Exhibitions

Current exhibitions

View exhibition page 25th Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Competition & Exhibition
Exhibition ends: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
View exhibition page Robert Goodnough: Abstract Expressionism & Beyond

This exhibition features work by the renowned American abstract expressionist painter, Robert Goodnough (1917-2010).

Exhibition ends: Saturday, June 2, 2012
View exhibition page Senegal: A Window into Francophone West Africa

The project is a partnership with the Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures, where the Fulbright-Hays grant was awarded. The resulting exhibition will feature artwork from artists in Senegal as well as images and research gathered by participants during the Summer of 2011. Children’s art workshops related to the event are also being planned.

Exhibition ends: Saturday, March 31, 2012
View exhibition page 2012 Department of Art Biennial Exhibition

Faculty exhibitions provide a great opportunity for students to view and discuss artwork produced by their teachers. They also give other faculty at Appalachian State and the Boone community a chance to engage with the many ideas and practices being explored and taught within the Department of Art.

Exhibition ends: Saturday, March 24, 2012
View exhibition page The Artine & Teddy Artinian Self-Portrait Collection: Selections from the Permanent Collection

The Artine & Teddy Artinian Self-Portrait Collection is a significant collection of self-portraits by North Carolina artists. The selection of work presented embodies the collecting tradition from philanthropist Artine Artinian.

Exhibition ends: Saturday, March 24, 2012
View exhibition page 9th Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition

The 9th AMPC continues to be a prominent, regional photography competition, which attracts the work of amateur and professional photographers from across the country. This competition allows photographers the opportunity to celebrate the unique people, places and pursuits that distinguish the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

Exhibition ends: Saturday, June 2, 2012
View exhibition page Padre e Figlio: Father and Son Works by Mario Prisco and Richard Prisco

Painter and studio furniture designer, father and son, join to present an exhibition combining the two artist’s dynamic qualities with their complementary, yet unique styles.

Exhibition ends: Saturday, March 24, 2012

The Permanent Collection

The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts Permanent Collection supports the mission of the center and the university by acquiring, documenting, preserving and exhibiting artworks of aesthetic, cultural and historic significance. Learn more

Artist opportunities

The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts (TCVA) offers multiple exhibition and programming opportunities for established, as well as emerging artists. The TCVA focuses on a variety of techniques in two and three-dimensional media. Artist proposals will be accepted at any time and are reviewed by committee on a rotating basis. Learn more

Past exhibitions

Basic information about past Turchin Center exhibitions is archived here.

Upcoming exhibitions

View exhibition page North Carolina Arts Council Artist Fellowship Award Exhibition
Exhibition begins: Friday, April 6, 2012
View exhibition page Reflections on Costa Rica: Students & Faculty Creatively Respond to An International Travel Experience
Exhibition begins: Friday, April 6, 2012
View exhibition page STUFF: Where does it come from and where does it go?
Exhibition begins: Friday, April 6, 2012
View exhibition page 2012 Chair Competition: Special Exhibition
Exhibition begins: Saturday, May 5, 2012
View exhibition page 21 Sztuka: Contemporary Art from Poland
Exhibition begins: Friday, July 6, 2012
View exhibition page At the Seams: Catherine Altice
Exhibition begins: Friday, July 6, 2012
View exhibition page A Group Show: Virginia Artists ARTJAM
Exhibition begins: Friday, August 10, 2012

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The Galleries will be closed December 23 - January 2 for Holidays