Calendar of Events

The Tennessee Artists Association will have an all-members show at the Rose Center for the Arts in Morristown. Over 30 members of the Tennessee Artists Association will have works on exhibit.

An opening reception will be held on Friday, November 4th, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The wine and hors d’oeuvres reception and exhibit are free and open to the public.

The Rose Center for the Arts is located at 442 W Second North St., Morristown, TN., and is maintained by the Rose Council for the Arts. It is a non-profit organization and is a Designated Agency of the Tennessee Arts Commission. Built in 1892, the Late Victorian style building was used as a school until 1975. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

More on the Tennessee Artist’s Association can be found on the web at https://tnartists.org, on Instagram at @tn_artists, and on Facebook at TNArtistsAssociation.

The Rose Center, 442 West Second North St, Morristown, TN, 37814. Hours: M-F 9-5. Information: 423-581-4330, www.rosecenter.org

Join us this First Friday as @benfoxmccord presents, Horror Vacui. This term from Latin literally translates to “fear of empty spaces.” It is used to describe artworks in which the entire surface is covered in detailed imagery. This exhibit features works made in a similar spirit.

Artist+Illustrator: www.benfoxmccord.com

RED Gallery, 130 W. Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-524-0146 or https://www.facebook.com/REDgalleryKNOX/

Opening: Friday, November 4, 5-9pm
Reception: Friday, December 2, 5-9pm

Figures is a two-person exhibition of work by Birmingham-based artist, Amy Pleasant, and Alfred University associate professor, Katarina Riesing. Using repetition and hard-edged shapes in paint and clay, Pleasant meditates on fragmented silhouettes of the human form. In contrast, Riesing illustrates the patterns of textiles over the contours of the human body, marks on skin left by clothing or people, and skin’s natural blemishes with dye and embroidery.

The exhibition will run from November 4 - December 15, 2022. The UT Downtown Gallery will close November 24 + 25 for Thanksgiving.

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

The show opening will be from 6-8pm on November 4

We are excited to announce local artist Brian Pittman as our artist for the month of November! His elaborate Cathedral and Castle drawings have become a Knoxville staple. Please join us at Rala in the Old City!

Due to the ongoing pandemic, we prefer that masks be worn inside the store. Thank you for helping us stay safe!
Event Page Here: https://shoprala.com/blogs/blog/november-first-friday-with-brian-pittman

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

First Friday Reception: November 4th, 5:30 – 9:00 pm

Dennis Sabo, Photography
Autumn in Tennessee
“As long as autumn lasts, I shall not have hands, canvas, and colors enough to paint the beautiful things I see.” -Vincent van Gogh
“Autumn foliage, streams, and forest scenes are a magical time for nature, a seasonal fairytale experience of color, light, textures, and patterns.” - Dennis Sabo
Dennis Sabo is an internationally award winning photographer specializing in contemporary fine art abstract, landscape, and seascape photography. His painterly and emotionally charged photographs are reminiscent of the best works of art by the legendary Impressionists while capturing light and its effect on the landscape with a contemporary vibrancy and energy. Most of his nature imagery is a microcosm of a subject so that collectors can relate to the artwork regardless if they are from Tennessee or elsewhere. Dennis's fine art has been included in solo and group gallery exhibitions, commercial installations and private home collections throughout the United States and internationally, and also in books, magazines, and in multimedia worldwide including NOVA, PBS, Canon U.S.A., Inc., Portfolio Magazine Florida, and Blue Planet.

Janis Proffitt, Wood
Janis is a native Knoxvillian. Her roots run deep in the Smoky Mountains. Her Great Great Grandfather owned a sawmill in the Greenbrier area of the National Park. For over 25 years, she along with her sister ran their Dad’s woodshop in Pittman Center, TN. With her rich Southern Appalachian Heritage, she creates both traditional and contemporary wood turnings. In the 1980’s she taught herself wood burning that she incorporates on to her pieces. Her work comes from the Head, the Heart, and Hands.

