Cameron Art Museum

10/23/2026

Here's a sneak peek at what's coming to CAM! 👀

We're putting the finishing touches on Echoes of Us: North Carolina Storykeepers, and we can't wait to share it with you!

From the Qualla Boundary to the Outer Banks, this new exhibition celebrates North Carolina artists who uplift the stories, voices, and communities that make our state unique.

Be among the first to experience the exhibition at CAM Community Day on Saturday 10/24! 🎨

✨ Here's what's happening:

🎨 10 AM–12 PM: Kids@CAM featuring Cherokee-inspired art activities

🎶 10:30 AM: Grounding ceremony at Boundless with gospel artist Mary D. Williams

🪶 11 AM & 2 PM: Cherokee storytelling with Nancy Pheasant (ASL interpretation at 11 AM)

🪨 11 AM–1 PM: Live stone-carving demonstration with artist Paris Alexander

🖼️ 12 PM: Exhibition tour with guest curator Brenda Miller Holmes

☕ 11 AM–2 PM: Brunch available for purchase at CAM Café

📅 Saturday, October 24 | 10 AM–5 PM
🎟️ FREE Admission & Activities

Bring the whole family for a day of art, storytelling, live demonstrations, music, and exhibition tours! Explore the galleries, enjoy hands-on activities with Kids at CAM, discover Cherokee traditions and storytelling, and join guest curator Brenda Miller Holmes for a special exhibition tour at noon.

✨ This is just a glimpse of what's waiting for you. Come see the full exhibition when it opens this Saturday, 10/24!

Echoes of Us: North Carolina Storykeepers is on view October 24, 2026, through May 23, 2027.

10/21/2026

CAM on WHQR! 🎙️

Guest curator Brenda Miller Holmes and September Krueger joined Rhonda Bellamy on WHQR’s Around Town to discuss CAM’s upcoming exhibition, Echoes of Us: North Carolina Storykeepers.

Tune in to hear more about the exhibition, opening Saturday, October 24, with a free Community Day for the whole family!

🎧 Listen here:

This week, Rhonda's guests are Brenda Miller Holmes and September Krueger, who discuss Cameron Art Museum's upcoming exhibition "Echoes of Us: North Carolina Storykeepers, which opens October 24, with a free Community Day.

10/20/2026

FREE COMMUNITY DAY THIS SATURDAY, 10/24! 🎨

Meet the artists and storytellers bringing North Carolina's stories to life at CAM!

Join us Saturday, October 24, from 10 AM to 5 PM for a full day of FREE admission and family-friendly activities celebrating the opening of Echoes of Us: North Carolina Storykeepers.

We're excited to welcome an incredible group of artists, performers, and storytellers who will share their talents and traditions throughout the day!

✨ Here's what's happening:

🎨 10 AM–12 PM: Kids at CAM featuring Cherokee-inspired art activities

🎶 10:30 AM: Grounding ceremony at Boundless with gospel artist Mary D. Williams

🪶 11 AM & 2 PM: Cherokee storytelling with Nancy Pheasant (ASL interpretation at 11 AM)

🪨 11 AM–1 PM: Live stone-carving demonstration with artist Paris Alexander

🖼️ 12 PM: Exhibition tour with guest curator Brenda Miller Holmes

☕ 11 AM–2 PM: Brunch available for purchase at CAM Café

Swipe to meet the people making this special day possible!

Bring your family, explore the galleries, and celebrate the stories that connect communities across North Carolina. Admission and activities are FREE!

📍 Cameron Art Museum
📅 Saturday, October 24 | 10 AM–5 PM

Echoes of Us: North Carolina Storykeepers is presented to the community by the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation's Inclusive Public Art Initiative.

10/19/2026

CAM Hours Update | Tuesday, October 20 📢

CAM will open later than usual on Tuesday, October 20, due to a museum-wide staff meeting.

Please note that Gentle Yoga is canceled for the day.

Thank you for your understanding! We look forward to welcoming you to CAM later that day. 🎨

10/19/2026

No tricks, just treats and a little creativity! 🎃

Get into the fall spirit with Mary’s Art Explorers! 🍂 Join us for a reading of The Not So Scary Scarecrow by Mamie Tauk, followed by a hands-on art activity where little artists will create their very own paper bag scarecrow puppets!

