# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Wayne McDowell Art Sale
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Wayne McDowell Art Sale
Proceeds Support CAM

All Weekend!
Friday, April 10 to Sunday, April 12 
from 10 AM - 5 PM, each day
Open to the Public

Compass & Giving Societies Pre-Sale: April 9, 2026, 6-8 PM
Learn more about Compass: https://cameronartmuseum.org/compass/
Learn more about Giving Societies: https://cameronartmuseum.org/giving-societies/

Cameron Art Museum is pleased to offer a special selection of works by beloved Wilmington-based artist Wayne McDowell (American, 1960–2013), available for purchase as part of a museum fundraiser. Through a generous bequest from McDowell’s partner, Nanci Joplin (1960–2025), a significant group of his works was added to the permanent collection of Cameron Art Museum, while select additional works were approved for sale to benefit the museum.

The works available for purchase include pieces featuring McDowell’s signature haunting seascapes, atmospheric coastal landscapes, sparse interiors, and abstract compositions.

After moving to Wilmington, North Carolina, in the late 1990s, McDowell became deeply connected to the region’s coastal environment and creative community. He worked locally as a graphic designer while maintaining an active studio practice. The coastal light, shoreline, and quiet intensity of southeastern North Carolina strongly influenced his work, and many of his most recognized paintings were created during his years in Wilmington.

Described as a “painter’s painter,” McDowell was widely respected by fellow artists and critics. His work was collected by museums during his lifetime, including Cameron Art Museum, where his paintings remain part of the permanent collection. His paintings have been featured in exhibitions at the Chase Gallery, Boston; Fayetteville Museum of Art; Hodges Taylor Gallery, Charlotte; Greenhill Center of the Arts, Greensboro; and Duke University, Durham.

This sale offers a rare opportunity to acquire work by a Wilmington artist whose legacy remains closely tied to the local arts community, while supporting Cameron Art Museum.

Images:
Wayne McDowell
(American, 1960 – 2013)
Untitled (detail)
Watercolor
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/wayne-mcdowell-art-sale/200029823447353
- **Event Categories**: art, nonprofit, exhibitions, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 29

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wilmington
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412
- **lat**: 34.18408
- **long**: -77.91543
- **full address**: 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Wayne McDowell Art Sale being held?
  - **A:** Wayne McDowell Art Sale takes place on Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Wayne McDowell Art Sale?
  - **A:** Wayne McDowell Art Sale is organized by Cameron Art Museum.
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- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Wayne McDowell Art Sale is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wilmington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Wayne McDowell Art Sale sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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