Explore the many uses of alternative energy with visiting artist Elliott Montgomery and solar installers from Soleil Energy Solutions. Learn how to reconfigure old technologies with small solar panels, wind power and human energy, and find out how to invest in solar energy for your business, or home. (new paragraph) Elsewhere's roof is home to a 4.8 kW solar array, providing 30% of the museum's electricity. The project was funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) as part of a formula grant received by the City of Greensboro.

Resident members, Tracey J. Marshall and Heather Krupinski, are offering summer camp sessions in Tracey's Studio, Room 207. The following basic information will introduce you to the offered sessions. For complete details, including "the fine print," and to register, visit www.artbytjm.com/summer-camps.nnJune 11-15, 9am - 1pmnArt & Craft: A fun mix of art and crafts. Ages 7-12nJune 25-29, 9am - 1pmnIntro to Art: Learn the basics for beginers. Ages 7-12nJuly 2 - 6, 9am - 1pmnPaint - Paint -Paint: Lean to paint with several types of mediums and styles. Ages 7-12nJuly 30 - Aug 3rd, 9am - 12pmnBig Kid / Little Kid: Parents or grandparents bring your little ones for a joint creative adventure. Ages 5-7, 8-12, and adult groups.nAug 13-17 9am - 1pmnAdvanced Art: Taking it to the next level in fine art. Ages 7-12nThis class has a prerequisite requirement "Intro to Art" class, or instructor approval to enroll in this camp session.

Join us for the Weatherspoon's 8th Summer Solstice Fiesta celebrating North Carolina's Latino and Hispanic culture! Enjoy the sounds of West End Mambo, Fredd Reyes, and DJ Diego, as well as face painting, dancing, cash bar, and food (Azteca Taqueria Truck, Nora’s Empanadas, Tamales by Aracely, Pastries from Manna Bakery).nnArtists and cultural leaders will be in attendance to mark the preview of the exhibition, Zone of Contention: The U.S./Mexico Border, and to take part in a tree planting ceremony at 7pm as part of Pedro Reyes's Palas por Pistolas (Shovels for Guns).nnHosted by the Weatherspoon Art Museum Association. Free admission and cash bar; members receive 2 free drink tickets. Open to the public. All of our galleries will be open!nnVolunteers needed! Interested in supporting or volunteering for this special event? Contact Elizabeth L'Eplattenier at ebleplat@uncg.edu or (336) 334-4297.nn nn¡Acompáñenos a la 8va fiesta del solsticio de verano del Weatherspoon que celebra la cultura latina e hispana de Carolina del Norte! Disfrute de la banda West End Mambo, Fredd Reyes y DJ Diego, además de “face painting”, baile, “cash bar”, y comida (Azteca Taqueria Truck, Empanadas de Nora, Tamales de Aracely, Pastelitos de Manna Bakery).nnArtistas y líderes culturales asistirán para conmemorar la vista previa de la exposición Zona de contención: la frontera entre EE.UU. y México, y para participar a las 7 de la noche en una ceremonia en la cual se sembrara un árbol en honor al proyecto Palas por Pistolas del artista mexicano Pedro Reyes. nnOrganizado por la Asociación del Museo de Arte Weatherspoon. Entrada gratuita y “cash bar”; 2 bebidas gratis para miembros. Abierto al público. ¡Todas nuestras galerías estarán abiertas!nn¡Se necesitan voluntarios! ¿Esta interesado en apoyar o servir de voluntario para este evento especial? Contacte a Elizabeth L'Eplattenier, ebleplat@uncg.edu o (336) 334-4297.

Opening Reception, June 29, 2012 from 5:30 - 7:30 pmnBy Example: NC Potters and Their Mentors presents the work of twenty younger NC ceramic artists who use color, texture and imagery in their work and examines the sources of the newer guard of NC clay makers. Guest curator Ronan Kyle Peterson has selected twenty artists who in turn have invited 20 mentors who have impacted their work and careers in a significant way. nWalk-through tour of exhibition with guest curator Ronan Kyle Peterson from 6:00-6:30pm

This summer camp will introduce girls to technology and foreign language in fun and creative ways. Creativity and out of the box thinking is at the heart of this fun, interactive camp. Parents should expect kids participating in the class to develop a new awareness and understanding of the world, a curiosity about technology and foreign language, and a connection to exciting cultures, people and ideas.

Mary and Max tells of a pen-pal relationship between two very different people: Mary Dinkle, a lonely 8-year-old living in the suburbs of Melbourne, Australia; and Max Horovitz, an obese, 44-year-old Jewish man with Asperger’s Syndrome living in the chaos of New York City.nnThe clay-animated film explores their twenty-year bond that survives much more than the average friendship’s ups-and-downs. The film is both hilarious and poignant as it takes us on a journey that explores friendship, autism, taxidermy, psychiatry, alcoholism, where babies come from, obesity, kleptomania, sexual differences, trust, copulating dogs, religious differences, agoraphobia and many more of life’s surprises.nnVoices by Phillip Seymour Hoffman (as Max) and Toni Collette (as Mary). Official Opening Night Selection, 2009 Sundance Film Festival and Best Director Award for Feature Film, Australian Directors Guild. Written and directed by Adam Elliott, 2009. 92 minutes. DVD. Parental guidance suggested for children under 13. Seating is limited and doors open 30 minutes prior. Free.nnSummer Films @ WAMnJuly 12 • Mary and MaxnJuly 19 • An Oversimplification of Her BeautynJuly 26 • Kooky (with special performance by INVISIBLE @ 6pm)