Calendar of Events

A First Friday opening reception for the exhibit is planned from 5:30-9 PM with complimentary refreshments and music.

Harriet Howell - silk painting
Harriet Howell has a varied art history. She has a BFA from the University of Tennessee and worked as a free-lance graphic designer for over 20 years. She taught pastel landscape drawing at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts for several years. She is an artist member of Tennessee Watercolor Society, in which she has held many offices, including President. She has juried several local and regional exhibitions. She no longer teaches, but her work is exhibited in the Art Market Gallery in Knoxville.

Ron Williams - photography
Ron developed an interest in art in his early teens and continued through college. By his senior year in high school he had the opportunity to train under Raymond Williams, a well known local watercolor artist, and earned an art scholarship from the Carol Reese Museum at ETSU. He spent two years at ETSU studying fine art and photography then left ETSU to take an apprenticeship position at Bays Mountain Nature Interpretive Center working as an exhibits curator and doing planetarium illustrations. Ron’s next 40 years were focused on the computer graphics industry. Although he had given up his love for creating with pencil and brush, he was able to dedicate his energy to computer graphics and photographic technology. After relocating to East Tennessee in 2011 he began to understand the difference between taking pictures and creating what he likes to call ARTography. He focused on expanding his knowledge of the available tools and took on challenges ranging from snowflakes to the Milky Way. He is inspired by the grandness of Mother Nature both big and small, and it is his goal to capture images that inspire and invoke emotion.

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

The opening celebration will be from 6-8pm March 1.

Victoria is an artist and educator working and living in Knoxville. Working in many forms of media such as painting, mixed media, charcoal, and photography, she creates artworks based on her response to the materials, resulting in atmospheric, textural scenes.

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Rala: Regional and Local Artisans, 112 W. Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Mon-Thu & Sat 11-6, Fri 11-8, Sun 11-5. Information: 865-525-7888, https://shoprala.com or www.instagram.com/ShopRala

Friday, March 1, from 6-8 Awaken Coffee will host an opening reception for artist Keerthana Duddu

“Ever since I was a little girl, I have believed in the importance of capturing the everyday moments in a creative way. Art has always been my way to illustrate the beauty in the mundane. I remember being in 8th grade and starting my very first art account on Instagram. I was so excited to start sharing my art with the world, and the thought of my art potentially being on the walls of stranger's homes made me so giddy. I was able to watch this dream unfold in 2020. Just as my art reminds me to enjoy the present, I hope my work allows you to experience this as well.” - Keerthana

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 four new exhibitions at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from March 1-30, 2024. A free gathering with the artists will take place on Friday, March 1, from 5:00-9:00 PM and features music by Tinca Tinca.

"My artwork is all collage, but from a different perspective. My artwork aims to challenge the viewer, making the familiar unfamiliar and the strange normal. It is up to the viewer to find a focal point, to look for the theme, and understand what is and what isn't as they observe. My collages are influenced by various art styles and forms ranging from abstract expressionism to surrealism to pop art. My art is also influenced by comic books, social media, graphic design, science fiction, body horror, and mythology." Luis Santiago is a multidisciplinary artist focusing on collage. Drawing on influences ranging from comic books, graphic novels, animation, mythology, music and literature, he pulls these elements together on the canvas. The surreal, the abstract, and the absurd come together to add depth to the pieces. Santiago received a Bachelor of Arts from Montclair State University. Instagram @LSartnstuff

The exhibitions will be on display at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. The Emporium is open to the public Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; and Saturday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Please note, the Emporium will be closed on Friday, March 29. Most of the works on exhibition will be for sale and may be purchased by visiting in person or the online shop at www.knoxalliance.store. For more information, please see www.knoxalliance.com or call (865) 523-7543.

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present four new exhibitions at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from March 1-30, 2024. A free gathering with the artists will take place on Friday, March 1, from 5:00-9:00 PM and features music by Tinca Tinca.

