Calendar of Events

The Ghostly Tour of Downtown Knoxville! Come and join the spirits for a tour of Downtown Knoxville's scariest landmarks. The tours which last approximately two hours each, will visit the sites of some of Knoxville's best kept secrets.

Stories for 2022: The legend of Knoxville's own Frankenstein, a man's search for a simple drink "A Glass of Water", and the murder of a traveling-man "Oysters in September". This year's tour will also include two new tales: "Death by Fire" and "Murder at The Church Door".

This year's tours will be on October 18, 20, 21, 25, 27 & 28, 7:00 p.m. each evening promptly
The tours are about one mile in length. All tours begin at James White's Fort located at the intersection of Hill Avenue and Hall of Fame Drive. Ample free parking is available for tour participants at the Fort. Enjoy roasting marshmallows by the fire in the courtyard with hot chocolate after the tour.

Adults $10
Children (6 – 15) $6

James White's Fort, 205 E. Hill Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915. Information: 865-525-6514, www.jameswhitefort.org

The family of John F. Richardson has generously donated 31 paintings to the Clayton Center for the Arts and Maryville College. Sales of the artwork will benefit the CCA and MC Fine Arts Division,

John Richardson had a long career painting landscapes in many styles and mediums and in many places from Tennessee to Arizona to Washington State. He lived in Tennessee and Illinois. He studied at Vanderbilt University, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and the University of Chicago. Exhibition venues included the Pennsylvania Academy, Art Institute of Chicago and Vanderbilt University. Richardson taught at Watkins Institute in Nashville from 1938 to 1942 and from 1949 to 1969 at the University of Illinois in Chicago Circle. Richardson and wife Margaret, moved to Nashville and became active in the local art scene. His paintings have a very distinctive personal style, strongly representing elements of mid to late 20th Century artistic trends and movements.

Paintings may be viewed in the DENSO and La Dolce Vita Galleries Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm and during events.

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

Recent Video Works by Kaz Rahman is on exhibition at Gallery 103, School of Art
University Of Tennessee

These recent video works showcase a collage of elements that combine hand-drawn and animated gestures with live action and archival. An architectural framework wraps these 5 garden tales.

UT School of Art: 1715 Volunteer Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37996. Information: 865-974-3200, https://art.utk.edu/

Fri. Oct 14th 2022, 8:00 pm
Sat. Oct 15th 2022, 8:00 pm
Sun. Oct 16th 2022, 3:00 pm
Thu. Oct 20th 2022, 8:00 pm
Fri. Oct 21st 2022, 8:00 pm
Sat. Oct 22nd 2022, 8:00 pm
Sun. Oct 23rd 2022, 3:00 pm
Thu. Oct 27th 2022, 8:00 pm
Fri. Oct 28th 2022, 8:00 pm
Sat. Oct 29th 2022, 8:00 pm
Sun. Oct 30th 2022, 3:00 pm

Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, from the novella Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
Directed by Tom Eubanks

A new and shocking version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale of depravity, lust, love and horror. On the fog-bound streets of Victorian-era London, Henry Jekyll’s experiments with exotic “powders and tinctures” have brought forth his other self—Edward Hyde, a sensualist and villain free to commit the sins Jekyll is too civilized to comprehend. When Hyde meets a woman who stirs his interest, Jekyll fears for her life and decides to end his experiments. But Hyde has other ideas, and so the two sides battle each other in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse to determine who shall be the master and who his slave. With multiple Hydes portrayed by members of the cast.

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

The Porch Sale held each year features locally made artwork from members of the AACC. It’s an excellent time to shop for discounted handmade gifts for the holidays! The Porch Sale provides local artisans the opportunity to replenish their artwork for the new year ahead.

Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Clinton, TN. Hours: M-Sa 10-6, Su 1-5. Information: 865-494-9854, www.appalachianarts.net

Featuring all media – including oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, drawings, sculpture in any medium, jewelry, collage, printmaking, photography and digital media.

Friday, October 7: Reception will be from 6:30pm – 8:00pm (masks required) with awards announced at 7 PM.

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

A1LabArts is pleased to announce its Fall Member Exhibit: IGNITE.

This compelling show is full of thought provoking, creative interpretations about what ignites us personally, as a nation, and as a global community, with themes ranging from pop culture to current events.

Please join us during our First Friday Opening Reception on October 7, from 5pm-9pm, at Broadway Studios & Gallery, 1127 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN.

There will be ample free parking, refreshments, and a bit of outdoor seating available to make visiting with friends more comfortable. Any art purchased may be taken home the same day it is bought.

This show runs through November 3. The gallery is open every Friday from noon - 4 pm.

After October 7, you can view the IGNITE show at: http://www.facebook.com/A1LabArts.
For more information, please email us at: contacta1labarts@gmail.com.

Awaken Coffee will host an opening reception for artist Chloe Melton Friday, October 7, from 6-8 pm.

"I love that I can use art to inspire others. It allows me to show viewers a perspective they may not have otherwise considered. In a world where everyone is seeking change, I believe the pivotal role of the artist is to be a messenger of the many perspectives around us."- Chloe Melton

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/

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present five new exhibitions at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from October 7-29, 2022. A celebration with the artists will take place on Friday, October 7, from 5:00-9:00 PM and features live music inside the Emporium by Nicholas Horner, Stranger May, and Shayla McDaniel. 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.

