APRIL 2025

CAM IS FOR KIDS!

JOIN US THIS APRIL FOR FAMILY-FRIENDLY PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR OUR YOUNGEST VISITORS!

KIDS AT CAM: CREATIVE COLLAGE

Join us for this special edition of Kids at CAM with special guest artist Marcus Dawson and an early Sensory Hour!

APRIL 26 | 10 AM - 12 PM

Early Sensory Hour: 9-10 AM

Members: $5 per adult/child Not Yet Members: $10 per adult/child

EBT Card Holders: FREE.

Make art, connect with others, and enjoy a morning of creativity together! This month, local artist Marcus Dawson will be showing us the fun and transformative power of collage art. Participants are invited to create their own take-home collage and contribute to a larger community collage. This activity is open to all ages and skill levels—parents, you’re encouraged to join in!

Sensory Hour (9-10 AM) - FREE with registration:

Families who benefit from a sensory-friendly space can enjoy early access to the museum before public hours. This special hour includes a calm environment, sensory bags, and participation in the art activity. Separate registration is required for Sensory Hour, and families are welcome to stay and create until noon.

Sensory Hour is made possible thanks to:

Kids at CAM is a family-friendly event. Museum staff facilitate art activities for all ages, including parents. Family-friendly tours of the exhibitions are at 11:30 AM. Families can participate in the activities, the tour, or both during their afternoons at CAM. LEARN MORE

If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Rowland at arowland@cameronartmuseum.org or 910-726-9490.

WHAT A WONDERFUL DAY AT

RESILIENCY@CAM COMMUNITY DAY!

Thank you to everyone who attended Resiliency@CAM Community Day and shared in the creativity, connection, and learning!

Cameron Art Museum, the New Hanover County Resiliency Task Force, and community partners from across our 8-county region came together to celebrate the many ways the arts can support resiliency in children, families, and communities. 💪👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

With hands-on art activities, live performances, and valuable community resources, the museum was alive with inspiration. From toddlers to grandparents, guests of all ages and abilities came out to explore, express, and engage in a truly inclusive day of discovery. 🎨🤝📚

We’re so grateful for the joy and energy you brought—and we’re already looking forward to doing it again!

📅 Mark your calendar for the next Community Day on Saturday, June 7, 2025—it’s never too early to plan for more free, art-filled fun. More details coming soon!

💗 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, and Veterans Creative Arts Program.

Photos by Alan Cradick.

MARY'S ART EXPLORERS

with Miss Ashley

THURSDAYS 10-11 AM

CAM Members: $5 per adult/child

Not-Yet Members: $10 per adult/child

Children Ages 2 & Under: Free

Mary's Art Explorers is geared towards infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, but big brothers and sisters are welcome to join and create art with us. Your registration includes admission to the museum for the whole day.

Space is limited, so preregister to guarantee your spot!

April 10

The Wonderful Things You Will Be

Join us in the Pancoe Education Building as we read The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin.

After the reading, participants will create a colorful craft. This is a great opportunity for the whole family!

April 24

Lines That Wiggle

Join us in the Pancoe Education Building as we read Lines That Wiggle by Candace Whitman and illustrated by Steve Wilson.

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

EBT cardholders can register children for Kids@CAM and Art Explorers programs at no cost! To secure your spots, please email Ashley Rowland at education@cameronartmuseum.org or call 910-726-9490 with the number of participants you'd like to register.

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

MUSEUM SCHOOL:

POTTERY FOR KIDS

Instructor: Anne McCombie

Let your child’s creativity take shape in this fun and engaging clay class designed for ages 9–12. Young artists will explore the basics of working with clay while building patience, problem-solving skills, and confidence. They'll turn simple mounds of clay into imaginative and beautiful pottery—all while having a blast getting their hands dirty!

Tuesdays, April 1-29 (no class 4/15)

4 - 5:30 PM

Ages 9-12

CAM Member $88. Not-yet Member $110

Supplies: $15 (All Supplies are Provided)

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UPCOMING:

MEET MISS ASHLEY!

Miss Ashley comes to CAM from Cleveland, Ohio. Ashley has been a classroom teacher and an educator at The Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland. Ashley is a proud aunt to three nephews and one niece. Her favorite activities are building sandcastles and taking walks at

Long Leaf Park.

For questions about any of these programs, please contact Ashley Rowland

at 910-726-9490 or education@cameronartmuseum.org

Eat Creatively! Check out our

Kid's Menu, and be on the look-out for Chef specials and limited menus on event days!

Lunch: Tues-Fri 11 AM-2 PM

Dinner: Thurs 5-8 PM

Brunch: Sat & Sun 10 AM-2 PM

LEARN MORE

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Cameron Art Museum (CAM) provides a cultural gathering place that enriches the lives of museum visitors and the community through high-quality exhibitions, lifelong learning in the arts, dynamic public programs, and stewardship and interpretation of the collection.