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Spring 2026 Commencement
Spring 2026 Commencement

May 7 – 9, 2026

Commencement is the ultimate celebration of one of the most significant accomplishments of our students' lifetimes. We are proud to honor your achievement.

Featured events

  • Spring 2026 Commencement
    May
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    Spring 2026 Commencement
    May 7 - 9, 2026

    Commencement is the ultimate celebration of one of the most significant accomplishments of our students' lifetimes. We are proud to honor your achievement.

  • 2026 Climate Solutions Video Institute
    May
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    2026 Climate Solutions Video Institute

    Pathways to Resilience

    May 11 - 15, 2026

    Ready to enhance your climate teaching through video production? Join us in creating impactful, solutions-focused climate stories through engaging videos that boost your influence in the classroom and beyond! This five-day institute aims to inspire creative storytelling for climate solutions along with fostering a community of faculty ready to cultivate their creative and technical skills in harnessing the power of video production for teaching and learning.

  • 2026 Climate Course (Re)Design Institute
    May
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    2026 Climate Course (Re)Design Institute

    Pathways to Resilience

    May 18 - 21, 2026

    Are you interested in contributing to solutions-oriented climate literacy by expanding your climate teaching? Participants will be compensated with a stipend and will be expected to submit a product (syllabus or module—participants’ choice) by the end of the summer.

  • June First Friday Art Crawl
    Jun
    5
    June First Friday Art Crawl

    Turchin Center for the Visual Arts

    Friday, June 5, 2026
    5 - 8 p.m.

    Join us at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts every First Friday of the month as downtown Boone comes alive with creativity, community, and celebration! Explore our captivating galleries featuring contemporary art exhibitions, meet local artists, and enjoy free admission.

  • ARTtalk: John Shorb, Dieu Donné
    Jun
    12
    ARTtalk: John Shorb, Dieu Donné

    Turchin Center for the Visual Arts

    Friday, June 12, 2026
    5 - 6 p.m.

    John Shorb currently serves as Strategic Advisor to Dieu Donné. He was previously the Executive Director at Dieu Donné and has worked for non-profits for the past 20 years, specializing in organizational strategy and culture.

  • An Appalachian Summer Festival
    Jun
    27
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    1
    An Appalachian Summer Festival
    Summer 2026

    Presented by Appalachian State University’s Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources, this annual celebration of the performing and visual arts is held every July in venues across the university campus, and features an eclectic, diverse mix of music, dance, theatre, visual arts and film programming.

  • Punch Brothers
    Jun
    27
    Punch Brothers

    An Appalachian Summer Festival

    Saturday, June 27, 2026
    7:30 p.m.

    Punch Brothers, formed in 2006, are a virtuosic quintet featuring mandolinist Chris Thile, guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjoist Noam Pikelny and violinist Brittany Haas. Known for pushing the boundaries of acoustic music, the band has garnered critical acclaim, including a Grammy for Best Folk Album for “All Ashore” (2018).

  • ARTtalk: “Curating Global Cinema,” Dale Pollock
    Jun
    30
    ARTtalk: “Curating Global Cinema,” Dale Pollock

    An Appalachian Summer Festival

    Tuesday, June 30, 2026
    4 - 5 p.m.

    Get an insider’s look at how this year’s International Film Series lineup was selected — and why global cinema matters. Step behind the curtain for a series of intimate conversations with this season’s artists about the passions and processes that shape their work.

  • Global Film Series: Calle Malaga (2025)
    Jun
    30
    Global Film Series: Calle Malaga (2025)

    An Appalachian Summer Festival

    Tuesday, June 30, 2026
    7:30 p.m.

    An aging Spanish woman in Tangier resists her daughter’s decision to sell her home. Determined to stay, she does everything she can to keep her home and reclaim the belongings of a lifetime. Along the way, she rediscovers love and desire. Join us for a post-show talkback with film series curator Dale Pollock, as he discusses the movie in deeper context.

  • Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
    Jul
    1
    Charlotte Symphony Orchestra

    An Appalachian Summer Festival

    Wednesday, July 1, 2026
    7:30 p.m.

    Reflecting on the meaning of home, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra presents a stirring program on the longing for beloved countrysides and pride of cherished folk music under the baton of Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees. Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony blends elements of the Czech composer’s heritage as he yearns for home with American musical influences in his excitement for a new land.

  • 15th Annual Rosen-Schaffel Competition
    Jul
    2
    15th Annual Rosen-Schaffel Competition

    An Appalachian Summer Festival

    Thursday, July 2, 2026
    1 - 4 p.m.

    The Rosen-Schaffel Competition for Young and Emerging Artists is a prestigious annual event dedicated to discovering and nurturing the talents of the next generation of classical musicians. Hosted in partnership with the Hayes School of Music, this competition invites promising young instrumentalists from across the nation to showcase their skills in a vibrant and supportive environment.

  • Summer Exhibition Celebration
    Jul
    2
    Summer Exhibition Celebration

    Turchin Center for the Visual Arts

    Thursday, July 2, 2026
    5 - 8 p.m.

    Engage with visiting artists and fellow arts advocates, enjoy live music and refreshments, and discover the exciting exhibitions showcased across six galleries by local, regional, national and international artists.

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Exhibitions and ongoing events

  • Etienne Charles: Earth Tones
    May
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    Etienne Charles: Earth Tones
    Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
  • belonging to place: The Creative Community & Artistic Legacy of bell hooks
    May
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    belonging to place: The Creative Community & Artistic Legacy of bell hooks
    Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
  • Sculpting with Paper: Hand Papermaking at Dieu Donné
    Feb
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    8
    Sculpting with Paper: Hand Papermaking at Dieu Donné
    Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
  • Community Contours in the Southern Appalachian Mountains: Jill Pelto
    Jun
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    7
    Community Contours in the Southern Appalachian Mountains: Jill Pelto
    Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
  • An Appalachian Summer Festival
    Jun
    27
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    Aug
    1
    An Appalachian Summer Festival
  • 24th Annual Martin and Doris Rosen Symposium
    Jul
    9
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    24th Annual Martin and Doris Rosen Symposium
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