Calendar of Events

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present five new exhibitions at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from September 2 – October 1, 2022. A reception with the artists will take place on Friday, September 2, from 5:00-9:00 PM. Most of the works will be for sale and may be purchased through the close of the exhibition by visiting in person or the online shop at www.knoxalliance.store.

In this new exhibition, Risa Hricovsky showcases small sculptural installations from her series Strange Stranger.

Risa Hricovsky received an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, a post-baccalaureate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a BFA from Bowling Green State University. Recently, she received a Bailey Opportunity Grant, Current Art Fund Grant, and won First Place in Mixed Media in the Zanesville Prize for Contemporary Ceramics (OH). She has exhibited nationally and internationally and has attended many prestigious residencies, most notable of which are the Studios at MASS MoCA in North Adams, MA; Guldagergaard International Ceramic Research Center in Skælskør, Denmark and SIM in Reykjavik. Iceland. Currently, Hricovsky is an Assistant Professor of Art at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN.

Risa Hricovsky is a post-discipline/installation artist. Her work pushes the boundaries between painting and sculpture and between art, design and craft. The artworks she creates punctuate space through pattern, color, and her use of the multiple. The work juxtaposes similarly colored materials with opposing properties, such as fired porcelain with soft sculpture or paper. In doing so, each material takes on characteristics of the other, giving rise to misperception and subtly introducing tension within the calm of repetition. In her work, the series Strange Stranger is a collection of sculptures made with different materials with varying degrees of likeness. The sculptures all have a familiarity that draws the viewer in but simultaneously reject identification as knowable objects. This ambiguity creates tension within the viewer, who wants the object to be recognizable yet can enjoy the sculpture on a formal and aesthetic level. These sculptures are constructed with materials such as porcelain, thread, repurposed plastics, polymer clay, fabric, foam, paint, glitter and more.

Instagram @Risa.Hricovsky

Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, in downtown Knoxville. Hours: M-F 9-5 and Sat 10-1. Info: 865-523-7543, www.knoxalliance.com

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present five new exhibitions at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from September 2 – October 1, 2022. A reception with the artists will take place on Friday, September 2, from 5:00-9:00 PM. Most of the works will be for sale and may be purchased through the close of the exhibition by visiting in person or the online shop at www.knoxalliance.store.

Greg Lach was born in Pittsburgh, PA and his artistic philosophy formed at Canevin High School and classes at Carnegie Mellon and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He learned that all artists should be photographers, and all photographers should be artists, an outlook reflected in his current work. He received his BFA from the University of Dayton, OH after attending the Dayton Art Institute and working for H&H Art Studios. Working as a photographer, he opened his own studio in the late 1970s. Lach continued to paint in watercolor and acrylic, being active in the Dayton Society of Painters & Sculptors as well as Professional Photographers of Southwest Ohio and Professional Photographers of Ohio. He has exhibited in numerous shows, fairs and exhibitions around the country. He lived north of Dayton for over 40 years and now lives in Seymour, TN, where he works on pixel painting watercolor, acrylic portraits, still life, landscapes and Dollywood paintings and commissioned works.

With the coming of the Digital Age, I embraced digital photography and pixel painting: two areas where, combined with the traditional art of watercolor, I’ve created “Pixel Portraits and Landscapes”. This combination of brush strokes and digital manipulation produces a one-of-a-kind image. Where does the brush stroke and photograph begin or end?

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Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, in downtown Knoxville. Hours: M-F 9-5 and Sat 10-1. Info: 865-523-7543, www.knoxalliance.com

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present five new exhibitions at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from September 2 – October 1, 2022. A reception with the artists will take place on Friday, September 2, from 5:00-9:00 PM. Most of the works will be for sale and may be purchased through the close of the exhibition by visiting in person or the online shop at www.knoxalliance.store.

Intense color, abstract shapes, and a sensation of mystery combine to establish the overall mood of this new exhibition by Larry Cole. Shadowy and obscure images of the human form suggest they have a story to tell. The artist has opened a visual portal to connect each observer to some personal memory, an encounter, or a remembered dream and a sense of déjà vu.

