Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC, will host a one-day Contemporary Native American Art Symposium from 9am-4pm (free with registration, while space lasts) on Nov. 10, 2017, at the WCU Bardo Arts Center.
Shan Goshorn, Self Portrait (From the Earth Renewal Series) computer-generated, double-exposed black/white photo on canvas, hand-applied photo oils, 60″ x 40″
Immediately following from 5-7pm is the exhibition reception for “Return from Exile: Contemporary Southeastern Indian Art”. The reception features live artist demonstrations and traditional Cherokee food tastings. Then immediately following the reception, is the ticketed keynote performance from electronic tribal hip-hop group, A Tribe Called Red (ATCR) at 7:30pm.
“The symposium brings together a veritable who’s who of Southeastern indigenous artists, curators, collectors, and scholars. Anyone interested in Native art shouldn’t miss this rare opportunity to engage with so much knowledge and talent,” said Jeff Marley is the Heritage Arts Dept. Chair for the Nantahala School for the Arts at Southwestern Community College.
Western Carolina University, 1 University Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723, Bardo Arts Center 137B
For further info call Jill Jacobs, Marketing Manager at 828/227-2505.
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