Calendar of Events

July 3-29, Art Market Galley of Knoxville is pleased to present an exhibit of recent works by Marie Merritt of Rutledge and Jennifer Lindsay of Knoxville.

Award-winning oil painter Marie Merritt draws inspiration from her native east Tennessee and southern Appalachia. She says “a painting is not about the painter, but the subject” and she hopes that viewers of her paintings are first drawn to the emotion and character depicted in them. Her paintings can be found in public and private collections throughout the US.

Artist Jennifer Lindsay fashions unique, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using various beading techniques and imported seed beads, focal beads, semi-precious stones or crystals. She says that she gets her inspiration “from everywhere—architecture, gardens and historical customs.”

A First Friday Reception for the exhibit is planned for July 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 a 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

or join us on facebook: facebook.com/Art.Market.Gallery

SUMMER CAMPS
Ages 8-12, Spa Camp
Monday-Tuesday, July 2 and 3 (two days), 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., $50.00
Instructor: Elise Murphy
Everyone loves a little luxury! Join us in this twoday class and learn to make your own spa creations! From scrubs and soaps to candles and creams, we'll blend traditional Appalachian techniques with the hottest pampering trends. We'll even add our own special touch to the bags, boxes, containers and jars. This class is not recommended for students with allergies or sensitive skin.

Ages 8-13, Acrylic Canvas Painting, Mixed Media, & painting with a Palette Knife Monday-Friday, July 9-13, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, $80.00
Instructor: Betty Fortenberry
If you love to draw and paint and try new art mediums this class is for you! During this class students will complete a canvas painting in acrylics. We will explore and create a mixed media collage using different materials, stencils, paint and paper. One of the projects will be to experience painting on a board with molding paste and acrylic paint using a plastic palette knife.

Ages 8-13, Basketry
Monday-Friday, July 9-13m 1:00-4:00 p.m. $80.00
Instructor: Nancy Roberson
Students will use rattan reed to learn basic basketry skills and create individual baskets. Square baskets, round baskets, egg baskets and miniature baskets will all be explored. Basket reed has to be worked wet so expect to get a little wet as well!

Ages 8-15, Introduction to Stained Glass Monday-Friday, July 16-20 (two classes available) 9:00a.m.-12:00 noon or 1:00-4:00 p.m., $115.00
Instructor: L' Jon Papillion
In this class participants will cut, grind and lead glass to make a 8" X 12" stained glass panel. Materials and tools will be supplied. Come learn the ancient art and see the world "through colored glass". L'Jon is a seasoned professional in glass and has been a Knox County teacher for a number of years. For safety, no sandals allowed.

Ages 11-15, Design & Paint a Masterpiece Monday-Friday, July 23-27, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, $80.00
Instructor: Betty Fortenberry
In this class participants will create a beautiful painting using acrylics. Topics such as shading, watercolor effects, composition and color theory will be discussed and implemented. A beautiful quality painting should be completed at the end of the week.


8-12, Dolls, Dolls and more Dolls
Monday-Friday, July 23-27, 1:00-4:00 p.m. $80.00
Instructor: Nancy Roberson
Learn to make your own simple dolls and playthings. Students will learn to make yarn dolls, corn shuck dolls, hankie dolls, and a small 18" X 18" doll quilt. Basic hand sewing skills will be taught plus some simple embroidery stitches.

Ages 8-13, Mixed Media
Monday-Friday, July 30-August 3
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., $120.00
Instructor: Anna Gundlach
Explore with various materials such as clay, paint, and pastels. Learn basic drawing and sculpture techniques while making an assortment of fun art projects. The clay pieces will be fired to cone 06 and finished with a variety of faux finish and painting techniques.


OTHER CLASSES BEGINNING SOON
Newborns to 4 years, Kindermusik Adventures Thursday, July 12-August 2, 10:00-10:45 a.m., $100.00 (Includes home materials)
Instructor: Kara Pritchard

Ages 3-5, Pre-Ballet
Tuesday, July 10-August 28, 3:45-4:30 p.m., $80.00
Instructor: Sandy Larson

Ages 5-8, Beginner Ballet, Tap and Jazz Tuesday, July 10-August 28, 4:30- 5:30 p.m., $80.00
Instructor: Sandy Larson

Combining Clay Techniques: Slabs, Extrusion, & more (6 weeks) Day and Evening classes are available:
Monday, July 9-August 13 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. or Wednesday., July 11-August 15 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $160.00
Instructor: Jackie Mirzadeh
Beginning and intermediate students will explore ways to use clay slabs and/or extruded parts alone or in combination to make fun and functional pieces such as cups, vases, trays, boxes and baskets. Students who already know how to throw on the wheel will be encouraged to add thrown components to their slab and extruded pieces. Decorative techniques and glazing will be taught, and pieces will be fired to cone 6. Class includes up to 25 lbs of clay, use of tools, glazes, firing , and independent studio time. (Students may purchase an additional bag of clay from the instructor for $50.00 which also includes glazes and firing fees.