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

Show name: My Muses
Collage art by Sara Barrett

Opening reception 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4
10% of sales opening night benefits The Humane Society of The Tennessee Valley.
Artwork will be on display throughout November.

Info: Instagram, @freelance.muse

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/

Awaken Coffee will host an opening reception for artist Sara Barrett Friday, November 4, from 6-8 pm.

East Tennessee native and mixed media collage artist Sara Barrett lives at the foothills of the Smokies with her husband of 14 years, their 12-year-old daughter, and two cats. A full-time creative thinker, Barrett repurposes used and discarded materials of all types in her artwork. She combines everything as digital collage or collage on canvas.

Barrett’s artwork has been exhibited at both The Emporium and The District Gallery in Knoxville, and at The Ford Studios in Marion, Va. Her work has also been published in print and online in The Tatterhood Review, Wild Roof Journal, Halcyone/Black Mountain Press, Button Eye Review and Tempered Runes Press.

Barrett is a 2022 recipient of The Bailey Opportunity Grant through The Arts and Culture Alliance of Knoxville.
You can see more of her work on Instagram @freelance.muse

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/

Including work by Scott Duce, Brad Aldridge, Margaret Scanlan, Cheryl Warrick, Stephen Bach, Kris Rehring, and others

Bennett, 5308 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Hours: M-Sa 10-5:30. Information: 865-584-6791, https://bennetthome.com/

November 4-6, 2022
56th ANNUAL FINE CRAFT SHOW
View participating artists at https://www.foothillscraftguild.net/fall-showcase.html

Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912
Foothills Craft Guild: 865-470-0669, www.foothillscraftguild.org

Dates & Times: November 4 at 7:30 pm and November 6 at 2:30 pm at the Tennessee Theatre

Conductor: Kevin Class
Director: Dean Anthony

Cast: Susannah Biller
Sean Anderson
Gary Simpson
Donata Cucinotta
John Riesen
Gregory Sliskovich
UT Opera Theatre

Returning to Knoxville Opera after twenty years, Franz Lehar’s The Merry Widow is an effervescent romantic comedy that follows a group of Pontevedrians living in Paris as they try to convince the titular widow, Hanna Glawari, to marry a Pontevedrian so her vast wealth won’t leave the country. Operatic high-jinks ensue as Hanna and Count Danilo literally dance around their romantic feelings for each other. This charming show will have you and your family full of joy and delight by the end of the evening. This production is in collaboration with with the University of Tennessee Opera Theatre and will feature many students and alumni.

“We see great value in this collaboration and plan to grow and further the opportunities with the University of Tennessee Opera Theatre. Investing in these rising young singers enables us to build a strong foundation for a robust, thriving artist community in Knoxville. We intend to rival Barnes, Harper, Heupel, and Vitello in our effort to bring top-tier talent to Knoxville! says Jason Hardy, General Director and CEO of Knoxville Opera,” says Jason Hardy, General Director and CEO of Knoxville Opera.

Knoxville Opera: 865-524-0795, https://www.knoxvilleopera.org/the-merry-widow

Fri Nov 4, 7 PM and Sat Nov 5, 2 PM and 7 PM
At Old City Performing Arts Center, 111 State St, Knoxville, TN 37902

Annual fall performance. This will be a full length presentation of (mostly) modern dance with work from award winning choreographers and dancers. We’re excited to be collaborating in a new performance venue for this family friendly show!

Tickets can be obtained through the River and Rail Old City Performing Arts Center website or purchased at the door in person. Eligible for Penny4Arts!

For more information, please contact: momentumdancelab@gmail.com
www.momentumdancelab.org

Join us November 4-6 at Baker Creek Preserve in the heart of Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness for the 13th Annual Fall Festival!!! Hosted by AMBC and presented by Harper Volkswagen.

https://fallfest.ambcknox.org/