Calendar of Events

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Dogwood Arts Festival: Dogwood Trails, Open Gardens, and Camera Sites

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Category: Free event

April 11-30: Explore over 60 miles of trails, open gardens, camera sites, and historic homes as you enjoy a walk, bike ride, or drive. Westmoreland is the 2012 featured trail.

Most of the Festival’s wide range of arts events, performances, and exhibitions are offered to the public free of charge. For more information, including a complete Festival Calendar of Events and ticket information, visit dogwoodarts.com

Lawson McGhee Library Book Club

  • April 9, 2012 — June 11, 2012
  • 6:30 PM

Category: Literature, spoken word, writing

Book lovers of all genres are invited this month's meeting of All Over the Page, Lawson McGhee Library's recently formed book club.

April 9 - Tigana by Guy Gavriel Kay
Facilitated by Wendy Rogers, Blogger and Librarian, Knox County Public Library

May 14 - The Alienist by Caleb Carr
Facilitated by Kristin Farley, WATE Anchor

June 11 - The Tender Bar by J.R. Moehringer
Facilitated by Matt Shafer Powell, WUOT News Director

At 6:30 PM. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information, please call Jamie Osborn 215-8700

Redline Gallery: "Menagerie" Works by Charles Keiger

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  • April 7, 2012 — April 30, 2012
  • reception April 7, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Category: Exhibitions, visual art

Red Line Gallery will be hosting an Artist Reception & Exhibition featuring works by Atlanta-based artist, Charles Keiger, entitled “Menagerie”.

The word "menagerie" was the trigger for the imagery in Charles Keiger's latest paintings. The concept of a circus has always been intriguing; wild animals, acrobats and clowns all coexisting in an isolated environment, complete with an audience. In some ways this concept is similar to a painting; Take raw materials (skillfully manipulated), confine them to a designated space and defy the laws of nature. The rules of the world do not apply to what happens on a stage or a picture plane. You are shown an alternate reality and maybe, just for an instant, the viewer, through their imagination, is a mental participant in the impossible.

The Artist Reception will be held on Saturday, April 7th from 7-9pm & the show will hang through the end of April.

Red Line Gallery is located at 11519 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934 (Campbell Station & Kingston Pike).
Phone: 865.288.0277
Website: www.redlinegallery.net

Dogwood Arts Festival: Art in Public Places

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Category: Exhibitions, visual art

Art in Public Places Knoxville is a monumental installation of large-scale outdoor sculptures by regionally and nationally acclaimed artists. The sculptures enliven downtown Knoxville as well as McGhee Tyson Airport. Awards for the Art in Public Places exhibition will be presented by world-acclaimed sculptor, Allen Peterson. The ceremony will take place at 5:30 p.m. at Nouveau Classics on 128 South Gay Street on April 6.

Most of the Festival’s wide range of arts events, performances, and exhibitions are offered to the public free of charge. For more information, including a complete Festival Calendar of Events and ticket information, visit dogwoodarts.com

Dogwood Arts Festival: Regional Fine Art Exhibition

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Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Free event

The Regional Fine Art Exhibition showcases the finest artists residing in our region. Progressive emerging and professional artists exhibit their work in a variety of genres to showcase the creativity and talent that our region offers. The exhibition will be at the Emporium Center for Arts and Culture, 100 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. The opening reception is from 5-9 p.m. The award ceremony begins at 8 p.m. on April 6.

Most of the Festival’s wide range of arts events, performances, and exhibitions are offered to the public free of charge. For more information, including a complete Festival Calendar of Events and ticket information, visit dogwoodarts.com

Dogwood Arts Festival: Student Art Exhibition

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Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Free event

The Student Art Exhibition and competition features the creative works of Knoxville’s next generation of artists from area schools K-12. Awards and scholarships are presented to encourage further development of these art students’ artistic aptitude. Awards will be presented at 7 p.m. on April 6. Clayton Center for the Arts – 502 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville 37804.

