Calendar of Events

Spark is raising funds to help people in east Tennessee by providing programs, services, training, demonstrations and loans of assistive technology, computers and durable medical equipment for all ages. As a person-centered nonprofit, we want to help find the best and economical way to help people with disabilities and seniors find solutions to the challenges they may be facing in their daily lives.

Our next event in December is Toy Tech and it's our favorite day of the year! Our elves adapt toys with switches so kids with physical disabilities can play with the same toys as their peers. Santa will be here helping us spread the joy! Thank you for bidding!

Spark is a Knoxville nonprofit that has been helping people with disabilities find the support, resources, technology and training they desire to help reach their goals. From infants to seniors, Spark has durable medical equipment to assist with mobility, safety and strength-helping people stay safe in their homes. Spark's innovation team finds creative solutions for people when they are unable to find equipment to accommodate their needs. Spark Connects partners with Scott Recycling to provide computers to seniors and people with disabilities to be able to connect with loved ones, go to school, work, or just be entertained. Spark is a place to come to that is welcoming, supportive and helps to connect people to the things that will make a difference in their daily life.

https://www.32auctions.com/Spark2022

On Friday, November 18th from 6 - 8 PM, there will be an artists' reception for an exhibit of photography and interpretive poetry by Jack Retterer and 3D art by Roberta Smashey at the Clayton Center for the Arts Blackberry Farm and William "Ed" Harmon Galleries at Maryville College.

Regular gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10 AM - 5 PM.

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

GREETINGS FROM VESTAL II FEAT. LISA FLANARY (STUDIO A), RACHEL SEVIER DALLERY (STUDIO B), ASHLEY PACE (STUDIO C), RISA HRICOVSKY (STUDIO D)

Tri-Star Arts is pleased to share about the current exhibition in their main gallery at the historic Candoro Marble Building. A group group show, Greetings From Vestal II, composed of multimedia works by the Tri-Star Arts studio artists currently working in the Candoro Marble Building - featuring Lisa Flanary (Studio A), Rachel Sevier Dallery (Studio B), Ashley Pace (Studio C), Risa Hricovsky (Studio D) - opened on Friday, November 11, 2022, and will run through Saturday, January 14, 2023. A public reception will be held on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 5:00- 8:00 pm with artist studios open to visitors.

FILTERED BY ASHTON LUDDEN
Tri-Star Arts is pleased to share about the current exhibition in their Golden Chain Gallery project space located at the historic Candoro Marble Building. Filtered by Ashton Ludden of Knoxville, TN opened Friday, November 11, 2022 and will run through Saturday, January 14, 20223. This show has been installed within the unique architectural space of a steep wooden stairwell. A public reception will be held on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 5:00- 8:00 pm with the artist in attendance.

Tri-Star Arts at Candoro Marble Building, 4450 Candora Drive, Knoxville, TN 37920. Hours: Tu-Sa 11-5. Information: https://tristararts.org/visit

THE BIG TINY SHOW - A SMALL WORKS EXHIBIT
Opening reception: November 11, 5-8 p.m.

We are so pleased to announce our small works exhibition, The Big Tiny Show is back! The Big Tiny Show is a national juried exhibition of small 2D works and will include works from established and emerging artists, in a variety of subject matter, media, and expression.

Cash awards will be juried by Nashville artist Michael Griffin. http://www.michaelgriffinstudio.com/

GALLERY HOURS
Tues – Fri: 10:00 – 5:30
Sat: 10:00 – 4:00

THE DISTRICT GALLERY
5113 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919 | 865-200-4452 | https://www.thedistrictgallery.com/bigtinyshow/

Opening Reception: Saturday, November 5, 11 am - 1 pm

A curated collection of works from Lesley Eaton, Melissa Everett and Colleen Thornbrugh.
@mne_textiles
@lesleyeatonstudio
@sunfacestudio

On view weekdays November 7-Dec 23, and by appointment December 26-30.
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Schilling Gallery, 6500 Northshore Dr.
Call 828-734-0451 to schedule a viewing.

"Abstracts on Display" will host a rotating series of abstract artists from around the country. Jen Sterling is the inaugural artist!

Artist's Statement: I can feel an entire shift in my thinking and my emotions when viewing a strikingly bold and colorful piece of art. The goal of my work is to inspire energy and excitement from within. These images are meant to make you feel strong and powerful — to burst into your morning with a zing, to prod you into action when you reach your midday lull, and/or to invigorate your senses after a long day. Ideally, my art evokes a reaction and reminds you that life is for feeling and stretching, and living.

JEN STERLING is an abstract painter based in Annapolis, MD. Her work inspires energy and excitement in homes and workspaces. She works large and small and adores commissions. For more info visit www.jensterling.com and follow @jensterlingart on Instagram.

555 W Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902
Our pop-up gallery is hosted by the marketing agency Morris Creative Group in their lovely downtown building. The gallery is accessible during business hours Monday through Friday. At all other times, work can be viewed through the large front windows. Access to brokers and the design trade can also be arranged by appointment.

https://www.abstractsondisplay.com/

The Professional Photographers of East Tennessee is exhibiting fine art photography at The Gallery in Rarity Bay. The Photo Expo features the works of some of East Tennessee’s best known fine art photographers and a few lesser known emerging photo artists. The Expo includes the work 18 different photographers and over 50 fine art prints. The theme, “Show Us Your Best” has resulted in an exhibit that includes a wide range of photographic styles, image sizes and topics.

The Photo Expo opened November 4 and will continue until January 7, 2023. The Artists’ Reception takes place is on December 4 from 2 PM to 4 PM. The reception is free and open to the public.

The Gallery in Rarity Bay is located in the Community Activity Center (CAC) in Rarity Bay . The CAC is the 2nd building on the right as you drive into Rarity Bay (before you reach the Gate). The Address for Rarity Bay is 150 Rarity Bay Blvd., Vonore, TN 37885.

Take 1-75 south or Route 11 south to Route 72 and turn left onto Route 72. Continue on Route 72 past the Tellico Village sign. A couple miles past the Tellico Village sign, on your left will be the Rarity Bay entrance. Turn left onto Rarity Bay Blvd.

https://www.facebook.com/PPETN/

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