Calendar of Events

Receptions will be Friday, September 2 and Friday, October 7 from 5-9pm at the Gallery.

The 2022 AIR Biennial will showcase of the work of our past 4 Artists in Residence at the University of Tennessee School of Art: Heidi Howard, Esteban Cabeza de Baca, Zahar Vaks, and Curtis Talwst Santiago.

The Artist in Residence Program was initiated in 1982. Each semester an invited resident artist teaches both undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Painting + Drawing curriculum. The AIR program is highly successful in making a direct connection to the marketplace of ideas that surrounds art centers such as New York City, Chicago, and LA. The Artists in Residence invited to campus represent a spectrum of current sensibilities in painting and drawing.

All UT Downtown Gallery events are free and open to the public. Masking is strongly encouraged. UT Downtown Gallery, 106 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: W-F 11-6, Sa 10-3. Information: 865-673-0802, https://downtown.utk.edu

A unique exhibition by HoLa Hora Latina member artists celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month - one exhibition, two venues!

Opening Fri Sep 2, 5-9 PM at the Emporium and on view through Thu Sep 8

Then, on display at the Knoxville Museum of Art from Sep 15 - Oct 15. Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tu-Sa 10-5, Su 1-5. Information: 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org

Casa HoLa is located inside the Emporium for the Arts on the bottom floor in Suite 112 at 100 S. Gay St., Knoxville, TN 37902.

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865-335-3358 or casahola@holafestival.org

A fundraiser for the outreach initiatives of KCM. Featuring an auction of original art on skateboards from: Ashley Addair, Joshua Bienko, Bryan Baker, Pity Cat, Preston Farrow, Lynne Ghenov, Rubens Ghenov, Michael Giles, Marcia Goldenstein, Kellen Hatanaka, R. Michael Hendrix, Kelly Hider, Jim Houser, Risa Hricovsky, Jake Ingram, Carri Jobe, John Kilduff, Ariel Lee, Macrame Momma, Vanessa Mayoraz, Rebecca Norton, Amos Oaks, Cal Oaks, Brian Pittman, Peter Riesing, Aaron Rose, Andrew Saftel, Sarah Shebaro, Paul Sherry, Joshua Shorey, Tony Sobota, Jered Sprecher, Sean Starwars, Jeffrey Vallance, George Wilson, Paris Woodhull. With historical skateboard archives from: Jay Cabler, Jacob Dohm, Cal Oaks, Patrick McInerney, Emmanuel Perez, Ryan Wilburn. Virtual bidding starts Fri Sep 2 at midnight, and live viewing, final bids, film screening, and live performance from Matt Nelson happens Fri Oct 7, 6-10 PM at 107 Bearden Place, Knoxville, TN 37917. Bids close at 10 PM on Fri Oct 7. To register: https://urban-explorer-knoxville.myshopify.com

First Friday Reception: September 2nd, 5:30 – 9:00 pm

Ed Lewis, Wood
After moving to Tennessee, Ed was able to have a woodworking shop and decided to try woodturning. He discovered he had a natural ability in using a lathe. After making the usual bowls, vases, and platters, he started experimenting with segmented pieces, especially “dizzy” bowls. He enjoys the process of making unique patterns that people will be proud to display. Ed volunteers at the Wears Valley Ranch where he teaches woodturning to students ranging in age from 10 to 17. He was accepted to be part of the 20th Master Woodworker’s Show in Knoxville, hosted by the East Tennessee Woodworker’s Guild, where two of his pieces were on display.

Carole Stoiber, Painting
Carole Stoiber is a two-dimensional artist who expresses herself in watercolors, oils, and acrylic paints. Her two-dimensional works are presently on display and for sale at the Art Market Gallery in Knoxville. To express three-dimensional ideas, Carole works in clay. When living in Harrisonburg, VA, Carole began painting original watercolor portraits of homes on commission. She called her business, “A Different Kind of House Painting”. Patrons marvel at her talent to create beautiful images with skillful techniques, vibrant colors, and imaginative designs that provoke emotions and memories with familiar, yet unique visions. Carole received a Fine Arts Degree with a Ceramic Concentration from Barton College (Wilson, NC; http://www.bartoncollege.org). Carole continues to learn and create every day in all watercolor and oil painting and ceramics. Carole taught art to children for over twenty years. She lives and works in Tennessee and her philosophy to stay young is to create something every day. http://www.carolestoiberart.com

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

Awaken Coffee will host an opening reception for artist Reem Arnouk, on Sept. 2 from 6-8 pm.

