The gallery that teaches

Housed in the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, the Smith Gallery is a vibrant contemporary art space. The Smith presents original and traveling exhibitions, features work by faculty and students at the university, and commissions daring new art in all of its forms.

As a teaching gallery, the Smith supports a wide range of curricula at the university and produces public programs that serve both the university and local communities. The gallery involves students in all aspects of its work and functions as a learning laboratory for honing curatorial, presentation and installation skills.

The Smith is committed to cultural equity and sustainability in keeping with the university’s mission and to providing resources for critical engagement with contemporary issues.

 

A white ceramic pistol decorated with dark pink and maroon floral patterns, resembling antique porcelain.

Pistol (Tatiana)

Travis Donovan
A vibrant abstract image in orange, pink, and red, featuring a dark cluster of pink and orange star-like or floral shapes, and two large teal-colored starburst cutouts.

Botryllus Schlosseri

April Flanders
Two gallery visitors, seen from behind and in profile, stand together in conversation in front of a large textile artwork featuring bold black lettering reading "TAKE ME" over a green and white quilt pattern with screen-printed photographic imagery and handwritten text.
Close-up of an open lined notebook showing handwritten notes, with text including “higher ridges on back,” “hip & back,” and “shoulders on top.” A black pen and a textured surface are partially visible in the background.

Gallery Hours and Location

The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 10 pm to 5 pm and during special events scheduled at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, 731 Rivers Street, Boone, NC 28608.  Admission is free.

For more information, contact Jennie Carlisle, Director at carlislejk@appstate.edu.