Calendar of Events

Hosted by Community School of the Arts and showcasing work from the Side-By-Side Visual Arts Apprentice Program from 1997-2016. Side-By-Side pairs CSA students with professional artists in their studios for a period of four to six months each year.

The program is one of 50 Finalists across the country for the 2016 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards, as selected by the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities and its partner agencies— the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Side/By/Side is made possible through generous grants from Tennessee Arts Commission, East Tennessee Foundation, and the Bernau Family Foundation.

At Bennett Galleries & Company: 5308 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Hours: M-Th 10-6, F-Sa 10-5:30. Information: 865-584-6791, www.bennettgalleries.com

Community School of the Arts: 865-523-5684, www.csaknox.org

The 2016 nief-norf Summer Festival (nnSF) returns to Knoxville featuring 8 concerts, 9 lectures, and 10 world premieres! The nief-norf Summer Festival (nnSF) is an interdisciplinary summer music festival, which brings together dozens of performers, composers, and scholars to collaborate on the performance, creation, and discussion of contemporary solo and chamber music. The nnSF is held in the beautiful facilities of the University of Tennessee’s Haslam Music Center (Knoxville,
TN) and presents inspired and devoted performances of modern music, aiming to encourage both appreciation and support for live music and contemporary art.

Since its inception in the summer of 2011, the festival’s performance, composition, and research seminars have attracted undergraduates, graduates, and professionals from institutions across the United States and abroad. Each summer, these performance fellows present some of the most challenging and boundary-pushing contemporary music, including world premieres of works by composer fellows at the nief-norf Summer Festival. In addition to concerts and lectures at the University of Tennessee, the festival is excited to offer events at various locations throughout Knoxville.

Unless otherwise noted, all events occur in UT’s Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall and tickets are $10 advance online / $15 door. The marathon event at Jackson Terminal is $20 in advance / $30 at the door. A VIP Festival Pass allows entry into all events for $50. For more information, please visit www.niefnorf.org or contact Andrew Bliss, nnSF Artistic Director, at contact@niefnorf.org. Regular news surrounding the nief-norf Summer Festival, as
well as the organization’s yearly activities, can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/

+ Concert One: nief-norf Summer Festival Opening Concert (festival faculty)
Tuesday, June 7 @ 7:30 PM - UT’s Powell Recital Hall
Featuring music by Anna Thorvaldsdottir, Tonia Ko, David Lang, Christopher Adler, Christopher Burns.

+ Concert Two: Astro-Bio-Geo-Physical Opening Concert
Friday, June 10 @ 7:30 PM - UT’s Powell Recital Hall
Featuring works by Annea Lockwood, John Luther Adams, Tonia Ko, Matthew Burtner, Donnacha Dennehy.

+ nnSF Research Summit: Astro-Bio-Geo-Physical Music
Saturday, June 11 a UT Powell Recital Hall
All lectures are in Rm. 68 and all performances are in UT Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall.
Featuring a keynote by Douglas Kahn and composer Annea Lockwood. Open to the public. Full schedule: www.niefnorf.org/research

+ Concert Three: WILD ENERGY and PLEIADES at Ijams Nature Center
Saturday, June 11 @ 5:30 PM - Ijams Nature Center
Featuring Annea Lockwood and Bob Bielecki’s installation Wild Energy, 5pm-8pm and Iannis Xenakis’ Pleaides at 8:30pm.

+ Concert Four: Change/Derive/Vary
Tuesday, June 14 @ 7:30 PM - UT’s Powell Recital Hall
Featuring works by Pierre Boulez, Judd Greenstein, and two nnSF International Call for Scores winners.

+ Concert Five: Same is not the Same at the Emporium Arts Center
Wednesday, June 15 @ 7:30 PM – Emporium Arts Center
Featuring works by Michael Gordon, Kate Soper, Salvatore Sciarrino and nnSF International Call for Scores winners

+ Concert Six: Music of a Place at the Square Room
Thursday, June 16 @ 7:30 PM – The Square Room
Featuring works by Christopher Cerrone, Michael Gordon, Charles Wuorinen, Ricardo Zohn-Muldoon.

+ Concert Seven: World Premieres
Friday, June 17 @ 7:30 PM - UT’s Powell Recital Hall
Featuring 10 world premieres by nnSF Composition Fellows.

+ Concert Eight: Final Marathon at Jackson Terminal
Sunday, June 19 @ 3:00 PM – Jackson Terminal
Featuring music by Luciano Berio, Ashley Fure, Caroline Shaw, Marc Mellits, Nicole Murphy (nnSF Call for Score winner), Iannis Xenakis, Louis Andriessen, Philippe Hurel & much more.