"Aging into Vintage is the title for a new show which catalogs my experiences and works over the 25 years of my life and is based on a concept I learned when I started my first job at an antique store. In the resale market, anything older than 25 years is considered “vintage.” Having turned 25 after numerous "once-in-a-lifetime" events such as the COVID pandemic, 2008 recession, 9/11, and more, this series is a reflection of what it means to have lived through so much yet so little in the grand scheme, emulating a sense of walking through my map of memories in a both intimately personal and abstracted manner." Hannah Hancock is a professional mixed media artist, born and raised in Knoxville. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from Maryville College and currently works as a manager at Jerry’s Artarama. She has participated in numerous regional art exhibitions throughout East Tennessee and teaches at a variety of art and crafts centers throughout the area. Instagram @coolio_punk

The exhibitions will be on display at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. The Emporium is open to the public Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; and Saturday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Please note, the Emporium will be closed on Friday, March 29. Most of the works on exhibition will be for sale and may be purchased by visiting in person or the online shop at www.knoxalliance.store. For more information, please see www.knoxalliance.com or call (865) 523-7543.

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present four new exhibitions at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from March 1-30, 2024. A free gathering with the artists will take place on Friday, March 1, from 5:00-9:00 PM and features music by Tinca Tinca.

Mac Bartine, George Denninger & Cosima Risolvo-Aryee: The Upstairs Show: An Elevated View
Mac Bartine uses fluid layers of color, movement and form to explore the imagination and our connections to emotion and the natural world. He strives to create works that invite personal interpretations and celebrations of our own experiences with life and creativity. Bartine is a life-long East Tennessee resident who grew up in Roane County. His mother is a professional musician, which led to his life-long passion for music and art. Bartine has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Berry College and an Master of Science in Organizational Psychology from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Today, he leads Smartria, a software company based in Knoxville, and is the lead singer and songwriter of local band Chameleous. This is his first public show of his paintings. www.bartine.com

Although George Denninger has had many interests, artistic expression was his first love as a child. In his career, he has been an aerospace engineer, an industrial and home designer, a college professor, a gallery owner, a motivational speaker, and an author. Denninger has exhibited nationally, including the Renwick Gallery in the Smithsonian American Art Museum and The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City where his work is part of their permanent collection. He has owned galleries in Sugar Loaf, NY and St. Charles, MO. "Art is an expression of Soul. The more we know of Soul, the fuller and clearer the expression of art. True art is the response emanating one's identity." www.georgedenninger.com

Cosima Risolvo-Aryee was born in Taranto, Italy, a gulf city in the Ionian Sea where she spent long days at the beach absorbing the beauty, serenity and high energy of the sea; these days undoubtedly inspired her creativity, imagery and soul of her work. At age twelve, her family moved to northern Illinois and at age eighteen, she served in the U.S. Army. She later attended the School of Art and Design at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a double major in Painting and Drawing. In 2017, she began painting and exhibiting again, and her residence and art studio are currently located in East Tennessee. She works mainly in oils, occasionally using watercolors, pastel and charcoal. "My work is completely intuitive. Although you may almost recognize spaces, places and things in my work, my aim is not to render known objects. My aim is to express myself intuitively and authentically by following creative impulses, through which celestial blues illuminate some paintings and marine blues inundate others. I’m frequently told the spaces I create in my paintings are otherworldly and sometimes surreal. My approach to my artmaking is to tap into the wonder of the essence of subjects like light, portals, and energetic spaces; I am always surprised at what comes through me onto the canvas." www.cosimas.art

The exhibitions will be on display at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. The Emporium is open to the public Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; and Saturday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Please note, the Emporium will be closed on Friday, March 29. Most of the works on exhibition will be for sale and may be purchased by visiting in person or the online shop at www.knoxalliance.store. For more information, please see www.knoxalliance.com or call (865) 523-7543.

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present four new exhibitions at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from March 1-30, 2024. A free gathering with the artists will take place on Friday, March 1, from 5:00-9:00 PM and features music by Tinca Tinca.

In honor of National Quilting Day on March 16, members of the Smoky Mountain Quilters of Tennessee (SMQ) are mounting an exhibit of more than 30 stunning quilts which illustrate the breadth of hand and machine techniques and the many reasons for making a quilt. Some are prize-winning works of art, while others were made for pleasure and daily use. Every quilt has a story behind it, and each quilter shares the inspiration for their creation as part of the exhibition. For example, one quilt commemorates 30 years of work by missionaries to translate the Bible into the native language for the people of Papua, New Guinea. Another quilter used leaves collected from her birthplace in Norway for a resist dyeing technique. A third SMQ member worked on a quilt depicting the promise of recovery while her younger sister was being treated for breast cancer.

