BOONE, NC — Appalachian State University student Alissa Goble (Studio Art BFA Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design) has been selected for four significant exhibitions spanning local, national, and international venues, culminating in her international debut at one of the world's most prestigious contemporary jewelry events.
"Interwoven" at EMERGE Gallery & Art Center
Goble's work is featured in Interwoven, exploring the connections that bind us materially, conceptually, and communally. Her pieces blend traditional metalwork with fiber, including Put Your Trust in God, Baby and Look at the Penguins, Gammy!, both combining copper, brass, embroidery thread, and fabric. The exhibition was juried by renowned metalsmith Sharon Massey.
Exhibition: December 22, 2025 – January 29, 2026, EMERGE Gallery & Art Center, 404 Evans St., Greenville, NC
"STILL HERE" National Traveling Exhibition
Goble was selected for STILL HERE, a national juried exhibition celebrating resilience through craft. Juried by Renee Zettle-Sterling and Shelby Goldsmith, the show features artists who have persevered through grief, trauma, and healing. Her piece I Still Hear Our Laughs (2025) utilizes vitreous enamel, copper, brass, and embroidery floss to explore memory and the "mending" process inherent in healing.
Exhibition Schedule:
EMERGE Gallery & Art Center: January 2 – January 31, 2026
The Silver Fern Fiddlehead Gallery: February 10 – April 11, 2026
"Emergence: A Survey of Southeastern Studio Programs" at The Bascom
Professor Frankie Flood and student Alissa Goble have been selected for the 7th annual Emergence exhibition at The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts. This unique regional showcase requires faculty members to apply alongside a chosen student, celebrating the vital relationship between artistic mentorship and student development. Featuring 35 pairs of artists from 30 higher education institutions across the Southeast, the exhibition highlights how technical skills, conceptual depth, and professional practice are passed down through generations.
Professor Frankie Flood, photo provided by University Communications
Goble's contribution, Bittersweet Birthdays (2025), incorporates copper, brass, vitreous enamel, embroidery thread, fabric, and beads, exploring the emotional complexity of time and memory through mixed media. Professor Flood's Digital Tetsubin (2025) bridges ancient casting traditions and digital craft processes through 3D-printed patterns, investment ceramic shell molding, cast bronze, and CNC-machined aluminum.
"The mentor-student relationship is at the heart of our studio culture at App State," says Professor Frankie Flood. "Being selected for Emergence is a testament to the time and effort Alissa has put into her craft."
Exhibition: January 17 – April 25, 2026, The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts, 323 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC https://www.thebascom.org/
"Fragility" International Exhibition in Munich
Goble reached a significant milestone with selection for Fragility, organized by international art jewelry organization Alliages. Out of 188 global applications, she was one of only 70 artists selected by curator Juan Riusech for the world premiere during Schmuck, the world's most renowned contemporary studio jewelry gathering.
"To have my work recognized on an international level, especially within the context of Munich Highlights week, is an incredible honor," says Goble.
Exhibition: March 4–7, 2026, Werkstatt-Galerie, Munich, Germany More information: https://schmuck-muenchen.org/en/ and https://alliages.org/
About Alissa Goble
Alissa Goble is an Advanced Metals student at Appalachian State University. Her work integrates metal and mixed media, exploring themes of memory, resilience, faith, and family through traditional metalsmithing techniques and alternative materials. alissagobleart.com.
About the Department of Art
One of seven departments within the College of Fine and Applied Arts, the Department of Art at Appalachian State University prepares students to explore art, identity, expression, and creative problem-solving, while challenging them to push beyond their previous limits by discovering new connections to culture. The department offers degrees in art and visual culture, art education, graphic design, studio art, photography, and graphic communications management, with minors in art history, studio art, photography, and graphic communications management. Learn more at art.appstate.edu.
About the College of Fine and Applied Arts
Appalachian State University’s College of Fine and Applied Arts is a dynamic and innovative group of seven academic departments, bringing together a variety of perspectives, experiences, and real-world education to provide unique opportunities for student success. The college has more than 3,500 undergraduate and graduate majors. Its departments are Applied Design, Art, Communication, Military Science and Leadership, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment, and Theatre and Dance. Learn more at cfaa.appstate.edu.
About Appalachian State University
As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, cost-effective education for all.
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