| CAM Spotlight The Future of LatinX Representation Now!, 2023 |
| The Future of LatinX Representation Now!, 2023 the site-specific mural created by Rosalia Torres-Weiner with the help of fellow artists Ben Billingsly, Susan Nuttal, and Eva Crawford welcomes visitors to Lugar de Encuentros/Place of Encounters.
As they enter the gallery space they are immediately surrounded by it's colorful imagery and visual scale. |
| Rosalia Torres-Weiner in describing The Future of LatinX Representation is Now!, 2023, writes,
"Latinx representation in American culture is building, accelerating, and shifting as the Latinx youth of yesterday become the leaders, thinkers, and cultural influencers of tomorrow." |
| "This mural depicts the multi-generational nature of Latinx youth claiming their place in American society. The Millennials are represented as hummingbirds, who serve as cross-pollinators of Latinx and American culture and ideas, spreading wisdom and spreading their wings. The fish represent Gen-Z, who grew up as digital natives, comfortable leveraging technology as an equalizer. The wolves represent Gen-Alpha, who I see as the first generation that will realize the full effect of Latinx representation in America. The patterns and iconography represent participation across all fields of endeavor, including technology, science, politics, business, and arts.
While full Latinx representation in American society is still a dream that many Latinx people are striving for, I believe that it is within our reach and that the youth of today will make it possible." |
Watch the installation process! |
| The Future of LatinX Representation Now!, 2023 Timelapse video by Curtis Krueger |
| Rosalia Torres-Weiner photographed by Alan Cradick |
| Rosalia Torres-Weiner is an artist, activist and community leader in Charlotte, NC. She grew up in Mexico City and has lived in Charlotte, NC for 25 years. In 2010, she shifted her focus from commercial art to art activism. She is known for colorful murals, vibrant paintings and her series of portraits of undocumented youth, the Dreamers.
She uses her art to document social conditions and raise awareness about issues affecting migrant communities such as family separation, access to public education and racism.
Her work often features digital augmentation and augmented reality, featuring the stories of her subjects told in their voices. “I believe that through the use of technology, art becomes more personal, more interactive, and ultimately more impactful.” |
| North Carolina is home to a rich diversity of voices, and this is reflected in its community of Latin American artists. Work from Lugar de Encuentros / Place of Encounters often straddles two worlds, reflecting both birthplace and resettlement, exploring both tension and harmony in the relationship between the two.
From film to installation art to paintings to photography, this exhibition delves into the variety of migrant experiences, offering a space for connection, a chance to encounter another’s experience through art. Artists include Nico Amortegui, Cornelio Campos, Rodrigo Dorfman, Mario Marzan, Renzo Ortega, and Rosalia Torres-Weiner.
See Lugar de Encuentros/Place of Encounters now on view! |
Thank you to the Landfall Foundation for your support of Spanish language tours and art activities for children at CAM! |
| Cameron Art Museum has no umbrella institution. We exist through the generosity of our community of members and donors.
A CAM Membership allows us to present powerful work like Lugar de Encuentros/Place of Encounters, our newest exhibit that elevates the voices of NC's Latin American population. Membership also allows us to create programming like Saturday's fantastic community day, bringing people together from across our community.
