Community Calendar

Open during theArtWorks regular hours: Wednesday-Saturday 11am - 5pm | Sunday 12pm - 5pm

words & images by Helen Mirkil & Brian H. Peterson

How do you describe a life shared by two artists, a photographer/author and a painter/poet?
Start with their mutual love of nature, and an intense connection with the Spirit.

Mirkil is a storyteller whose work draws from many sources: autobiography; the rhythms and
mysteries of an internal music; and the history of art. Peterson’s work is rooted in a deeply felt
symbolism of light, as well as from classical and sacred music.

Peterson’s battle with Parkinson’s Disease began in 2006. He continued as Chief Curator at the
Michener Art Museum for five more years before retiring. The disease has slowed Peterson’s
output but he continues to create. His first retrospective, at theArtWorks, took place in 2019 and
included one hundred seventy-five images from fifteen bodies of work, as well as samples of his
creative videos. At that time he was still printing pictures. His most recent works are
improvisational drawings.
Mirkil and Peterson are honoring the gift of creativity in the face of considerable challenges. And
they are buoyed by their shared love of the Divine.

“To move, or be moved, is to live…The finest art, like all else
finest in Life, is founded on Love. The presence or absence and
the amount and quality of the love embodied in any work of art
is the sure guide to its value and permanence.
––– William L. Lathrop, 1897

In early November, we will be joined by Debra Bucci, Brian Evans & Dianne Evans!! Their newest works will be fresh out of the studio and will be featured in their show “Transformation: From Seed to Bloom“. Painter, Debra Bucci will once again join forces with ceramicists, Brian Evans & Dianne Evans to embrace the power of color, texture, and movement in every dimension. Between Debra’s dynamic color patterns and details, Brian’s sculpted forms and weathered textures, and Dianne’s paper-resist patterns and striking surfaces, these artists fuse natural inspirations with their distinct media and techniques to evoke energy, joy, and beauty.
The gallery will also begin celebrating the holiday season with its Annual Holiday Show, featuring new works in all media by all of our gallery artists. Additionally, join us for the POP UP Exhibit – The Art of Dr. Seuss: Cats, Cats, Cats! This pop up will be on view from November 6th-15th and is in honor of the The Cat in the Hat Movie Release the same weekend!
Join us in the gallery on Sunday, November 8th, 2-5pm for our Artist Reception. Enjoy special refreshments, meet our artists, and enjoy live music by guitarist Robert Beauchene! Discover our 30+ Gallery Artists’ delightful new creations, and shop for one-of-a-kind gifts to beautify your home year-round.

Open during theArtWorks regular hours: Wednesday-Saturday 11am - 5pm | Sunday 12pm - 5pm

words & images by Helen Mirkil & Brian H. Peterson

How do you describe a life shared by two artists, a photographer/author and a painter/poet?
Start with their mutual love of nature, and an intense connection with the Spirit.

Mirkil is a storyteller whose work draws from many sources: autobiography; the rhythms and
mysteries of an internal music; and the history of art. Peterson’s work is rooted in a deeply felt
symbolism of light, as well as from classical and sacred music.

Peterson’s battle with Parkinson’s Disease began in 2006. He continued as Chief Curator at the
Michener Art Museum for five more years before retiring. The disease has slowed Peterson’s
output but he continues to create. His first retrospective, at theArtWorks, took place in 2019 and
included one hundred seventy-five images from fifteen bodies of work, as well as samples of his
creative videos. At that time he was still printing pictures. His most recent works are
improvisational drawings.
Mirkil and Peterson are honoring the gift of creativity in the face of considerable challenges. And
they are buoyed by their shared love of the Divine.

“To move, or be moved, is to live…The finest art, like all else
finest in Life, is founded on Love. The presence or absence and
the amount and quality of the love embodied in any work of art
is the sure guide to its value and permanence.
––– William L. Lathrop, 1897

In early November, we will be joined by Debra Bucci, Brian Evans & Dianne Evans!! Their newest works will be fresh out of the studio and will be featured in their show “Transformation: From Seed to Bloom“. Painter, Debra Bucci will once again join forces with ceramicists, Brian Evans & Dianne Evans to embrace the power of color, texture, and movement in every dimension. Between Debra’s dynamic color patterns and details, Brian’s sculpted forms and weathered textures, and Dianne’s paper-resist patterns and striking surfaces, these artists fuse natural inspirations with their distinct media and techniques to evoke energy, joy, and beauty.
The gallery will also begin celebrating the holiday season with its Annual Holiday Show, featuring new works in all media by all of our gallery artists. Additionally, join us for the POP UP Exhibit – The Art of Dr. Seuss: Cats, Cats, Cats! This pop up will be on view from November 6th-15th and is in honor of the The Cat in the Hat Movie Release the same weekend!
Join us in the gallery on Sunday, November 8th, 2-5pm for our Artist Reception. Enjoy special refreshments, meet our artists, and enjoy live music by guitarist Robert Beauchene! Discover our 30+ Gallery Artists’ delightful new creations, and shop for one-of-a-kind gifts to beautify your home year-round.