Beginner & Intermediate Wheel Thrown Pottery Tuesday, July 10-August 14, 5:30-8:00 p.m., $160.00
Instructor: Jackie Mirzadeh

Adult Oil Painting
July 23-August 27, 6:00-8:00 p.m., $125.00
Instructor: Mark Smothers

Adult Watercolor
Tuesday, July 17-August 21
10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, $90.00
Instructor: Susie Holt

Adult Soldering Extravaganza
Saturday, July 14, 8:30-1:30 p.m., $65.00
Instructor: L'Jon Papillion
Have you ever wanted to learn decorative soldering? Would you like to have the time to repair a piece of stained glass or work on the solder bead of a piece you've done before? Maybe you have a project that is finished....except for the soldering!!!! Come join us as we spend a day learning different soldering techniques. We'll also work to perfect the "bead" on our work. *Participants need to bring a one-pound spool of solder (60/40) The soldering irons, paste, and glass is provided. Feel free to bring a piece you need to finish or one that need repair.

Yogalates
Tuesday, July 10- August 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m., $80.00
Instructor: Sandy Larson

Morning Cup of Yoga
Wednesday, July 18-September 5, 8:45-9:45 a.m., $80.00
Instructor: Sandy Larson

Belly Dance Technique
Tuesday, July 10-August 28, 6:35-7:45 p.m., $80.00
Instructor: Sandy Larson

Delicious, Stuffed Pasta 201
Monday, July 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $25.00
Instructor: Susan Arbital
Susan shares her knowledge from Casa Caponetti in the Tuscan countryside with those interested in expanding their own Italian cooking expertise. Students will make two different stuffed ravioli dishes and be provided with a variety of other recipes to create in their own kitchen.

Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center, 1127 Broadway Suite B, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-523-1401, www.cityofknoxville.org/recreation/arts

The Art Guild at Fairfield Glade is pleased to announce Tom Whitehurst as Artist of the Month of July. Tom is a technological nature photographer and will be exhibiting a vast array of artistic photographs.

The artist does his own printing, matting, and framing and prints on canvas, watercolor, and fine art papers using pigmented ink all of which are Archival. His work tends to be novel and quite original. His artist statement indicates: “I just love being outside and taking photographs of “nature’s beauty”.

Visit this exhibition of photography at the Plateau Creative Arts Center , 451 Lakeview Drive (off Peavine). Hours are Monday through Friday 9 am - 4 pm and Saturday and Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm. Have a picture perfect summer!

Website: www.artguildfairfieldglade.net

Sunday, July 1 - Noon - 5 pm ECO Make & Take
Turn everyday items into recycled crafts. Participants at this upcycling workshop can fashion old materials-watches, clothing, jewelry, accessories-into new upcycled items. To register call 577-4717, ext. 110.

Thursday, July 5 - 1 pm Ijams Children's Story Time
Join Ijams volunteer Lynn Keffer as she reads one of her favorite children's books, she will also lead kids in a fun craft. Free, but a donation would be nice. Please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 to register.

Saturday, July 7 - 7 am FAMILY PROGRAM: Sunrise Hike
Join us for a delightful early morning river walk. Sunrisers will be walking along the Tennessee River, looking for Barred Owls, Great Blue Herons and summer wildflowers. Meet at the Visitor Center at 7 am. for the walk, and then be our guest for a light breakfast of coffee and bagels. This program is $5 for members and $8 for non-members. Please call 577-4717, ext. 110 to register. Leader: Sabrina DeVault

10 am ADULT PROGRAM: Bird-friendly Yard
(Ages 12 and up) Create a bird pleasing sanctuary in your own backyard. Feeders, boxes and plantings can attract more species included woodpeckers and owls. Meet at Ijams Visitor Center. Free for Ijams and McClung members, $5 non-members. To register call, 577-4717, ext. 110

