Calendar of Events

Visit the Ijams Hallway Gallery in July to view the ECOTONE collection of art from collaborators of the Museum of Infinite Outcomes. These artists practice historic craft methods in conversation with contemporary ecology to create their artwork that will make you think about the relationships between humans and the natural world.
http://museumofinfiniteoutcomes.com/

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

Join us July 6 to celebrate one of the greatest achievements in scientific history!
Particle Fever with Special Guests (https://tiny.utk.edu/particle-fever)

In July 2012 particle physicists at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in Geneva, Switzerland, announced the discovery of the Higgs Boson, predicted half a century earlier. In celebration of this major anniversary, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Department of Physics and Astronomy will host a free event at Central Cinema, featuring a screening of Particle Fever, the award-winning documentary about this discovery. There will also be a panel discussion with LHC physicists and an opportunity to ask your particle physics questions!

When and Where: July 6, 7 pm, Central Cinema (https://centralcinema865.com/)

Cost and Registration: Free, All Ages. Reserve places via Eventbrite. Some seats will be available for walk-ups. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/higgs-boson-discovery-10th-anniversary-event-tickets-363771007877

More information: Assistant Professor Larry Lee, UT Physics (llee@utk.edu)

This event is sponsored by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Songs and Stories from the Bird and the Book, 1509 E Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN continues its ongoing series of concerts and conversations with another free show at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6th with special guest Eli Fox. As always, this event offers an opportunity not only to share an intimate listening experience with the artists performing their songs in stripped down settings, but also to learn about the craft and creativity that goes into their music and performance.

Think “The Actor’s Studio,” but geared to musicians.

A young man with an ageless soul, Eli Fox embarked on his career while still in his teens. Citing such influences as Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Old Crow Medicine Show and John Hartford, he’s a gifted multi-instrumentalist, adept at guitar, pedal steel, banjo and of course, an expressive singing voice that conveys both passion and purpose. Humble to a fault, he draws on a decided reverence for tradition while still tapping into a sound that’s timeless and, in fact, relevant to today’s circumstances and environs.

In the process of conveying his craft, Eli’s become one of East Tennessee’s favorite musical sons, having shared stages with the likes of Darrell Scott, John McCutcheon, Boy Name Banjo, Will Carter, Emily Ann Roberts, and Trisha Jean Brady. He’s also maintained an ongoing presence at any number of festivals and venues of note throughout the country, including the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, the Rhythm N’ Blooms Festival, the stages at Dollywood, the WDVX Blue Plate Special, and a variety of similar settings in and around his native Knoxville Tennessee. His down-home delivery, good-natured attitude and effortlessly engaging approach have garnered him legions of fans who easily relate to both his music and his mantra.
Check out one of his live performance videos here: https://youtu.be/wr7AvYFDT0Q

The Bird and the Book is one of Maryville’s newest venues for all kinds of entertainment. With a bar and food service, it’s the ideal place to gather with family and friends to enjoy an evening of informal entertainment. It’s located at 1509 E Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN, below Southland Books and Cafe. Phone (865) 984-4847 or go to their website: https://southlandbooksandcafe.com/the-bird-and-the-book.

For more information, become a sponsor or to take part as an artist, please contact Lee Zimmerman by calling 786-863-3160 or via email at lezim@bellsouth.net.

In the Schilling Gallery of Westminster Presbyterian Church from July 1- August 31, 2022.

