Pre-register at the link below to secure your spot!
REGISTER
CAM Members: $5 per child
Not-Yet Members: $10 per child
Adults & Children 2 & Under: Free
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.
You can learn more about CAM programs and events here.

Connections Monday
2025-03-10 10:30 - 12:30
Connections Monday is a program created for individuals in the earlier stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Connection tours are offered on Mondays when the museum is closed to the public to ensure a quiet and calm environment. Enjoy a morning of music in the galleries, adapted exhibition exploration, as well as optional hands-on activities. Participants are encouraged to bring a boxed lunch to enjoy in our café or courtyard area, but this is optional.
Free; pre-registration required
To register and for more information, email education @cameronartmuseum.org
Learn more about accessibility at CAM here.

Reading with David Gessner: The Book of Flaco
2025-03-09 14:00 - 16:00
Join best-selling nature writer David Gessner for an insightful conversation about his latest work, chronicling the extraordinary journey of Flaco, “the world’s most famous bird.” In this powerful parable of freedom, wildness, and urban ecosystems, Gessner delves into the year-long odyssey of Flaco, a Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped captivity in February 2023 and made Central Park his new home. This compelling narrative serves as a cautionary tale about our urban environments and the impact of human activity on wildlife.
Don’t miss this thought-provoking reading that highlights the connection between nature and urban life.
Free; $5 donations suggested
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
David Gessner is the author of thirteen books that blend nature, humor, memoir, and environmentalism, including the New York Times bestselling All the Wild That Remains. Gessner is a professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where he also founded the literary magazine Ecotone. His own magazine publications include pieces in the New York Times Magazine, Outside, Orion, and others. In 2017, he hosted the National Geographic Explorer show The Call of the Wild.
ABOUT THE BOOK
In the book, Flaco’s escape sparked controversy, dividing opinions between those advocating for his return to the zoo and supporters of the “Free Flaco” movement. And his end—with a grim necropsy revealing Flaco had suffered a viral infection from eating pigeons and had multiple rodenticides in his system—serves as a Rachel Carson-esque warning about the harm we’ve done to our urban environments, inspiring the passage of long-sought legislation protecting urban birds and regulations meant to reduce the use of rodenticides in New York City.

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Jazz@CAM: The Dominican Jazz Project
2025-03-06 19:00 - 21:00
CAM Members: $35
Not-Yet Members: $55
Students: $15

The Dominican Jazz Project began when Dominican-born jazz artist, Guillo Carias, invited American jazz pianist and composer, Stephen Anderson, to perform with him and jazz artists living in the Dominican Republic for the 2014 Jazzomania Jazz Festival in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic that was hosted by Tony Dominguez and Carlos Francisco Elías. The concert and associated clinic went beautifully, and the drummer, Guy Frómeta, invited Anderson to return to Santo Domingo to perform with him in his group for the Casa de Teatro Jazz Festival a few months later. It was there that Anderson met Sandy Gabriel, a nationally renowned tenor saxophonist. Their collective friendship grew further with that experience, and following the festival, they agreed to record together. The result was their 2016 self-titled CD release, The Dominican Jazz Project, that was recorded in the days following the UNC Summer Jazz Workshop where the artists served as guest faculty and where Anderson serves as director. Soon after, renowned Dominican percussionist, David Almengod, joined the group.

MUSICIANS:
Sandy Gabriel, saxophones
Mayquel González, trumpet
Carlos Luis, guitar/voice
Stephen Anderson, piano
Ramón Vázquez, bass
Guy Frómeta, drums
David Almengod, percussion, voice

Jazz at CAM is sponsored in part by

And through the generosity of these individuals:
Isabella Hinds
Nancie and Jim Kennedy
Dr. William Malloy
Ms. Maxine Terry
Dr. Acquenetta Wheeler

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Mary's Art Explorers: Marcel's Mouse Museum
2025-02-27 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for Mary’s Art Explorers on Thursday, February 27th, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the Pancoe Education Building. We’ll be reading Marcel’s Mouse Museum by Hannah Abbo and reading the story with the mouse puppet that is on sale at the gift shop!
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!

