In February, 2006, the Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) joined NC State as an initiative within the College of Design. The unique arrangement offers College of Design students yet another venue to explore hands-on endeavors in their coursework, and expands the college’s land-grant mission to serve the citizens and communities of North Carolina.
CAM’s vision is to redefine the relationship of museums and communities by presenting art and design exhibitions, K-12 educational programs and special projects that illustrate the relevance of contemporary art and design to our everyday lives. Currently, CAM operates without a facility as it awaits completion of its new home in downtown Raleigh. The new facility is tentatively slated to open in April, 2011.
CAM coordinates the College of Design’s popular Design Camp summer program for high school students as well as after-school and summer programs for middle school students, programs for teachers and events for young professionals. In addition, CAM staff is currently planning exhibitions and programs to debut in its new Downtown Raleigh facility.
For more information on CAM and its programs please visit: camraleigh.org.