10:00 AM – 7:30 PM Illumination Exhibition opens 4:00 – 7:30 PM CAM Café open for drink service and light bites food for purchase 4:00 – 5:00 PM Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra Performances 5:00 – 5:30 PM Recognition of attending artists and announcement of winners 5:30 – 7:30 PM Live Music by Smoky Dunes Feast your eyes on lotus, phoenix, and zeppelins in the floor-to-ceiling display of work by artists exploring the theme of rebirth and renewal. CAM’s very own Illumination opens to members and the public at 10 AM with extended hours this day only. Over 40 artists were selected from the largest number of submissions in the event’s seven years and their lighted sculptures will be on display in Studio 1 through January 9, 2022. Members are free and regular admission applies for non-members to enjoy the first day (and night) of these artist-made works. The winners for 3 cash prizes totaling $1500 will be announced in the evening but everyone can cast their vote in the People’s Choice awards. Holiday selections by trios and quartets from the WSYO and the toe-tapping instrumental guitar duo of Smoky Dunes will take us through the opening night while you enjoy festive drinks and light food service from CAM Café.