**Date Night** Heart on the Beach - Sun, 6/5/2016, 4:00 - 7:00 PM, Mind Yer P's & Q's - Farragut - $35.00
Love Anchor - Mon, 6/13/2016, 6:00 - 9:00 PM, Buffalo Mountain Grille - Oak Ridge - $35.00
Morning Meeting - Tue, 6/14/2016, 6:00 - 9:00 PM, Quaker Steak and Lube - Sevierville - $35.00
Galaxy Wine Glass - Mon, 6/20/2016, 6:00 - 9:00 PM, Gibby's Dining & Drinks (inside Holiday Inn) - $35.00
Scenic Waterfall - Wed, 6/22/2016, 6:00 - 9:00 PM, Carolina Ale House - $35.00
Oak Ridge Children's Museum **Give from the Heart with Art** - Fri, 6/24/2016, 6:00 - 9:00 PM, Oak Ridge Children's Museum - $35.00
Pop of Color - Sat, 6/25/2016, 6:00 - 9:00 PM, Le Noir Restaurant - Lenoir City - $35.00
My Daisy - Mon, 6/27/2016, 6:00 - 9:00 PM, Barley's - Maryville - $35.00

Wine & Canvas: Knoxville, TN, 865-356-9179, http://www.wineandcanvas.com/knoxville-tn.html

Rala is proud to present an exhibition by Knoxville artist extraordinaire, Mike C. Berry! "Postcards From Knoxville" is an exhibition of small "postcard size" scenes depicting some of Knoxville's iconic landmarks, all created in Mike Berry's expressive and colorful style. Mike Berry is a local Knoxville painter whose work consists of vibrant scenes of downtown Knoxville. He is the gallery manager of University of Tennessee's Downtown Gallery and an active member of the Art & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville.

Please join us for a First Friday Reception, June 3 from 5 - 9 pm

RALA, 323 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-525-7888, https://shoprala.com/

This exhibition showcases the world of modern paleontology, introducing a dynamic vision of dinosaurs and the scientists who study them. New discoveries and technologies reveal how dinosaurs lived, moved and behaved. Find out how advanced technologies allow scientists to look at fossils in fresh ways. Examine realistic models and casts, and see dinosaurs walk, run and move their long necks in fantastic computer simulations.

McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 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

Bliss Home is pleased to present Knoxville photographer Brian Murray for June First Friday! Bliss Home, located at 29 Market Square, will host an opening reception on Friday, June 3rd from 6pm to 9pm and another reception on Friday, July 1st from 6pm to 9pm. Complimentary treats from Wild Love Bakehouse will be provided.

Brian Murray is a local photographer who has had prints in several exhibits including the Arts In The Airport, Dogwood Arts Fine Art Exhibition, National Juried Photo Exhibit at the Emporium, and the Mayor's office. Brian is primarily known for his photos of local landmarks and historic buildings but he enjoys taking pictures of anything and everything in between. Brian's passion is for abstract or minimalist style of photos. Brian often strives to create images that focus on lines, shapes, or textures. Brian's June exhibit will reflect his changed perspective on photography. Last year Brian finally got an Instagram account a year ago, which has inspired Brian to compose his images in a square format. Each piece that Brian has selected for his June exhibit is an image that he personally likes and has taken over the past year for his Instagram account. Brian is a big fan of vinyl and imagines each piece as an album cover; each one with its own story to tell. http://bmurrayphoto.yolasite.com/

Bliss Home, 29 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-329-8868, www.shopinbliss.com

A New First Friday Exhibit features artist María de la Orden
Opening Friday, June 3, 2016 from 5-9pm at The Emporium for the Arts

HoLa Hora Latina, 100 S. Gay Street, Suite 112, Knoxville, TN 37902. Gallery hours: M-F 1-4:30 PM. Information: 865-335-3358, www.holahoralatina.org

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present the fourth annual Knoxville Photo, an exhibition featuring selected works from 33 artists throughout the region. Knoxville Photo was developed to provide a forum for photographers to compete on a national scale and display their work. The exhibition encompasses photographs depicting all subjects and genres, including streetscapes, cityscapes, landscapes, environmental portraiture, portraits, abstracts, and more. Susan Stanton served as juror for the exhibition and viewed images from more than 90 artists to select the exhibition. Stanton has spent years traveling and photographing the beauty and rustic charm of the Southern Appalachians. Her images have appeared in countless publications regionally as well as world-wide, including Nature’s Best Photography Magazine, Our State Magazine, and Blue Ridge Country.

The following artists’ works will be shown:
+ Leon Bell of Brownsboro, AL
+ Madelyn Carr Bonnett Columbiana, AL
+ David F. Edens Madison, AL
+ Nathan Dean and Valerie Gruner Atlanta, GA
+ Samuel Brown Dacula, GA
+ Maria Belford Brooklyn, NY
+ Kathy Collier Blythewood, SC
+ Alan Brock Cleveland, TN
+ Charles Stevens Crossville, TN
+ Ann Allison-Cote', Lindsey M. Bier, Louise Boyd, Jurgen Dopatka, Katharine Emlen, David A. Johnson, Robert Minick, Keith S. Norris, Julie L. Rabun, Martha Carroll Robbins, Cheryl Sharp, Sean Sparbanie, Dale Sumner, Eric Thompson, Clay Thurston, and Steve Zigler Knoxville, TN
+ David Hardin Loudon, TN
+ Sarah Byrd Nashville, TN
+ Yvonne Dalschen Oak Ridge, TN
+ Eric Buechel Pleasant Hill, TN
+ AngelaDawn Russell and Phil Savage Powell, TN
+ Spears McAllester Signal Mountain, TN
For more information, please visit http://www.knoxalliance.com/knoxville-photo/.

