Welcome
Camp meetings are outdoor religious meetings in which people once travelled great distances to be in attendance. My journey to discover the camp meeting tradition began when I was a young child.
I grew up in North Carolina and attended camp meetings each year with my family. At that time I thought that everyone knew about camp meetings. In 1996, I returned to the tradition as an adult and soon realized that this tradition had unique roots in various regions across the United States. Each year since 2001, I have returned to 7 campgrounds in both North and South Carolina to record camp meetings through oral interviews, photography, and video footage.
My black and white photographs are accompanied by text panels that give the viewer additional information about
camp meetings and also brings recognition to the camp participants, most of whom grew up in the tradition.
I soon realized how important this documentation would be for the young children on the grounds.
My journey continues......
Minuette Floyd
About Minuette Floyd
Minuette Floyd is an associate professor of art education at the University of South Carolina. She teaches graduate and undergraduate art education courses to students who are preparing to become art teachers (kindergarten- twelfth grade).
Her research interests focus on multicultural art education, interdisciplinary art instruction, and folk traditions. She was awarded the South Carolina Art Educator of the Year (2015), the Dr. Deborah Smith Hoffman Mentor Award (2012), the MacArthur Goodwin Community Service Award (2009), the National Outstanding Performance in Higher Education Award (2003), the Mary J. Rouse Award for Art Education (2002). She is an active member of the National Art Education Association.
She has received grants funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the College of Arts and Sciences to support her research on camp meetings. This interactive exhibition premiered at the McKissick Museum at the University of South Carolina in 2008. Additional funding from NEA allowed her to provide updates and travel the exhibit to more venues in the United States.
The Holy Ghost Power (Audio Only)
Exhibitions
This Far by Faith: Carolina Camp Meetings, An African-American Tradition
Ritz Museum and Theatre
Jacksonville, Florida
September 15, 2016- December 31, 2016
This Far by Faith: Carolina Camp Meetings, An African-American Tradition
The History Museum, Martha’s Vineyard
Edgartown, Massachusetts
August 25, 2016- October 31, 2016
This Far by Faith: Carolina Camp Meetings, An African-American Tradition
The Avery Center for History and Culture
The College of Charleston
September 3, 2015- January 25, 2016
This Far by Faith: Carolina Camp Meetings, An African-American Tradition
Charlotte Museum of History
July 24 - October 3, 2010
Solo Exhibition
This Far by Faith: Carolina Camp Meetings, An African-American Tradition
Arthur Moore Methodist Museum
May 8 - June 30, 2010
Solo Exhibition
This Far by Faith: Carolina Camp Meetings, An African-American Tradition
McKissick Museum
August 9, 2008 - March 14, 2009
Solo Exhibition
Generations, African-American Camp Meeting Traditions in South Carolina
The Fairfield County Museum
April 7 - May 27, 2004
Exhibition in conjunction with
Barn Again
Generations: African-American Camp Meeting Traditions in South Carolina
Monsanto Gallery, Lander University, Greenwood, SC
September 1 - 25, 2004
Solo Exhibition
“Mama Harriett & Time to Gather”
Women's Caucus Slide Show and Talk, National Art Education Association,
Denver, Colorado
April 16 - 20, 2004
Group Exhibition
“Generations”
Electronic Art Gallery, National Art Education Association,
Denver, Colorado
April 16 - 20, 2004
Group Exhibition - Merit Award
“The Camp Meeting Series from North and South Carolina”
(black and white photographs)
The Cultural Council of Richland /Lexington Counties and Palmetto GBA.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
February 14 - April 30, 2004.
Faculty Exhibition
Generations: African-American Camp Meeting Traditions in South Carolina
Arthur Rose Museum, Claflin University, Orangeburg SC
March 3 - April 10, 2004
Solo Exhibition
Generations: African-American Camp Meeting Traditions in South Carolina
Wachovia Gallery, Richland County Public Library, Columbia, SC
June 4 - July 20, 2003
Solo Exhibition