BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Turchin Center for the Visual Arts - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Turchin Center for the Visual Arts X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Turchin Center for the Visual Arts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073347 CREATED:20250602T213347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T213352Z UID:10001179-1749139200-1749142800@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:GUIDED GALLERY CONVERSATION DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided conversation in the galleries focused on different themes and artworks each week. Current exhibitions can be previewed on our website (tcva.org). Led by TCVA Student Intern\, Morgan Brookshire\, these tours are open to all ages. This event is FREE and open to the public.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Guide\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan Brookshire grew up in Lenoir\, North Carolina and is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art at Appalachian State University. Her primary medium is acrylic paint\, utilizing its versatility and durability to explore her personal experiences alongside broader societal narratives. Her work is an act of celebrating and mourning of personal and collective histories\, further emphasizing the connections between the past and present\, and the complexities of growing up. Morgan has exhibited pieces in Lenoir\, NC at the WNC Sculpture Park and in Boone\, NC at the Finmore and Appalachian State’s Looking Glass Gallery.  URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-conversation/2025-06-05/ LOCATION:All Galleries CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Guided-Gallery-Tour-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073347 CREATED:20250602T213347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T213352Z UID:10001180-1749225600-1749229200@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:GUIDED GALLERY CONVERSATION DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided conversation in the galleries focused on different themes and artworks each week. Current exhibitions can be previewed on our website (tcva.org). Led by TCVA Student Intern\, Morgan Brookshire\, these tours are open to all ages. This event is FREE and open to the public.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Guide\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan Brookshire grew up in Lenoir\, North Carolina and is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art at Appalachian State University. Her primary medium is acrylic paint\, utilizing its versatility and durability to explore her personal experiences alongside broader societal narratives. Her work is an act of celebrating and mourning of personal and collective histories\, further emphasizing the connections between the past and present\, and the complexities of growing up. Morgan has exhibited pieces in Lenoir\, NC at the WNC Sculpture Park and in Boone\, NC at the Finmore and Appalachian State’s Looking Glass Gallery.  URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-conversation/2025-06-06/ LOCATION:All Galleries CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Guided-Gallery-Tour-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073347 CREATED:20250602T213347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T213352Z UID:10001181-1749744000-1749747600@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:GUIDED GALLERY CONVERSATION DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided conversation in the galleries focused on different themes and artworks each week. Current exhibitions can be previewed on our website (tcva.org). Led by TCVA Student Intern\, Morgan Brookshire\, these tours are open to all ages. This event is FREE and open to the public.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Guide\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan Brookshire grew up in Lenoir\, North Carolina and is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art at Appalachian State University. Her primary medium is acrylic paint\, utilizing its versatility and durability to explore her personal experiences alongside broader societal narratives. Her work is an act of celebrating and mourning of personal and collective histories\, further emphasizing the connections between the past and present\, and the complexities of growing up. Morgan has exhibited pieces in Lenoir\, NC at the WNC Sculpture Park and in Boone\, NC at the Finmore and Appalachian State’s Looking Glass Gallery.  URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-conversation/2025-06-12/ LOCATION:All Galleries CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Guided-Gallery-Tour-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073347 CREATED:20250602T213347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T213352Z UID:10001182-1750348800-1750352400@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:GUIDED GALLERY CONVERSATION DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided conversation in the galleries focused on different themes and artworks each week. Current exhibitions can be previewed on our website (tcva.org). Led by TCVA Student Intern\, Morgan Brookshire\, these tours are open to all ages. This event is FREE and open to the public.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Guide\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan Brookshire grew up in Lenoir\, North Carolina and is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art at Appalachian State University. Her primary medium is acrylic paint\, utilizing its versatility and durability to explore her personal experiences alongside broader societal narratives. Her work is an act of celebrating and mourning of personal and collective histories\, further emphasizing the connections between the past and present\, and the complexities of growing up. Morgan has exhibited pieces in Lenoir\, NC at the WNC Sculpture Park and in Boone\, NC at the Finmore and Appalachian State’s Looking Glass Gallery.  URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-conversation/2025-06-19/ LOCATION:All Galleries CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Guided-Gallery-Tour-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073347 CREATED:20250602T213347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T213352Z UID:10001183-1750953600-1750957200@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:GUIDED GALLERY CONVERSATION DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided conversation in the galleries focused on different themes and artworks each week. Current exhibitions can be previewed on our website (tcva.org). Led by TCVA Student Intern\, Morgan Brookshire\, these tours are open to all ages. This event is FREE and open to the public.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Guide\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan Brookshire grew up in Lenoir\, North Carolina and is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art at Appalachian State University. Her primary medium is acrylic paint\, utilizing its versatility and durability to explore her personal experiences alongside broader societal narratives. Her work is an act of celebrating and mourning of personal and collective histories\, further emphasizing the connections between the past and present\, and the complexities of growing up. Morgan has exhibited pieces in Lenoir\, NC at the WNC Sculpture Park and in Boone\, NC at the Finmore and Appalachian State’s Looking Glass Gallery.  URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-conversation/2025-06-26/ LOCATION:All Galleries CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Guided-Gallery-Tour-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073347 CREATED:20250602T213347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T213352Z UID:10001184-1751558400-1751562000@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:GUIDED GALLERY CONVERSATION DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided conversation in the galleries focused on different themes and artworks each week. Current exhibitions can be previewed on our website (tcva.org). Led by TCVA Student Intern\, Morgan Brookshire\, these tours are open to all ages. This event is FREE and open to the public.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Guide\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan Brookshire grew up in Lenoir\, North Carolina and is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art at Appalachian State University. Her primary medium is acrylic paint\, utilizing its versatility and durability to explore her personal experiences alongside broader societal narratives. Her work is an act of celebrating and mourning of personal and collective histories\, further emphasizing the connections between the past and present\, and the complexities of growing up. Morgan has exhibited pieces in Lenoir\, NC at the WNC Sculpture Park and in Boone\, NC at the Finmore and Appalachian State’s Looking Glass Gallery.  URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-conversation/2025-07-03/ LOCATION:All Galleries CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Guided-Gallery-Tour-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073347 CREATED:20250602T213347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T213352Z UID:10001185-1752163200-1752166800@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:GUIDED GALLERY CONVERSATION DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided conversation in the galleries focused on different themes and artworks each week. Current exhibitions can be previewed on our website (tcva.org). Led by TCVA Student Intern\, Morgan Brookshire\, these tours are open to all ages. This event is FREE and open to the public.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Guide\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan Brookshire grew up in Lenoir\, North Carolina and is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art at Appalachian State University. Her primary medium is acrylic paint\, utilizing its versatility and durability to explore her personal experiences alongside broader societal narratives. Her work is an act of celebrating and mourning of personal and collective histories\, further emphasizing the connections between the past and present\, and the complexities of growing up. Morgan has exhibited pieces in Lenoir\, NC at the WNC Sculpture Park and in Boone\, NC at the Finmore and Appalachian State’s Looking Glass Gallery.  URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-conversation/2025-07-10/ LOCATION:All Galleries CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Guided-Gallery-Tour-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073347 CREATED:20250602T213347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T213352Z UID:10001186-1752768000-1752771600@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:GUIDED GALLERY CONVERSATION DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided conversation in the galleries focused on different themes and artworks each week. Current exhibitions can be previewed on our website (tcva.org). Led by TCVA Student Intern\, Morgan Brookshire\, these tours are open to all ages. This event is FREE and open to the public.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Guide\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan Brookshire grew up in Lenoir\, North Carolina and is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art at Appalachian State University. Her primary medium is acrylic paint\, utilizing its versatility and durability to explore her personal experiences alongside broader societal narratives. Her work is an act of celebrating and mourning of personal and collective histories\, further emphasizing the connections between the past and present\, and the complexities of growing up. Morgan has exhibited pieces in Lenoir\, NC at the WNC Sculpture Park and in Boone\, NC at the Finmore and Appalachian State’s Looking Glass Gallery.  URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-conversation/2025-07-17/ LOCATION:All Galleries CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Guided-Gallery-Tour-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073347 CREATED:20250602T213347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T213352Z UID:10001187-1753372800-1753376400@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:GUIDED GALLERY CONVERSATION DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided conversation in the galleries focused on different themes and artworks each week. Current exhibitions can be previewed on our website (tcva.org). Led by TCVA Student Intern\, Morgan Brookshire\, these tours are open to all ages. This event is FREE and open to the public.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Guide\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan Brookshire grew up in Lenoir\, North Carolina and is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art at Appalachian State University. Her primary medium is acrylic paint\, utilizing its versatility and durability to explore her personal experiences alongside broader societal narratives. Her work is an act of celebrating and mourning of personal and collective histories\, further emphasizing the connections between the past and present\, and the complexities of growing up. Morgan has exhibited pieces in Lenoir\, NC at the WNC Sculpture Park and in Boone\, NC at the Finmore and Appalachian State’s Looking Glass Gallery.  URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-conversation/2025-07-24/ LOCATION:All Galleries CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Guided-Gallery-Tour-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073347 CREATED:20250602T213347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T213352Z UID:10001188-1753977600-1753981200@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:GUIDED GALLERY CONVERSATION DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided conversation in the galleries focused on different themes and artworks each week. Current exhibitions can be previewed on our website (tcva.org). Led by TCVA Student Intern\, Morgan Brookshire\, these tours are open to all ages. This event is FREE and open to the public.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Guide\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan Brookshire grew up in Lenoir\, North Carolina and is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art at Appalachian State University. Her primary medium is acrylic paint\, utilizing its versatility and durability to explore her personal experiences alongside broader societal narratives. Her work is an act of celebrating and mourning of personal and collective histories\, further emphasizing the connections between the past and present\, and the complexities of growing up. Morgan has exhibited pieces in Lenoir\, NC at the WNC Sculpture Park and in Boone\, NC at the Finmore and Appalachian State’s Looking Glass Gallery.  URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-conversation/2025-07-31/ LOCATION:All Galleries CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Guided-Gallery-Tour-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073347 CREATED:20250602T213347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T213352Z UID:10001189-1754064000-1754067600@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:GUIDED GALLERY CONVERSATION DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided conversation in the galleries focused on different themes and artworks each week. Current exhibitions can be previewed on our website (tcva.org). Led by TCVA Student Intern\, Morgan Brookshire\, these tours are open to all ages. This event is FREE and open to the public.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Guide\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan Brookshire grew up in Lenoir\, North Carolina and is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art at Appalachian State University. Her primary medium is acrylic paint\, utilizing its versatility and durability to explore her personal experiences alongside broader societal narratives. Her work is an act of celebrating and mourning of personal and collective histories\, further emphasizing the connections between the past and present\, and the complexities of growing up. Morgan has exhibited pieces in Lenoir\, NC at the WNC Sculpture Park and in Boone\, NC at the Finmore and Appalachian State’s Looking Glass Gallery.  URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-conversation/2025-08-01/ LOCATION:All Galleries CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Guided-Gallery-Tour-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073347 CREATED:20250905T170024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T170028Z UID:10001501-1757088000-1757091600@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Guided Gallery Tour and Conversation DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided conversation in the galleries focused on different themes and artworks each week. Current exhibitions can be previewed on our website (tcva.org). Led by TCVA Student Intern\, Ava Kassab\, these tours are open to all ages.  \n  \nThis program is brought to you in part by the generous support of the Tina Silverstein Opportunity Fund. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Guide\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ava Kassab\, raised in Hickory\, NC\, is majoring in Art management at Appalachian State University\, with a minor in Nonprofit organizations. Her work explores themes of unconditional love and acceptance\, spirituality\, and a deep respect for nature. Drawing and painting with mixed media are her key mediums\, primarily using acrylic paint\, acrylic markers\, ink pens\, colored pencils\, and more. Ava has exhibited work in Newton\, NC\, at NoCo Arts gallery and at Appalachian State’s Smith Gallery and Looking Glass Gallery. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Additional resources\n \n \n \n \n \n \nApril Flanders – official website\nhttps://www.instagram.com/aprilflanders/\nhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/critical-issues-marine-invasive-species\nhttps://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/insight/invasive-and-exotic-marine-species\nhttps://www.marinebio.org/conservation/marine-conservation-biology/biodiversity/alien-species/ URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-tour-and-conversation-2/2025-09-05/ LOCATION:All Galleries CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FlaniganFFF-14-1-Medium.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073347 CREATED:20250923T142057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T142253Z UID:10001516-1757750400-1757782800@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Guided Gallery Tour and Conversation DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided conversation in the galleries focused on different themes and artworks each week. Current exhibitions can be previewed on our website (tcva.org). Led by TCVA Student Intern\, Ava Kassab\, these tours are open to all ages.  \n  \nThis program is brought to you in part by the generous support of the Tina Silverstein Opportunity Fund. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Guide\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ava Kassab\, raised in Hickory\, NC\, is majoring in Art management at Appalachian State University\, with a minor in Nonprofit organizations. Her work explores themes of unconditional love and acceptance\, spirituality\, and a deep respect for nature. Drawing and painting with mixed media are her key mediums\, primarily using acrylic paint\, acrylic markers\, ink pens\, colored pencils\, and more. Ava has exhibited work in Newton\, NC\, at NoCo Arts gallery and at Appalachian State’s Smith Gallery and Looking Glass Gallery. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Additional resources\n \n \n \n \n \n \nApril Flanders – official website\nhttps://www.instagram.com/aprilflanders/\nhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/critical-issues-marine-invasive-species\nhttps://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/insight/invasive-and-exotic-marine-species\nhttps://www.marinebio.org/conservation/marine-conservation-biology/biodiversity/alien-species/ URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-tour-and-conversation-3/2025-09-13/1/ LOCATION:All Galleries CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FlaniganFFF-14-1-Medium.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073347 CREATED:20250807T195943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T195947Z UID:10001476-1757761200-1757764800@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Guided Gallery Tour and Conversation DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided conversation in the galleries focused on different themes and artworks each week. Current exhibitions can be previewed on our website (tcva.org). Led by TCVA Student Intern\, Ava Kassab\, these tours are open to all ages.  \n  \nThis program is brought to you in part by the generous support of the Tina Silverstein Opportunity Fund. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Guide\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ava Kassab\, raised in Hickory\, NC\, is majoring in Art management at Appalachian State University\, with a minor in Nonprofit organizations. Her work explores themes of unconditional love and acceptance\, spirituality\, and a deep respect for nature. Drawing and painting with mixed media are her key mediums\, primarily using acrylic paint\, acrylic markers\, ink pens\, colored pencils\, and more. Ava has exhibited work in Newton\, NC\, at NoCo Arts gallery and at Appalachian State’s Smith Gallery and Looking Glass Gallery. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Additional resources\n \n \n \n \n \n \nApril Flanders – official website\nhttps://www.instagram.com/aprilflanders/\nhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/critical-issues-marine-invasive-species\nhttps://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/insight/invasive-and-exotic-marine-species\nhttps://www.marinebio.org/conservation/marine-conservation-biology/biodiversity/alien-species/ URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-tour-and-conversation/2025-09-13/ LOCATION:All Galleries CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FlaniganFFF-14-1-Medium.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073347 CREATED:20250923T142057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T142253Z UID:10001515-1757761200-1757764800@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Guided Gallery Tour and Conversation DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided conversation in the galleries focused on different themes and artworks each week. Current exhibitions can be previewed on our website (tcva.org). Led by TCVA Student Intern\, Ava Kassab\, these tours are open to all ages.  \n  \nThis program is brought to you in part by the generous support of the Tina Silverstein Opportunity Fund. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Guide\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ava Kassab\, raised in Hickory\, NC\, is majoring in Art management at Appalachian State University\, with a minor in Nonprofit organizations. Her work explores themes of unconditional love and acceptance\, spirituality\, and a deep respect for nature. Drawing and painting with mixed media are her key mediums\, primarily using acrylic paint\, acrylic markers\, ink pens\, colored pencils\, and more. Ava has exhibited work in Newton\, NC\, at NoCo Arts gallery and at Appalachian State’s Smith Gallery and Looking Glass Gallery. