Upcoming Programs

Art Explorers

When Pigasso Met Mootisee

Thursday, July 14, 2022, 10-11 AM

CAM Members: $3 per child;

Not-Yet-Members: $6

Adults and children 2 and under: free

Learn about artists, animals and friendship when we read When Pigasso Met Mootisse. We will see modern art in our State of the Art exhibition, then create our own "modern art messes" using watered down paint.

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!

Illustrated Lecture

History of Seagrove with Brian Evans

Thursday, July 21, 2022, 7 PM

Free with museum admission

Ceramist Brian Evans will discuss Seagrove, the jewel that we have in southeastern North Carolina for working potters. Evans will discuss the development of Seagrove and the lives of artists like Ben Owen, supported by the soil where they live and work.

Art Explorers

Airlie Gardens

Thursday, July 28, 2022, 10-11 AM

CAM Members: $3 per child;

Not-Yet-Members: $6

Adults and children 2 and under: free

Join us at the Cameron Art Museum with special guests NHC Parks and Gardens educators! Enjoy science and art together – learn from our guest educators and create artwork inspired by their lessons.

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!

Book Buzz

Luc Travers and Stories in Paint: 50 Moving Artworks from AmericanMuseums

Saturday, July 30, 2022, 1-2:30 PM

CAM Members: $20;

Not-Yet-Members: $25

Join Luc Travers for the release of his new book, Stories in Paint: 50 Moving Artworks from American Museums. In his book, Luc shares paintings with dramatic, poignant, and meaningful stories while demonstrating a powerful method to make the visual arts more interactive and engaging for everyone. During a thirty-minute slideshow presentation, Luc will share some of his favorite artworks from the book as well as some of the distinctive touches that make it innovative. Following the presentation there'll be time for questions, discussion, and book signing. Your registration includes a complimentary glass of wine, beer, or sparkling water.

Upcoming Classes & Workshops

Cut It Out! 

Instructor: Donna Moore

Practice drawing both traditionally and experimentally - then cut, tear, and rearrange into scale-pushing collage! Students get a feel for both observational drawing and mark making with non-traditional tools, plus exercises in design skills.

Youth: 9-12 -

July 18-22, Monday - Friday,

2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. 

CAM member: $145;

Not-Yet-Member: $175

TEEN: Fantasy Creatures

Instructor: Todd Carignan

Learn how to take the fantastical creatures from your imagination and illustrate them on paper.

Youth: High School -

Monday-Friday, July 18-22

9am-12pm

CAM member: $145;

Not-Yet-Member: $175

Make New Surfaces to Paint on With Your Pastels

Instructor: Jeri Greenberg

Come learn to make new surfaces for your paintings! Using Gesso, Pumice, Alcohol, Acrylics, Inks and more, we can transform your paper into new and exciting surfaces. See how your pastels love these new surfaces. Come and have some fun.

Adult: All Levels -

Saturday, July 16, 10am- 4pm

CAM member: $99;

Not-Yet-Member: $110

Light Trails and Dark Streets; Night Photography Downtown

Instructor: Alan Cradick

With long exposures and using available light, your photo making does not need to end with the daylight. Many great images are made with longer shutter speeds and use of a tripod to steady your camera. Headlight streaks are also part of the night photography mix. We will meet downtown and spend the evening utilizing longer and longer exposures as the sun sets. There is no need for special equipment, just your camera and a tripod. On Saturday, we will meet at 6 pm, the following day, we meet for a group critique and to share our work.

Adult: All Levels -

Saturday-Sunday, July 16-17, 6-8pm & 12-2pm

CAM member: $54;

Not-Yet-Member: $60

Sign up for Puppet Camp!  Spots are still available! 

Puppets, Props and

Music Play

Instructor: Mark Herbert

Puppets and Props and Music Play In this rare small setting summer camp artist/entertainer /educator Mark Dannon Herbert will be leading the class on a learning adventure exploring some of the visual and musical elements used for his band Broccoli Brothers Circus . Participants will make several of their own puppets and props and develop characters and skits over the course of the week . Sure to be a fun experience to remember!

Youth: 5-8 -

July 11-15, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

CAM member: $145;

Not-Yet-Member: $175