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Courtney M. Leonard Exhibition with Blue, Orange, Red, and Purple Walls and 5 visitors of various ages engjoying the exhibition

Bardo Arts Center closed until Oct. 21.

WCU Bardo Arts Center
Sep. 26 - Oct. 21

Due to Hurricane Helene's ongoing impacts, Bardo Arts Center, including the WCU Fine Art Museum, BAC Box Office, FAM Shop, and BAC Performance Hall, will be closed through Oct. 21, 2024. We will send updates regarding our events and reopening via our newsletter, website, and social media. To stay current, visit arts.wcu.edu/links to follow or subscribe for updates. We appreciate your patience. Stay safe. Thank you!

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Exhibition that explores the table as a site of community, power, and representation. Ties in with recent conversations in our community about the importance of having one’s voice heard and being given a seat at the table.

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This exhibition is for everyone who has a favorite piece of art in the WCU Fine Art Museum collection—or would like to discover one! The Museum recently launched a new web portal for searching the Museum’s permanent collection online.

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Bachelor of Fine Art Portfolio Exhibition

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

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