A public reception will take place on Friday, June 3, from 5:00-9:00 PM to which the public is invited to meet the artists and view the artwork. Most of the works are for sale and may be purchased through the close of the exhibition.

This exhibition and others are on display at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, in downtown Knoxville. Exhibition hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sundays, June 5 & 19, 3:30-6:30 PM. Info: 865-523-7543 or www.knoxalliance.com

This exhibition and others are on display at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, in downtown Knoxville. “The beauty of glass has always intrigued me, and since retiring from education I have pursued the art,” says Judy Overholt Wheeler. “My first mentor, Sharra Frank from Minneapolis gave me the best beginning possible, and I have studied with her for several years. Pamela Goode at Ceil Gallery in Charlotte, NC has been an inspiration, as have the classes I have had with Laurel Skye, Yulia Hanansen, Sonya King, and Beverly Thomas Jenkins—all expert mosaic artists. Since being a teacher, administrator, mother, and wife, I have never stopped learning and trying to bring beauty into the world. In this vein, I offer my exhibition.”

A public reception will take place on Friday, June 3, from 5:00-9:00 PM to which the public is invited to meet the artists and view the artwork. Most of the works are for sale and may be purchased through the close of the exhibition.

Exhibition hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sundays, June 5 & 19, 3:30-6:30 PM. Info: 865-523-7543 or www.knoxalliance.com

This exhibition and others are on display at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, in downtown Knoxville.

Kim Emert Gale is a seventh generation East Tennessean and a descendant of Emert's Cove. She specializes in oil, acrylics, pen and ink and pencil drawing. She has painted for many years and is self-taught but has also studied with several outstanding artists in the East Tennessee area. Kim attended the University of Tennessee and studied art and psychology. She resides in Knoxville where she paints the beauty of the surrounding area and the Smoky Mountains. For more information, please visit http://www.kimemertgale.com/?m=1.

Janet Weaver was born and raised in the mountains of North Carolina. Living in such an amazing place, she learned to appreciate the beauty of her surroundings and seeks to convey that appreciation in her paintings. “The subjects I enjoy painting are people, places, and animals that stir a feeling or evoke a memory in me,” says Weaver. “Painting is a way for me to share my thoughts and feelings with others.” After living in different areas of the country because of her husband's job, they then settled in Knoxville. She is a mother of three children and grandmother of four. After her children were grown, she decided to make art more of a priority.

A public reception will take place on Friday, June 3, from 5:00-9:00 PM to which the public is invited to meet the artists and view the artwork. Most of the works are for sale and may be purchased through the close of the exhibition. Exhibition hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sundays, June 5 & 19, 3:30-6:30 PM. Info: 865-523-7543 or www.knoxalliance.com

This month's Hallway Gallery shows off the amazing collaboration of the artists Melissa Steele and Kate Sherill of Georgia. Bright, colorful, and enchanting- you won't want to miss out on seeing these beautiful works of art from now until the end of June.

More events at http://ijams.org/events/. 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

Recent works by ceramic artist Pat Herzog and Artist Diana Dee Sarkar will be on display. An opening reception for the featured artists will begin at 5:30 p.m., June 3; with complimentary refreshments and music performed by Kevin Walters.

Patricia Herzog – Pat has been working as a professional clay artist since 1978 after graduating from the University of Tennessee with a Master of Science Degree in Ceramics. Her recent work reflects her continued interest in color, decoration, texture and function. Her ceramic forms are inspired by her travels and Tennessee surroundings with an emphasis on animal imagery, universal patterns in nature, and the art of ancient cultures. She hopes her work portrays a sense of humaneness in this otherwise digital world.

Diana Dee Sarkar - During her 34 years as a physician with a busy medical practice, Diana Dee found time to paint. She liked to paint portraits and landscapes of the people and places she encountered doing volunteer medicine in third world countries because she wanted to share these experiences with her patients back home. Thus began her life in art. This versatile artist, who works in various mediums, enjoys painting landscapes which include people and animals. She remained a self-taught artist until 2005 until she decided to obtain an art education. She began studying oil painting at Woodstock School of Art with Hongnian Zhang, and figure oil painting with Nelson Shanks, Anthony Ryder, and Warren Chang. She also trained at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art. Diana completed her MFA in figure painting at the Academy of Art University in 2014. While at AAU, she has continued to study pastel landscape painting with Gil Dellinger, Susan Olgilvie, Kim Lordier, Lorenzo Chavez and Clark Mitchell.

Art Market Gallery, 422 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Tu-Th & Sa 11-6, Fri 11-9, Su 1-6. Information: 865-525-5265, www.artmarketgallery.net or www.Facebook.com/Art.Market.Gallery