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CAM Meets | Picturing America

  • May 27, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University

    7 Varsity Drive
    Niagara University, New York 14109
Ticket Price $5.72-$11.63 Buy Tickets
Description

This summer, CAM Meets explores how images help shape national identity.

Join us for a screening of
American Dreams: Norman Rockwell and the Saturday Evening Post, a historical documentary examining how Rockwell’s illustrations came to define a powerful visual narrative of American life. Long before television entered every home, Rockwell’s magazine covers reached millions, offering scenes of family, work, celebration, and civic life that helped form a shared cultural imagination.

Following the screening, guests will participate in a curator-led tour of
USA250: Celebrating the American Vision. The exhibition brings together works from CAM’s permanent collection that reflect the many ways artists have interpreted America — sometimes idealistic, sometimes critical, always evolving.

Together, the film and exhibition invite us to consider how art both reflects and influences the national story. What does it mean to picture America? Who gets represented? How has that vision changed over time — and how is it still being shaped today?

As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, this program offers an opportunity to reflect on the images that have defined the past and the perspectives that will shape the future.

Registration encouraged.


 
Cost: $10/Adults, $5/Children
Free for CAM Members, NU students, Faculty and Staff


 

About CAM Meets
CAM Meets is a captivating lecture and film series designed for intellectually-curious adults, offering opportunities to explore art history and art-making topics. Each session draws from a variety of themes that feature local artists, historians, or museum professionals who provide diverse perspectives on art, fostering an enriching environment for mature audiences.
 

Date & Time

Wed, May 27, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Venue Details

Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University

7 Varsity Drive
Niagara University, New York 14109 Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University
Castellani Art Museum

The Castellani Art Museum (CAM) at the center of the Niagara University campus is dedicated to the enjoyment and educational potential of artistic creativity. As a major resource for the visual arts in Niagara County, the CAM's permanent collection includes over 5,000 pieces of mainly modern and contemporary art, and hosts a unique Folk Arts Program supporting traditional artists and community-based cultural traditions in the Buffalo-Niagara region. 

In keeping with Niagara University's Vincentian mission, the museum recognizes and serves the diverse racial, ethnic, and religious communities of the Niagara region through the organization and presentation of exhibitions which honor and explore their artistic traditions and contemporary output. In addition to presenting diverse artistic expressions, the museum works in partnerships to explore and redefine the relationship between the museum and its constituencies.

As a university museum, the Castellani Art Museum serves the educational needs of the community,  by working with Niagara University faculty on integrative learning projects for college students and providing art education programs for area schools and cultural organizations. The museum staff works with educators to develop art-based learning programs that help to promote critical thinking.

Visit us online at https://castellaniartmuseum.org/


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