Calendar of Events
Friday, May 14, 2010
SEC Outdoor Track and Field Championship
SEC Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championship at Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium at The University of Tennessee. Open to the general public; All-Session Tickets: $20 for adults and $10 for students; $10 for adults and $5 for students. More than 700 male and female athletes from 12 universities in the Southeastern Conference. Info: (865) 974-1212 or etrainer@utk.edu
Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church Art Exhibition
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
An exhibit featuring the work of TVUUC members and friends will be on display at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church. This show displays the TVUUC congregation's wide range of artistic talent and is displayed in the entry exhibit hall at TVUUC. The public is encouraged to share the vision and artistic skill of the TVUUC community. Free and open to the public!
Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Information: 865-523-4176, www.tvuuc.org
Oak Ridge Art Center: Tennessee Woodcarvers Exhibition
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
Many high quality pieces produced in East Tennessee will be on display!
Opening reception May 8, 7-9pm; gallery talk at 6:30 pm.
Oak Ridge Art Center, 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9AM-5PM; Saturday-Monday, 1-4PM. For information: 865-482-1441, www.oakridgeartcenter.org
Arrowmont Instructor Exhibition
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
In the Sandra J. Blain Galleries. Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, 576 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. For information: 865-436-5860, www.arrowmont.org
Ewing Gallery: 2010 Honors Exhibition
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
Every Spring, the Ewing Gallery of Art and Architecture plays host to the work of top students from the Department of Art and the College of Architecture and Design.
As determined by respective faculty panels, exhibiting students indicate the highest levels of committed creative achievement among their peers.
This year's exhibitors from the School of Art include: Jo Beth Richards, Sonja Foard, Derek Whitlock, Bethany Robertson, John Phillips, Leslie Hatten, and Megan Ford.
Exhibitors from the School of Architecture include: Eric McGinnis, Megan Warner, Daniel Luster, Paul Legan, and Ryan Flener.
Exhibitors from the Interior Design Program include: Luisa Bustamente and Denton Whitson (joint Studio Architecture and Interior Design project), and Madeline Hayes.
Please join us for the opening reception, Friday, May 7, from 2-4PM. Light refreshments will be served.
Ewing Gallery, 1715 Volunteer Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37996. Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 12-4pm. For information: 865-974-3200, www.ewing-gallery.utk.edu
Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center: Artist Candy Finley-Brooks
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
KAFCC is pleased to announce a First Friday Opening Reception with artist Candy Finley-Brooks. We invite you to join us Friday, May 7 from 5:30-7:30 to meet multi-talented artist Candy Finley-Brooks and view her new solo exhibit of paintings, drawings and ceramic sculpture.
Knoxville Arts and Fine Crafts Center, 1127 Broadway Suite B, Knoxville, TN 37917. For information: 865-523-1401, www.cityofknoxville.org/recreation/arts
Bijou Theatre: Exhibition by Karol Smith
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
The Bijou Theatre hosts a First Friday reception to kick off a two-month exhibit featuring the works of East Tennessee artist Karol Smith. The reception will be held Friday, May 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the upstairs gallery of the U.S. Cellular Stage at he Bijou Theatre. The general public is invited to participate in this reception and First Friday event. The show will be on display throughout the months of May and June for Bijou patrons and visitors to enjoy when the theater is open for performances. Visit www.KnoxBijou.com for a schedule of upcoming events at the Bijou. The content is oil and watercolor paintings, collages and prints. View more of her works for sale at http://www.etsy.com/shop/artbykarolsmith.
Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information: 865-522-0832, www.knoxbijou.com.
Dogwood Arts Festival: Art Source 2010
An exhibition of Knox County Art Educators, showcasing their talent as professional artists. Each year, this exhibition has impacted students and increased awareness of the importance of art education in Knox County. At the UT Downtown Gallery, 106 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Wednesday-Friday: 11AM - 6PM; Saturday: 10AM - 3PM. For information: 865-637-4661, www.dogwoodarts.com.
UT Downtown Gallery: Art Source
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
Everyday talented individuals spend time teaching the children of Knox County how to cultivate creativity through artwork. These individuals are the art instructors at each school. Starting May 7, an exhibition highlighting the works of the Knox County art teachers will be on display at the UT Gallery (106 S. Gay St.). It is important to the Dogwood Arts Festival to recognize the art teachers because they are teaching the future of art in our schools. These people are the ones devoting time and energy to ensure that art will continue to thrive in East Tennessee for future generations.
This exhibition will give teachers an opportunity to showcase their own artistic talents. In addition to displaying their art, Dogwood will be hosting a special rewards ceremony rewarding the top three exhibitors.
UT Downtown Gallery, 106 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Wednesday-Friday: 11AM - 6PM; Saturday: 10AM - 3PM. For information: 865-673-0802, http://web.utk.edu/~downtown
Unarmed Merchants: Work by Tom McDaniel
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
129 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. 865-549-5769, http://unarmedmerchants.com
Hanson Gallery: Oil paintings by Chad Wesley Airhart
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
Hanson Fine Art & Craft Gallery, 5607 Kingston Pk, Knoxville, TN 37919. Hours: Monday-Friday 10AM-5:30PM; Saturday 10AM-5PM. For information: 865-584-6097, www.hansongallery.com
Arts & Culture Alliance: Members Show
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
An opening reception will take place on Friday, May 7, from 5:00-9:00 PM.
On display at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM with additional hours on Saturday, May 8, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. For information: 865-523-7543, www.knoxalliance.com.