After, participants will create a story-inspired craft. This is a great opportunity for the whole family!

Pre-register at the link below to secure your spot!
REGISTER
CAM Members: $5 per child
Not-Yet Members: $10 per child
Adults & Children 2 & Under: Free
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.
You can learn more about CAM programs and events here.

Annual Boundless Lecture with Daniel Jones
2025-02-23 13:00 - 14:00
Join us February 23rd at 1PM in the reception hall for the Annual Boundless Lecture by CAM’s Cultural Curator, Daniel Jones. This lecture, A Communities War, explores the stories of Civil War soldiers from Wilmington and North Carolina’s eastern coast and their post-war contributions to our state.

Free; $5 suggested donations appreciated.

REGISTER
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

Living History Day: 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Forks Road
2025-02-22 10:00 - 17:00
Bring the whole family to commemorate the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Forks Road through living history, film screenings, family activities, and an illustrated lecture by Ms. Chaitra Powell the inaugural Sarah Graham Kenan Curatorship in the Southern Historical Collection at UNC Libraries. Plus, enjoy 20% off memberships ALL DAY!
Cameron Art Museum was the site of the Battle of Forks Road, a Civil War skirmish whose victory was won by the United States Colored Troops (USCT) and led to the fall of Wilmington. Their impact is significant, yet their story is virtually unknown. USCT reenactors from Battery B, some who were cast for the Boundless sculpture, will demonstrate living history and invite guests to learn about camp life from the 1860s.
Boundless, the public sculpture by NC artist Stephen Hayes, features the cast faces of reenactors, veterans, descendants, and community members. Boundless honors the USCT and their fight for citizenship and stands proudly on our museum grounds and as the centerpiece of this commemoration.
Spend the day learning more about the USCT and this significant battle.
Read about Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation‘s substantial investment in Boundless and its impact on our community
10 AM-5 PM
Learn about the lives of USCT with reenactors from Battery B. Family activities in CAM’s Reception Hall.
12 PM
Battle of Forks Road Documentary
The Battle of Forks Road documentary looks closely at the story of this Civil War skirmish that led to the fall of Wilmington, focusing on the victory of the United States Colored Troops and the significant impact they made in the Cape Fear Region.
1 PM
Legacy Short Film
Legacy is a short film chronicling the oral histories of the descendants of the United States Colored Troops by filmmaker Adam Alphin. The film paints a more complicated picture of this story than might be seen at first glance, exploring the lives of the Black, white, and Indigenous men who fought at the Battle of Forks Road where Cameron Art Museum now stands. Legacy captures the resilience of these men, the strength of the communities they built, and the impact that they have had on our region, our state, and our country. This film continues the work of Boundless, the sculpture by American artist Stephen Hayes that was installed on the museum’s grounds in 2021.
2 PM
Illustrated Lecture – Ms. Chaitra Powell

Through the Archives: In Search of African American History, Culture, and Traditions. Drawn from her 15 years of working in archives, Powell will walk the audience through a myriad of examples and queries that help us consider what makes African American culture unique, how does it fit into broader narratives of American history and what shape do our memories of this knowledge take? Where do these memories belong, who decides what matters and how do we share it with future generations? These are the questions that consume her as curator of the Southern Historical Collection, and questions that she hopes every individual would consider for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Chaitra Powell has held the inaugural Sarah Graham Kenan Curatorship in the Southern Historical Collection since 2021. Prior to this appointment, Powell served as the African American Collections and Outreach Archivist, and as the Project Director for UNC Libraries’ Mellon funded Community-Driven Archives grant. In each of these roles, Powell works to expand the possibilities of the archives by engaging diverse communities, donors, researchers and stewardship models. Before coming to UNC Libraries, Powell worked for government, corporate, and community archives in Phoenix, Chicago, and Los Angeles. She is a certified archivist and holds an M.A. in Library Science from the University of Arizona.

Event Activities are Free; Gallery Admission applies.
$5 Suggested Donation for Lectures

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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
