Calendar of Events
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Ewing Gallery: Art & Architecture Honors Exhibition
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture, University of Tennessee, 1715 Volunteer Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37996. Gallery Hours: Monday and Thursday, 10-8; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10-5; and Sunday, 1-4. More information: 865.974.3200, www.ewing-gallery.utk.edu
Knoxville Museum of Art: Dine & Discover
Category: Lecture, panel
Made in Hollywood with Robert Dance
1050 World's Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 10am-5pm, Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday 1pm-5pm. FREE admission. For more information: (865) 525-6101, www.knoxart.org
Knox Heritage: Lost & Found at the Foundry
Category: History, heritage
The Passion for Preservation
At the Foundry, 747 World's Fair Park Dr. 523-8008, www.knoxheritage.org
Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church Gallery: Randy Arnold and Jonathan Howe
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
Footprint by Randy Arnold and "A New Creation" by Jonathan Howe
The opening reception will take place on Friday evening, May 8, 6-8 pm
2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 9-5, Sunday, 9-12 noon. For more information: 865-523-4176 or www.tvuuc.org
Market Square: Farmers' Market
Category: Festivals, special events
Saturdays from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM and Wednesdays from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Local Produce, Live Plants, Baked Goods, Herbs, Free Range Meat, Artisan Crafts, & More.
(865)405-3135, www.knoxvillemarketsquare.com
Oak Ridge Art Center: Selections from the Permanent Collection
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
Two and three-dimensional selections from the Art Center's Permanent Collection.
201 Badger Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9-5; Saturday-Monday, 1-4. For more information, visit the Web site or call (865) 482-1441.
Farragut Folklife Museum: Barns, Yarns and Landmarks & Coward Mill Exhibitions
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
As late as the early seventies, the Concord-Farragut area was a sprawling rural community dotted with beautiful farmlands. During that time, the late Roger A. Isbell observed this area's changing landscape with the addition of subdivisions and shopping centers and therefore began taking photographs of every barn and landmark in the community. Isbell's photographs of the Old Concord community have been coupled with information from long-time Folklife Museum volunteer Gene M. Abel and the late Frances Abel's book, "Concord Where Time Stood Still," to create the unique "Barns, Yarns and Landmarks Exhibit." In addition, this exhibit features photographs of barns and landmarks donated by local families as well as coverlets and handmade woven articles made by area craftspeople and the implements used to create them.
The Folklife Museum is also featuring the "Coward Mill Exhibit," which highlights Carol Stultz's photographs of Coward Mill, a historic two-lane arched bridge over Beaver Creek in west Knox County. Stultz made Knoxville her home after coming to East Tennessee forty years ago to attend the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and became fascinated with the history of the Coward Mill and the surrounding area.
The Farragut Folklife Museum is committed to preserving the heritage of its East Tennessee community and features a remarkable collection of artifacts from the area, including an extensive collection of the personal belongings of Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, first Admiral of the U.S. Navy and hero of the Civil War. Housed in the Farragut Town Hall located at 11408 Municipal Center Drive, the Museum is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and offers free admission. For more information about the Museum or these special exhibits: 865-966-7057, www.townoffarragut.org
Art Market Gallery: Harriet Smith Howell and Vivian Shoemaker
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
Featured Artist members (paintings, hand-painted silk scarves) and Vivian Shoemaker (landscapes in stained glass); plus New Member Annual Exhibit (works by our 11 newly juried-in members). Opening reception May 1, 5:30 to 9 p.m. with music by Gil Draper, "Irish Old Time"
422 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Gallery Hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 11am – 6 PM & Sunday 1 – 5pm. More information: 865-525-5265, www.artmarketgallery.net
Blount Mansion: Girl Scouts of Tanasi Council
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
Opening reception Friday, May 1, 5:00-8:00 PM. Live music and free tours!
Blount Mansion, 200 West Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37901. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9:30-5, Sunday 1-5. (865) 525-2375, www.blountmansion.org
Deka Bakari Gallery: New works
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
We are very pleased to announce that Timothy Michael Martin, former owner of the Basement Gallery, and recently from Three Flights Up Gallery will be curating our exhibit this month. The Exhibit is Titled "Renewed Visions" and features works by: Amy Sloan Kirchoff, Victoria Lenne, Ken McBroom, Marc Rodriquez, Cody Swaggerty, Tyler Warwick, and Cabot Young. The Exhibit opens on Friday, May 1 from 5:30 p.m - 10:00 p.m.
221 Cumberland Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902, 865-582-1740. We are open Wednesday - Saturday, from 12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. or by appointment.
UT Downtown Gallery: Knoxville Educators Exhibit
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
Every day, Knox County art teachers devote their time and energy to cultivating creativity in their students. The Knox County Art Educators' Exhibition gives these teachers an opportunity to nourish and showcase their own artistic talents. In addition, an awards ceremony will reward the top three exhibitors.
Reception and Awards Ceremony May 1, 5:30-9pm
106 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Wednesday-Friday 11-6, Saturday 10-3. FREE. For more information, visit the Web site or call (865) 673-0802.
Fountain City Art Center: Fountain City Art Guild's Spring Show
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
Reception: May 8, 6:30-8:30PM.
213 Hotel Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37918. Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 9-5, Wednesday & Friday 10-5, Saturday 9-1. More information: (865) 357-2787, www.fountaincityart.org