1 pm ADULT PROGRAM: Hot Summer Gardening
(Ages 12 and up) Don't miss this cool opportunity to do some hot gardening! Yes, it may seem like it's too hot to garden, but is it? Check it out at Ijams Nature Center where we'll be showing some garden techniques for hot weather and what to be planning for cooler weather, if it ever happens! Free. Please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 to register. Leader: Peg Beute

2 pm FAMILY PROGRAM: Animal Program
Have you met all the animals that call the Ijams Visitor Center home? If not, be sure to stop by every Saturday for a chance to get nose-to-beak with some of our resident furred and feathered ambassadors. Free to members, $2 for non-members. No registration required.

3 pm FAMILY PROGRAM: Nature Fun Station
Join us for this terrific new program at Ijams Nature Center! Look for the Nature Fun Station sign to find a fun outdoor learning activity. Whether, we are catching bugs in the meadow or planting flowers in the garden, visitors can join us for a variety of outdoor discoveries. Follow the sign to fun! FREE. No registration required.

Sunday, July 8
2 pm SPECIAL EVENT: Ghost Birds at McClung: Jim Tanner and the Ivory-billed Woodpecker

Dr. James T. Tanner taught at the University of Tennessee for 30 years, but in the 1930s he spent three years searching for and studying remnant populations of ivory-bills across the swamplands of the South. Join author Stephen Lyn Bales for this informative talk about his book Ghost Birds published by UT Press. Free Admission. Books will be available for purchase with proceeds going to Ijams.

2 pm FAMILY PROGRAM: Show-and-Tell Sunday
Have you met all the animals that call the Ijams Visitor Center home? If not, be sure to stop by every Sunday at 2 pm and 4 pm for a chance to get nose-to-beak with some of our resident furred and feathered ambassadors. You can also learn the secrets of the exhibit hall with our museum curator every Sunday at 3 pm to peek into the world of the Ijams exhibits. Both of these programs are free to members, $2 for non-members. No registration required.

Wednesday, July 11
11 am FAMILY PROGRAM: Behind the Scenes with the Ijams Veterinarian
(Ages 5 and up) Get up close and personal with some of Ijams' furred and feathered animal ambassadors! You won't want to miss this unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of our animal care program. You'll get to see how we feed and care for the animals, and you may even have the chance to get nose-to-beak or toe-to-tail with some of our wildlife friends. Due to liability concerns, participants cannot be under 5 years of age. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult. The fee for this program is $30 per person, and includes a boxed lunch. Please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 to register. Leader: Dr. Louise Conrad.

Thursday, July 12
1 pm Ijams Children's Story Time
Join Ijams volunteer Lynn Keffer as she reads one of her favorite children's books, she will also lead kids in a fun craft. Free, but a donation would be nice. Please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 to register.

Friday, July 13
8 pm FAMILY PROGRAM: Bug Night
Join us for a chance to catch bugs and show off their charms with some of Ijams own bug-enthusiasts! We'll be going out into the park to buggy stations to catch some critters and to bring 'em back alive to the visitor center for our Bug Beauty and Less-than-Beauty Contests. Bring a plastic container with a lid for each bug you want to put on display. No glass containers please. This program is $5 for members and $8 for non-members. Please call 577-4717, ext. 110 to register. Leaders: Peg Beute and Kara Remington

Saturday, July 14
9 am CHILDREN'S PROGRAM:
Beginning Urban Land Scouts - Drawing and Observation

(For students going into grades 4-6) This workshop is for students who want to be better urban explorers, artists, authors, designers, or inventors. We will be learning to bind small books, exploring the land around us, and drawing from life -- useful skills for makers of all types. No materials necessary, but pre-registration is required. Limit:12 people. Cost is $20 per person, scholarships available. Call or email Katie Ries to register: (865) 235-1730 or katie@urbanlandscouts.com.