A native of Tennessee, Larry Cole studied art and business at the University of Tennessee. In his early studio work, he drew inspiration from the painting techniques of professors C. Kermit Ewing and Carl Sublett, whose influence led Cole to develop his abstract expressionist painting style. He subsequently chose a career in business yet maintained a life-long interest in painting. Upon retirement, he and his wife opened a studio and gallery in the Bearden Arts District which they owned for several years. He currently works from their home in West Knoxville. Cole’s works have been showcased in solo and group exhibits in the Knoxville, Nashville and Chattanooga areas. In addition to public exhibitions and engagements, he maintains several devoted private and corporate collectors.

I rely on a myriad of shapes and colors to construct a composition that is dreamlike yet recognizable. Using obscure swirls, marks, and blocks of vivid color, I strive to create a setting that allows the story of my subjects to be interpreted differently by each observer. I work on heavily textured substrates with loose brushstrokes, often applying unmixed paint directly from the tube, a process that allows each painting to evolve from a defining base of vibrant color. My goal is to create works that are visually striking, inviting, and filled with intrigue.

www.colestudioart.com

Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, in downtown Knoxville. Hours: M-F 9-5 and Sat 10-1. Info: 865-523-7543, www.knoxalliance.com

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present five new exhibitions at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from September 2 – October 1, 2022. A reception with the artists will take place on Friday, September 2, from 5:00-9:00 PM. Most of the works will be for sale and may be purchased through the close of the exhibition by visiting in person or the online shop at www.knoxalliance.store.

A Decade of Recent Work
Inspiration for this new show emanates from a conversation around the ease of creating photographic images. Images are easy to capture and cost only the time it takes to view the image, snap the phone or point and shoot, review and save or delete. Even carefully constructed images can result in tens or maybe hundreds of pictures to later consider. In this exhibition of 50 images, Tom Owens and Marianne Woodside share many of their favorite photographs which represent a variety of photographic styles that create images to highlight subjects, establish mood, and offer alternate views of traditional subjects. The artists show images from global and local environments, including pre-pandemic and pandemic times, as well as solo photographic works and images they created in tandem during joint photo shoots. Owens and Woodside have collaborated and supported one another's photographic pursuits for over a decade.

Tom Owens began capturing still images in the late 1960s, and for the next 50 years he worked in film and video production, equipment sales, advertising, industrial training, public relations, and higher education management while always utilizing audiovisual technology in some form. He worked at the University of Tennessee for 32 years, eighteen of those as Director of the Video & Photography Center. While at UT, he worked with actor James Earl Jones, author Alex Haley, Peyton Manning, Pat Summitt, and the FBI profilers featured in the film Silence of the Lambs. He traveled to Ireland, London, Costa Rica, many major US cities, and every county in Tennessee. He filmed the Lady Vols at the White House Rose Garden after they won a national championship. While at UT he won many awards including from the New York Festivals, Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, and the International Television Association.

A still photograph puts a frame around a moment frozen in time. It sits still and allows and perhaps commands the viewer to look at something real. One definition of realism is a “rejection of visionary.” Yet photography done well is transcendent, “extending the limits of ordinary experience.” So, when done well it can become realism transcendent. Henri Cartier-Bresson, the French humanist photographer coined the term “the decisive moment.” In many of my photographs I’m looking for that moment. My still photography is influenced by a diversity of photographers, including Cartier-Bresson, Ansel Adams, Minor White, and Diane Arbus. www.tomowensphotography.com

Marianne Woodside is a professor emerita from the University of Tennessee where she integrated responsibilities of teaching, administration, research and writing in human services and counselor education. During the last ten years, she expanded her interest in photography and her ideas of artistic expression. Travel to Central America, South America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Iceland have offered time to capture exotic photographs beyond her daily experiences, although she still finds intriguing subjects close to home. Her subjects include still life images within a natural context, landscapes, and flora and fauna. Woodside’s art has exhibited in McGhee Tyson’s Arts in the Airport, National Juried Exhibition and Knoxville Photo exhibitions at the Emporium, and the Oak Ridge Art Center. She has also shown her work locally at the Golden Roast Coffee Shop, Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Gallery, Westminster Presbyterian Art Gallery, Awaken Coffee Shop, and Maryville’s Asbury Place. She also spends time writing, playing the guitar, hiking, and traveling.

