Appalachian State University’s College of Fine and Applied Arts will host a celebration of innovation in its new space at 182 Howard Street during the November 4 First Friday Art Crawl in downtown Boone. The free event kicks off at 5:30 and showcases plans for the space, which is undergoing a renovation managed by students enrolled in the IDEXlab course through the college. The 2016 solar vehicle, Apperion, and the MOBILab, a self-sustaining mobile classroom and research station designed and built by Appalachian students, will also be on display.
The college recently leased the Howard Street property across from The Local to provide a flexible work and gallery space designed promote collaboration across departments and the university and engage the community through faculty and student exhibitions, performances, showcases and more. The building will also be used as classroom and study space.
“We are absolutely thrilled to invite the community to see our newest building,” shared Phyllis Kloda, dean of the College of Fine and Applied Arts. “Our students and faculty are a constant source of inspiration in the ways they collaborate across departments on unique and cutting-edge projects. I’d like the public to experience the creativity and enthusiasm we see every day in the college.”
As the student-led renovation progresses throughout the fall and winter, the building will be open to the public during First Friday events and other select dates. Watch for more details surrounding the grand opening celebration this spring.
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 3,000 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.
Howard Street
The Howard Street space in downtown Boone.