ART NEWS
WAC Explores Jazz Through Art in New Exhibition Opening May 5
WAC Explores Jazz Through Art in New Exhibition Opening May 5

A special new exhibit is coming to WAC… Learn more!

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May’s First Friday is Here!
May’s First Friday is Here!

Find out what all is happening in Downtown Boone on May 1st!

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Apr. 2026 | Arts Opportunities Newsletter
Apr. 2026 | Arts Opportunities Newsletter

Check out our most recent newsletter on important updates and arts opportunities in the region for April!

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Deadline Extended: The Art of Jazz Exhibition
Deadline Extended: The Art of Jazz Exhibition

The Art of Jazz has extended its Call for Art to March 31st! Apply today!

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View fullsize Art For All Abilities has been busy! AFAA is a free art class offered on Mondays at WAC to clients over at Watauga Opportunities, aimed at providing accessible arts education and hands-on art-making experience to adults with exceptional abilities.
View fullsize Another big thank you to one of our exceptional volunteers: Greg Futrelle! Greg has become increasingly involved with WAC over the past year, and we are as grateful as can be to have him in our circle. Virtually a Watauga County native, having spe
View fullsize On display soon at WAC's gallery: The Art of Jazz 🎷 Join us for a special reception on June 11th from 5-7pm at App Theatre, showcasing the incredible talent from exhibiting artists!
View fullsize See any familiar faces? Flourish: A Spring Art Market @ FARM Cafe | Saturday, May 2nd | 12-8pm We're looking forward to a fun market full of handmade art! Will we see you there? Artist Lineup! 👇 @capturesbydezi Brandy Eldreth (Creative Compulsio
View fullsize Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week! We want to give a special shoutout to one of our most dedicated and consistently engaged volunteers, Cindy Michaud. Cindy is a true force behind our public art efforts. She serves on our committee, has created mult
View fullsize Flourish: A Spring Art Market is coming to FARM Cafe in Downtown Boone on May 2nd (two weeks from today!) Stop by FARM from 12–8pm as artists fill the space with handmade goods and local creativity. Some will be there all day, while others wil
View fullsize Rooted, a Student Art Show Reception 🌿 Please join us at the Watauga Arts Council on April 17th from 6–8pm for the opening reception of Rooted, a showcase of work by talented Appalachian State students. This exhibition highlights a range of m
View fullsize April's THIRD Friday is here! Visit downtown Boone on Friday, April 17th for an evening of art, music, and Earth Day celebrations! Want early notification of these events straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our newsletter today! Visit our website to
View fullsize We’re proud to celebrate our Executive Director, Amber Bateman, for receiving the Michelle Ligon Community Service Award at the recent 2026 Watauga Tourism Summit! Hosted by Explore Boone, the annual summit brings together local leaders and pa
View fullsize Susan Harkins has installed her exhibit at the Seby Jones Cancer Center! Harkins has enjoyed painting in various media over the last ten years, including pastel, watercolor, and oil, and more recently has grown fond of acrylic and mixed media. Sin
View fullsize Meet Phi! 🎨 Phi earned her Bachelor’s degree last year in Art & Visual Culture, with a concentration in Arts Management at App State. What began as a summer internship at WAC has grown into an expanding role where she continues to make a
View fullsize So many art classes to look forward to for all ages and abilities! You can see our full list of classes on our website or by clicking/copying the link below! https://www.watauga-arts.org/classes While we have our schedule out until October, we als