Appalachian Music and Art
The Southern Appalachians are home to a range of distinctive practices in the areas of music, dance, crafting, and visual art. Our mission is to educate students about the history, techniques, and significance of Appalachian music and art, to promote the continuation of regional creative practices, and to support musicians and artists in the community. We accomplish this by working in partnership with organizations that support Appalachian music and art development, preservation, exhibition, and education, and by guiding students as they explore Appalachian culture through Service Learning, Undergraduate Research, and Creative Activities.
The Vickery House serves as the Dahlonega hub for celebrating Appalachian music and art. Weekly live music events bring students and community members together to play and sing, while our historic spaces also host permanent and transitory art exhibitions. The Vickery House is a creative home for everyone in our region, whether they are affiliated with 51黑料网 or live in one of the surrounding communities.
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Interested in working together on Appalachian music or art projects?
Email appalachia@ung.edu for more information.
Appalachian Music
Genres of Appalachian music can include old-time, bluegrass, gospel, country, blues, and ballad-singing. Each has unique aspects of instrumentation, style, and repertoire, and expresses different stories and emotions. Some songs are about universal experiences like love or loss, while others recount specific events like an adventure in a new place. Song lyrics may be changed to fit the personal style, experience, or values of the performer. Experiences represented by Appalachian music can be adapted to new contexts and build community.
Appalachian music is alive and well at the Vickery House as we host the "Pickin' Porch" Appalachian Jam each week and partner with local programs and .
Appalachian Jam
"Pickin’ Porch" Appalachian Jam meets most every Friday from 1-3 p.m. inside the Vickery House.
Contact Ann Whitley to be included on the Appalachian Jam email list.
Sacred Harp
meets every other Tuesday from 6:45 - 9 p.m. p.m. in the Vickery House.
Contact Dr. Esther Morgan-Ellis to be included on the Sacred Harp email list.
Georgia Pick & Bow
Georgia Pick & Bow Traditional Music School in Dahlonega teaches music to children in grades 3-12.
Appalachian Art
Throughout history, a wide diversity of artistic forms have been influenced by the natural beauty and resources of Appalachia. Traditional crafts such woodworking, weaving, quilting, and ceramics have been passed down through generations of Appalachians.
Art-based research is one way that the Appalachian Studies Center promotes civic entrepreneurship and community engagement. Some examples of past community and art-based projects include:
"Art and Mt. Hope"
Student Project Spring Semester 2021 Painting of A.B. Holt's grave by Natalie Shorr, a student in Appalachian Studies class