CAM Members receive free admission, passes for friends and family, invitations to special members-only events and tours like member preview tours, and discounts in the shop, Museum School, and for public programs. Join CAM today! |
| New to the CAM Shop… Also…Member Sale! Melissa Hindle-Sherman, a Wilmington based artist, joins the CAM shop artist roster. Her inspiration comes from mixtures of textures and media, combining new and old, fabricated with found…each piece coming together to create something truly unique. Come check out her jewelry featuring antique watch movements and Swarovski crystals. Featured – 18” silver necklace w/ watch movement $79 (members $71.10 ) and adjustable silver-plated watch movement ring $55 (members $49.55) Also, this week - 20% Off Member Sale in the CAM Shop Wednesday – Sunday!!! |
| Membership New Member Coffee Wednesday, May 17, 10-11 AM Free; CAM members only
New CAM Members are invited to a Member Coffee to meet Interim Executive Director Heather Wilson and learn a little about CAM's history. Tour of the galleries following the coffee is optional. |
Black Arts Alliance NC Black Film Festival Honoring Pam Grier Film Opening and CineMixer Thursday, May 18, 2023, 6 PM Cinemixer 7-9 PM Q&A and film screening Adults: $25
The Black Arts Alliance is proud to present the 20th Annual North Carolina Black Film Festival, May 18-21, 2023 in Wilmington, NC with this year's special guest Pam Grier, our Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. The four-day juried and invitational festival of independent motion pictures by African-American filmmakers will showcase features, shorts and documentary films. Trophies will be awarded in each category.
At 7 PM, there will be a Q&A with honoree Pam Grier and Rhonda Bellamy, followed by a screening of Foxy Brown at 7:30 PM.
The North Carolina Black Film Festival is a Four day juried and invitational festival of independent motion pictures by Black filmmakers which showcase features, shorts, animation, documentary films, and student films. We pride ourselves in the Carolina Hospitality and great previous honorees and winners such as Anthony Hemingway, Ava DuVernay, Giancarlo Esposito, the late Dwayne McDuffie, Scott Sanders and more. Find the full schedule at the Black Arts Alliance website
Presented by the Black Arts Alliance in partnership with the Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County |
Black Arts Alliance NC Black Film Festival Grand Finale and Awards Ceremony Sunday, May 21, 2023, 2 PM Adults: $25
The 2023 festival takes a bow to its audiences for the past three days and delights in awarding excellence to those filmmakers whose work was juried. Special closing night screening of the film Butterfly in the Sky, a documentary showcasing the popular children's broadcast series, Reading Rainbow, along with light refreshments. |
Mary's Art Explorers Wonder Walkers / Caminantes Curiosos Thursday, May 25, 2023, 10-11 AM CAM Members: $5 per adult/child; Not-Yet Members: $10 per adilt/child Children 2 and under: free
Come take part in our first bilingual Art Explorers! We will read Wonder Walkers / Caminantes Curioso, then explore our new exhibition Lugar de Encuentros / Place of Encounters together. We will create artwork inspired by our book and exhibition. Our book will be read in both English and Spanish, and a Spanish-speaking staff member will offer translation of the gallery exploration and art project instructions.
Art Explorers is geared towards infants, toddler and preschoolers, but big brothers and sisters are welcome to join and create art with us. Space is limited so preregister to guarantee your spot! |
Educator Resources Closing the Gap with Arts Integration:Professional Development Workshop for Educators and Parents of Students in Grades K-8 Thursday, May 25, 2023, 4-7 PM Free for educators in Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender, and Sampson counties
Deepen your understanding of CAM’s USCT public sculpture Boundless through the lens of history, poetry, and movement. Learn what arts integration is and how you can employ it in your classroom. These workshops are designed to teach educators how to use the arts to teach core curriculum and help close the achievement gap through active learning strategies that engage all learners. Participating educators will receive a certificate of completion to submit to their respective counties for CEU credit consideration. |
Sunset Performance Series Kevin Locklear Melvin and the Lumbee Tribe Thursday, May 25, 2023, 7 PM FREE
Kevin Melvin is an enrolled member of and Cultural Historic Preservation Officer for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. He earned his undergraduate degree in American Indian Studies and History from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. He is currently working on a master’s degree in Public History from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
Join us for the Sunset Performance Series at CAM, a new FREE performance series designed to connect art and social justice, presented by TD Bank. The performance will take place in the PNC USCT Park directly in front of Boundless, the public sculpture honoring the United States Colored Troops and their fight for freedom.
The series is FREE and open to the public. Beer, wine and a selection of light bites will be available at CAM Cafe.
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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. |
This project was supported by the NC Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources |
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