Founded in 1933 near Asheville, North Carolina, Black Mountain College fostered experimentation and interdisciplinary learning, placing the arts at the heart of its curriculum. As such, the college was home to and served as inspiration for many modern and postmodern American poets. Some of them, including Charles Olson, Robert Creeley, and Denise Levertov, appeared in […]
Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking evening at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts! On April 4, 2025, at 5pm, the Turchin Center Lecture Hall will host the highly anticipated AMPC Panel Discussion. This event brings together a distinguished panel of experts to delve into the creative process, explore contemporary artistic practices, and […]
ARTtalk: Bill Lagattuta Join us at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the TCVA Lecture Hall for a captivating ARTtalk with Bill Lagattuta. As a renowned master printer, Lagattuta brings decades of expertise and creativity to the world of printmaking. Discover the stories behind his […]
ARTtalk: The Clothes I Wear Join us at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 5 PM in the TCVA Lecture Hall for an engaging ARTtalk with exhibiting artists Portia Marie York and Dori Settles. They’ll be sharing their insights, inspirations, and stories behind their current exhibition, The Clothes […]
The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts is excited to host an ARTtalk with artist Wendy Young, whose captivating exhibition is currently on view in the Bickers Gallery. During this insightful ARTtalk, Wendy will share her creative process, inspirations, and the themes behind her current exhibition. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a student, or simply […]
Join us for the inaugural screening of "Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture: Farm, Food & Community" created by our talented friends at Coneflower Creative. After the screening, engage in a lively discussion with filmmakers Anne Ward and Chip Williams, along with BRWIA founding mother Carol Coulter. Friday, September 6 from 7 - 8 p.m. […]
As An Appalachian Summer Festival celebrates their 40th anniversary, this series will offer behind-the-scenes discussions with artists from the music, dance, and visual arts worlds that center around a common theme of legacy and longevity. Michael Novak, Artistic Director of Paul Taylor Dance, and other company members provide a “behind-the-curtain” look at touring over the […]
As An Appalachian Summer Festival celebrates their 40th anniversary, this series will offer behind-the-scenes discussions with artists from the music, dance, and visual arts worlds that center around a common theme of legacy and longevity. Turchin Center Senior Curator, Mary Anne Redding, moderates a panel discussion with Appalachian State University Art Department faculty members featured […]
As An Appalachian Summer Festival celebrates their 40th anniversary, this series will offer behind-the-scenes discussions with artists from the music, dance, and visual arts worlds that center around a common theme of legacy and longevity. Tuba player and Canadian Brass founding member Charles “Chuck” Daellenbach shares thoughts with fellow member and long-time trumpeter Joe Burgstaller […]
As An Appalachian Summer Festival celebrates their 40th anniversary, this series will offer behind-the-scenes discussions with artists from the music, dance, and visual arts worlds that center around a common theme of legacy and longevity. Building on the legacy of the Turchin Center’s commitment to engage visitors with dynamic and accessible contemporary art, TCVA’s Senior […]
