Calendar of Events
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
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.
Arts & Culture Alliance: New Works in the Balcony
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
New Works by Thomas Britt, Kathy Frankford, Benjamin Katz, Joseph Lantrip, Victoria Lenne, Bobby Nash, and Sam Nicosia.
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.
Remedy Coffee: Exhibition by Hannah Holder
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
I have an exhibit up at Remedy Coffee [125 W. Jackson in the Old City] from this Thursday evening May 6th through the end of May! Stop by anytime the coffeeshop is open and/or join me on First Friday, May 7, between about 6pm and 10pm to see the art work, visit, and buy some great coffee and dessert!* And invite others....there's much to see and do Downtown on a First Friday! All nine pieces of art are for sale; ask me if you are interested in commissioning similar pieces in different colors.
www.hcholder.jimdo.com, 865-567-8920
Art Market Gallery: Works by Zophia Kneiss and Marilyn Avery Turner
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
Art Market Gallery will spotlight the work of two member artists: metal sculpture by Zophia Kneiss, and monoprint/chine colle works by Marilyn Avery Turner. The Gallery will host a First Friday Reception for the Featured Artists on Friday, May 7 from 5:30-9:00 PM. with light refreshments.
Art Market Gallery, 422 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11AM-6PM; Sunday 1-5PM. For information: 865-525-5265, www.artmarketgallery.net
Market Square District: Farmers’ Market
Category: Festivals, special events
The Market Square Farmers' Market is located in historic Market Square, the site of Knoxville's original Market House. Every Wednesday and Saturday throughout the season the Square is filled with local farmers, gardeners, bakers, and artisans, as well as performers and musicians. The MSFM is producer-only, meaning that everything at the market is grown or made right here in East Tennessee. Runs from May 1 - November 20, 2010, every Wednesday from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Local produce, live plants, baked goods, herbs, free range meat, artisan crafts, & more!
Chef Challenges from 10:00-noon on May 8, June 12, July 10 (noon-2:00), August 8, September 11, October 9, and November 12.
Market Square District Association, Market Square | PO Box 2263, Knoxville, TN 37901. Information: 865-405-3135. knoxvillemarketsquare@gmail.com, www.knoxvillemarketsquare.com or www.marketsquarefarmersmarket.org
Mélange
Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Film
An exhibition of art, films, music & community. During the month of May, 530 Gay Street (beside the French Market on the corner of Clinch and Gay) will be home to several community and cultural events, including: “a struggleâ€, an exhibition of images and audio from Pardo Calrissian, and the screening of Vagabond Beaumont’s film “Machetero†(Exhibit reception and film screening, Monday May 17th, 5pm – 10pm).
Pardo is a Tennessee documentarian that has spent a decade covering what he calls, “under-reported news and eventsâ€. His current exhibition, “a struggle†combines photographs of various popular movements around Mexico, the Caribbean and East Tennessee with related audio interviews.
Contact: Pardo, 423-277-7162, pardo.calrissian@gmail.com. At 530 S. Gay Street (next to French Market), Knoxville, TN 37902.
James-Ben: Studio & Gallery Art Center: “A Different Light†Photography Exhibition
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
Did you know that you can photograph heat and cold energy just as readily as you can light and dark? Photographing temperature is called infrared photography, and if you want to see what it looks like, your chance is coming up very soon. In a cooperative venture between JamesBen: Studio and Gallery Art Center and the Niswonger Performing Arts Center, the next in a series of lobby and mezzanine exhibits will feature the “amazing, monumental infrared photographs of J.G. Crowe. This one woman show, entitled “A Different Lightâ€, opens at Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Tusculum Blvd., adjacent to Greeneville High School. A “Meet the Artist†reception at the site of the exhibition is scheduled for Sunday, May 2nd from 1 to 3 PM and the public is cordially invited to attend. “A Different Light†will be open for viewing in the lobby and mezzanine of NPAC between the hours of 9:30 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday and during the evening of NPAC performances.
The images in “A Different Light†present Northeast Tennessee scenes, including the Jefferson City area near J.G.’s home and the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery in Greeneville. During the “Meet the Artist†reception she will be available to remarque postcards of her work suitable for framing. 129 North Main Street, Greeneville, TN 37743. (423) 787-0195, www.james-ben.com