Calendar of Events

Our ONLINE camp will offer a glimpse into the world of design, covering topics from graphic, industrial and interior design to architecture and the city. Our 2021 Summer Design Camp will be virtual and offered to students from all over the region and nation!

Mon-Fri of online design learning. What you will experience:

Learn how to communicate information and ideas using foundational design principles including color, pattern, space, form and composition
2D and 3D analog and digital representation techniques.
Design topics including theory, history, technology and professional practice.
A glimpse into design education at the University of Tennessee!
In this new format, campers will meet remotely with award-winning faculty and upperclassmen students who will help guide them through design exercises and projects. And just because we’re online, doesn’t mean we won’t get our hands dirty and make a mess! A kit of supplies will be shipped to each camper prior to the start. This kit will include materials and tools to make and create.

Cost: $475. Check out the online brochure for more information on content, schedule and tuition. Curiosity is the sole prerequisite. https://archdesign.utk.edu/study/summer-design-camp

Dragonfly is especially concerned about being COVID safe in all our programming!

Kids ages 6 – 14 can run away and join the circus with Dragonfly Aerial and Circus Arts Studio. Come for one week or two.

Camps this summer will be June 14-18 and July 12-16, 9 am -2 p.m. daily.

Each week is full of circus skills, including aerial arts; tightwire; stiltwalking; unicycling; basic acrobatics and more. Cost is $220 per week. Included in the cost is a camp t-shirts and snacks each day. Campers bring their own lunch. Scholarships are available.

Call or email us for more information. Camp is at the Dragonfly studio: 4506 Fennel Road, Knoxville 37912. Contact information: 865-609-2012 and dfaas11@gmail.com.

https://www.dragonflyaerialartsstudio.com/

They say, "into every life, rain must fall," and while that is true, some individuals defy that logic and always deal with a light hand and a joy that defies the trials and tribulations of life. Hugh Bailey was one of those rare individuals. He experienced the sorrows of life as we all do, but chose a brighter side. Hugh saw, painted, sculpted, printed, and related stories of joy. He created objects that were "joy filled" and shared them with those lucky enough to cross his path. This show will be an echo of that joy and his legacy to all who knew him.

Hugh was an ambassador for the clay arts especially. A founding member of Foothills Craft Guild and an active member of Southern Highlands Craft Guild, an instructor in our program and others for many years, and an active demonstrator of clay arts throughout the region, Hugh was gracious with his time and talents sharing both with curious individuals of all ages. All of his work was imbued with his quick wit, amazing sense of humor and delightful sense of whimsy. In fact, Hugh was an advocate of playful experimentation in all media. These aspects to his work are readily apparent and will bring many memories to those who knew him and inspire those who did not have that privilege. The objects displayed in this exhibition will be shared with the Art Center from his many collectors in homage.

Oak Ridge Art Center, 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Tu-F 9-5, Sa-M 1-4. Information: 865-482-1441, www.oakridgeartcenter.org

Pellissippi State Community College is ushering back art exhibits with the work of students who took Painting: Methods and Materials in June.

The show is on display until Aug. 6 in the Bagwell Center for Media and Art Gallery on the college’s Hardin Valley Campus, 10915 Hardin Valley Road. Everyone is invited to view the exhibit for free 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Painting: Methods and Materials focuses on oil and acrylic painting on canvas with an emphasis on personal content through expanded methods and mediums.

“This is a very creative and eclectic group, ranging from realist still-life to broken glass and gold leaf abstractions to strange and wonderful painting/sculptural explorations," said Associate Professor Herb Rieth, who taught the class.

For more information about Pellissippi State, visit www.pstcc.edu or call 865-694-6400.

Summer Sale! 50–75% Off Select Furniture, Accessories & Gifts
Starts July 9 and runs through the end of the month

Special Sale on Saturday, July 10in with parking lot vendors

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

The Dogwood Arts Synergy Exhibition showcasing gifted K-12 art students alongside their teachers from across East Tennessee at the Clayton Center for the Arts. See the results of the artistic student-teacher synergy that happens every day in our schools! All student artwork has been generously professionally framed by our friends at ExpressFrame.

