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John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center

John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center

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WCU Fine Art Museum

Open year-round, the WCU Fine Art Museum at Bardo Arts Center features four galleries, a growing permanent collection, and exhibitions highlighting regional, national, and international artists. The museum facilitates scholarly research and provides life-long learning opportunities for individuals of all ages by collecting, interpreting, and showcasing cross-cultural innovation in contemporary art.

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Exhibitions

The WCU Fine Art Museum presents exhibitions featuring modern and contemporary art. Currently on display...

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The Collection

See highlights from the museum's permanent collection, featuring ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, painting... 

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Public Art 

Throughout the WCU campus, explore a variety of works in bronze, concrete, wood, steel...

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Museum Calendar

Join us for events in the WCU Fine Art Museum at Bardo Arts Center. Upcoming next is...

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Installation View Defining America

Spring 2019

WCU Fine Art Museum Exhibitions

Defining America: September 11, 2018 - May 3, 2019

School of Art & Design Faculty Biennial: January 15 – May 3, 2019 | Reception: January 17

Outspoken: Paintings by America Meredith: January 15 – May 3, 2019 | Reception: February 21

51st Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition: February 19 – March 22, 2019 | Reception: March 21

MFA Thesis Exhibition: April 9 – May 3, 2019 | Reception: April 25

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All receptions are held from 5-7PM.

A Destination for the Arts

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Explore the Space

With nearly 10,000 feet of gallery space, the WCU Fine Art Museum features a growing permanent collection and an exciting exhibition schedule of contemporary art. Explore on your own or join a docent-led tour for an interactive art adventure.

A Learning Lab

The WCU Fine Art Museum serves as a learning laboratory, stressing exploration while challenging contemporary artists to create new art forms, utilizing both conventional tools and processes as well as new modes of expression and state-of-the-art technology.

A Teaching Museum

We facilitate scholarly research, interactive art education, academic curriculum support, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary collaboration, and life-long learning opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds.

The Context

The WCU Fine Art Museum provides visitors with opportunities to join the ongoing dialogue about contemporary art and its diverse forms and processes. Exhibitions act as a vehicle for communication and serves as a bridge between contemporary artwork. 

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