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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 8, 2013 Media Contact: Kim Kelly, Communications Manager 910-395-5999 ext. 1005 kkelly@cameronartmuseum.com

Cameron Art Museum Presents a Lecture by Eleanor Lanahan on Zelda Fitzgerald, Sunday, February 3, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Wilmington, NCIn tandem with the current exhibition, Sometimes Madness is Wisdom: The Artwork of Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald which is on view through March 10, 2013 Eleanor Lanahan will be at the Cameron Art Museum to give a lecture on her grandmother, Zelda Fitzgerald. Along with being Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgeralds granddaughter, Lanahan is also a writer, illustrator and filmmaker. My grandparents, Scott and Zelda, led colorful lives. I grew up with mementos of their past stored in our attic: shoeboxes of letters, two feather fans, lead soldiers and portfolios full of art. Zelda's paintings also brightened our house. They are especially vivid, nostalgic and balletic works; just as easily I could be describing Zelda herself. Whether she painted New York, Paris, landscapes, fairy tales, paper dolls, or ballet, Zeldas art is a form of autobiography. This talk will allow Zelda to tell her own story as much as possible -- illustrated by photographs and paintings. Also, I hope to explore some myths, inspire young lovers and excite artists of all sorts. Eleanor Lanahan is the author of Scottie, the Daughter of . . .'' and edited a book on her grandmother's art, Zelda. An Illustrated Life. To ensure a seat for this popular event, reserve on CAMs website: www.cameronartmuseum.com. This program is held in conjunction with The Big Read Greater Wilmington in celebration of The Great Gatsby. For more information and schedule of local Big Read events visit: http://thebigreadwilmington.com/ The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. This lecture is being held in the Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall CAM Members and Students: $5.00, Non-members: $10.00
The Cameron Art Museum presents 6-8 changing exhibitions annually; ongoing family and children's programs; a unique program of tours for Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers; The Museum School classes for adult and youth education; interdisciplinary programs (lectures, music, films, literature, dance); Healthy Living Classes and ongoing workshops and classes in ceramics at the Clay Studio with resident master artist Hiroshi Sueyoshi. The Cameron Art Museum also features its caf, CafJohnnie. Cameron Art Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Thursday from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. CafJohnnie is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and Thursday for dinner, 5:00 to 9:00 pm. For more information about the museum, please visit www.cameronartmuseum.com.