The Turchin Center opens its studio space to Appalachian students on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. All supplies are provided and no experience necessary. Explore the world of texture, color and design. Play with paint, collage, pastels, pen and ink with facilitators who will help guide you. Rediscover your creative spirit in a community of peers as you explore different mediums in an inviting space. Open Studio is free and open to Appalachian students only and is limited to a maximum of 25 students per each night.
About the facilitators
Shauna Caldwell is an artist from Boone, NC. Her roots in Appalachia and her relationship with the environment shape her creative work. She uses artistic processes that connect her to her home, such as making paper and photographic emulsions with local plants, to discuss themes of sacred relationships and transformation. She received her BFAs in Studio Art and Art Education and is currently pursuing a MA in Appalachian Studies at Appalachian State University.
Sarah Jayne Kennelly is currently in her senior year at Appalachian State University where she is studying art education. Her work examines the relationships between people, the construct and development of place and home, and the function and influence of our memories. She has found a deep connection to photography and printmaking, using them to dissect these ideas and explore the human experience.
