Calendar of Events

60 original contemporary works by painters and sculptors hailing from around the world. Organized annually and providing a wonderful comparison to 18th- and 19th-century bird art by Catesby, Wilson, and Audobon in the concurrent exhibition "Birds of the Smokies".

1327 Circle Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9-5 and Sunday, 1-5. FREE. For more information: (865) 974-2144, http://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu

Throughout Mother's Day weekend the Folk Art Center will be bursting with color as craftspeople share their inspiration and expertise in a variety of fiber arts. On May 9th and 10th, the Southern Highland Craft Guild will host Fiber Weekend 2009. This year, artists participating in the free event will focus on color with a wide variety of demonstrations in dyeing, weaving, spinning, knitting, broom making, crocheting, beadwork, printing and surface design. Not only will visitors learn about the process and technique, but they will also see how color inspires and influences the craft. The Spring hues of wildflowers may weave their way into a tapestry, or the reds, oranges and yellows of a sunset may become the palette of a scarf. See how color speaks to the artist and how this inspiration can influence your own creative life.

Other themes the artists will explore on Fiber Day are recycling, repurposing and sustainability and how they influence design and object-making. Hands-on demonstrations will delight children and adults alike as they are encouraged to take part in the creative process. Some of the activities include weaving a bookmark, building collages, and surface design on fabric. On Sunday, the Folk Art Center's auditorium will be transformed into a runway for the Tenth Annual Fashion Show of Wearable Art. Fiber artist Liz Spear will emcee the event, walking the audience though a spectrum of fashion and inspiration, sharing stories about how color inspires design and technique. Styles showcased range from contemporary to traditional, from funky to classic, made by members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild. There will be two separate showings of the Fashion Show, at 1 and 3 pm.

A colorful backdrop for the show will be an exhibition organized by SHCG member in beadwork Amolia Willowsong. The exhibit will be a rainbow of fine fiber craft including beadwork, quilts, baskets and pillows.

Fiber Weekend is a free event on May 9 (10am – 4pm) and May 10 (two fashion shows, 1 and 3pm) at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway in east Asheville. For more information, including a list of participants, visit www.craftguild.org or call 828-298-7928.

Drawn from the rich archive at the John Kobal Foundation in London, this exhibition focuses on the stars, the sets, and the scenes created by the film industry and memorialized by the most important photographers who worked in Hollywood from 1920 to 1960. Featuring more than 90 vintage prints, Made in Hollywood offers a glimpse into the world of fantasy, glamour, and perfection that the image makers produced. Kobal (1940-1991) was a leading Hollywood historian who collected prints by some of most important photographers working in Hollywood during its golden era: Ernest Bachrach, Margaret Bourke-White, Nikolas Muray, Clarence Sinclair Bull, Eugene Richee, George Hurrell, and many others. Their subjects are drawn from the pantheon of the greatest stars produced during the golden age of Hollywood: Garbo, Dietrich, Swanson, Cooper, Harlow, Gable, Hepburn, Bogart, and many others.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.