News & Events
UNC Asheville art professor Virginia Derryberry featured in University of Tennessee Exhibition; Reception set for September 12
September 1, 2010
Virginia Derryberry, painter and Art Department chair at UNC Asheville, is one of seven artists featured in an exhibit at the University of Tennessee’s Ewing Gallery. “Continuare: The Figurative Tradition in Contemporary Art,” presents regional artists’ depictions of the human form in diverse media.
Elisabeth Gray Stages Benefit Performance of "Southern (dis)Comfort" at UNC Asheville
August 30, 2010
Writer and performer Elisabeth Gray will stage a special performance of her solo show, "Southern (dis)Comfort," at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at UNC Asheville's Belk Theatre. Proceeds from the event will benefit UNC Asheville's scholarship program and Gray's New Umbrella Inc., an Asheville-based multidisciplinary arts organization.
"Sí, pero no lo soy" (Yes, but I'm not) - Teatro Latino
August 25, 2010
With five actors portraying 38 characters, this is a collection of theatrical sketches about identity. It has been has been staged in Spain, Costa Rica and Columbia. Now, thanks to the work of UNC Asheville faculty, students and alumni, “Sí, pero no lo soy” will make its North American debut at the N.C. Stage Company in Asheville.
UNC Asheville’s Blowers Gallery Hosts Exhibition by Asheville Artist Arrington Williams
August 19, 2010
A collection of abstract paintings by Asheville artist Arrington Williams will be on view through September 29 in UNC Asheville’s Blowers Gallery.
UNC Asheville's Great Smokies Writing Program Offers Fall Workshops
August 17, 2010
Local writers will have the opportunity to hone their skills with UNC Asheville's Great Smokies Writing Program's fall workshops in poetry and prose. These classes, which meet for ten weeks, are open to all interested writers but class size is limited; early registration is suggested.
Two Faculty Concerts Kick off Fall Music Season
August 5, 2010
The UNC Asheville Music Department begins its fall concert series with two faculty chamber performances.
Studio Art Faculty to Hold Annual Exhibition
August 5, 2010
Works by 13 UNC Asheville Art Department faculty members will be featured in a wide-ranging exhibition Sept. 3-28 at UNC Asheville's S. Tucker Cooke Gallery.
One Leg Up Plays UNC Asheville's Concerts on the Quad
July 6, 2010
UNC Asheville's 28th annual Concerts on the Quad summer music series continues with a performance by the five-piece Gypsy jazz band One Leg Up at 7 p.m. Monday, July 12, on the Quad. The band features John Steinman on guitar and vocals; Jim Tanner on guitar; Mike Guzalak on clarinet, sax and vocals; Zak Page on bass; and Steve Trismen on violin and vocals. The event is free and open to the public.
April Verch Plays UNC Asheville's Concerts on the Quad
July 1, 2010
UNC Asheville's 28th annual Concerts on the Quad summer music series continues with a performance by renowned Canadian fiddler April Verch at 7 p.m. Monday, July 5, on the Quad. Verch will play with band mates Clay Ross on guitar and Cody Walters on upright-electric bass and banjo. The event is free and open to the public.
UNC Asheville Hosts Historical Exhibit on the Urban Influences on the Blue Ridge Parkway
July 1, 2010
In honor of the 75th anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway, UNC Asheville's Ramsey Library is hosting a special historical exhibit, "Not So 'Back of Beyond': Urban Echoes on the Blue Ridge Parkway," which explores the urban influences on the aesthetics, politics, socioeconomics, people and environment of the parkway. The exhibit will be on view through August 14 in UNC Asheville's Blowers Gallery, located on the main level of Ramsey Library. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
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