Cameron Art Museum

Live! at CAM Café: Rodger Davis
2026-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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 Rodger Davis 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: Lines That Wiggle
2026-08-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th Street, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Mary’s Art Explorers: Lines That Wiggle

Thursday, August 13th

10-11 AM
Reception Hall

Join us for Mary’s Art Explorers on Thursday, August 13th, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the Reception Hall. We’ll be reading Lines That Wiggle by Candace Whitman. Afterward, guests will view the new Fresh Air: Inflatable Sculptures to find different kinds of lines, shapes, and colors. Later, participants will create art together as a group.

This storytime session is perfect for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, though older siblings are welcome to join. Your registration includes admission to the museum all 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.

Public Tour
2026-08-12 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-05 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-07-29 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-07-22 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-07-15 13:00 - 13:30 | 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

New Member Coffee
2026-08-12 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.
REGISTER
For questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact Georgia Mastroieni, Deputy Director of Operations at (910) 726-9492 or georgia@cameronartmuseum.org

Gentle Yoga
2026-08-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-04 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-28 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-14 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.

$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

Connections Monday
2026-08-10 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-07-13 10:30 - 12:30 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Connections invites people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia and their caregivers to experience CAM in a supported environment designed to minimize stress and to provide a connection with the art thanks to support from Champion McDowell Davis Charitable Foundation.

On Mondays, when CAM is closed to the public, guests enjoy a guided tour of the exhibitions led by CAM Connections Volunteers. Following the tour, participants are encouraged to create artwork inspired by what they’ve seen. Certified Therapeutic Musicians (CMPs) provide live music, while various art-making activities are offered.

To learn more or make a reservation for our upcoming Connections Tour, please visit our Connections page or email education@cameronartmuseum.org.

Free; pre-registration required
Learn more about accessibility at CAM here.

Museum School Open House
2026-08-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Museum School Open House
Saturday, August 8th
10 AM – 1 PM
Pancoe Art Education Center
Free event; gallery admission applies.
Explore CAM Museum School and get ready for a creative fall. Meet Museum School artists and instructors, learn more about upcoming classes, and find the right course for your interests and experience level.
Fall class registration will be available during the open house.

Boundless Tour in the PNC USCT Park
2026-08-07 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-07-31 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-07-24 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-07-17 13:00 - 13:30
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“
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Photographs by Alan Cradick

Live! at CAM Café: Brian Gross
2026-08-06 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.

Music & Mimosas at CAM Café with Justin Lacy
2026-08-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Music & Mimosas at CAM Café with Justin Lacy

August 1st, 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 Justin Lacy 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.

Live! at CAM Café: Bill Alston
2026-07-30 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 Bill Alston 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.

Live! at CAM Café: Aaron Keener
2026-07-23 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 Aaron Keener 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: Seven Blind Mice
2026-07-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th Street, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Mary’s Art Explorers: Seven Blind Mice

Thursday, July 23

10-11 AM
Reception Hall

Join us for Mary’s Art Explorers on Thursday, July 23rd, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the Reception Hall. We’ll be reading Seven Blind Mice by Ed Young. After, guests will view the new Fresh Air: Inflatable Sculptures exhibition and create a 3D collage inspired by the exhibition.

This storytime session is perfect for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, though older siblings are welcome to join. Your registration includes admission to the museum all 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.

Kids@CAM (& Sensory Hour) - Tanabata
2026-07-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Kids@CAM – Tanabata (Japanese Star Festival)
& Sensory Hour
Saturday, July 18th

10 AM-12 PM

Reception Hall

Please join us for Kids@CAM and come celebrate Tanabata, with Kana Sahashi from UNCW.

In Japan, they celebrate the Star Festival, called Tanabata, on July 7. Around mid-June, people prepare for the festival by writing their wishes on narrow strips of paper called tanzaku and hanging them on bamboo with decorations at the entrance to their homes, schools, and public places.

