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Filmmaker, Actor Adrian Grenier to Speak and Screen “Teenage Paparazzo” at UNC Asheville
September 9, 2011
Adrian Grenier will host a screening of his documentary film, “Teenage Paparazzo,” and take questions from the audience at UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Auditorium, on Saturday, Sept. 24. The film begins at 6:30 p.m. with discussion to follow after the film and an art reception with Grenier at approximately 9 p.m.
Book Artists Laurie Corral and Frank Brannon Offer Gallery Talk at UNC Asheville’s Blowers Gallery
September 6, 2011
The history and techniques of book art will be the subject of a gallery talk and reception at Blowers Gallery in UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library, from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28. The event will highlight the closing day of the Blowers Gallery exhibit, “Art of the Book: Process, Product and Community at Asheville BookWorks.”
Jonathan Scales Kicks Off UNC Asheville Cultural Events Season with Free Café-Style Show
September 1, 2011
With a bang of the steel pans, the Jonathan Scales Fourchestra will kick off the 2011-2012 season of UNC Asheville’s Cultural Events and Distinguished Speaker Series. This high-energy performance will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, in the Highsmith University Union Grotto. The concert is free and open to the public, but there is limited café-style seating, so early arrival is suggested.
Exhibit of "Rapid Prototyped" Sculptures by Gene Felice at UNC Asheville's Highsmith Gallery
August 22, 2011
An interactive sculpture exhibit, "A Rapid Progression," by artist Gene Felice, will open September 12 at UNC Asheville's Highsmith University Union Gallery. Felice designed the forms through the process of three-dimensional modeling, and then used printers and rapid prototyping machines to give the designs solid form. This exhibit also includes an electricity-generating bicycle which viewers can pedal to power other exhibited works, and an interactive, solar-powered LED lighting system. "A Rapid Progression" will remain on display through October 4.
New UNC Asheville Faculty Make Local Debuts with Jazz Presentations
August 17, 2011
The fall music season at UNC Asheville begins with free midday presentations by the two newest members of the Music Department faculty, William Bares and Brian Felix, both assistant professors, and both keyboard artists.
UNC Asheville's Great Smokies Writing Program Announces Fall Workshops
August 9, 2011
Some of the area’s best authors and instructors are featured in the new fall lineup of workshops from UNC Asheville's Great Smokies Writing Program (GSWP). Courses will help hone the skills of writers of poetry and prose, including memoir, novels, and creative nonfiction. Some classes are open to interested writers of all levels; some are restricted to more advanced writers. In all cases, class size is limited and early registration is suggested.
New Exhibit to Feature Works by UNC Asheville Studio Art Faculty
August 3, 2011
Works by 11 UNC Asheville Art Department faculty members will be featured in a wide-ranging exhibition Aug. 26-Sept. 16 at UNC Asheville's S. Tucker Cooke Gallery. The show kicks off the gallery's 2011-2012 season. An opening reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, in the gallery.
“Art of the Book” Exhibit at UNC Asheville’s Blowers Gallery Opens August 17
August 3, 2011
“Art of the Book: Process, Product and Community at Asheville BookWorks,” an exhibit of printmaking, binding, paper-making and related processes, opens Wednesday, August 17, at Blowers Gallery in UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library. The exhibit showcases the work of instructors and students at Asheville BookWorks, a West Asheville studio space and gathering place for those interested in print and book arts.
UNC Asheville Fall Art Season Begins with Selected Student Exhibition
July 28, 2011
UNC Asheville’s Department of Art will begin the new academic year with an exhibit of student art work selected by the Art faculty. The show, featuring more than a dozen works in a variety of media, opens on Wednesday, Aug. 10, and will remain on display through Sept. 6, at the Highsmith University Union Gallery on the campus.
New Grant to Fund Improvements at the Rudnick Trail at the Center for Craft, Creativity & Design
July 1, 2011
The Perry N. Rudnick Endowment Fund of the Community Foundation of Henderson County has awarded a $19,000 grant to UNC Asheville’s Center for Craft, Creativity & Design (CCC&D) to improve the center's popular Perry N. Rudnick Nature and Public Art Trail. Funds will be used to update and print trail maps, repair and add signage, clear debris, and add new plants.
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