A native of Virginia, Kathy Holland attended the School of the Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting and printmaking. The following summer she studied with master wood-engraver Blair Hughes-Stanton at the Central School of Art and Design in London, England. Holland has maintained her professional studio practice since graduation, exhibiting drawings, etchings, relief prints, and paintings in juried regional, national, and international competitions and solo shows. Since moving to East Tennessee in 1997, Holland has been an active member of the Art Market Gallery, a longstanding artist-run cooperative gallery of original art and fine craft in Knoxville, TN. Her work is included in public and private collections in the US, Canada, New Zealand, and Uruguay. Her home and studio are in Oak Ridge. For additional info, please visit her website: http://www.kathyhollandstudio.com/

Westminister Presbyterian Church, 6500 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919. Hours: M-R 9-4, Fri 9-12. Information: (865) 584-3957 or www.wpcknox.org

On July 1st we will be having a Show Opening Reception for our Regional Emeritus Art Teachers. It's been several years since we've had this group of talented folks exhibit their work. We'd love you to stop in for light snacks and cool water to enjoy the opening from 6:30pm - 8:00pm. Thanks to Christine Harness and Judy Jorden for spearheading this project!

Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37918. Hours: Tu 9:30-3:30, W-R 9:30-4:30 or by appointment. Information: 865-357-2787, www.fountaincityartcenter.com

First Friday Reception: July 1, 5:30 – 9:00 pm

Featured artists: Elle Colquitt, Fiber Art; Elaine Fronczek, Felted Art; Harriet Howell. Fiber Art; Carol Pritcher, Weaving

Elle Colquitt, Fiber Art
Elle Colquitt has been working as a professional fiber artist since the early 1970's. For over a decade, Elle designed art quilts and self-published patterns/books through her company, The Picket Fence, exhibiting at International Quilt Festivals and trade shows across the country. Teaching workshops included PBS, HGTV and many hands-on workshops. Currently, she is enjoying the challenge of designing fiber vessels. The wide variety of texture and pattern of her fabrics create designs that impersonate other materials; her work falls somewhere between quilting, basketry, pottery, and sculpture. Each unique vessel features distinctive trims and embellishments.

Elaine Fronczek, Felted Art
The fiber arts were an avocation for me for over 50 years. In 2008 I learned to wet felt wool fibers at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. I have since expanded into incorporating other fibers such as silk in both wet and needle felting. My creations are both functional and whimsical.

zHarriet Howell, Fiber Art
Harriet Howell has been a working artist for over 40 years and works in a variety of media. The prevailing theme throughout her work is her use of color to express the energy, emotion and atmosphere of the subject. Her purpose is to engage the viewer and entice them into a world beyond what they see. Harriet enjoys painting both in the studio for her abstract work, and on location for her more realistic work. The abstract work focuses on color, shape and texture to express emotional and spiritual themes. In her landscape work, she uses these same elements to express the unique qualities of a particular subject on a particular day. In her wearable art pieces, Harriet hopes her work will make the wearer feel the joy and pleasure of wearing something beautiful.

Carol Pritcher, Weaving
Carol is a fiber artist who has been weaving for over 40 years and is also a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild and the Appalachian Arts Craft Center. She weaves mostly one of a kind pieces of clothing, but also rugs, placemats and wall hangings.

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

Don't miss this show which will include woven works, felted works, handmade fabrics and large sculptural installations at this lovely bright gallery near the heart of downtown Knoxville.

Four Artists including Rose Downs (Weaver, Spinner, Ceramic), Christal Yost (Fiber, Mixed Media), Siobian Jones (Hair Sculpture), and Vasanto (Hatmaker, Felter, Fiber) will contribute.

Opening Reception: July 1, 2022

Mighty Mud, 126 and 127 Jennings Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Hours: Tu-F 11-6, Sat 9-5. Open studio time on Thu 6-9. Information: 865-595-1900, www.mightymudclay.com

Awaken Coffee will host an opening reception for artist Lily Elizabeth Watson Allen, on July 1, 6-8 pm.

Lily Elizabeth Watson Allen (Lewa Studio) is an artist based out of Knoxville Tn, primarily creating with acrylic paint. Lily’s works in portraiture and environment recreation reflect the often unseen yet inherent beauty within her subjects and scenes. They draw out specific emotions representative of those people and places by manipulation of color and abstraction techniques.

Please join us for some amazing art, light refreshments, and of course great coffee!