Kids@CAM is an event for everyone, parents included! We will have activities for different ages, including writing wishes to hang on tree branches, origami, and watercolor. You can also take part in a guided tour at 11:30 am

Adult member: free; Adult non-member: $5

Children: $10 (under 2: Free)

*EBT Card Holders FREE

MEMBER REGISTRATION
NOT-YET MEMBER REGISTRATION

Sensory Hour at CAM
9-10 AM
Families who would benefit from a quieter environment arend an early-access Sensory Hour invited to atte from 9 AM to 10 AM. Participants can explore the galleries before we open to the public. Sensory Bags are available to use during your visit to enhance your experience. Staff and volunteers will be on-site if you need any assistance.

Sensory Hour participants are welcome to stay for the Kids @ CAM program in the Reception Hall from 10am to 12pm.

There is no fee for Sensory Hour, but registration is encouraged.

REGISTER FOR SENSORY HOUR

For questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact Georgia Mastroieni, Chief Operating Officer; 910.726.9492 georgia@cameronartmuseum.org

Yoga at CAM with Wilmington Yoga Center
2026-07-18 09:00 - 2026-08-15 10:00 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Yoga at CAM
Saturdays 9-10 AM | July 18 – August 15 (5-week series)Inside the Galleries at CAM | In partnership with Wilmington Yoga Center
Join us for a 5-week, all-levels yoga series held inside Cameron Art Museum’s galleries—an immersive experience where movement and art come together. Surrounded by the art on view, you’ll deepen your practice while connecting with a welcoming community of art and yoga-lovers.
Sessions will be held Saturday mornings from 9-10 AM. Series runs from July 18 – August 15. Each session is designed to ground your body, calm your mind, and inspire your weekend.
Space is limited to 20 participants to maintain a peaceful, intimate setting. Early registration is recommended.
Series investment: $90 | CAM Members: $80

Registration is handled through Wilmington Yoga Center.Use the link below to reserve your spot for the full series.
REGISTER

Presented in partnership with Wilmington Yoga Center

Meet Your Instructor: Heidi Thompson
RYT200
Heidi Thompson, RYT200 Heidi Thompson was called to yoga in 1999 at a little house on Peachtree Ave in Wilmington, NC. Heidi completely fell in love with the practice and the instructor. The establishment would later become what is now Wilmington Yoga Center and the instructor was Kristin Cooper-Gulak who would later go on to be Heidi’s mentor. Heidi’s journey in yoga would continue under the teachings of Holler Brown and Larry Hobbs who both guided her in a strong ashtanga practice. Later becoming an elementary school teacher, Heidi saw the need for yoga in schools and in the lives of children and adolescents.
In 2012 she received her ChildLight Children’s Yoga certification and began a successful after school yoga program at the school where she was teaching. Still wanting more knowledge of yoga variations, she completed her Goddess Yoga training and received certification in 2016 under Fallon Cattano. In 2018, during her summer break from school, Heidi began working alongside Heather Lilly and Sylvia Jabaley with Yoga Village to bring yoga to underprivileged communities. Returning to her original yoga mentor, Kristin Cooper-Gulak and Jessica Bichler, Heidi would receive her RYT200 in Kunga Yoga. Soon after, she began teaching children and teen classes at Wilmington Yoga Center where she continues to draw awareness and mindfulness to children of all ages. In 2019, Heidi would complete her Trauma Informed Yoga certification under the teachings of Hala Khouri where she is led to bring yoga to those seeking healing, acceptance, and connection.
Wellness at CAM

At CAM, we understand the vital role that art plays in health. We’re committed to providing wellness opportunities for individuals at any stage in their life.
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

Mindfulness Meditation
2026-07-17 09:00 - 09:50 | Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Mindfulness Meditation in the Galleries
Friday, July 17, 9 – 9:50 AM | $5 suggested donation

Mindfulness is the practice of bringing attention to the present moment and meeting whatever arises without judgment. With regular practice, meditation can create greater awareness, supporting clarity, balance, focus, and resilience. While rooted in Buddhism, mindfulness meditation is secular and accessible to all.