I believe in the magical qualities of photography. Technical knowledge and skills support the creation of lovely, interesting, and whimsical images. At times, the outcome is beyond the expectation of the artist. To create these exceptional photographic moments, I look for ways to combine colors, lights, shapes, and textures to evoke a viewer’s mood or emotion. It is in nature that I find many of my favorite subjects. www.mariannewoodsidephotography.com

Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, in downtown Knoxville. Hours: M-F 9-5 and Sat 10-1. Info: 865-523-7543, www.knoxalliance.com

Kirsten Murray and Kim Griffin, are the Art Guild’s featured member-artists for September. They will be honored at the Fun and Wine Reception on Friday, September 2, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., at the Plateau Creative Arts Center located at 451 Lakeview Drive in Fairfield Glade. Also on display will be a special member exhibit entitled Looking Down. Wearing masks is optional. Wine will be served. This event is free and open to the public.

Kirsten Murray’s lifelong career was in global logistics. In 2015, she retired in Fairfield Glade. Kirsten has always had a creative side and often had a fiber art project in her hands, as time permitted. Fast forward 35 years, her desire to focus on her art was rekindled. Several people contributed to Kirsten’s expanding skill set in the last few years. A friend of hers introduced her to the ancient Japanese braiding art of Kumihimo. This inspired her to learn about beads and beading techniques. This led to taking classes at the William Holland School for Lapidary Arts. Renowned professional bead artist Sherry Serafini introduced Kirsten to bead embroidery during some of her workshops and completely unleashed Kirsten’s inner beading beast in 2018. As she leaned more, Kirsten developed her own unique and easily identified stye and artistry.
Kirsten’s unique and easily identifiable stye and artistry has been recognized by patrons in many successful sales venues and art shows. She has won many awards for her wearable art creations, including Best in Show, 1st Place and Honorable Mention.

Kim Griffin is a native Texan who moved to Tennessee in 2012 with her husband of 42 years. Kim has participated in art shows across Tennessee and Texas, and loves the interaction with customers. Her work has been featured on the cover of two magazines, Art Doll quarterly, and Haute Handbags, and she has written several articles for each publication. Kim’s interested include beadwork, painting, Tambour Embroidery, travel, and gardening.

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Art Guild at Fairfield Glade at the Plateau Creative Arts Center, 451 Lakeview Drive, Fairfield Glade, TN 38558. Hours: M-Sa 9-4. Information: 931-707-7249, www.artguildfairfieldglade.net

A collection of ceramic works about the comfort of childhood nostalgia by Amanda Humphreys. The show kicked off last week on First Friday, September 2nd. Amanda will be the featured artist at Mighty Mud Gallery the entire month of September, so there will be plenty of time to go check it out!

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

September 2nd First Friday 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Reflexploration: a reflection of our recent explorations. New works by 12 artists and a silent auction of 2 collaborative works by BSG artists. Chloe Melton, Vincent Drake, Lauren Kelley, Brandon Woods, Mandy Lynn Carris, Jeremy Logan, Jessica Gregory, Sam Stapleton, Pat O’Neil, Nancy Rowland-Engle, Anne Freels, Larry Blount. Paintings, Plants, Mixed Media, Sculpture and more!

Broadway Studios and Gallery, 1127 Broadway St, Knoxville, TN 37917. Hours: By appointment, or when the "open" sign is illuminated. Information: 865-556-8676, www.BroadwayStudiosAndGallery.com and www.facebook.com/broadwaystudiosandgallery/

We are excited to announce Robert Felker as our artist for the month of September! His show Matriarchs features collaged paintings of iconic women in music, as a part of his Patron Saints of Rock series. Please join us for the show opening from 6 to 8pm on Sep 2.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, we prefer that masks be worn inside the store. Thank you for helping us stay safe!

