WEATHER-RELATED CLOSURES: We'll be closed all day tomorrow, Wednesday, 1/22. See you Thursday! |
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| ELISABETH CHANT February 7- April 27, 2025 CAM Member Preview Thursday, February 6 |
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| Surely, though an excellent artist, her true masterpieces were created within the hearts of those she taught to live more fully, to observe more carefully, and to care more deeply about artistic expression at many levels." - Susan Taylor Block, "Elisabeth Augusta Chant: An Arresting Presence" |
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| North Carolina artist Elisabeth Chant (1865-1947) made an indelible mark on Wilmington’s art community. Born in England, she emigrated to the United States, eventually settling in Wilmington around 1922. Chant studied art in Minneapolis and Paris and was influenced by the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts movements. In Wilmington, she became known for her vibrant landscapes and scenes of the North Carolina coast. She was instrumental in developing Wilmington’s cultural landscape, founding art classes, mentoring young artists, and establishing a community art association.
Elisabeth Chant explores the people and landscapes of Chant’s world. |
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| On Thursday, February 6, CAM Members are invited to preview the exhibition with two member-only tours at 11 AM and 2 PM. Register today!
Everyone is invited to join us that evening at 6 PM for Elisabeth Chant Opening Night featuring live music by pianist Ian Daviz in the galleria. Plus, enjoy craft cocktails and more in CAM Café or the museum’s torchlit courtyard.
Join fellow art enthusiasts in honoring the life and work of an artist whose vision helped define Wilmington’s artistic identity.
CAM Members Free* / Not Yet Members $15 *NC taxes and the CAM service charge will be added at checkout. |
| Image credits: L to R, Top to Bottom Vollian Rann (American, 1898 – 1956) Portrait of Miss Chant, 1925. Oil on board. Collection of Cameron Art Museum. Gift of Hester Donnelly Elisabeth Chant (American, b. England 1865–1947) Live Oak, Pelican Point, 1925. Oil on canvas. Collection of CAM. Gift of Hester Donnelly Elisabeth Chant (American, b. England 1865 - 1947)Five Sketches: Interior in Cottage Lane. Pastel. Collection of CAM. Gift of Henry Jay MacMillan Elisabeth Chant (American, b. England 1865 - 1947)Ancient Ko Su Coat, 1925. Oil on canvas. Collection of CAM. Gift of Hester Donnelly Elisabeth Chant (American, b. England 1865 - 1947)In May Court- Children at Play Time of Alford in Somerset, 1925 Oil on canvas.. Collection of CAM. Elisabeth Chant (American, b. England 1865 - 1947)Violet and Gold (Self Portrait), c. 1925. Oil on canvas. Collection of CAM. |
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| CAM AFTER DARK: GALLERY TALK WITH BRENDAN CONNER Thurs, January 23, 6:30 pm Free with museum admission.
Explore Art in a new light and join us for an intimate gallery conversation with Brendan Conner as part of CAM After Dark. Delve into the spiritual journey and artistic symbolism of Thomas Sayre’s work in the exhibition Four Walls. Through Brendan’s reflections and selected recordings, discover the connections between Sayre’s use of materials—tar, smoke, fabric, and earth—and his exploration of church, nation, and creation.
Brendan Conner, Director of Music and Organist at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Wilmington, NC, brings unique insight and expertise to this engaging evening. Don’t miss this opportunity to view Sayre’s new and never-exhibited works through a thought-provoking lens. Learn More. |
| | MARY'S ART EXPLORERS: WHO WAS MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR? Thurs, January 23, 10 - 11 AM CAM Members: $5 per child Not-Yet Members: $10 per child Adults & Children 2 & Under: Free
Join us at Pancoe Education Building as we read Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr? by Lisbeth Kaiser with art by Stanley Chow, which explores messages of acceptance and unity. Afterward, we will create a colorful 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!
Pre-register to secure your spot! Learn More. |
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| LOVE AND SNOW ARE IN THE FORECAST! |
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Thomas Sayre: Four Walls
Thomas Sayre: Four Walls features new and never exhibited works by American artist Thomas Sayre (American, b. 1950). Each of the four large-scale pieces installed in Cameron Art Museum’s Hughes Wing engage the belief systems and symbols that underpin the ideals of church, nation, and creation. Made of materials that include tar, smoke, fabric gowns, gunshots, welding material, earth and fire, these works invite visitors to draw close and experience the messiness of making, and by analogy, to bear witness to the ways that life invades, entangles, and tarnishes us. Learn More |
| Close to Home
Close to Home (November 19, 2024 – March 23, 2025) is a celebration of CAM’s collection featuring works by artists with a connection to our state, our region, our home. Join us as we explore images of people and places that evoke the varied spirit of our community. Beloved familiar works are joined by hidden treasures in a showcase of artistic voices; a collective search for the meaning of home. Features work by Josef Albers, Romare Bearden, Mary Cassatt, Diego Camposeco, Elisabeth Chant, Minnie Evans, Maud Gatewood, Claude Howell, Hiroshi Sueyoshi, and others. Learn More |
| Upcoming! Elisabeth Chant
Elisabeth Chant (February 7, 2025 – April 27, 2025) North Carolina artist Elisabeth Chant (1865-1947) made an indelible mark on Wilmington’s art community. She became known for her vibrant landscapes and scenes of the North Carolina coast. Chant also created decorative designs and explored mysticism and spiritual themes, which informed her artistic style. She was instrumental in developing Wilmington’s cultural landscape, founding art classes, mentoring young artists, and establishing a community art association. This exhibition explores the people and landscapes of Chant’s world. |
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| | | MORNING OPEN STUDIO Instructor: Jeri Greenberg Open Studio is a creative space where current Museum School attendees can continue to work, experiment, and develop their skills with support from a teaching artist. Participants engage in a social act of creativity, sharing ideas and observations. Receive guidance, critique, and inspiration in a small group setting at CAM. Attend one or more Open Studio session. Each session is nontransferable, all sales final for Open Studio. Friday, Jan 10-31, 9:30 AM-12PM Adult: All Levels CAM Member $20 / Not-yet Member $25 Supplies: Bring whichever project you are working through with appropriate supplies. Storage space is not available. Learn More |
| HAND-BUILT NESTING BOWLS Instructor: Anne McCombie In this two-part workshop, create your own set of custom nesting bowls that are both functional and beautifully unique. Begin by designing and shaping your series of nesting bowls using fundamental hand-building techniques, focusing on achieving smooth forms that fit together in a cohesive set. Session two involves decorating and glazing your bowls for a custom look. Tuesday & Thursday, Jan 28 & 30, 10 AM-12 PM Adult: All Levels CAM Member $76/ Not-yet Member $95 Supplies: All supplies provided. Learn More |
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| | LIVE! AT CAM CAFÉ • THURS 6-8 PM Jan 23 Champ St. Amand Jan 30 Raphael Namé Feb 13 Bill Alston Feb 20 Robert Bosco Feb 27 Raphael Namé March 13 Perry Smith March 20 Robert Bosco March 27 Raphael Namé |
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| | | No museum admission is ever needed to enjoy CAM Café. Join us today!
Call (910) 777-2363 for reservations |
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