10 am CHILDREN'S PROGRAM: Nature Preschool - Discover the Forest
(Ages 4-5) Join us for this program that allows you to discover who's hiding amongst the leaves of the forest. Who lives in the leafy tree canopy? Who prefers an underground dwelling? Come find out! The fee for this program is $5 for members and $15 for non-members. Please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 to register. Leader: Kara Remington

11 am FAMILY PROGRAM: Behind the Scenes with the Ijams Veterinarian
(Ages 5 and up) Get up close and personal with some of Ijams' furred and feathered animal ambassadors! You won't want to miss this unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of our animal care program. You'll get to see how we feed and care for the animals, and you may even have the chance to get nose-to-beak or toe-to-tail with some of our wildlife friends. Due to liability concerns, participants cannot be under 5 years of age. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult. The fee for this program is $30 per person, and includes a boxed lunch. Call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 to register. Leader: Dr. Louise Conrad

1 pm FAMILY PROGRAM: Tips for Healthy Eating
As food costs continue to rise, it is more important than ever that we manage our budgets without sacrificing healthy, organic, and fresh foods. Join us to learn some cost-cutting tips for healthy eating. You may even go home with a few new recipes to try. Free. Please call 577-4717 ext. 110 to register. Leader: Sabrina DeVault

2 pm FAMILY PROGRAM: Animal Program
Have you met all the animals that call the Ijams Visitor Center home? If not, be sure to stop by every Saturday for a chance to get nose-to-beak with some of our resident furred and feathered ambassadors. Free to members, $2 for non-members. No registration required.

2 pm ADULT PROGRAM: WalkAbout: Woodpeckers Along Third Creek
(Ages 12 and up) The Third Creek Greenway passes through excellent habitat for a variety of birds, including owls and woodpeckers. Join Ijams senior naturalist Stephen Lyn Bales for this pleasant stroll. Meet at parking lot at Tyson Park tennis courts. Free for Ijams and McClung members, $5 non-members. To register call, 577-4717, ext. 110.

Sunday, July 15
2 pm FAMILY PROGRAM: Show-and-Tell Sunday
Have you met all the animals that call the Ijams Visitor Center home? If not, be sure to stop by every Sunday at 2 pm and 4 pm for a chance to get nose-to-beak with some of our resident furred and feathered ambassadors. You can also learn the secrets of the exhibit hall with our museum curator every Sunday at 3 pm to peek into the world of the Ijams exhibits. Both of these programs are free to members, $2 for non-members. No registration required.

2 pm Fermentation Fervor: Three Rivers Market
Did you know that fermentation plays a role in foods from beer and bread to coffee and chocolate? It also allows us to preserve an abundant harvest, access minerals and micronutrients, and better digest our foods. You won't want to miss this opportunity to hear renowned "fermentation experimentalist" Sandor Ellix Katz speak about his work with fermented food and culture. You'll even have a chance to sample fermented foods and to learn about fermenting foods at home. There will be a book signing following the talk. The fee for this program is $7 for non-members, free for members of Three Rivers Market (donations accepted). Please contact Three Rivers Market at (865) 525- 2069 for more information and to reserve your space.

Thursday, July 19
1 pm Ijams Children's Story Time
Join Ijams volunteer Lynn Keffer as she reads one of her favorite children's books, she will also lead kids in a fun craft. Free, but a donation would be nice. Please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 to register.

10 am FAMILY PROGRAM: Nature Fun Station
Join us for this terrific new program at Ijams Nature Center! Look for the Nature Fun Station sign to find a fun outdoor learning activity. Whether, we are catching bugs in the meadow or planting flowers in the garden, visitors can join us for a variety of outdoor discoveries. Follow the sign to fun! FREE. No registration required.

Saturday, July 21
8 am FAMILY PROGRAM: Morning Canoe Cruise
Enjoy an early summer morning as you cruise around the lake at Mead's Quarry. This fun and relaxed outing includes an enjoyable tour of the lake with Ijams' favorite storyteller, Stephen Lyn Bales. If we're lucky, we might catch a glimpse of the elusive freshwater jellyfish that live in the lake! The fee for this program is $15 for members and $17.50 for non-members. Please call (865) 57-4717, ext. 119 to register. Leader: Stephen Lyn Bales

9 am FAMILY PROGRAM:
Plant for the Future: Urban Land Scouting for Families
(For families with children going into grades 2-7) This playful and informative workshop is for families interested in getting started gardening and improving their land stewardship skills. We will start plants from seed and cuttings, make seed balls, and help families design a plan for their homes-- whether that is an apartment or acreage. Please wear closed-toe shoes and a hat. Bring a water bottle and a pen. Limit 25 people. Cost is $10 per person, scholarships available. Call or email Katie Ries to register: (865) 235-1730 or katie@urbanlandscouts.com.