• Gallery Hours: 9am-6pm (Monday - Friday)
• Address: 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804

A closing reception and awards ceremony will be held at the Clayton Center for the Arts on Thursday, August 5th from 5:30PM-7:30PM. Awards will be presented at 6:30pm.

www.dogwoodarts.com

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

Ijams Nature Center hallway gallery featuring local artist Cheri Jorgenson

Blessed Are the Meek - Monochromatic drawings of local wildlife from 5”x7” to 20”x16”. Also includes a bin of discounted pieces from UT Gardens.

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
https://www.ijams.org

TUESDAY, JULY 6
Smorgasbord Class: “Watercolor Sunflower,” with Sheryl Reeser, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Cost is $20 for both members and guests.

FRIDAY, JULY 9
Web Review & IT Tech Training, with John Hufford, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Members only.

FRIDAY, JULY 9
Beginning Acrylic Pour, with Claudia Kirkpatrick, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Cost (including a $10 materials fee) is $40 for members and $45 for guests.

SATURDAY, JULY 10
“Watercolor Doodles: Saturday Smorgasbord Watercolor Class with Vera Bogle. 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Cost is $20 for both members and guests.

TUESDAY, JULY 13, 20, & 27 (three class sessions)
Experimental Art with Deanna Magdich. 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Cost is $90 for members or $105 for guests. Materials list provided at registration.

THURSDAY, JULY 15 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Chain Maille Jewelry “Summertime Bracelet,” with George Gallant. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Cost (including all materials and equipment) is $60 for members or $65 for guests.

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, & THURSDAY, JULY 20, 21, & 22 (three class sessions)
“Printmaking without a Press” Collagraphy (printmaking process in which materials are applied to a rigid substrate) with Karen Shaw, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Cost is $90 for members and $105 for guests. Students will bring an exacto knife and a spoon. All other materials will be supplied.

FRIDAY, JULY 23
Watercolor 101, “Blue Daisies” with Vera Bogle. 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Cost is $30 for members or $35 for guests.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 28
Life Drawing, with Dena Whitener, 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. A live model will be available for artists to sketch. Bring your sketch pad, media of choice, and camera to capture the pose. Cost is $5 model fee.

Art Guild at Fairfield Glade at the Plateau Creative Arts Center, 451 Lakeview Drive, Fairfield Glade, TN 38558. Information: 931-707-7249, www.artguildfairfieldglade.net

The City of Knoxville will present five free concerts on the World's Fair Park Performance Lawn starting Tuesday, July 6. Concerts in the Park will feature a variety of musical styles, including jazz, country, Southern rock, classic rock and yacht rock. Guests are encouraged to dine at one of downtown’s many restaurants, pick up take-out or bring a picnic to the Performance Lawn. No food or other vendors will be set up at the event. Containers for trash and recycling are available on the grounds. Restroom facilities will be open. Free parking will be available in the 11th Street Garage. Parking in all City-owned garages is free after 6 p.m. The line-up for Concerts in the Park is:

Tuesday, July 6 -- Greg Tardy Quartet
7 - 9 p.m.
Jazz quartet led by saxophonist/composer Gregory Tardy.

Wednesday, July 7 -- Joe Lasher Jr, Kaitlyn Baker, Commodore Fox
6:30 - 9 p.m.
A three-band bill with contemporary country up ‘n’ comers and a classic rock cover band.

Thursday, July 8 -- Smooth Sailor
7 - 9 p.m.
Knoxville’s favorite yacht rock cover band.

Tuesday, July 13 -- Eric Reed Trio
7 - 9 p.m.
Pianist Eric Reed leads this jazz trio.

Thursday, July 15 -- Dirty Grass Soul
7 - 9 p.m.
This North Carolina-based roots-rock band is influenced by the classic sounds of the Charlie Daniels Band and the Marshall Tucker Band.

In case of rain, performances will be held in the Tennessee Amphitheater; weather-related changes will be posted on the City of Knoxville Special Events Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CityofKnoxvilleSpecialEvents.

Treat your eyes to an art exhibit with over 100 original paintings by 25 members of the Tennessee Watercolor Society. This 50th Anniversary Celebration includes works by the members of the three eastern regions of the statewide Society: the Knoxville, Chattanooga and Tri-Cities chapters. This show runs from July 5 - August 20, 2021, at The Arts Center in Athens, Tennessee.

Art enthusiasts may mingle with the artists and learn about techniques and processes from the artists themselves at our opening reception to be hosted on Friday, July 16 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. This reception, as well as exhibit attendance during the show at The Arts Center, is free.

