Tapestry of America
Student-led science talk paired with a photography exhibition highlighting wildlife across America’s National Parks. Expect biology insights, striking park imagery, and an academic campus setting hosted by the Department of Biology.
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A campuswide symposium of undergraduate research talks, poster sessions, and creative projects with discussion time built in. With no day classes, attendees can browse presentations, meet student researchers, and connect with faculty mentors and peers.
An intimate artist talk brings a rapper, painter, and novelist into dialogue about how music, visual art, and writing collide. Expect candid discussion on obsession, inspiration, and the messy realities of creative process.
An intimate artist talk brings a rapper, painter, and novelist into dialogue about how music, visual art, and writing collide. Expect candid discussion on obsession, inspiration, and the messy realities of creative process.
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An evening summit blending travel storytelling, conservation-minded talks, and relaxed social networking inside a fine-art gallery. Meet fellow world travelers, connect with local advocates, and dive into responsible tourism and wildlife protection themes.
An evening summit blending travel storytelling, conservation-minded talks, and relaxed social networking inside a fine-art gallery. Meet fellow world travelers, connect with local advocates, and dive into responsible tourism and wildlife protection themes.
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Hands on tapestry weaving workshop teaching loom setup, weft techniques, and texture building with wool and mixed fibers; beginner friendly instruction in a community art studio for makers wanting foundational fiber arts skills.
Hands on tapestry weaving workshop teaching loom setup, weft techniques, and texture building with wool and mixed fibers; beginner friendly instruction in a community art studio for makers wanting foundational fiber arts skills.
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Illustrated art history lecture exploring J.M.W. Turner and John Constable as presented at Tate Britain, highlighting Romantic landscape techniques, exhibition context, and historical influences in a community arts center gallery talk.
Illustrated art history lecture exploring J.M.W. Turner and John Constable as presented at Tate Britain, highlighting Romantic landscape techniques, exhibition context, and historical influences in a community arts center gallery talk.
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Hands on stream ecology workshop with live demos of macroinvertebrate sampling, water quality testing, and simple habitat assessments; participants practice field techniques and species identification for local freshwater invertebrates and watershed stewardship.
Hands on stream ecology workshop with live demos of macroinvertebrate sampling, water quality testing, and simple habitat assessments; participants practice field techniques and species identification for local freshwater invertebrates and watershed stewardship.
Hands on stream ecology workshop with live demos of macroinvertebrate sampling, water quality testing, and simple habitat assessments; participants practice field techniques and species identification for local freshwater invertebrates and watershed stewardship.
Comparative art history lecture unpacking Raphael's refined pictorial poetry and Caravaggio's revolutionary chiaroscuro and dramatic realism, with slide illustrated close visual analysis and discussion aimed at art lovers, students, and museum goers.
Comparative art history lecture unpacking Raphael's refined pictorial poetry and Caravaggio's revolutionary chiaroscuro and dramatic realism, with slide illustrated close visual analysis and discussion aimed at art lovers, students, and museum goers.
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Conversation and Q&A on North Carolina’s estuarine sounds—shallow coastal waters that filter pollutants and serve as “nurseries of the sea” for fish and shellfish. Covers threats, biodiversity impacts, and recreation tourism and jobs tied to healthy estuaries.
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Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.
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Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.
Fast-paced hummingbird facts and migration marvels—from 1 10th-ounce bodies to 600-mile Gulf crossings—paired with practical tips to help them survive and thrive. An accessible, community birding talk at a local nature shop.
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Fast-paced hummingbird facts and migration marvels—from 1 10th-ounce bodies to 600-mile Gulf crossings—paired with practical tips to help them survive and thrive. An accessible, community birding talk at a local nature shop.
A multi-artist gallery exhibition exploring the theme of transformation through varied local perspectives. Expect mixed media work spanning ceramics, stained glass, painting, drawing, photography, collage, and printmaking in a contemporary gallery setting.
A multi-artist gallery exhibition exploring the theme of transformation through varied local perspectives. Expect mixed media work spanning ceramics, stained glass, painting, drawing, photography, collage, and printmaking in a contemporary gallery setting.
A multi-artist gallery exhibition exploring the theme of transformation through varied local perspectives. Expect mixed media work spanning ceramics, stained glass, painting, drawing, photography, collage, and printmaking in a contemporary gallery setting.
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Seasonal exhibition inspired by spring thaw and longer days, where flowers push through ground and wildlife reawakens. Expect reflective works centered on emergence, renewal, and the delicate resilience of new beginnings.
Seasonal exhibition inspired by spring thaw and longer days, where flowers push through ground and wildlife reawakens. Expect reflective works centered on emergence, renewal, and the delicate resilience of new beginnings.
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Beginner friendly hands-on field workshop focused on nature photography in Linville, combining outdoor composition techniques, natural light mastery, and landscape and close-up shots across forests and overlooks over a weekend.
Beginner friendly hands-on field workshop focused on nature photography in Linville, combining outdoor composition techniques, natural light mastery, and landscape and close-up shots across forests and overlooks over a weekend.
Candlelit late-night collage session inspired by flora and forage, blending cut-paper layering with botanical textures and natural motifs. A cozy, intimate workshop vibe in a plant-filled setting for creative unwind and hands-on making.
Candlelit late-night collage session inspired by flora and forage, blending cut-paper layering with botanical textures and natural motifs. A cozy, intimate workshop vibe in a plant-filled setting for creative unwind and hands-on making.
Candlelit late-night collage session inspired by flora and forage, blending cut-paper layering with botanical textures and natural motifs. A cozy, intimate workshop vibe in a plant-filled setting for creative unwind and hands-on making.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
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An interactive, all-ages art installation that invites hands-on exploration through immersive light and garden-inspired visuals. Designed for drop-in wandering, playful discovery, and photo-worthy moments in a contemporary gallery setting.
An interactive, all-ages art installation that invites hands-on exploration through immersive light and garden-inspired visuals. Designed for drop-in wandering, playful discovery, and photo-worthy moments in a contemporary gallery setting.
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A culminating MFA thesis exhibition presenting three years of creative research through contemporary, multimedia artworks by five graduating artists. Expect a wide range of materials and approaches in a campus gallery setting at WCU’s Bardo Arts Center.
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Hands-on kids camp exploring the journey from local farms to finished cloth through fiber processing, simple weaving, and textile craft projects. Designed for young makers who want a creative, beginner-friendly introduction to sustainable fabric making.
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