9:30 am FAMILY PROGRAM: Family Day Camp - Geology of Ijams
Ijams Nature Center rocks! During this Family Day Camp program, you'll learn why. We'll tour some of the geological features of the park and learn about the different rocks and minerals. Did you know that rocks cause tsunamis? After a morning of hands-on activities, we'll enjoy a boxed lunch on the back terrace. The fee for this program is $15 per person for Ijams members; $20 for non-members. Please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 115 to register. Leader: Sabrina DeVault

2 pm FAMILY PROGRAM: Animal Program
Have you met all the animals that call the Ijams Visitor Center home? If not, be sure to stop by every Saturday for a chance to get nose-to-beak with some of our resident furred and feathered ambassadors. Free to members, $2 for non-members. No registration required.

3 pm FAMILY PROGRAM: Raising Butterflies with Lois
Join local butterfly expert Lois English for a program and demonstration on how to raise butterflies like swallowtails to release into your yard. Highly educational.
$5 for members, $8 for non-members. To register, call 577-47617, ext. 110.

Sunday, July 22
2 pm FAMILY PROGRAM: Show-and-Tell Sundays
Have you met all the animals that call the Ijams Visitor Center home? If not, be sure to stop by every Sunday at 2 pm and 4 pm for a chance to get nose-to-beak with some of our resident furred and feathered ambassadors. You can also learn the secrets of the exhibit hall with our museum curator every Sunday at 3 pm to peek into the world of the Ijams exhibits. Both of these programs are free to members, $2 for non-members. No registration required.

Tuesday, July 24
9:30 am FAMILY PROGRAM: Family Day Camp - Reptiles and Amphibians
Join us for this great outdoor family program! Designed with family fun and exploration in mind, these programs are designed for families to attend together, enjoying nature and spending quality time together. This month's program will feature the world of reptiles and amphibians... and you never know what animal may make a surprise visit during this program! After a morning of hands-on activities, we'll enjoy a boxed lunch on the back terrace. The fee for this program is $15 per person for Ijams members; $20 for non-members. Please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 115 to register. Leader: Kara Remington

Wednesday, July 25
11 am FAMILY PROGRAM: Behind the Scenes with the Ijams Veterinarian
(Ages 5 and up) Get up close and personal with some of Ijams' furred and feathered animal ambassadors! You won't want to miss this unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of our animal care program. You'll get to see how we feed and care for the animals, and you may even have the chance to get nose-to-beak or toe-to-tail with some of our wildlife friends. Due to liability concerns, participants cannot be under 5 years of age. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult. The fee for this program is $30 per person, and includes a boxed lunch. Please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 to register. Leader: Dr. Louise Conrad

Thursday, July 26
1 pm Ijams Children's Story Time
Join Ijams volunteer Lynn Keffer as she reads one of her favorite children's books, she will also lead kids in a fun craft. Free, but a donation would be nice. Please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 to register.

10 am CHILDREN'S PROGRAM: Wee Ones - What About Water?
(Ages 2-3 with adult partner) Want a way to break the heat of summer? What about water? Join us for this exploration of the wonderful wet stuff as we learn all about what makes water so important. We may even get a little wet. The fee for this program is $5 for members and $15 for non-members. Please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 to register. Leader: Sabrina DeVault

Friday, July 27
10 am FAMILY PROGRAM: Nature Fun Station
Join us for this terrific new program at Ijams Nature Center! Look for the Nature Fun Station sign to find a fun outdoor learning activity. Whether, we are catching bugs in the meadow or planting flowers in the garden, visitors can join us for a variety of outdoor discoveries. Follow the sign to fun! FREE. No registration required.

Saturday, July 28
9 am CHILDREN'S PROGRAM: Beginning Urban Land Scouts - Building Habitat
(For students going into grades 4-6) This workshop is for students who are interested in the plants, animals, design, and the outdoors. We will be mapping and exploring microclimates as well as discussing how to build and encourage different types of habitat in your neighborhood. No materials necessary, but pre-registration is required. Limit:12 people. Cost is $20 per person, scholarships available. Call or email Katie Ries to register: (865) 235-1730 or katie@urbanlandscouts.com.

