Step behind the curtain for a series of intimate conversations with this season’s artists about the passions and processes that shape their work.
All ARTtalks take place in the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts Lecture Hall from 4-5pm.
June 30 — “Curating Global Cinema,” Dale Pollock
Get an insider’s look at how this year’s International Film Series lineup was selected — and why global cinema matters.
July 9 — “40 Years of Public Art,” Hank Foreman
A retrospective on the Rosen family’s vision for sculpture at App State and the lasting impact of four decades of the Rosen Sculpture Competition.
July 15 — “Innovation in Motion,” Jillian Davis, Co-Associate Artistic Director
Go behind the scenes to discover how Complexions Contemporary Ballet has transformed ballet through creativity, diversity, and fearless artistry.
July 29 — “Beethoven in the 21st Century,” Calidore String Quartet, moderated by Dr. Soo Goh, Director of the Hayes School of Music
Join the Calidore String Quartet for an intimate conversation about their acclaimed Beethoven quartet cycles and the enduring relevance of the master composer today.
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For more information, contact the Turchin Center for Visual Arts at turchincenter@appstate.edu or 828-262-3017.
About Hank Foreman
Hank Foreman has worked at Appalachian since 1993. University Advancement was his home division for more than a decade. In his 32 years at the university, he has held many leadership positions, including serving as chief communications officer and founding director and chief curator of the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, where his research focus found its culmination in more than 200 exhibitions. Hank is a first-generation college student who earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina Charlotte in 1986 and a master’s degree from Appalachian in 1995.
Accommodations
App State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event.
