The Cameron Museum of Art

Current exhibitions:

N.C. Collects: The Real McCoy
April 23-September 12

N.C. Collects: The Real McCoy is the first in a series of exhibitions featuring private collections in North Carolina. The exhibition will be on view at the Cameron Art Museum April 23-September 12. The Real McCoy opens with a private reception and gallery talk for members Thursday, Aprill 22 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, and a public reception from 7:00 to 8:00 pm.

This exhibition of approximately 850 pieces of Nelson McCoy pottery is drawn from an extensive private collection. Acquired over a period of more than 15 years by collector Edward Alexander, the collection is made up of thousands of examples of McCoy pottery, including many outstanding uncommon, rare and one-of-a-kind pieces that are seldom seen anywhere. The collector was first intrigued by McCoy pottery when it was featured on the television series Martha Stewart Living. He was attracted to the various colors, shapes and forms of the objects and became interested in seeing more. He soon began collecting McCoy pottery, focusing on examples from the 1940’s, ‘50’s and ‘60’s. Among the pieces included in the exhibition are: cookie jars, vases, planters and wall pockets.

This project received support from the Dan Cameron Family Foundation, and the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources.

KALEIDOSCOPE: Changing Views of the Permanent Collection
** Extended to August 15, 2010
This exhibition features selected paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, photographs, furniture, decorative arts and other objects drawn from the museum's permanent collection. The exhibition's configuration will change throughout the year, as individual works are rotated. This approach is taken to protect fragile works from prolonged exposure to light; to allow additional works to be exhibited; and to elicit new, unexpected associations between works of art.

Upcoming Exhibition

PuppetArt
July 16, 2010-January 9, 2011

PuppetArt is an exhibition presented by the Cameron Art Museum in collaboration with the Port City Puppet Festival, sponsored by the Puppeteers of America Southeast Region and the UNCW Office of Cultural Arts. The exhibition features large-scale puppets and set designs from the famous Vermont-based Bread and Puppet Theatre, and selected international puppets from various historical periods drawn from the collection of Atlanta’s Center for Puppetry Arts.

A wildly celebratory opening reception and program will be held Thursday, July 15, which also marks the opening festivities of the Port City Puppet Festival. Admission to the evening’s events will be free of charge for museum members and Festival registrants; non members or registrants may gain entry for a charge of $5.

The evening’s programme will begin at 5:15 pm with a special puppet dance performance entitled “Almost Human,” choreographed and performed by Alban Elved Dance Company/ Karola Lüttringhaus, presented outside the museum’s entrance, followed by a kids/family opening beginning at 5:30 pm, featuring “The Amazing Mysto’s Magic Show” by Peter Allen. At 6:00 pm, attendees will be welcomed to a gallery talk by puppet scholar John Bell, with welcoming remarks and introductory remarks by museum and UNCW representatives. The Port City Puppet festival will present a performance of "Pulcinella" by Paul Mesner at 7:30.

The exhibition and evening’s programs are the result of another great collaboration between the Cameron Art Museum and the UNCW Office of Cultural Arts.