Exhibiting artists are Mary Ahern, Claudia Balthrop, Jann Bohnenberger, Mary K. Brown, Sandy Brown, Helen Burton, Linda S. Campbell, Durinda Cheek, Lil Clinard, Mark Cobbe, Don Gotterbarn, Marie Spaeder Haas, Irma Herzog, Harriet S. Howell, Spencer Hudson, Faye Ives, Barbara Brown Jernigan, Linda A. Johnson, Judy Lavoie, Kirsten May, P. Holly Peck, Jean Porter, Richard Rice, Gayla D. Seale, Tom White, and Barbara Wilfon.

This is the second biennial show of the regional Tennessee Watercolor Society artists and one of The Art Center’s largest, favorite, and best attended exhibits. Among the original paintings being displayed are various water media, including watercolor, acrylic, ink, tempera and gouache. See works on paper, canvas, and panels, including scratchboards, in a wide range of sizes and formats. Most of the works are for sale. Tennessee Watercolor Society (TnWS) is the largest and most respected organization in Tennessee dedicated to the exploration and advocacy of water media. This is an exciting year for the TnWS, as the 50th Anniversary of the society’s founding. The society has grown in numbers and significance over the years, with regular showings all over the state and an acclaimed juried Biennial Exhibition. TnWS currently has a statewide membership of more than 250 artists and supporters, representing some of the finest artists in the state. For more information on the Tennessee Watercolor Society, please visit tnws.org.

Athens Area Council for the Arts: 320 North White Street, Athens, TN, 37303. Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5. Info: 423-745-8781, http://www.athensartscouncil.org/exhibitions/

The Clarence Brown Theatre Acting Workshop is designed to give young actors training in several different skills; basic acting technique, voice, movement and improvisation and musical theatre. While many will have had introductions to these skills and approaches to the craft of acting, our aim is to give workshop participants intensive exposure to tools they will need to pursue as they develop as actors. Theatre is a collaborative art, and all students will be working together toward the final performance. Therefore, daily attendance is mandatory and all workshop participants must be available for the final performance. NO EXCEPTIONS.

The workshop is for 9th through 12th graders and rising college freshmen. Prior performance experience is not required. Twenty-two participants will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Acting Workshop (in person) will be held in the Clarence Brown Theatre (CBT) complex on the UT campus. Instructors for the workshop include UT Theatre Faculty David Alley and Carol Mayo Jenkins who lead the acting portion of the program. UT Department of Theatre Distinguished Lecturer Terry Silver-Alford heads up the musical theatre area.

July 5-16 (9:00 am -4:00 pm daily)
Cost: $525
Parking is available for a $30 fee.
https://clarencebrowntheatre.com/community/acting-workshops/

Bliss & Tori Mason Shoes is excited to host local artist Kara Lockmiller for First Friday as Downtown Knoxville starts to return to normalcy amid more reopening activities since the pandemic shutdown.

Kara will be at Bliss & Tori Mason Shoes at 445 S. Gay St. in downtown Knoxville from 6 – 9 PM on Friday, July 2nd for an in person meet and greet where snacks and drinks will be served.

Kara Lockmiller is a Knoxville artist who specializes in painting in shadow hues. She is known as a chromesthete, which means she sees a vast array of real colors in her mind when she listens to music. Kara paints musical artists ranging from Dolly Parton to Billy Joel and accepts custom commissioned requests. She has displayed her work at several venues throughout Knoxville over the years and has received many creative awards.

Bliss & Tori Mason Shoes is a women's clothing and gift store located on Gay St. in downtown Knoxville and has been a downtown Knoxville mainstay since its start in 2003. Bliss prides itself on offering an alternative to the standard retail experience and often carries pieces you won't find anywhere else. Husband and Wife team Scott Schimmel and Lisa Sorensen own Bliss, along with four other Bliss stores throughout TN and KY including another women's boutique in West Town Mall, and three furniture stores (Bliss Home) located in Knoxville and Nashville, TN and Louisville, KY. For more information on Kara Lockmiller, please visit her website at www.klockmillerart.com or follower her on social media @klockmillerart

For more information on Bliss, please visit their website at www.shopinbliss.com or contact Molly Hanley at 865-219-2703 or marketing@shopinbliss.com