Cameron Art Museum’s Giving Societies represent a community of visionary supporters whose leadership gifts of $5,000 or more provide foundational support for the museum’s mission to inspire, engage, and enrich our community through art.
As a member, your investment sustains CAM as a cultural gathering place, enriching the lives of over 70,000 visitors each year through high-quality exhibitions, lifelong learning in the arts, dynamic public programs, and the stewardship of our growing collection.
Giving Society members help shape the cultural future of eastern North Carolina, supporting a museum with a $6.9 million economic impact and outreach that includes more than 8,000 children annually. Your generosity ensures that CAM remains a vibrant, relevant institution for generations to come.
The Giving Societies are essential to CAM’s vision for the future. By joining, you help shape not only CAM’s collection and programming, but the cultural landscape of eastern North Carolina.
St. John’s Society – $5,000 / year
- Standard CAM benefits for two adults
- Invitations to exclusive Giving Society events
- Bring two guests to one society-only event per year
- Participation in the Annual Acquisition Dinner (5 votes)
- Private behind-the-scenes experiences (e.g., artist visits)
- VIP status + reciprocal access to 1,500 museums (NARM/SERM)
Director’s Circle – $10,000 / year
Includes all St. John’s Society benefits, plus:
- Two guests to two society-only events
- 11 votes at the Annual Aquisition Dinner
- Two tickets to Design NC Cocktail Party
- Invitation to annual Director’s Circle Group Travel Experience
*Payment by credit card only
Upcoming Events for Giving Society Members
Season Kick-Off Cocktail Party at Cameron Art Museum
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | 5:30pm
- St. John’s Society and Director’s Circle
- Kick off the season with a delightful evening at CAM. Members of the St. John’s Society and Director’s Circle are invited for a private tour of treasures from the museum vault at 5:30 PM, followed by a Cocktail Hour at 6:30 PM featuring creative cuisine, drinks, and engaging conversation. Celebrate your commitment to CAM as a vibrant cultural gathering space.
Director’s Circle Trip: Crystal Bridges (Bentonville, Arkansas)
October 10 – 12, 2025
- Director’s Circle exclusive
- Each year, Director’s Circle members are invited to join CAM staff on a curated, arts-focused trip. This fall, we’ll travel to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. Together we’ll explore a world-class institution and deepen our shared connection to CAM’s mission.
Aquisitions Dinner at Cameron Art Museum
March 25, 2026 | 6:00pm
- St. John’s Society and Director’s Circle
- Join us for an elegant evening at the annual Acquisitions Dinner, where members help shape CAM’s collection by casting their votes on proposed acquisitions. The evening includes a specially prepared dinner by CAM Café’s head chef and meaningful conversation among fellow arts supporters.
Tour of Hayes’ Home + Collection
April 15, 2026 | 5:30pm
- St. John’s Society and Director’s Circle
- Enjoy an evening with Hathia and Andrew Hayes as they open their home for a private tour and conversation. As lifelong educators and arts patrons, they’ll share stories behind their collection and reflect on their connection to the early days of St. John’s Museum.
Summer Exhibition Opening: Private Cocktail Hour
June 2026 | Time TBA
- St. John’s Society and Director’s Circle
- Enjoy a private cocktail hour before the opening of CAM’s major summer exhibition. More details to come.
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