Most of the Festival’s wide range of arts events, performances, and exhibitions are offered to the public free of charge. For more information, including a complete Festival Calendar of Events and ticket information, visit dogwoodarts.com

Clayton Center for the Arts: Dogwood Arts Festival Student Art Exhibition

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Category: Exhibitions, visual art

Knoxville’s next generation of artists is on display, featuring the work of gifted art students from area schools. Awards and scholarships are presented to encourage further development of these art students’ artistic aptitude.
Opening Reception will be April 6, 2012 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM with the Awards Ceremony at 7:00 PM.

Clayton Center for the Arts: 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Information: 865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

The District Gallery: Parrott and Ryalls

Category: Exhibitions, visual art

The District Gallery presents:
Parrott and Ryalls
April 4-30, 2012

Artist Reception: Friday, April 13, 5:30-9 p.m.

The exhibition will feature cityscape and landscape oil paintings by
Knoxville native Joe Parrott and ceramic "souls" by Asheville artist Cassie
Ryalls.

Also coming in April to The District Gallery: the work of new gallery
artists Constance Williams, Kendra Baird, Jane Schmidt, and Jenny Mastin

For more information contact Cinamon Airhart at
cinamon@thedistrictgallery.com

The District Gallery | 5113 Kingston Pike | Knoxville, TN 37919

(865)200-4452 | www.TheDistrictGallery.com

Art Market Gallery: Recent Works by Marilyn Avery Turner and Morgan Fitch

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Category: Exhibitions, visual art

Art Market Galley of Knoxville is pleased to present an exhibit of recent works by Marilyn Avery Turner and Morgan Fitch, both of Knoxville April 3 - 29.
A First Friday Reception for the exhibit is planned for April 6 from 5:30-9
pm with complimentary refreshments and live music.

Member owned and operated by over 60 regional artists, Art Market Gallery is
located at 422 South Gay Street in Knoxville next to the Downtown Grill &
Brewery. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 11 am - 6 pm and Sunday 1-5
pm. For more information, call 865-525-5265, visit artmarketgallery.net

Räla’s featured artist: Mike C. Berry

  • April 3, 2012 — April 29, 2012

Category: Exhibitions, visual art

323 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902
First Friday reception April 6th, 5:00-9:00pm
865-525-7888; shoprala@gmail.com

Mike C. Berry will exhibit his original work during the month of April at the Räla store located at 323 Union Ave, next to Market Square in downtown Knoxville. His work consists of colorful cityscapes with bending and twisting perspectives, often featuring local Knoxville city streets and landmarks. Mike’s work has been featured on Pilot billboards, and he has received commissions from the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Blaine Construction, and the University of Tennessee. Along with his original work, he will also have giclee prints and greeting cards.

Räla is a shop of regional and local artisan wares. Part shop, part gallery: a "shoppery"! We specialize in creative gifts for creative people. Paintings, ceramics, textiles, candles, books, cards and prints are a few of the items we carry at Räla. Merchandise is constantly changing. A new artist is featured at every First Friday event.

Store Hours: Tues-Fri 12:00 to 9:00, Sat: 11:00 to 9:00, Sun: 1:00 to 5:00

Crescent Bend House & Gardens: Riverboat Luncheon Cruises

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  • March 31, 2012 — April 28, 2012

Category: Festivals, special events

Saturdays, March 31, April 7, 21 & 28
The cruise will board the Star of Knoxville Riverboat at Volunteer Landing in downtown Knoxville. Guests can enjoy a delicious lunch on the way to Crescent Bend. Upon arrival guest will have an hour to tour the house and gardens. Coffee and desert will be served on the return trip. Cost is $29.95 per person, or $16.95 for children, plus tax for the Luncheon Cruise and $19.95 per person, or $11.95 for children, plus tax for sightseeing only. Admission price to tour Crescent Bend is included. For more information and to make reservations call the Tennessee Riverboat Company at 865-525-7827.

Crescent Bend House & Gardens, 2728 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919. Information: 865-637-3163, www.crescentbend.com

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts: Spring Wildflower Artist of the Year

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Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Free event

Open Monday - Saturday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, 556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Information: 865-436-5860, www.arrowmont.org

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