WAC Explores Jazz Through Art in New Exhibition Opening May 5
Boone, NC - The Watauga Arts Council will present The Art of Jazz in its Main Gallery, a new exhibition on view May 5 through June 30, celebrating the cultural and personal influence of jazz through visual art.
Exhibition Details
The Art of Jazz exhibition features work from local and regional artists interpreting jazz’s dynamic energy, improvisational spirit, and deep cultural root in a range of 2D mediums. The art explores how sound can be translated into color, movement, and form.
The exhibition will be on display at the Watauga Arts Council, located at 377 Shadowline Dr. Boone, NC, during regular operating hours (Monday - Thursday 9 am - 5 pm).
Season of Jazz
The Art of Jazz is presented in the same season as the 5th annual High Country Jazz Festival, offering a visual complement to the music-centered events throughout Downtown Boone. The High Country Jazz Festival will be hosted from June 10 to June 14 at The Appalachian Theatre.
Featuring festival artists Miguel Zenon & Luis Perdomo, Spyro Gyra, Wycliffe Gordon, and the Emmet Cohen trio, the Appalachian Theatre offers two types of festival packages. The regular package includes regular tickets for 3 shows for $85. The premium package includes premium tickets for 3 shows for $100. Learn more about the festival and tickets on App Theatre’s website!
Art of Jazz Reception
While the exhibit will be on display at WAC’s gallery, a special external reception will be hosted at Appalachian Theatre (559 W King St, Boone, NC) on June 11th from 5-7 pm. All are welcome! Pieces will be transported for the special reception, and a cash bar will be available, along with the opportunity to meet and mingle with the artists and other art appreciators.
The Watauga Arts Council thanks Appalachian Theatre for their generosity in hosting the exhibit’s special reception in their space.