Educational Field Trips
Learn more about our educational offerings in the WCU Fine Art Museum and the BAC Performance Hall!
WCU Fine Art Museum Opens
WCU Fine Art Museum at Bardo Arts Center
Oct. 15
The WCU Fine Art Museum at Bardo Arts Center will reopen on October 15, 2024. Its
hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm, and Thursday, 10 am
to 7 pm. The Museum will close for lunch from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. Please travel with
thoughtfulness as the WNC region is recovering from Hurricane Helene's impacts.
The BAC Box Office, FAM Shop, and BAC Performance Hall will remain closed for Fall
Break through October 21, 2024. The BAC Box Office is open 24/7, and tickets for performances
can be purchased using our website, arts.wcu.edu/tickets. Thank you, and stay safe!
Bardo Arts Center
Art Unites. Creativity Ignites.
Bardo Arts Center at Western Carolina University is your cultural catalyst for the creative arts. Blaze artistic trails with our world-class performances and innovative contemporary art exhibitions.
Performance Hall
Providing the campus and community with access to internationally acclaimed performing artists and regional favorites. The space also serves as a venue for symposiums, campus events, and performances from the Belcher College.
WCU Fine Art Museum
Promoting and facilitating meaningful engagement with contemporary works of art and artists, featuring four galleries, a growing permanent collection, and rotating exhibitions highlighting regional, national, and international artists.
About Us
Home to Western Carolina University’s Performance Hall, Niggli Studio Theatre, and the WCU Fine Art Museum, Bardo Arts Center (BAC) enriches the vibrant artistic and cultural legacy of the Western North Carolina region.
Support BAC
Through visual and performing arts programming, we enhance both the campus and community experience by increasing engagement with the arts.
Museum Collection Portal
The WCU Fine Art Museum’s collection has developed as one of the premier teaching collections in Western North Carolina. The collection includes over 1,500 modern and contemporary works of art in a variety of media by regional, national, and international artists.
Student Opportunities and Employment
Stay tuned for information regarding our 54th Annual Juried Student Exhibition any WCU student can apply to be a part of. In addition, visit JobCat for a BAC student employment opportunities.
Belcher College of Fine and Performing Arts
The arts connect us all and WCU's College of Fine and Performing Arts brings together the traditions and resources of the region with the talent of our students to serve as the heart of art and culture in WNC.
Friends of the Arts
Through initiatives to support scholarship opportunities, academic programming, and presenting world-class artists to the campus and community, Friends of the Arts raise funds to enhance student experience and engagement
Arts and Entrepreneurship
The Undergraduate Certificate in Arts & Entrepreneurship addresses the principles of managing your arts career through an entrepreneurial lens. This program is designed for students wishing to increase their knowledge of entrepreneurial practices.