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Additional resources\n \n \n \n \n \n \nApril Flanders – official website\nhttps://www.instagram.com/aprilflanders/\nhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/critical-issues-marine-invasive-species\nhttps://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/insight/invasive-and-exotic-marine-species\nhttps://www.marinebio.org/conservation/marine-conservation-biology/biodiversity/alien-species/ URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-tour-and-conversation-3/2025-09-13/2/ LOCATION:All Galleries CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FlaniganFFF-14-1-Medium.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073347 CREATED:20250923T142057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T142253Z UID:10001517-1758366000-1758369600@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Guided Gallery Tour and Conversation DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided conversation in the galleries focused on different themes and artworks each week. Current exhibitions can be previewed on our website (tcva.org). Led by TCVA Student Intern\, Ava Kassab\, these tours are open to all ages.  \n  \nThis program is brought to you in part by the generous support of the Tina Silverstein Opportunity Fund. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Guide\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ava Kassab\, raised in Hickory\, NC\, is majoring in Art management at Appalachian State University\, with a minor in Nonprofit organizations. Her work explores themes of unconditional love and acceptance\, spirituality\, and a deep respect for nature. Drawing and painting with mixed media are her key mediums\, primarily using acrylic paint\, acrylic markers\, ink pens\, colored pencils\, and more. Ava has exhibited work in Newton\, NC\, at NoCo Arts gallery and at Appalachian State’s Smith Gallery and Looking Glass Gallery. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Additional resources\n \n \n \n \n \n \nApril Flanders – official website\nhttps://www.instagram.com/aprilflanders/\nhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/critical-issues-marine-invasive-species\nhttps://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/insight/invasive-and-exotic-marine-species\nhttps://www.marinebio.org/conservation/marine-conservation-biology/biodiversity/alien-species/ URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-tour-and-conversation-3/2025-09-20/ LOCATION:All Galleries CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FlaniganFFF-14-1-Medium.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073348 CREATED:20250923T142341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T142343Z UID:10001518-1758970800-1758974400@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Guided Gallery Tour and Conversation DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided conversation in the galleries focused on different themes and artworks each week. Current exhibitions can be previewed on our website (tcva.org). Led by TCVA Student Intern\, Ava Kassab\, these tours are open to all ages.  \n  \nThis program is brought to you in part by the generous support of the Tina Silverstein Opportunity Fund. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Guide\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ava Kassab\, raised in Hickory\, NC\, is majoring in Art management at Appalachian State University\, with a minor in Nonprofit organizations. Her work explores themes of unconditional love and acceptance\, spirituality\, and a deep respect for nature. Drawing and painting with mixed media are her key mediums\, primarily using acrylic paint\, acrylic markers\, ink pens\, colored pencils\, and more. Ava has exhibited work in Newton\, NC\, at NoCo Arts gallery and at Appalachian State’s Smith Gallery and Looking Glass Gallery. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Additional resources\n \n \n \n \n \n \nApril Flanders – official website\nhttps://www.instagram.com/aprilflanders/\nhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/critical-issues-marine-invasive-species\nhttps://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/insight/invasive-and-exotic-marine-species\nhttps://www.marinebio.org/conservation/marine-conservation-biology/biodiversity/alien-species/ URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-tour-and-conversation-3-2/ LOCATION:All Galleries CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FlaniganFFF-14-1-Medium.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073348 CREATED:20250905T170024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T170028Z UID:10001502-1759507200-1759510800@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Guided Gallery Tour and Conversation DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided conversation in the galleries focused on different themes and artworks each week. Current exhibitions can be previewed on our website (tcva.org). Led by TCVA Student Intern\, Ava Kassab\, these tours are open to all ages.  \n  \nThis program is brought to you in part by the generous support of the Tina Silverstein Opportunity Fund. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Guide\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ava Kassab\, raised in Hickory\, NC\, is majoring in Art management at Appalachian State University\, with a minor in Nonprofit organizations. Her work explores themes of unconditional love and acceptance\, spirituality\, and a deep respect for nature. Drawing and painting with mixed media are her key mediums\, primarily using acrylic paint\, acrylic markers\, ink pens\, colored pencils\, and more. Ava has exhibited work in Newton\, NC\, at NoCo Arts gallery and at Appalachian State’s Smith Gallery and Looking Glass Gallery. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Additional resources\n \n \n \n \n \n \nApril Flanders – official website\nhttps://www.instagram.com/aprilflanders/\nhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/critical-issues-marine-invasive-species\nhttps://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/insight/invasive-and-exotic-marine-species\nhttps://www.marinebio.org/conservation/marine-conservation-biology/biodiversity/alien-species/ URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-tour-and-conversation-2/2025-10-03/ LOCATION:All Galleries CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FlaniganFFF-14-1-Medium.