Fine and Applied Arts

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Community Garden Party Celebrates "Biochar Drawing" at WNC Sculpture Center Jun 24, 2026

The public is invited to a Garden Party and community celebration on Friday, June 26, from 5–8 pm at WNC Sculpture Center (4612 Patterson Sc

Art, Fine and Applied Arts
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Celebrating Dr. Gina Grandi: Recipient of the Johnny Saldaña Outstanding Professor of Theatre Education Award Jun 10, 2026

Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to announce that Dr.

Theatre and Dance, Fine and Applied Arts
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New Frontiers for App State’s Frontline-to-Farm Initiative Jun 5, 2026

Appalachian State University’s Frontline-to-Farm program is entering a new phase of growth as interdisciplinary collaborations offer opportu

Fine and Applied Arts, Sustainable Development
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Appalachian State University's Department of Art Hosts Tangible Matters: Rock, Paper, Scissors Jun 4, 2026

The Department of Art at Appalachian State University brought together four visiting artists for Tangible Matters: Rock, Paper, Scissors, a two-... Art, Fine and Applied Arts

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Dr. Laird Christensen in Scotland - Reimagining Adaptive Sustainability Curriculum May 29, 2026

While traveling to Scotland this Spring to attend the Steps Change toward Sustainability Conference in Perth, Dr.

Fine and Applied Arts, Sustainable Development
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CFAA students acknowledged on spring 2026 academic honors lists May 19, 2026

The College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University is pleased to announce the students who have earned academic honors for the... Fine and Applied Arts

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Marianne Adams, Theatre and Dance, Retires After 44 Years May 13, 2026

We bid a fond farewell to Marianne Adams. Marianne has been teaching at Appalachian since 1982.

Fine and Applied Arts, Theatre and Dance
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Richard Prisco, Professor of Industrial Design, Retires After 16 Years at App State May 12, 2026

Since joining Appalachian State University in 2010, Professor Richard Prisco has guided the furniture concentration of Industrial Design with... Applied Design, Fine and Applied Arts