Appalachian State University: An Appalachian Summer Festival: Artist Showcase Series

Turchin Center for the Visual Arts 423 W. King Street, Boone, NC, United States

As we celebrate App Summer’s 40th anniversary, this series offers behind-the-scenes discussions with artists from the music, dance, and visual arts worlds that center around a common theme of legacy and longevity.

Free

Nikole Hannah-Jones

The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts + Culture 551 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, United States

We're excited to present Nikole Hannah-Jones, Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of the 1619 Project and a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine, to the Charlotte community on July 11, 2024, at Knight Theater. Hannah-Jones will discuss the 1619 Project's implications, impact, and impetus for Black futures, all timely topics given the current political climate and upcoming 2024 elections.

The 1619 Project illuminates the legacy of slavery and highlights contributions of Black Americans to every aspect of American society. It's also an Emmy® Award-nominated six-part Hulu docuseries.

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Appalachian State University: An Appalachian Summer Festival: Artist Showcase Series

Turchin Center for the Visual Arts 423 W. King Street, Boone, NC, United States

As we celebrate App Summer’s 40th anniversary, this series offers behind-the-scenes discussions with artists from the music, dance, and visual arts worlds that center around a common theme of legacy and longevity.

Free

Appalachian State University: An Appalachian Summer Festival: Artist Showcase Series

Turchin Center for the Visual Arts 423 W. King Street, Boone, NC, United States

As we celebrate App Summer’s 40th anniversary, this series offers behind-the-scenes discussions with artists from the music, dance, and visual arts worlds that center around a common theme of legacy and longevity.

Free