Kids@CAM: Native American Heritage Day & Sensory Hour

Kids@CAM: Native American Heritage Day & Sensory Hour

Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 9 AM–12 PM

Reception Hall and Galleries

Celebrate Native American Heritage Day at CAM with a special morning of art, storytelling, and family-friendly activities! Join Cherokee artist Beth Anderson for hands-on artmaking inspired by Cherokee culture and traditions, including an exploration of the Cherokee syllabary, a unique writing system in which symbols represent syllables rather than individual letters.

Kids@CAM welcomes the whole family, with creative activities designed for a variety of ages. Families can also enjoy a guided gallery tour at 11:30 AM. Join us for the artmaking, the tour, or both!

For families who would benefit from a quieter museum experience, CAM offers an early-access Sensory Hour beginning at 9 AM.

9–10 AM | Sensory Hour

Reception Hall and Galleries

Enjoy a quieter, more relaxed museum experience before CAM opens to the public. Families are invited to explore the galleries at their own pace, with sensory bags available to enhance their visit. CAM staff and volunteers will be on-site to provide assistance as needed.

Sensory Hour is free with registration, and participants are welcome to stay for Kids@CAM beginning at 10 AM. Separate registration and admission fees apply for Kids@CAM.

Register for Sensory Hour (Free) https://52374.blackbaudhosting.com/52374/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=24c23fd1-0655-4efc-9941-8429a34a43db

10 AM–12 PM | Kids@CAM with Beth Anderson

Reception Hall

Join Cherokee artist Beth Anderson for hands-on art activities exploring Cherokee culture, language, and storytelling. Learn about the Cherokee syllabary through drawing activities and discover how art and language help preserve and share cultural traditions. Anderson will also introduce families to her books and artistic practice.

CAM Members: $5 per adult or child

Not-Yet Members: $10 per adult or child

EBT Cardholders: Free

CAM Member Registration https://52374.blackbaudhosting.com/52374/MEMBER-KidsCAM-21Nov2026

Not-Yet-Member Registration https://52374.blackbaudhosting.com/52374/NON-MEMBER-KidsCAM-21Nov2026

11:30 AM | Family-Friendly Gallery Tour

Galleries

Explore CAM’s exhibitions with a family-friendly guided tour led by museum staff. Discover the stories behind the artwork and engage with art through an experience designed for visitors of all ages.

About the Artist

Beth Anderson is a contemporary visual artist and citizen of Cherokee Nation who divides her time between North Carolina and upstate New York. Her multidisciplinary practice is shaped by Cherokee culture, a love of materials and handmade objects, and a deep connection to land and nature.

Working across a variety of media, including metals, illustration, glass, beadwork, and basketry, Anderson brings traditional influences and contemporary artistic approaches together in her work.

Community event in Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC 28412.