11 am FAMILY PROGRAM: Behind the Scenes with the Ijams Veterinarian
(Ages 5 and up) Get up close and personal with some of Ijams' furred and feathered animal ambassadors! You won't want to miss this unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of our animal care program. You'll get to see how we feed and care for the animals, and you may even have the chance to get nose-to-beak or toe-to-tail with some of our wildlife friends. Due to liability concerns, participants cannot be under 5 years of age. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult. The fee for this program is $30 per person, and includes a boxed lunch. Please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 to register. Leader: Dr. Louise Conrad

2 pm FAMILY PROGRAM: Animal Program
Have you met all the animals that call the Ijams Visitor Center home? If not, be sure to stop by every Saturday for a chance to get nose-to-beak with some of our resident furred and feathered ambassadors. Free to members, $2 for non-members. No registration required.

Sunday, July 29
1 - 5 pm SPECIAL EVENT: Hummingbird Festival
Organized by the Knoxville Chapter of the Tennessee Ornithological Society (KTOS) and Ijams. The festival offers a hummingbird banding demonstration by bander Mark Armstrong, talks by hummingbird experts Bob and Martha Sargent about the tiny birds' life history, and Chris Mahoney about favored backyard plants that hummers love.
Free admission to the vendor fair (arts, crafts, food, plants) and bargain barn
(new or gently used bird and nature related items); $5 admission to the banding demonstration and indoor talks. Children under six, Ijams and KTOS members free. All proceeds go to KTOS and the Ijams education department.

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Hours: Grounds and trails open during daylight hours. Call for Visitor Center hours. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

Men's Work: Rickey Beene, Bill Capshaw and Charles (Chico) Osten will be featured at the Oak Ridge Art Center June 30 - August 12, 2012.
There will be an artists' reception on July 7, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, with a gallery talk at 6:30.

Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Saturday through Monday 1:00 - 4:00 PM.

Oak Ridge Art Center
201 Badger Rd Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 482-1441

THE ART BEHIND DESIGN
An Art and Design Exhibition & Cocktail Party! June 21, 2012, 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Alfred Williams & Company
716 Division Street, Nashville
Free Valet. Cocktails. H'ordeuvres. Music. All welcome.
$5 Suggested Donation benefiting
The American Institute of Architect's Community Partner.

Whether it's a brilliant idea on an old napkin, a beautiful hand-rendered sketch, or a delightfully intricate model, this exhibition will unearth and present the hidden artifacts of the art behind design. It's a rarity that an audience can formally experience the creative intimacy behind Nashville's most influential architects and interior designers.

The exhibition will highlight intriguing blueprints, sketches, photographs, models and various other fine art works by leading architects and designers. These are the ideas and outlets that amount to the aesthetic growth of our city and communities.

This will be Alfred Williams & Company's 5th quarterly, charitable art and design exhibition. 100% of donations and fine art proceeds will benefit Rebuilding Together Nashville, who's volunteers provide free rehabilitation and critical repairs to the homes of low-income Americans. Many of Nashville's flood victims have received significant help from this organization. Let's support them with a $5 suggested donation at the door.

Joining the festivities is Nashville's first mobile boutique, The Trunk as well as The Grilled Cheeserie. 10% of proceeds will benefit Rebuilding Together Nashville.

Dates of Exhibition: June 21- August 23. Free and open: M-F 9am-5pm.

12th Annual Clarence Brown Theatre Summer Acting Camps at Clarence Brown Theatre Performance Venues.

Instructors: Terry Silver-Alford, Carol Mayo Jenkins, Melony Maness, Katie Alley, Jess Milewicz

June 18-29 and July 23-August 3, 2012. Each session 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Focus on acting and musical theatre techniques.
$525 for one two-week session

To register: To register please visit the Acting Camp website at http://www.clarencebrowntheatre.com/actingcamp.shtml or contact Terry Silver-Alford at tsilvera@utk.edu.

Athens Area Council for the Arts announces its upcoming exhibit “CLASSWORK: ADULT STUDENTS OF THE ARTS CENTER 2011-12”. Exhibit dates are June 8 – August 24, 2012. AACA has been offering classes in the visual and performing arts at The Arts Center for children and adults since opening in 2005. This exhibit is intended to showcase works by adult students who have taken classes in the past year. A variety of media has been taught by an impressive array of instructors, including this year’s instructors Sandy Brown (watercolors), Joy Merckson (acrylics and drawing), Billie Stevens (stained glass), and Andy Phipps (clay). Many of the students were beginners who had never had a course in their chosen medium, while others have taken many classes at The Arts Center and other venues. A sampling of their works that were either done in class or while taking a class will be on display to show the impact The Arts Center has had on their art. Landscapes, abstracts, portraits, and other subject matter will reveal the extent of their training, as some of the students had never picked up a paint brush before beginning classes here, while others enrolled to improve their skills and explore new directions.