Awaken Coffee, 125 W Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Open daily. Information: 865-951-0427, www.instagram.com/awaken_coffee or www.facebook.com/awakencoffeeoldcity/

Waldo Scavenger Hunt
Waldo is back!
And it's bigger than ever before! Put on your striped shirt and black-rimmed specs (optional, of course) and come for a good old-fashioned scavenger hunt in Downtown Knoxville.

Where?
In more than 3 dozen downtown locations.

How?
Visit any of the participating locations during the month of July to pick up your Waldo Passport. Then, start hunting high and low! Collect a store stamp at each Waldo sighting...and keep up the search.

Diligent seekers collecting twenty or more stamps can enter to win Waldo books at Union Ave Books, the Waldo Host Location. The first 250 spotters can also claim a Found Waldo Knox sticker.

New this year!
Look for the Found Waldo Knox photo op in Market Square. Share your photos—at photo op or from any part of your scavenger hunt journey—for weekly chances to win gift cards to the participating business of your choice (social accounts must be public to win).

https://www.downtownknoxville.org/waldo/

Details TBA
https://weavespindye.org/exhibits-and-awards/

Featuring artists Tommye Scanlin, Pat Williams, and Jennifer Sargent

Opening Reception: July 16, 2022 (2 p.m. to 4 p.m.)

Exhibition Hours: Mondays – Fridays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Information: 865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present new fiber exhibitions throughout the Emporium Center from July 1-29, 2022 in celebration of Convergence®. This international fiber art experience occurs July 15-21 in downtown Knoxville and is hosted by the Handweavers Guild of America, based in Atlanta. A free reception with the artists will take place on Friday, July 1, from 5:00-9:00 PM and features music inside the Emporium by Nicholas Horner, Zach Miles, and Jessica Watson.

Read more: https://www.knoxalliance.com/seven-fiber-guilds-of-tennessee/

Handweavers Guild of Nashville (TN)
http://handweaverstn.org/

Memphis Guild of Handloom Weavers (TN)
http://mghw.org/

Overmountain Weavers Guild (Kingsport, TN)
https://www.omwg.net

Scenic Valley Handweavers: In All Shapes and Sizes (Birchwood, TN)
https://scenicvalleyhandweavers.blogspot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ScenicValleyHandweavers

Tennessee Valley Handspinners (Knoxville, TN)
https://tnvalleyhandspinners.org
https://www.facebook.com/tnvalleyhandspinners

Tuesday Weavers (Norris, TN)
https://tuesdayweavers.blogspot.com/

Wilderness Weavers’ Guild (Knoxville, TN)
https://www.facebook.com/weave.tennessee/

Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, in downtown Knoxville. Hours: M-F 9-5. Info: 865-523-7543, www.knoxalliance.com

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present new fiber exhibitions throughout the Emporium Center from July 1-29, 2022 in celebration of Convergence®. This international fiber art experience occurs July 15-21 in downtown Knoxville and is hosted by the Handweavers Guild of America, based in Atlanta. A free reception with the artists will take place on Friday, July 1, from 5:00-9:00 PM and features music inside the Emporium by Nicholas Horner, Zack Miles, and Jessica Watson.

The Appalachian Center for Craft is a campus of the nationally accredited School of Art, Craft & Design at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville. "Weaving on the Hill" is an exhibition of work by current Artist in Residence (AIR) Rebecca Smith, past AIR Jessica Hager, recent Alumni Margaret Jane Joffrion and Monya Nikahd, and current students Hannah Dammann and Erin Simmons. Their work displays examples of experimentation, learning, and art-making on the loom. Each artist has spent many hours working in the studio at the Appalachian Center for Craft and has discovered or deepened their passion for weaving in this immersive environment.

This exhibition is curated by Rena Wood, Assistant Professor of Fiber Art at ACC. ACC is dedicated to promoting excellence in American craft by teaching both tradition and innovation in professional studio craft, and fostering access to the highest quality craft education, craft artists, craft works and events in a community arts context.

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Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, in downtown Knoxville. Hours: M-F 9-5. Info: 865-523-7543, www.knoxalliance.com