“This exhibition is a celebration of the diverse talent of our membership and the many reasons we quilt,” said Merikay Waldvogel, SMQ member and the exhibition organizer. “None of us quilt solely for ourselves; it is a way to express our feelings through our art and to communicate with others when words are not enough. We hope this exhibit helps increase understanding of how quilts enhance our lives and bring us pleasure and comfort, whether we are the makers or the recipients of these beautiful works.”

The SMQ Educational Fund in memory of Peggy Garwood, a long-time member and master quilter, is underwriting the exhibition. SMQ typically meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM at Messiah Lutheran Church in Knoxville. SMQ strives to: advance the knowledge and appreciation of the craftsmanship, artistic expression, and historical significance of quiltmaking; sponsor and support charitable projects to provide encouragement to those in need; and promote friendship through shared activities. SMQ’s approximately 100 members range from novice to master quilters in diverse quilt styles, including traditional and art quilts, complex and minimalist modern designs, miniatures and bed-sized, and hand- or machine-stitched. For more information about Smoky Mountain Quilters of Tennessee, email info@smokymtnquilters.com. www.smokymtnquilters.com and www.facebook.com/smokymountainquiltersoftn

The exhibitions will be on display at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. The Emporium is open to the public Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; and Saturday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Please note, the Emporium will be closed on Friday, March 29. Most of the works on exhibition will be for sale and may be purchased by visiting in person or the online shop at www.knoxalliance.store. For more information, please see www.knoxalliance.com or call (865) 523-7543.

Join us on March 1st from 5 PM to 9 PM for the Astrid Galindo Student Art Show/Competition, featuring the creativity of talented local young artists ages 15 to 20. During the evening exhibit on Friday, attendees will have the opportunity to cast their votes for their favorite artwork. The top three winners will receive cash prizes.

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HoLa Hora Latina, 100 S. Gay Street, Suite 112, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-335-3358, www.holahoralatina.org

Solo show by Margaret Scanlan in the gallery, opens Fri Mar 1
Champagne Saturday from 11 AM - 4 PM, meet the artist from 1-3 PM

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

Dubbed “the assembly-line Picasso” by Time magazine, Steve Keene’s vibrant and engaging paintings emerge from a punk-rock ethos that upends the usual conventions of the art world. Working from his Brooklyn studio, Keene creates 50+ paintings each day, producing over 300,000 pieces during a career that now spans more than 30 years.

The revolutionary Steve Keene will join the Big Ears Festival (Mar 21-24) with a live, experiential painting performance. Keene will have a pop-up studio, RED Gallery in Knoxville’s historic Old City, for people to watch him create dozens of pieces at a time, with his iconic process, usually painted in series of four- or six-of-a-kind. He utilizes quick-drying acrylic paints and a screen-printing technique of moving from broad swaths of color and gradually moving to the more detailed work.

As a prelude to Steve Keene’s live painting appearance at Big Ears, the festival is presenting the debut of The Hirschhorn Collection's “Paintings by Steve Keene.” This expansive exhibition of some of his rarer works will open on March 1 and continue through March 29 in at the RED Gallery, located on Jackson Ave in Knoxville’s Old City.

Make sure to visit the gallery during your stay to watch him work!

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

Knoxville Watercolor Society Exhibition
Art Exhibit at Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church
Free and open to the public
When: Reception Friday, February 16, 2024, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Artists’ talks at 6:30 p.m.

Gallery hours: 9:30-4:30 Monday through Thursday and 9:00-1:00 Sunday
2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918

Knoxville Watercolor Society: Passionate About Art
For more than 60 years, the Knoxville Watercolor Society (KWS) has provided area watercolor artists, students and supporters with the only local art organization dedicated to the practice, advancement, and promotion of watercolor as a serious art form. KWS enjoys a long-standing reputation for the artistic excellence, expertise, passion, and mutual support of its members. Membership in KWS is open to all Knoxville area residents 18+, including experienced water-media artists, aspiring or developing water-media artists, art teachers, art students, patrons of the arts, representatives of arts organizations, and vendors. For more information, go to https://knoxvillewatercolorsociety.weebly.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/knoxville.watercolor.society/

Work by eight of the region's most prominent Black artists are on display through March 9th. Opening reception is this Saturday, February 3, 1:00 - 4:00. Many of the artists will be in attendance and light Hors D'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Please join us for this wonderful show!

Oak Ridge Art Center, 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Tu-F 9-5, Sa-M 1-4. Information: 865-482-1441, www.oakridgeartcenter.org