Experience First Friday Art Crawls in Boone at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
Join us at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts every First Friday of the month as downtown Boone comes alive with creativity, community, and celebration! Explore our captivating galleries featuring contemporary art exhibitions, meet local artists, and enjoy free admission. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or simply looking for an inspiring night out, the Turchin Center is the perfect place to start your First Friday Art Crawl adventure.
Discover art, engage with culture, and connect with the Boone community. 5–8 PM | Free Admission
Learn more about upcoming exhibitions and events: tcva.org/events.
Community Workshop
grandma’s family tree was a wall of photos is a collaborative project led by artist, Andrea Vail, that honors entryway walls adorned with family photos, the muscle memory of intergenerational handwork, and sharing space to strengthen community.
Drawing inspiration from the 22nd Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition’s curatorial themes—”senses of kinship and belonging” and “diverse roots, complex connections, and entangled relationships”—Andrea will lead a community weaving session using picture frames, photo paper, and thread. This floating event welcomes participants to spend the full evening creating or just a few minutes to weave a single section. The culmination of our collaborative handwork will serve as a record—a snapshot of a particular moment in time together—holding space for our diverse and complex relationships with one another and Appalachia.
The finished artworks will hang in the Moskowitz Gallery nook. Over time, the color of our woven paper will slowly shift–the chemical makeup of the silver gelatin paper changes with the influence of time and sunlight–transitioning from white to pale greens, then dark purplish-black. Hints of our fingerprints might remain present, and the areas not exposed to light, hidden under warp threads, will remain unchanged.
This project is open to ages and all experience levels and will use basic weaving techniques.
About Boone, NC
Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, downtown Boone transforms into a vibrant cultural hub every First Friday of the month. Stroll the charming streets lined with local shops, restaurants, and galleries, all buzzing with the energy of art lovers and community members alike. During First Friday Art Crawls, Boone’s unique Appalachian spirit shines as artists showcase their work, musicians perform live, and businesses stay open late to welcome visitors.
Boone, a beloved mountain town known for its rich history and connection to Appalachian State University, offers the perfect blend of natural beauty and creative expression. With free events, engaging art exhibitions at the Turchin Center, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere, it’s an evening of discovery and connection for all ages.
