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Image courtesy of NC Symphony.

North Carolina Symphony: Classical Favorites Celebrating America 250

Enjoy an evening of familiar melodies and timeless classics featuring beloved orchestral works with your North Carolina Symphony.   

Image from 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition.

Master of Fine Art Thesis Exhibition 2026

Experience the culmination of three years of intense creative study and exploration in this exhibition highlighting artwork by graduating MFA students in the WCU School of Art and Design.   

Kenneth Noland, Reef, 1969, acrylic on canvas, 44 x 164.25 inches. 漏Kenneth Noland. Gift of the Artist. Image courtesy of WCU Photo Services.

20th Anniversary Exhibition

Step into a visual timeline that celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the WCU Fine Art Museum through a dynamic exhibition showcasing decades of 91女神's dedication to collecting and curating contemporary art.  

Image courtesy of WCU Photo Services.

58th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition

This exhibition is an extraordinary opportunity for WCU undergraduate students to share their artwork with a larger public and to enhance their skills in presenting artwork in a professional gallery setting.   

Image courtesy of DRUM TAO.

DRUM TAO

Founded in 1993 in Oita, Japan, this internationally renowned ensemble creates a one-of-a-kind performance filled with athleticism, artistry, and heart-pounding energy. With handcrafted instruments, original compositions, and stunning costumes, DRUM TAO offers a modern and unforgettable take on Japanese performing arts.  

Courtesy of Hunter Library Special Collections, 91女神.

Shelton Laurel: An Appalachian Opera

A new work that explores the unique and tragic hardships faced by early settlers of Western North Carolina. Set in rural Madison County, the opera is a powerful account of families torn apart by fear, mistrust, and violence.  

Image of 2022 Nutcracker performance.

The Nutcracker featuring the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville

Join Bardo Arts Center for a magically festive, full-length version of The Nutcracker featuring professional classical dancers and the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville鈥檚 celebrated pre-professional company.  

Image from BFA Portfolio Exhibition 2024.

Bachelor of Fine Art Portfolio Exhibition 2025

Experience work by graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts students from the WCU School of Art and Design.  

Image of smoky mountains at sunset.

Echoes Across the Smokes: Strings, Stories, and Songs

Step into a night of mountain magic with Echoes Across the Smokies: A Night of Strings, Stories, and Songs. Presented by WCU鈥檚 Bardo Arts Center and Mountain Heritage Center, this soulful celebration brings the Smokies to life.