In early November, we will be joined by Debra Bucci, Brian Evans & Dianne Evans!! Their newest works will be fresh out of the studio and will be featured in their show “Transformation: From Seed to Bloom“. Painter, Debra Bucci will once again join forces with ceramicists, Brian Evans & Dianne Evans to embrace the power of color, texture, and movement in every dimension. Between Debra’s dynamic color patterns and details, Brian’s sculpted forms and weathered textures, and Dianne’s paper-resist patterns and striking surfaces, these artists fuse natural inspirations with their distinct media and techniques to evoke energy, joy, and beauty.
The gallery will also begin celebrating the holiday season with its Annual Holiday Show, featuring new works in all media by all of our gallery artists. Additionally, join us for the POP UP Exhibit – The Art of Dr. Seuss: Cats, Cats, Cats! This pop up will be on view from November 6th-15th and is in honor of the The Cat in the Hat Movie Release the same weekend!
Join us in the gallery on Sunday, November 8th, 2-5pm for our Artist Reception. Enjoy special refreshments, meet our artists, and enjoy live music by guitarist Robert Beauchene! Discover our 30+ Gallery Artists’ delightful new creations, and shop for one-of-a-kind gifts to beautify your home year-round.

A monthly Poetry event on Pleasure Island sponsored by the Island Arts Council. A featured poet begins the evening by reading followed by an open mic, which will be read and open to all originally written poems.

Hidden Battleship is for the explorer at heart! Join us for an afternoon on a unique, behind-the-scenes tour of unrestored areas on the Battleship. Organized into small groups, the participants are led to areas in the bow, third deck, and below, and the superstructure, including all the way to the very top! This program requires climbing ladders, crossing high hatches, and going through tight/confined spaces. The tour is limited to ages 16 and older and makes a great gift for birthdays, holidays, and any other special occasion.

Designed for adventurous history enthusiasts, the six-hour experience requires climbing ladders, crossing high hatches, and navigating tight and confined spaces. For that reason, the program is limited to participants ages 16 and older.

Because attendance is intentionally limited to provide a safe, behind-the-scenes experience, Hidden Battleship consistently sells out well in advance. The experience has become a favorite among repeat visitors, military history enthusiasts, photographers, and anyone looking to explore a side of the Ship that few ever have the opportunity to see.

Whether you're searching for a memorable gift or your next great adventure, Hidden Battleship offers an unforgettable behind-the-scenes experience unlike any other.

Visitors are encouraged to reserve their spots early. Tickets and additional information are available at https://bit.ly/hiddenbattleship

A monthly Poetry event on Pleasure Island sponsored by the Island Arts Council. A featured poet begins the evening by reading followed by an open mic, which will be read and open to all originally written poems.

Jazz at CAM Season 16

Jazz is the original American art form—born here, celebrated worldwide, and alive at Cameron Art Museum.

The 2026–27 season features musicians from North Carolina and beyond, presenting a wide range of jazz traditions and contemporary approaches. Audiences will experience the polyrhythmic sounds of Mangroove, the powerful vocals of Yolanda Rabun, the soulful improvisation of pianist and organist Le’Andra McPhatter, the melodic vibraphone of Brandon Mitchell, the expansive musical experience of the Matt Booth Quartet, and the energetic interplay of the James Fernando Trio.

Jazz at CAM is held on the first Thursday of each month, September through April, except in November.

Hidden Battleship is for the explorer at heart! Join us for an afternoon on a unique, behind-the-scenes tour of unrestored areas on the Battleship. Organized into small groups, the participants are led to areas in the bow, third deck, and below, and the superstructure, including all the way to the very top! This program requires climbing ladders, crossing high hatches, and going through tight/confined spaces. The tour is limited to ages 16 and older and makes a great gift for birthdays, holidays, and any other special occasion.

Designed for adventurous history enthusiasts, the six-hour experience requires climbing ladders, crossing high hatches, and navigating tight and confined spaces. For that reason, the program is limited to participants ages 16 and older.

Because attendance is intentionally limited to provide a safe, behind-the-scenes experience, Hidden Battleship consistently sells out well in advance. The experience has become a favorite among repeat visitors, military history enthusiasts, photographers, and anyone looking to explore a side of the Ship that few ever have the opportunity to see.

Whether you're searching for a memorable gift or your next great adventure, Hidden Battleship offers an unforgettable behind-the-scenes experience unlike any other.

Visitors are encouraged to reserve their spots early. Tickets and additional information are available at https://bit.ly/hiddenbattleship