The crowd filling the lobby of the WCU Fine Arts Museum was awash with excitement as the award ceremony for the 56th Annual Juried Art Exhibition commenced on March 14. The exhibition gives the opportunity for any undergraduate student to submit their art to be considered for the gallery showing. […]
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Press Release – Enjoy the music of Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly in a tribute to Trailblazing Women of Country at Bardo Arts Center!
Cullowhee, NC | Bardo Arts Center (BAC) is excited to welcome Trailblazing Women of Country to the BAC Performance Hall stage on Thursday, April 18, at 7:30 pm for a tribute to country music legends Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton.CMT’s 2022 “Next Woman of Country” Miko Marks and […]
“Fantasia on Mysterium”: An immersive theatrical experience
“Fantasia on Mysterium: The Epic Immersive Theatrical Recital” is not your typical production. Artist, playwright and pianist Michael Yannette, has dedicated 18 years to the crafting of this reimagined show. Simply calling it a recital would be a severe understatement. The production, which premiered at WCU, was intended to bring […]
New Sculpture Coming Soon to WCU’s Apodaca Science Building – Press Release
Contact: Rachel Hood | Marketing Manager | Bardo Arts Center 828.227.2505 | rhood@wcu.edu Cullowhee, NC | Coming April 10, 2023, outside Western Carolina University’s Apodaca Science Building is a new sculpture by Spruce Pine artist Hoss Haley, titled Staurolite, that will be installed in the coming weeks. This new work is part of […]
Bardo hosts the 55th annual juried undergraduate exhibition – Press Release
Contact: Rachel Hood, Bardo Arts Center Marketing Manager | 828.227.2505 | rhood@wcu.edu BAC Hosts the 55th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition On view February 21 – March 24, with a reception on Thursday, March 2 Short Blurb: Western Carolina University’s Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition is one of the longest-running Catamount art traditions. […]
Dr. Tiffany Jackson packs powerful performance in The Rising of The Necessary Diva
On Thursday, Jan. 26, the Bardo Arts Center at WCU held The Rising of The Necessary Diva, an autobiographical account of WCU’s very own Dr. Tiffany Renée Jackson‘s life. With bright outfits and an even brighter personality, all eyes were on Dr. Jackson throughout the one-woman show. Jackson was accompanied […]
Twice Grammy-nominated Imani Winds to visit Bardo Feb. 23 – Press Release
Bardo Arts Center Press Release – Rachel Hood, Bardo Arts Center Marketing Manager 828.227.2505 | rhood@wcu.edu “Imani’s performance was brilliant – intense, dynamic, and wildly colorful.” James McQuillen, Oregon Live Experience the twice Grammy-nominated wind quintet Imani Winds on stage at WCU’s Bardo Arts Center on Thursday, February 23, […]
Bardo Arts Center Hosts The Rising of the Necessary Diva
The following is a press release from the Rachel Hood, Marketing Manager of Bardo Arts Center. 828.227.2505 | rhood@wcu.edu Bardo Arts Center Hosts The Rising of the Necessary Diva – January 26 at 7:30 p.m. Cullowhee, NC | Bardo Arts Center hosts the one-woman show, The Rising of the […]
Bardo Arts Center Welcomes Mariachi Sol de México® de Jóse Hernández Nov. 10
Press Release – Bardo Arts Center Mariachi band to perform at Bardo Nov. 10 Rachel Hood – Marketing Manager for Bardo Arts Center | (828) 227-2505 | rhood@wcu.edu “To believe in mariachi means having a passion for life itself.” – José Hernández Mariachi Sol de México® is a Grammy-nominated band […]