Years ago, I got bumped into the art world by accident, and being able to express myself through arts has been a superb experience since that time. Because of my technical background and my deep interest in technology and science, the use of technology as a tool of creation has been a dominant component of my creative work. For a long time, I explored the deep etching of my designs into metals where the etched pieces became the base for further manual, photographic and color manipulations. The driving force behind my work has always been the desire to experiment; I consider all my work as ongoing experiments. Because of 3D printers, model-making of structures is less challenging, and I have shifted my concentration to artistic structures. While people are normally attracted to the structure’s appearance, structures may also be an art of engineering when observed from a technical viewpoint. I plan to develop the small and unrefined structural models in this exhibition by infusing practical usefulness, enhancing the quality and creating much larger models.

Jon “Rooz” Vazeen loves to connect with people and organizations that have an interest in creating structures in much larger dimensions. An easy and quick way to create huge, segmented 3D-printed structures is to have a large group of people each contributing one or more segments.

http://www.vazeen.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

Art Guild member, poet, educator, and fine art photographer, Jack Retterer, is the Art Guild’s featured artist for October. He will be honored at the Fun and Wine Reception on Friday, October 7, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., at the Plateau Creative Arts Center located at 451 Lakeview Drive in Fairfield Glade. Art Guild members’ artwork will also be on display in the gallery. Wearing masks is optional. Wine will be served. This event is free & open to the public.

Jack Retterer, fine art photographer, teacher, and poet, is very active in the arts community in East Tennessee. His American Impressionist style photography and large canvas prints have been on display and offered for purchase through the Art Market Gallery, the Knoxville Arts and Culture Alliance, the Tennessee Artists Association, the Plateau Creative Arts Center in Crossville, the Art Guild in Tellico Village, Arts at the Airport, the City of Knoxville Mayor’s Office, the Knoxville County Mayor’s office, the Clayton Center for the Art, the Rarity Bay Community Center, the Fountain City Arts Center, the Loudon County Visitors’ Center, the Oak Ridge Art Gallery and the Venue Conference Center in Lenoir City.

Prior to his move to East Tennessee, Jack taught photography at Benedictine University in Naperville, Illinois. Currently, Jack teaches Fine Art Photography at the University of Tennessee. He is also active in presenting photography classes and presentations through regional art guilds, photography clubs and art organization across Tennessee.

www.facebook.com/ArtGuildatFFG

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

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present five new exhibitions at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from October 7-29, 2022. A celebration with the artists will take place on Friday, October 7, from 5:00-9:00 PM and features live music inside the Emporium by Nicholas Horner, Stranger May, and Shayla McDaniel. 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.

Our Quiet Attention is a collection of works representing self-exploration and contemplation on the creative path. The show includes oil paintings and drawings created in 2022 by Casey Field. In her inaugural exhibition, the subject matter explores the building blocks for creating personal, figurative art. The artist’s current explorations in artmaking include the use of personal stories, the feminine as sacred, and the portrait as a portal to the universal. Field creates art in the subgenre of contemporary classical figurative art.

The title of this collection of artwork comes from the idea that an intentional devotion to any pursuit–artistic or otherwise–requires a certain amount of thoughtful dedication. Field is a student of classical drawing, and her figure drawings are an exploration of the beauty of the human form. The show also includes small studies of seashells that have been drawn from life as a contemplative practice. The oil paintings in this show are primarily autobiographical portraits. As a mother living in East Tennessee, her subject matter often involves personal stories of childhood and nature.

Casey Field is a Knoxville native who began painting a few years ago. She currently studies Classical drawing with American figurative artist Patricia Watwood. When she is not painting or drawing, Field is hanging out with her husband, two daughters and two cats in South Knoxville.

https://www.caseyfieldart.com/
Instagram at @caseyfieldart

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 October 7-29, 2022. A celebration with the artists will take place on Friday, October 7, from 5:00-9:00 PM and features live music inside the Emporium by Nicholas Horner, Stranger May, and Shayla McDaniel. 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.

When four women of diverse backgrounds, interests and tastes come together out of their mutual appreciation and admiration for artistic expression, the results are lively and fascinating. The variation in color, texture, and ideas encourages repeated viewing of this new exhibition by Linda Blair, Cheryl Massey, Leesa Osburn and Marcia Shelly. Through acrylic, oil, and watercolor, each “dame” has been free to explore, enjoy and express each of the four seasons in her own way.

Linda Blair
Watercolors are my first painting choice -- the colors blend from quiet to joyful, and there seems to always be a new skill or new perception to bring to the work. I am presently drawn to butterflies for their quiet beauty; and, as many species are in difficult times, perhaps presenting them in pictures will increase public awareness.

Cheryl Massey
"Cherdo" is a self-taught artist and Tennessee native. She is a lifelong enthusiast of paint, pencil, and pastels. My artistic process starts with an observation with which my mind cannot seem to part and ends with the beautiful hues that finally set it free on the canvas. I adore works that pop with bold strokes of colorful imagination, and drawing and painting in a variety of media fuels my creative spirit. Instagram @instacherdo

Leesa Osburn
I am always looking for a subject that is intriguing in a new way to me, whether is the subject matter or the atmospheric conditions. What catches my eye is something that I haven’t attempted before. I do not usually attempt the same subject twice.

Marcia Shelly
I am drawn to the way light touches an object and how it changes the object's base color. I add complementary colors to enhance the object in a dramatic way. https://www.maruarts.net/

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