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Artwork created by Roy Torda.

Stellar Picks: A Community Choice Exhibition

This exhibition is for everyone who has a favorite piece of art in the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵFine Art Museum collection—or would like to discover one! The Museum recently launched a new web portal for searching the Museum’s permanent collection online.   

Image of smoky mountains at sunset.

Echoes Across the Smokies: A Night of Bluegrass, Ballads, and Tall Tales

Step into the heart of the Appalachian soul as the WCU’s Bardo Arts Center and Mountain Heritage Center present Echoes Across the Smokies: A Night of Bluegrass, Ballads, and Tall Tales, an unforgettable event celebrating the rich tapestry of mountain culture.   

Photo shows the 2023 BFA Portfolio Exhibition.

BFA Portfolio Exhibition 2024

Experience work by graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts students from the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵSchool of Art and Design.  

Image courtesy of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵPhoto Services from the 55th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition.

56th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition

This exhibition is an extraordinary opportunity for Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵundergraduate students to share their artwork with a larger public and to enhance their skills in presenting artwork in a professional gallery setting.   

John Julius Wilnoty, Beetle, oak burl wood carving, 4.25 x 9 x 4.625 inches

Spark of the Eagle Dancer: The Collecting Legacy of Lambert Wilson

This exhibition celebrates the legacy of Lambert Wilson, a passionate collector of contemporary Native American art who encountered a beloved Cherokee sculpture as a student at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ and decided to devote his life to supporting and encouraging Native artists.   

Photo courtesy of David Sedaris. Image taken by Anne Fishbein.

An Evening with David Sedaris

The best-selling author and well-known NPR humorist, playwright, and comedian David Sedaris returns to Cullowhee for An Evening with David Sedaris.   

Image courtesy of AMP Artists.

Coco Live-to-Film Concert

Coco Live-to-Film Concert features a screening of the complete Disney Pixar film with Oscar® and Grammy®-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s musical score performed live by the 20-member Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México.  

BFA Portfolio Exhibition 2023

Experience work by graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts students from the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵSchool of Art and Design.  

Photo courtesy of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ Photo Services.

The Nutcracker feat. The Ballet Conservatory of Asheville

Join Bardo Arts Center for a magically festive, full-length version of The Nutcracker featuring professional classical dancers and the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville’s celebrated pre-professional company.