Born and raised in Syria, Art has been a huge influence in her life. Reem moved to America in 2013. She believes art to be a worldwide language and a way for human beings to communicate. “This art show theme reflects the different body shapes of women; perfect and beautiful. I believe what God said that we are beautifully and wonderfully made. In fact, God is the potter, we are the clay and the work of His hand. We are not called to be perfect, but to be beautiful. We are to accept, love, and support each other," she says.

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/

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
Sun. Sep 4th 2022, 3:00 pm
Thu. Sep 8th 2022, 8:00 pm
Fri. Sep 9th 2022, 8:00 pm
Sat. Sep 10th 2022, 8:00 pm
Sun. Sep 11th 2022, 3:00 pm
Thu. Sep 15th 2022, 8:00 pm
Fri. Sep 16th 2022, 8:00 pm
Sat. Sep 17th 2022, 8:00 pm
Sun. Sep 18th 2022, 3:00 pm

Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 800 S. Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information & tickets: 865-544-1999, www.theatreknoxville.com

We have new classes and workshops posted for the month of August leading into September. Be sure to check out all that we have to offer this month. Summertime darkroom trips are a great way to beat the heat!

August 31st Class (Learning Series - The Camera) 6PM-8PM - The Camera will teach you all about analog shooting. Topics covered will be: selecting a camera, camera functions, operating in that mysterious "Manual" mode, metering your subject, lens selection, and more.

September 6th Class (Learning Series - The Negative) 6PM-8PM - The Negative will take you inside The Darkroom where you will learn to load and process your film.

September 7th Class (Learning Series - The Print) 6PM-8PM - The Print will take you inside The Darkroom where you will learn the basics of enlarger use, burning and dodging and developing finished prints. For this class, you must bring your developed film and B&W photo paper. We suggest buying film and paper locally from F32 near West Town Mall.

September 15th Workshop (Cyanotype) 6PM-8PM - In this workshop, you will learn to make a unique one-of-a-kind handmade print by coating various papers with Cyanotype chemicals and developing them in the sun. Bring found objects, plant materials or print digital negatives on acetate. Paper will be provided for the workshop, but feel free to bring your own if you'd like to experiment. You'll need to register for this class at least 2-days in advance so we can get the materials ready for you to use!

September 23rd Workshop (Lumen Printing) 6PM-8PM - Lumen printing is an early photographic process developed in the 19th century. Using sunlight as developer and (mostly) organic objects as subjects, a lumen print makes a creative impression of our physical world. Come learn the fun Lumen process and discover how to apply it in your design and creative process. You will be making prints within minutes in this exciting workshop as you learn to expose and develop your works.

http://www.theknoxvillecommunitydarkroom.org/workshops

August 26–December 11, 2022

For the first time in its exhibition history, the McClung Museum is celebrating the deeply rooted traditions and colorful spirit of the Day of the Dead. The Spirit of Día de los Muertos (The Spirit of Day of the Dead) is the museum's first community collaboration exhibit created with guidance from Latino/a/x community members. The exhibition will open to the public on August 26 and be on view through December 11, 2022.

With displays in Spanish and English, The Spirit of Día de los Muertos highlights the rich history of the Mexican celebration that remembers loved ones passed. The exhibition opens with a traditional ofrenda (or altar) installation displaying an array of materials dedicated to deceased friends or family members. Familiar sights include colorful cempazúchitl (marigolds), ofrendas (altars) with food offerings, papel picados (decorative banners), and smartly dressed calaveras (skeletons).

https://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu/2022/08/03/mcclung-museum-collaborates-with-community-to-present-fall-2022-exhibition-celebrating-day-of-the-dead/

McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 1327 Circle Park Dr on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. Information: 865-974-2144