In the COMMUNITY SPACE

ABOUT Why Not?

Connections can be formed quickly, and they can be intense. These artists and their work are connected by many shared moments and many questions during their time together in the program. Why did you make that choice? What’s the point of this material? Like the artists, their work is diverse with a breadth of topics and styles. On the one hand, these artists are all part of the same cohort – spending most days of the week working alongside one another. Themes, media, and materiality are bound to overlap. On the other hand, each person has their own individual experiences, morals, ideas. Each one has something to say; each one has different ways of communicating what they are trying to convey. Some use anonymity, disconnecting the art from the artist. Some use play to address topics that are typically difficult to discuss. Others create delicate forms and structures, making the viewer take care when they observe. All these people – these contrasting personalities - have found ways to share space, supporting and pushing each other to be the best they can be and make the best work they could possibly make. Each of these artists have been repeatedly asked “why?” and have responded with a resounding Why Not.

2nd Year WCU MFA Cohort

March 7, 2025

In the PROJECT SPACE

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Revolve is a contemporary art space that functions as part gallery, part studio, part performance and gathering space. We host exhibitions, events, and happenings that push the boundaries between artist and audience. Our intention is focused on representing creative energies on a foundation of inclusion, accessibility and experimentation. We are volunteer-run by artists who believe in the power of community. We are committed to being a space that is sustainable for art while remaining accessible for all.

Our mission is to support the varied creative folks of Western North Carolina, as well as regions beyond, to represent many different communities and forms of expression. In doing so, we hope to build a community with connections to an intellectual landscape that reaches beyond our mountain borders.

Accessibility is important. Revolve is a place to grow together as a community of makers. We are happy to be able to provide time + space for your creative and communal experience, but we are committed to not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment including but not limited to: homophobia, racism, sexism, transphobia, ageism, xenophobia, ableism. Revolve strives to create a safer space for marginalized communities and voices, we keep ourselves safe.

ADA-friendly: We rent from RAMP Studios and are not permitted to make the necessary changes to our space to be completely ADA-compliant. There are no automatic doors for building or bathroom access, and one portion of our gallery is only accessible by a small flight of stairs. You can experience most of our space safely with more than 3 feet of clearance for passthroughs, exhibitions permitting. If you have additional concerns, please reach out for additional information.