Robert Felker is a painter and collage artist looking for the magic in everyday life. Whether it's the tranquil lake at sunset, or the abandoned country store, he wants to honor and capture the beauty he sees in the world. He earned his BFA from School of Visual Arts (1991) and today, lives in Tennessee with his wife, two kids and their backyard chickens. https://www.robertfelker.com/
@robertfelker_art

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Rala: Regional and Local Artisans, 112 W. Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Tu-Sa 11-6, Su 11-5. Information: 865-525-7888, https://shoprala.com or www.instagram.com/ShopRala

Directed by Jill Stapleton Bergeron

Fri. Sep 2nd 2022, 8:00 pm
Sat. Sep 3rd 2022, 8:00 pm
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Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 800 S. Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information & tickets: 865-544-1999, www.theatreknoxville.com

We are moving our Knoxville studio and store after 25 years downtown on Gay Street and would like to invite you all to come to the last SUPER SALE at our old location - downtown - 413 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902

Sale starts Friday September 2 at noon for two weeks - everything must go. Bring a truck for great deals on letterpress type cabinets. We are moving to a smaller space a mile away - which will open later this year. If you want to order something on our “letterpress for sale” equipment page it must be prepaid and picked up by September 16 at 5pm. No Refunds

We will be having a massive paper goods sale, prints, posters, greeting cards, blanks, envelopes and other goodies, all at rock bottom prices. This will be the last chance for some of these relics. ART

Several literal tons of antique cabinets, typography (wood and metal), leading, antique blocks, plates and cuts, for a peek at some of those items click button. Much more than I have pictured but will update as I get more out and priced. ***If you want to set up a printshop - talk to me, I can help you***

Vintage western wear and Native American jewelry 30-50% off on select items. We will not have boots or fancy suits on sale. Cowboy Phil gathering good stuff, pix to come.

All baseball jerseys will be on sale for all you vintage baseball fans! Some sneak peeks to come.
https://www.pioneer-house.com/events/super-sale-we-are-moving

Works by Thais Lloyd throughout her college career.

Sep 2, 5-9 PM

Gallery 1010, 100 S. Gay Street, Suite 114, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Reception Fri 5-7 PM, Sat 10 AM – 1 PM, or by appointment. Information: https://gallery1010.utk.edu/

Join us Friday, September 2nd and Saturday, September 3rd for the 7th annual Ancient Sounds Celtic and Appalachian Music Festival! Historic Ramsey House, sometimes referred to as the "old stone house", was known as a gathering place for the Fork of the River communities. Many of these first European settlers in the Knox County area, including the Ramsey's, were of Scots-Irish descent. During this festival, we aim to celebrate these rich musical traditions, which often began with Celtic roots and later blended into the Appalachian sounds we know and love today.

Dinner in the Fork on Friday, September 2nd @ 6:00pm
In the spirit of this gathering tradition, we invite you to a unique dining experience to kick off Labor Day weekend! Enjoy an evening on the grounds of the Historic Ramsey House featuring a BBQ dinner, drink of your choice and 2 hours of music featuring Four Leaf Peat and others! Tickets: $50 (+service fees) for General Admission | $45 (+service fees) for Ramsey House Members - https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/ramseyhouse/items/396611/calendar/2022/08/

Gathering on the Grounds on Saturday, September 3, 2022 @ 11:00am - 5:00pm
Come one, come all to the Gathering on the Grounds! We invite you to relax and unwind to the sweet sounds of Celtic and Appalachian music. Music will be performed by a lineup of regional talent, including Wild Blue Yonder, Knox County Jug Stompers, Skylark Trio, Michael McClelland, and more! Food trucks, Knox Whiskey Works signature cocktails, Schulz Brau Brewing beer, as well as non-alcoholic drinks will be available! The Historic Ramsey House will be open for self-guided tours!
This event is rain or shine. Plan now to bring a blanket or chair to enjoy this outdoor concert under the tent on the beautiful Ramsey House grounds! Tickets: $20 (+service fees) for Early Bird Pricing (before August 19th!) and Ramsey House Members | $25 (+service fees) for General Admission - https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/ramseyhouse/items/393353/calendar/2022/08/

Purchase Multi-Day Tickets and SAVE! https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/ramseyhouse/items/396611/calendar/2022/08/?flow=no&mc_cid=8688b513d0&mc_eid=ea0005c9a1&full-items=yes

Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-546-0745, www.ramseyhouse.org