Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum

The Cameron Art Museum is housed in a 42,000 square foot facility designed by the architectural firm of Gwathmey Siegel & Associates (NYC).

The Cameron presents changing special exhibitions comprised of fine arts, crafts and design.

The Museum presents changing special exhibitions comprised of fine arts, crafts and design.

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THE CLAY STUDIO

The Clay Studio, located in at the Pancoe Art Education Center, is operated by master clay artist Hiroshi Sueyoshi, who offers classes and workshops for both novice and accomplished artists. The Clay Studio offers a unique “laboratory” for study and work in clay arts, providing visiting artists and craftsmen a unique venue for collaborative projects. It is designed to enhance understanding of traditional clay techniques and forms, while encouraging new innovations in an environment conducive to experimentation.

ARTS EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES

The Cameron offers ongoing educational programs to further enrich the museum experience, including tours, artist talks, lectures, and programs for all ages.

KIDS @ CAM

Now offered the third Saturday of every month from noon to three, Kids @ CAM continues to be a growing favorite for families and young visitors. The fee is $3 per child (with family memberships) and $5 per child (non-members) and accompanying parents are admitted free. Kids @ CAM offers the families creative ways to explore the exhibits and fun, hands-on art projects. To join the mailing list for regular updates regarding Kids @ CAM themes and other children’s programs, e-mail Georgia Mastroieni, Georgia@cameronartmuseum.com.

One of the highlights of Kids @ CAM has always been the child docent program. If you have a 10 to 12 year old who would be interested in learning about current exhibits and giving tours to groups of families during Kids @ CAM, contact Georgia at Georgia@cameronartmuseum.com

“KID”CADEMY!

This year the Cameron Art Museum was pleased to introduce “KID”CADEMY, an after school art program where young students learned about current exhibitions and artists and participated in art projects based on the lessons.

"KID"CADEMY will continue to be offered for the 2008 – 2009 school year. Classes will take place on Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30 in eight week sessions. Registration details will be available on the website in the near future.

Wednesday, October 1st 2008 – Wednesday, November 19th 2008
Wednesday, January 7th 2009 – Wednesday, February 25th 2009

Please contact Georgia Mastroieni for further information, Georgia@cameronartmuseum.com

Kids @ Museum Camp

This year, the Cameron Art Museum's "Kids @ Museum Camp" is proud to offer two different fun-filled art camps. "Trash Bash" is a week long camp dedicated to making beautiful art creations, both individual and collaborative, out of recyclable items. "Collaboration Celebration" will be an opportunity for campers to meet and work with local artists and collaborate on both large and small scale projects.

June 23rd - June 27th "Trash Bash" (8 - 12 year olds)
July 7th - July 11th "Trash Bash" (5 - 7 year olds)
July 21st - July 25th "Collaboration Celebration" (8 - 12 year olds)
August 4th - August 8th "Collaboration Celebration" (5 - 7 year olds)

9 am to noon - $145 weekly / Non- Member $165 - includes all supplies and daily snack.

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Tours

Guided tours for classes, youth and adult groups of 5 or more are offered; a minimum of two weeks advance notice is required for group and guided visits. Prearranged docent led tours are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Only pencils may be used in the galleries. To schedule a tour, contact Georgia Mastroieni at georgia@cameronartmuseum.com or call 910.395.5999 ext. 1000.

Schools and Youth Groups

School and youth group tours are $5 per student. Adult chaperones are admitted free of charge. One chaperone for every ten students is required. Chaperones are expected to stay with their group at all times and are responsible for ensuring appropriate behavior from their group. Name tags are required for each member of a group to help identify tour groups and facilitate effective interactions between the docent and group members. Back packs should be left on the bus or can be placed in the museum's lockers.

Connections: Tours for Alzheimer's Patients

Cameron Art Museum is pleased to offer tours especially designed for Alzheimer's patients known as the Connections Program. Individuals with their caregivers or family members meet in small groups with specially trained docents to view the artworks and discuss the memories so often evoked by art. Tours are offered on the first and third Monday of each month. Please plan approximately one hour for your tour. Wheelchairs are available if requested at the time of the reservation. Reservations may be arranged for small groups of special visitors, along with their caregiver, by calling 910-395-5999 ext. 1019.

Connections is made possible thanks to the generous support from the Cape Fear Memorial Foundation, the Champion McDowell Davis Charitable Foundation, and Mort and Judy Neblett.