Perfect for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, with big brothers and sisters welcome too!

📅 Thursday, October 22 | 10–11 AM
📍 Cameron Art Museum, Reception Hall

🎨 Admission:

CAM Member Adults: FREE

Not-Yet Member Adults: $5

Children: $5 (under 2 FREE)

EBT Cardholders: FREE

Your registration includes full-day admission to CAM, so the family fun doesn't have to stop after story time!

Space is limited! Preregister to save your spot. Visit the link in our bio to sign up. 🍁

10/18/2026

We're putting the finishing touches on CAM's newest exhibition! 👀

Go behind the scenes as our team installs Echoes of Us: North Carolina Storykeepers, opening October 24!

From the Qualla Boundary to the Outer Banks, North Carolina is full of stories worth sharing. Curated by Brenda Miller Holmes, this exhibition celebrates NC-based artists who lift up community voices through public art, honoring the people, places, and experiences that connect us.

🎨 Opening October 24! Join us for a FREE CAM Community Day as we celebrate the opening of Echoes of Us with art, activities, and opportunities to explore the exhibition!

📅 On View: October 24, 2026 – May 23, 2027

Presented to the community by Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation's Inclusive Public Art Initiative.

10/17/2026

CAM takes on UNCW! 🦅🎨

We had a great time hanging out with Seahawks on campus, meeting students, and sharing all the ways they can experience CAM!

Did you know UNCW students get FREE admission to CAM with their student ID? Whether you're looking for creative inspiration, a study break, or something fun to do with friends, there's always something to explore at CAM!

We also spread the word about our upcoming CAM Community Day: Echoes of Us on Saturday, October 24! 🎉 Join us for a FREE day of art, activities, and community as we celebrate the opening of Echoes of Us: North Carolina Storykeepers.

Thanks for having us, UNCW! We can't wait to see more Seahawks in the galleries! 💙

10/16/2026

CAM Closure Update!

Planning a visit to CAM this weekend? Please note a few changes to our hours!

📅 Saturday, October 17: CAM and CAM Café will be closed for a private event.

📅 Sunday, October 18: CAM will reopen for visitors, but CAM Café will remain closed.

Thank you for your understanding! We look forward to welcoming you back to the galleries on Sunday. 🎨

10/16/2026

A day of art, storytelling, and community, all for FREE! 🎨

Join us for CAM Community Day: Echoes of Us on Saturday, October 24, as we celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition, Echoes of Us: North Carolina Storykeepers!

Bring the whole family for a day of free admission, hands-on art activities, live demonstrations, storytelling, music, and more. Discover the artists and stories that celebrate communities across North Carolina!

✨ Here's what's happening:

🎨 10 AM–12 PM: Kids@CAM with hands-on art activities celebrating Cherokee traditions, stories, and art

🎶 10:30 AM: Opening ceremony at Boundless with gospel artist Mary D. Williams

📖 11 AM & 2 PM: Cherokee storytelling with artist Nancy Pheasant (ASL interpretation at 11 AM)

🪨 11 AM–1 PM: Live stone-carving demonstration with artist Paris Alexander ()

🖼️ 12 PM: Exhibition tour with guest curator Brenda Miller Holmes

🍽️ 11 AM–2 PM: Brunch available for purchase at CAM Café

📅 Saturday, October 24 | 10 AM–5 PM
📍 Cameron Art Museum
🎟️ FREE admission and activities!

Come explore, create, and connect with the stories that shape our state!

Echoes of Us: North Carolina Storykeepers is presented to the community by the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation's Inclusive Public Art Initiative.

10/15/2026

We can't wait to see everyone tonight! 🌅

The chairs are set, the stage is ready, and we're looking forward to an evening of live music at Boundless!

🎶 Join us at 6 PM for the return of CAM's Sunset Performance Series, featuring the powerful vocals of Myra Graham Quince (MGQ)!

Bring a chair or blanket, enjoy the beautiful outdoor setting, and spend your evening with us at PNC USCT Park.

📅 TONIGHT, October 15 | 6 PM
📍 PNC USCT Park at CAM
🎟️ FREE | $5 suggested donation

See you at sunset! 🌅