The Arts Center invites you to view this exhibit and be as amazed and as proud as we are by the abundance of talent present in our community. The public, artists, family and friends are also invited to attend the opening reception on Tuesday, June 12, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. The Arts Center instructors and many of the students will be on hand to talk about their experience and their art.

The Arts Center is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. For more information or directions, call (423) 745-8781 or visit our website at www.athensartscouncil.org. All programs of AACA are funded in part by the Tennessee Arts Commission.

The Knoxville Museum of Art presents Beverly Semmes: Starcraft June 8-September 9, 2012.

Semmes, a Brooklyn-based artist, is known internationally for her unique multi-media installations. She challenges the conventional definitions of craft and “women’s work” by creating completely non-functional pieces out of traditional materials such as fabric, clay and glass.

The KMA hosts a preview party Thursday, June 7, from 5:30-7:30pm. The party is free and open to the public and includes a cash bar. Semmes will host a gallery talk earlier that day at 4pm, and will attend the preview party as well.

The Knoxville Museum of Art is located in downtown Knoxville at 1050 World’s Fair Park and is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday 10 am–5 pm, and Sunday 1 pm-5 pm. Admission and parking are free. For more information, contact Angela Thomas at 865.934.2034 or visit www.knoxart.org.

Nikon Small World recognizes excellence in photomicrography, honoring images that successfully showcase the delicate balance between difficult scientific technique and exquisite artistic quality. Among this year's top five images, including the green lacewing larva, are a blade of grass, Melosira Moniliformis/living specimen; intrinsic flourescence in liverwort and a microchip surface/3D construction.

Additional information on this exhibition can be found at www.nikonsmallworld.com or follow the conversation on Facebook and Twitter@nikonsmallworld

The exhibit will run from June 1 through August 5, 2012.

The American Museum of Science and Energy, located at 300 South Tulane Avenue in Oak Ridge, is open Monday - Saturday from 9 am - 5 pm and Sunday 1 - 5 pm. Admission is Adults $5, Seniors (65+) $4, Students (6 - 17) $3 and Children (5 and under) no charge. For more information on AMSE memberships, exhibits, programs and events, visit www.amse.org To schedule a group visit, call AMSE at
(865) 576-3218.

The Frank H. McClung Museum will offer a new exhibit, "The Owl and the Woodpecker", which will introduce museum visitors to the most important species of owls and woodpeckers in North America, using spectacular photos, informative text, and evocative audio recordings to illustrate how these birds define and enrich the specific habitats on which they depend, and to highlight the critical importance of conserving those habitats.

"The Owl and the Woodpecker" is based on a book of the same title by Seattle photographer and author Paul Bannick, who is knkown for his intimate wildlife photography which supports environmental conservation efforts.

Frank H. McClung Museum, 1327 Circle Park Dr on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9AM-5PM; Sunday, 1-5PM. Information: 865-974-2144, http://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu

Knoxville Zoo offers one of only three chances to experience the zoo’s Close Encounters of the Wild Kind program this summer. Close Encounters of the Wild Kind gives visitors the chance to take an intimate behind-the-scenes tour and meet some high profile residents at Knoxville Zoo. Visitors can go off the beaten path to meet giraffes, penguins, or giant Aldabra tortoises during these special encounters. They also have the opportunity to touch or feed their new animal friend, talk with their keepers to learn about them and take a souvenir photo of their personal introduction. This Saturday, June 23rd, as well as Saturday, July 28th, and Saturday, September 1st, three different animal encounters will be offered; Giraffe Gatherings, where visitors can offer Jumbe, Lucille and Patches a leafy treat at 11:00 a.m., the Penguin Party which includes
a special appearance by Gypsy or Jello penguin at 1:00 p.m. and Tortoise Time, an encounter with loveable giant Aldabra tortoises Al, Stand-Up and Patches at 2:30 p.m.
Reservations are required for Close Encounters of the Wild Kind and can be scheduled by calling the zoo’s ticket office at (865) 637-5331, extension 361 or at the zoo’s ticket window upon arrival to the zoo. Each Close Encounter session is $20 per person, or $50 per person for all three encounters and reservations for each session are limited. Advanced reservations are highly recommended. General admission to Knoxville Zoo is not included in the price of each Close Encounter ticket.