Join us in a contemplative gallery setting to learn a simple mindfulness practice with Gabriella Carrizo, a Board-Certified Music Therapist and Registered Yoga Teacher with more than a decade of experience in meditation and yoga. Her work centers on supporting self-care, healing, and self-discovery, drawing on practices that integrate the mind and body.

Please note the galleries can be cool—bring a layer for comfort.

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

Live! at CAM Café: Warren Darryl
2026-07-16 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 Warren Darryl 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.

Closing the Gap: Summer Intensive Workshop
2026-07-11 10:00 - 16:00
Closing the Gap: Summer Intensive Workshop for Educators
July 11, 10 AM- 4 PM
FREE for all educators in Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover, Pender, Onslow, and Sampson counties. Registration Required
Reimagine classroom learning through a free, hands-on professional development workshop that brings arts integration into the core K–8 curriculum with practical, creative strategies you can use right away.
Work with regional teaching artists Shannon Newby and Medina Demeter to explore engaging ways to bring core subjects to life through making, movement, and cross-curricular connections. Arts integration supports all educators!
Lunch and all materials will be provided. Register with a fellow educator and double the impact at your school.
A snapshot of your workshops:

Join Shannon Newby in an exploration of Caroline, CAM’s large outdoor sculpture by NC artist Vollis Simpson. In this hands-on, cross-curricular workshop, you will discover how Simpson’s whirligigs and kinetic sculptures can inspire learning across visual art, design-engineering, writing, and science.

Participants will leave with a standards-aligned, adaptable lesson plan and a guided tinkering experience building a mini automaton while exploring motion, simple machines, problem-solving, and storytelling.

Inspiration can flow from the most unexpected places: a word, a moment…industrial strength tin foil. Create with teaching artist Medina Demeter and experience using unlikely supplies to design costumes inspired by Andy Warhol’s Silver Clouds.

Participants will explore how materials can inform movement and how costumes can interact through space.

Free for all educators in Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover, Pender, Onslow, and Sampson counties. Participating educators will receive a certificate of completion to submit to their respective counties for CEU credit consideration.

Closing the Gap is supported by a 2026 Community Grant from

Pre-Registration Required:
REGISTER

About the artists

Shannon Newby: Shannon Newby has a passion for facilitating playful, creative learning experiences. She has a background in education and studio art, and has taught workshops in both traditional and nontraditional settings, including museums, churches, schools, community centers, festivals, and Etsy headquarters in Brooklyn, NY. Shannon has created large-scale, site-specific installations for Marbles Kids Museum, the city of Raleigh, and the Portland Children’s Museum in Portland, Oregon.

Medina Demeter: Medina Demeter graduated from Hiram College in 2005 and went to NC to begin her career at Orrum Middle. Three years later, Medina became the Educational Director at Cape Fear Regional Theatre. Soon after, she began teaching theatre arts full-time at Hoke County High School in 2008, where she continues to teach to this day. She was named Teacher of the Year for Hoke High in 2012 & 2020, and in 2020, she was also voted as the NC Theatre Arts Educators Teacher of the Year. Medina served as the secretary for NCTAE and currently serves as their professional enrichment liaison. In 2018, she was elected as the NC Thespians Chapter Director, and she continues to run the organization by coordinating the regional and state festivals as well as the NC All-State Theatre program. In 2018, she was elected as the NC Thespians Chapter Director, and she continues to run the organization by coordinating the regional and state festivals as well as the NC All-State Theatre program.

Since 2021, Medina also works as an A+ Fellow, serving up arts-integrated professional development to teachers across the country. In her free time, Medina enjoys making witty banter with her husband Jake, kayaking, and performing with Sweet Tea Shakespeare in Fayetteville.

For questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact Georgia Mastroieni at 910.726.9492 georgia@cameronartmuseum.org
To learn more about our educator resources at CAM, click here.
