Led by Appalachian State University student instructors Dora Hagaman and Reese Clemons, Paint Night takes place on Tuesdays throughout the semester from 6-7:30pm in TCVA classroom 3002. Open to participants of all skill levels, these workshops offer an accessible environment focused on exploring techniques and creating art together. All workshops are FREE and open to Appalachian State University students, staff and faculty, and community members. Registration is required for Paint Night and will close at noon on the day prior to the workshop. Visit engage.appstate.edu to register.
Reese Clemons: An Art Education major at Appalachian State University, Reese Clemons pairs her passion for creative practice with a deep commitment to teaching. Working primarily in oil painting, she utilizes the medium to investigate the intersections of memory, observation, and personal narrative. Her time at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts has allowed her to engage closely with exhibition programming, fostering a nuanced understanding of how visual art resonates with diverse audiences. With additional experience across various educational settings, Reese is dedicated to cultivating inclusive environments where participants can explore their own creativity and find meaningful connection through the arts.
Dora Hagaman: A senior at Appalachian State University majoring in Art Management with a minor in Non-Profit Management, Dora Hagaman draws profound inspiration from her roots in Boone. As a fiber artist and developing painter, her creative work often celebrates her love for crochet, flowers, and local agriculture. Dora seeks to give back to the Watauga community that raised her by fostering connections through art and local engagement. Before joining the Turchin Center team, she gained valuable experience as an intern at the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum. Her work has been showcased at the Looking Glass Gallery and featured in The Peel Literature & Arts Review.