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073348 CREATED:20250923T142057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T142253Z UID:10001519-1760180400-1760184000@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Guided Gallery Tour and Conversation DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided conversation in the galleries focused on different themes and artworks each week. Current exhibitions can be previewed on our website (tcva.org). Led by TCVA Student Intern\, Ava Kassab\, these tours are open to all ages.  \n  \nThis program is brought to you in part by the generous support of the Tina Silverstein Opportunity Fund. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Guide\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ava Kassab\, raised in Hickory\, NC\, is majoring in Art management at Appalachian State University\, with a minor in Nonprofit organizations. Her work explores themes of unconditional love and acceptance\, spirituality\, and a deep respect for nature. Drawing and painting with mixed media are her key mediums\, primarily using acrylic paint\, acrylic markers\, ink pens\, colored pencils\, and more. Ava has exhibited work in Newton\, NC\, at NoCo Arts gallery and at Appalachian State’s Smith Gallery and Looking Glass Gallery. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Additional resources\n \n \n \n \n \n \nApril Flanders – official website\nhttps://www.instagram.com/aprilflanders/\nhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/critical-issues-marine-invasive-species\nhttps://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/insight/invasive-and-exotic-marine-species\nhttps://www.marinebio.org/conservation/marine-conservation-biology/biodiversity/alien-species/ URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-tour-and-conversation-3/2025-10-11/ LOCATION:All Galleries CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FlaniganFFF-14-1-Medium.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073348 CREATED:20250923T142057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T142253Z UID:10001520-1761390000-1761393600@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Guided Gallery Tour and Conversation DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided conversation in the galleries focused on different themes and artworks each week. Current exhibitions can be previewed on our website (tcva.org). Led by TCVA Student Intern\, Ava Kassab\, these tours are open to all ages.  \n  \nThis program is brought to you in part by the generous support of the Tina Silverstein Opportunity Fund. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Guide\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ava Kassab\, raised in Hickory\, NC\, is majoring in Art management at Appalachian State University\, with a minor in Nonprofit organizations. Her work explores themes of unconditional love and acceptance\, spirituality\, and a deep respect for nature. Drawing and painting with mixed media are her key mediums\, primarily using acrylic paint\, acrylic markers\, ink pens\, colored pencils\, and more. Ava has exhibited work in Newton\, NC\, at NoCo Arts gallery and at Appalachian State’s Smith Gallery and Looking Glass Gallery. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Additional resources\n \n \n \n \n \n \nApril Flanders – official website\nhttps://www.instagram.com/aprilflanders/\nhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/critical-issues-marine-invasive-species\nhttps://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/insight/invasive-and-exotic-marine-species\nhttps://www.marinebio.org/conservation/marine-conservation-biology/biodiversity/alien-species/ URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-tour-and-conversation-3/2025-10-25/ LOCATION:All Galleries CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FlaniganFFF-14-1-Medium.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073348 CREATED:20250923T142057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T142253Z UID:10001521-1761994800-1761998400@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Guided Gallery Tour and Conversation DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided conversation in the galleries focused on different themes and artworks each week. Current exhibitions can be previewed on our website (tcva.org). Led by TCVA Student Intern\, Ava Kassab\, these tours are open to all ages.  \n  \nThis program is brought to you in part by the generous support of the Tina Silverstein Opportunity Fund. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Guide\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ava Kassab\, raised in Hickory\, NC\, is majoring in Art management at Appalachian State University\, with a minor in Nonprofit organizations. Her work explores themes of unconditional love and acceptance\, spirituality\, and a deep respect for nature. Drawing and painting with mixed media are her key mediums\, primarily using acrylic paint\, acrylic markers\, ink pens\, colored pencils\, and more. Ava has exhibited work in Newton\, NC\, at NoCo Arts gallery and at Appalachian State’s Smith Gallery and Looking Glass Gallery. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Additional resources\n \n \n \n \n \n \nApril Flanders – official website\nhttps://www.instagram.com/aprilflanders/\nhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/critical-issues-marine-invasive-species\nhttps://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/insight/invasive-and-exotic-marine-species\nhttps://www.marinebio.org/conservation/marine-conservation-biology/biodiversity/alien-species/ URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-tour-and-conversation-3/2025-11-01/ LOCATION:All Galleries CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FlaniganFFF-14-1-Medium.