John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center

John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center

Bardo Arts Center

Bardo Arts Center

Home to Western Carolina University’s Performance Hall, 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. Through fine and performing arts programming, we enhance both the campus and community experience by increasing engagement with the arts. 

Upcoming Events

Friend-Raising Concert

 

Friends of the Arts "Friend-Raising Concert"


Sunday, September 24 at 3pm

Featuring Balsam Range and the WCU Wind Ensemble! 

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Return from Exile, Roy Boney

Return from Exile: Contemporary Southeastern Indian Art

Exhibition
Aug. 21 - Dec. 8

The exhibition features more than thirty contemporary Southeastern Native American artists working in a variety of media and offers a one day symposium on Contemporary Native American Art. on November 10. 

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A Tribe Called Red

 

WCU PRESENTS Performance Series

Season Subscriptions and Multi-Pass ticket packs are on sale now!


This performance series, previously known as Galaxy of Stars, features professional artists from around the world on the Bardo Arts Center stage. 

 

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WCU Collects: Recent Acquisitions

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Fine Art Museum Reception

Oct
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Fine Art Museum Reception

Oct
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God Save Gertrude

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