CAM After Dark: The Story of Our Collection with Executive Director Heather Wilson

Name: CAM After Dark: The Story of Our Collection with Executive Director Heather Wilson
Start: 2024-10-24T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2024-10-24T19:30:00-04:00
Location: 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412

Schedule

Thu Oct 24 2024 at 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412 | Wilmington, NC

Join Executive Director Heather Wilson for a fascinating illustrated lecture on the evolution of the Cameron Art Museum’s permanent collection. Discover the journey from the St. John’s Museum of Art to the present day. Get an exclusive look at how CAM’s collection reflects its community and has evolved over time.
Heather Wilson will guide you through the key acquisitions that have shaped the museum’s collection, from Mary Cassatt’s The Ten to our most recent acquisition, Judy Chicago’s Return of the Butterfly. This lecture offers insight into how the museum’s collection has become the heart of its exhibitions and educational activities.
Heather Wilson became Executive Director in June 2024, having served as Deputy Director since 2019. Her diverse background includes roles in publishing, significant contributions to CAM’s programming, and securing major grants. Wilson also co-founded the literary journal Ecotone and continues to be an influential voice in the museum community.
$5 suggested donation.