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073348 CREATED:20250905T170024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T170028Z UID:10001503-1762531200-1762534800@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Guided Gallery Tour and Conversation DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided conversation in the galleries focused on different themes and artworks each week. Current exhibitions can be previewed on our website (tcva.org). Led by TCVA Student Intern\, Ava Kassab\, these tours are open to all ages.  \n  \nThis program is brought to you in part by the generous support of the Tina Silverstein Opportunity Fund. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Guide\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ava Kassab\, raised in Hickory\, NC\, is majoring in Art management at Appalachian State University\, with a minor in Nonprofit organizations. Her work explores themes of unconditional love and acceptance\, spirituality\, and a deep respect for nature. Drawing and painting with mixed media are her key mediums\, primarily using acrylic paint\, acrylic markers\, ink pens\, colored pencils\, and more. Ava has exhibited work in Newton\, NC\, at NoCo Arts gallery and at Appalachian State’s Smith Gallery and Looking Glass Gallery. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Additional resources\n \n \n \n \n \n \nApril Flanders – official website\nhttps://www.instagram.com/aprilflanders/\nhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/critical-issues-marine-invasive-species\nhttps://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/insight/invasive-and-exotic-marine-species\nhttps://www.marinebio.org/conservation/marine-conservation-biology/biodiversity/alien-species/ URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-tour-and-conversation-2/2025-11-07/ LOCATION:All Galleries CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FlaniganFFF-14-1-Medium.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073348 CREATED:20250923T142057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T142253Z UID:10001522-1762599600-1762603200@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Guided Gallery Tour and Conversation DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided conversation in the galleries focused on different themes and artworks each week. Current exhibitions can be previewed on our website (tcva.org). Led by TCVA Student Intern\, Ava Kassab\, these tours are open to all ages.  \n  \nThis program is brought to you in part by the generous support of the Tina Silverstein Opportunity Fund. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Guide\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ava Kassab\, raised in Hickory\, NC\, is majoring in Art management at Appalachian State University\, with a minor in Nonprofit organizations. Her work explores themes of unconditional love and acceptance\, spirituality\, and a deep respect for nature. Drawing and painting with mixed media are her key mediums\, primarily using acrylic paint\, acrylic markers\, ink pens\, colored pencils\, and more. Ava has exhibited work in Newton\, NC\, at NoCo Arts gallery and at Appalachian State’s Smith Gallery and Looking Glass Gallery. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Additional resources\n \n \n \n \n \n \nApril Flanders – official website\nhttps://www.instagram.com/aprilflanders/\nhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/critical-issues-marine-invasive-species\nhttps://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/insight/invasive-and-exotic-marine-species\nhttps://www.marinebio.org/conservation/marine-conservation-biology/biodiversity/alien-species/ URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-tour-and-conversation-3/2025-11-08/ LOCATION:All Galleries CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FlaniganFFF-14-1-Medium.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073348 CREATED:20250923T142057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T142253Z UID:10001523-1763204400-1763208000@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Guided Gallery Tour and Conversation DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided conversation in the galleries focused on different themes and artworks each week. Current exhibitions can be previewed on our website (tcva.org). Led by TCVA Student Intern\, Ava Kassab\, these tours are open to all ages.  \n  \nThis program is brought to you in part by the generous support of the Tina Silverstein Opportunity Fund. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Guide\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ava Kassab\, raised in Hickory\, NC\, is majoring in Art management at Appalachian State University\, with a minor in Nonprofit organizations. Her work explores themes of unconditional love and acceptance\, spirituality\, and a deep respect for nature. Drawing and painting with mixed media are her key mediums\, primarily using acrylic paint\, acrylic markers\, ink pens\, colored pencils\, and more. Ava has exhibited work in Newton\, NC\, at NoCo Arts gallery and at Appalachian State’s Smith Gallery and Looking Glass Gallery. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Additional resources\n \n \n \n \n \n \nApril Flanders – official website\nhttps://www.instagram.com/aprilflanders/\nhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/critical-issues-marine-invasive-species\nhttps://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/insight/invasive-and-exotic-marine-species\nhttps://www.marinebio.org/conservation/marine-conservation-biology/biodiversity/alien-species/ URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-tour-and-conversation-3/2025-11-15/ LOCATION:All Galleries CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FlaniganFFF-14-1-Medium.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073348 CREATED:20250905T170024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T170028Z UID:10001504-1764950400-1764954000@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Guided Gallery Tour and Conversation DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided conversation in the galleries focused on different themes and artworks each week. Current exhibitions can be previewed on our website (tcva.org). Led by TCVA Student Intern\, Ava Kassab\, these tours are open to all ages.  \n  \nThis program is brought to you in part by the generous support of the Tina Silverstein Opportunity Fund. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Guide\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ava Kassab\, raised in Hickory\, NC\, is majoring in Art management at Appalachian State University\, with a minor in Nonprofit organizations. Her work explores themes of unconditional love and acceptance\, spirituality\, and a deep respect for nature. Drawing and painting with mixed media are her key mediums\, primarily using acrylic paint\, acrylic markers\, ink pens\, colored pencils\, and more. Ava has exhibited work in Newton\, NC\, at NoCo Arts gallery and at Appalachian State’s Smith Gallery and Looking Glass Gallery. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Additional resources\n \n \n \n \n \n \nApril Flanders – official website\nhttps://www.instagram.com/aprilflanders/\nhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/critical-issues-marine-invasive-species\nhttps://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/insight/invasive-and-exotic-marine-species\nhttps://www.marinebio.org/conservation/marine-conservation-biology/biodiversity/alien-species/ URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-tour-and-conversation-2/2025-12-05/ LOCATION:All Galleries CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FlaniganFFF-14-1-Medium.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073348 CREATED:20260114T215233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T135542Z UID:10001666-1769864400-1769868000@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Guided Gallery Tour DESCRIPTION:Learn more about current exhibitions at the Turchin Center in a Guided Gallery Tour. \nTours are lead by Turchin Center Intern and App State student Zoe Efthymiou.  Tours are offered in Spring 2026 at 4pm on Downtown Boone Art Crawl dates\, and 1pm on the last Saturdays of the month. \nNote: February 6 Guided Gallery Tour during First Friday Art Crawl will be an ARTtalk Gallery Visit with John Shorb from Dieu Donné URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-tour/2026-01-31/ LOCATION:Moskowitz Gallery CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FlaniganFFF-14-1-Medium.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073348 CREATED:20260114T215233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T135542Z UID:10001668-1772283600-1772287200@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Guided Gallery Tour DESCRIPTION:Learn more about current exhibitions at the Turchin Center in a Guided Gallery Tour. \nTours are lead by Turchin Center Intern and App State student Zoe Efthymiou.  Tours are offered in Spring 2026 at 4pm on Downtown Boone Art Crawl dates\, and 1pm on the last Saturdays of the month. \nNote: February 6 Guided Gallery Tour during First Friday Art Crawl will be an ARTtalk Gallery Visit with John Shorb from Dieu Donné URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-tour/2026-02-28/ LOCATION:Moskowitz Gallery CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FlaniganFFF-14-1-Medium.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073348 CREATED:20260114T215233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T135542Z UID:10001669-1772812800-1772816400@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Guided Gallery Tour DESCRIPTION:Learn more about current exhibitions at the Turchin Center in a Guided Gallery Tour. \nTours are lead by Turchin Center Intern and App State student Zoe Efthymiou.  Tours are offered in Spring 2026 at 4pm on Downtown Boone Art Crawl dates\, and 1pm on the last Saturdays of the month. \nNote: February 6 Guided Gallery Tour during First Friday Art Crawl will be an ARTtalk Gallery Visit with John Shorb from Dieu Donné URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-tour/2026-03-06/ LOCATION:Moskowitz Gallery CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FlaniganFFF-14-1-Medium.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073348 CREATED:20260114T215233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T135542Z UID:10001670-1774702800-1774706400@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Guided Gallery Tour DESCRIPTION:Learn more about current exhibitions at the Turchin Center in a Guided Gallery Tour. \nTours are lead by Turchin Center Intern and App State student Zoe Efthymiou.  Tours are offered in Spring 2026 at 4pm on Downtown Boone Art Crawl dates\, and 1pm on the last Saturdays of the month. \nNote: February 6 Guided Gallery Tour during First Friday Art Crawl will be an ARTtalk Gallery Visit with John Shorb from Dieu Donné URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-tour/2026-03-28/ LOCATION:Moskowitz Gallery CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FlaniganFFF-14-1-Medium.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073348 CREATED:20260114T215233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T135542Z UID:10001671-1776441600-1776445200@tcva.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Guided Gallery Tour DESCRIPTION:Learn more about current exhibitions at the Turchin Center in a Guided Gallery Tour. \nTours are lead by Turchin Center Intern and App State student Zoe Efthymiou.  Tours are offered in Spring 2026 at 4pm on Downtown Boone Art Crawl dates\, and 1pm on the last Saturdays of the month. \nNote: February 6 Guided Gallery Tour during First Friday Art Crawl will be an ARTtalk Gallery Visit with John Shorb from Dieu Donné URL:https://tcva.appstate.edu/event/guided-gallery-tour/2026-04-17/ LOCATION:Moskowitz Gallery CATEGORIES:Docent Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcva.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FlaniganFFF-14-1-Medium.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR