Open House to be held April 19

Each semester the Department of Art and Design has its own open house during the school week so that prospective students and community members can see WCU's studios in full use. This semester's Open House will be Thursday, April 19 from 9 a.m. until noon.

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Youth Craft Day

Image: Students participate in Youth Craft DayYouth Craft Day at WCU was held Friday, March 23. Students from eight Jackson County Schools were selected by their art teachers to attend the event.

Participating students learned about traditional and non-traditional fiber arts and were inspired by the loom weaving of WCU students and guest artist Susan Leveille.

The students visited the museum and the art studios and made ceramic pieces, plaster sculpture, and baskets. Late in the day, students were able to witness WCU's first "Iron Pour" held outside.

The Art Education Club sponsored this event.

 

Youth Art Month winners Image: Wood-turned bowl by Chris Rice

Chris Rice, an 11th grade student at Blue Ridge School, was among 61 prize winners in this year's Youth Art Month contest. His wood-turned bowl is pictured.

The event exhibited over 525 pieces of art from students in Jackson County Schools. Eight first place winners will have their work on permanent display in Killian Building Room 104.

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