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20th Anniversary Exhibition

EXHIBITION: January 20 - July 2, 2026
RECEPTION: Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 5-7 pm 

Horizontal stripes of color on unprimed canvas. Color rhythm alternates green stripes with other colored stripes, including red, pink, blue, purple, and yellow. Red stripe at top.

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.

A person with short hair, wearing a green shirt and blue jacket, stands on a dirt ground with hands clasped. The background features a vibrant sunset sky with shades of pink and purple. Two large hawks are flying in the sky, one close to the person and another further away. There are plants with flowers growing from the ground near the person's feet. The text 'DVSATIS' is written on the ground near the plants.

America Meredith, Adoduhisodiyi Sakonige Ugitsisgv (Remaking Blue Dawn), acrylic on cradled clayboard, 40 x 30 inches. 漏America Meredith. Image courtesy of WCU Photo Services.

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. This special anniversary exhibition honors the Museum鈥檚 roots in the Belk and Chelsea Galleries, highlighting key moments from its early focus on studio glass and women artists to its evolving commitment to contemporary Native American voices. Visitors will encounter artwork from each chapter of the Museum鈥檚 history, reflecting the people, places, and priorities that shaped its collection. The exhibition also commemorates the Museum鈥檚 national accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums鈥攁n honor held by only a select group of university museums. With each work on view, the 20th Anniversary Exhibition invites you to experience the legacy and future of art at 91女神.

List of artists coming soon! 

Reception Details
The reception for the exhibition will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 5-7 PM. Light appetizers and beverages will be served in the BAC's Star Atrium.

Museum Hours
The WCU Fine Art Museum exhibitions and events are free and open to the public. Standard Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10AM-4PM, and Thursday, 10AM-7PM. If you have any questions, please call (828)227-ARTS. 

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