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Image from the SOAD Faculty Biennial 2023

2025 School of Art and Design Faculty Biennial

Every two years, the WCU Fine Art Museum offers faculty in the School of Art and Design the opportunity to share their artwork with the University community.  

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Light Chasers

This singularly unique production tells the story of one couple’s life together, from childhood to marriage, sorrow and reconciliation, and ultimately to departure, through the beloved art rock band, Cloud Cult’s, 2010 concept album, Light Chasers.   

Image of 2022 Nutcracker performance.

The Nutcracker featuring 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.   

image of a dress on a table

At the Table

Exhibition that explores the table as a site of community, power, and representation. Ties in with recent conversations in our community about the importance of having one’s voice heard and being given a seat at the table.   

Photo shows the 2023 BFA Portfolio Exhibition.

BFA Portfolio Exhibition 2024

Experience work by graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts students from the WCU School of Art and Design.  

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.   

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 WCU Fine 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 courtesy of IMG Artists.

Trailblazing Women of Country: A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly

Trailblazing Women of Country,will entertain and inspire audiences during this pivotal moment in our nation’s history, featuring soloists, Miko Marks, CMT's 2022, "Next Woman of Country"; and Nashville-based singer, Kristina Train, supported by a 5-member all-female band.   

Image courtesy of WCU Photo Services from the 55th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition.

56th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition

This exhibition is an extraordinary opportunity for WCU undergraduate students to share their artwork with a larger public and to enhance their skills in presenting artwork in a professional gallery setting.