Turchin Center for the Visual Arts

Location: Boone · Watauga County

Address: 423 W King St, Boone, NC

Phone: 828-262-3017

About: Appalachian State University's contemporary art center in downtown Boone, with rotating exhibitions of regional, national, and international artists. Admission is always free.

Access status: Operating

Hours and access: Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday 10 AM-6 PM; Friday noon-8 PM; closed Sunday-Monday. The official center also closes on home football game Saturdays in the fall. Check the current site before traveling.

Cost: Admission is always free; donations accepted

Before you go: Closed Sunday-Monday, university holidays and home football game Saturdays in the fall. Special events may have separate schedules.

Seasonal notes: Exhibitions rotate. The 2026 listing includes Asymmetrical and Cut Food through May 8, 2027; Community Contours through November 7, 2026; Stitching the Natural World through November 21, 2026. Check current exhibitions and game-day closures on the official site.

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Confirm current access and details with the operator before visiting.