Calendar of Events

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present six new exhibitions at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville opening on Friday, September 6, from 5:00-9:00 PM. As part of a special First Friday Block Party sponsored by the Alliance and City of Knoxville, the free gathering with exhibiting artists will also feature nearly 20 artist vendors and live music with Fountain City Ramblers along the 100 Block of Gay Street, which will be open to pedestrians only from 4-10 PM between Jackson and Vine avenues.

Nick Ferruso uses his canvas to capture an intimate moment in nature. His paintings are unique slices of time: rejuvenating, uplifting and personal. Most feature familiar nature scenes from in and around Knoxville that viewers will find recognizable. From afar, their realism fools the eye, so much so they could be mistaken for photographs. But up close, the paintings become effectively abstract with colored splotches and overlapping palette knife work that is messy and even a bit chaotic. Engagement with the paintings from both distances is a part of the discovery viewers make for each scene.

Nick Ferruso was born and raised in Vienna, West Virginia, where the natural landscape lives up to the state motto of "Wild and Wonderful". The youngest of four children, he always loved drawing and painting, and after high school attended Colombus College of Art and Design. Although his first love was fine art, he pursued a BFA in Advertising and Graphic Design and spent the next 20 years as a Graphic Designer, working in New York City, Saint Petersburg, Florida, and finally settling in Knoxville to work for the former Scripps Networks. There he met and married his wife Anna, became a father of two boys, and made it through one company merger, only to be laid off after ten years with the company. This forced career shift presented an opportunity, and with encouragement from his wife, he decided that instead of pursuing another design job, he would, for the first time in his life, officially shift his focus to painting. He has since begun a reawakening of his creative self and is showing his two young children that art is a gift and it is worth pursuing.

Instagram @nickferruso
www.ferrusos.com

The Emporium Center is located at 100 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Gallery hours are M-F 9-5 and Sat 10-1. For more information, please see www.knoxalliance.com or call (865) 523-7543.

Marcia Goldenstein and Tom Riesing are showcasing new work in their exhibit, Shared Spaces, at RED GALLERY from September 6-28. Both artists have a rich history of teaching at the University of Tennessee School of Art, with Tom also serving as the director at Ball State University. Their work has been exhibited and recognized nationally and internationally. The exhibit features Goldenstein's map-inspired pieces and Riesing's recent monoprints, created during his residency at Constellation Studio in Lincoln, Nebraska.

5 PM—9 PM opening Fri Sep 6
RED Gallery, 130 W. Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-524-0146 or https://www.facebook.com/REDgalleryKNOX/

MAIN GALLERY
reception Sep. 6, 2024

A two-person show, You (Understood), featuring recent works by artists Angie To (Chattanooga, TN) and Christina Renfer Vogel (Chattanooga, TN) opens Tuesday, September 3 and will run through Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Curator: Brian R. Jobe.

https://www.christinarenfervogel.com/
https://www.angelatoart.com/

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

PROJECT SPACE
reception Sep. 6, 2024

Tri-Star Arts is also pleased to present the next exhibition in their Golden Chain Gallery project space located at the historic Candoro Marble Building. Impasse by Kelly Hider (Knoxville, TN) opens Tuesday, September 3 and will run through Wednesday, October 23, 2024. This show is located within the unique architectural space of a narrow wooden stairwell.

https://kellyhider.com/

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

FIRST FRIDAYS | SEPTEMBER 6, OCTOBER 4, 5-9PM

Lore: What We Were Told | What We Saw | What We Tell Ourselves is the sophomore portfolio from Black Women of Print. With Lore, contributing artists continue to expand on personal, familial, spiritual, and creative legacies. The prints are a collection of emic narratives created by active founding members and Cohort II members — LaToya Hobbs, Karen J. Revis, Deborah Grayson, Althea Murphy-Price, Stephanie Santana, and Tanekeya Word.

Lore was curated by Tanekeya Word, founder of Black Women of Print.

UT Downtown Gallery, 106 S. Gay Street. Hours: W-F: 11am - 6pm, Sat: 10am - 3p. For more information: ewing@utk.edu | https://downtown.utk.edu

At the Westminster Presbyterian Church in the Schilling Gallery
6500 S. Northshore Dr.
Knoxville, Tennessee 37919
Hours: call 865-584-3957
https://www.facebook.com/knoxville.watercolor.society/

EWING GALLERY | ART + ARCHITECTURE BUILDING, UT CAMPUS

Since 1981, Cecelia Condit’s videos have created heroines whose lives swing between beauty and the grotesque, innocence and cruelty, youth and fragility. Her work puts a subversive spin on the traditional mythology of women in film and the psychology of sexuality and violence. Exploring the dark side of female subjectivity, her “feminist fairy tales” focus on friendships, age, and the natural world.

The Ewing Gallery of Art + Architecture will be exhibiting a rotating selection of Condit’s short films as well as a monumental installation of her latest film, A Parable of Now — a triptych that represents Condit’s reaction to the environmental crisis and our uncertain futures.

Artist Lecture, Monday, September 30, 5:30pm | McCarty Auditorium, A+A Building
Condit’s lecture is sponsored by the Denbo Center for Humanities & the Arts as part of their 2024-2025 Distinguished Lecture Series.

https://ewing-gallery.utk.edu/cecelia-condit/

Knoxville Museum of Art (KMA) is thrilled to launch an exciting new schedule of exhibitions, beginning with Jo Sandman/TRACES, opening to the public on August 23, 2024. The public is warmly invited to the opening reception that Friday from 6:00-9:00 pm. A special Members-Only hour will take place from 6:00-7:00 pm, with a talk by Alice Sebrell, curator of TRACES, at 6:15. Attendees can expect to enjoy summer refreshments, a signature cocktail, and a special musical performance by Rubens Ghenov. The event is free and open to the public, with a cash bar.

Jo Sandman is celebrated for her restless curiosity, sparked by her time at Black Mountain College, and expressed through her experimentation with various imagery, materials, and processes. For more than seventy years, she fearlessly explored an interdisciplinary mix of painting, drawing, experimental sculpture, installation, and photography. Close examination of this work reflects Sandman’s desire to try anything in pursuit of her ideas. TRACES, organized by the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, Asheville, NC, offers viewers a rare opportunity to experience the evolution of the artist’s journey over multiple decades.

"We are honored to present Jo Sandman's TRACES at the Knoxville Museum of Art," said KMA Executive Director Steven Matijcio. "Her unique artistic vision and profound impact on the art world make this exhibition a must-see for art enthusiasts and the broader community alike."

For additional information and updates, follow the Knoxville Museum of Art on social media:
Facebook: Knoxville Museum of Art, Instagram: @knoxvillemuseumofart, X: @knoxart

Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tu-Sa 10-5, Su 1-5. Information: 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org. Admission and parking are free.

Each of us has an inner voice. For artists, that voice constantly whispers “create.” While this doesn't always lead to a finished piece, when it does, sharing it is a true joy and privilege. One of the best ways to ignite the creative spark is through collaboration. In this spirit of camaraderie and creativity, these three artists come together to exhibit their work. Linda Blair, Marcia Shelly (Maru), and Cheryl Massey (cherdo) showcase their talents across various mediums, including watercolor, acrylic, pastel, and ink. You never know what they'll create next, but they do so to bring delight to the world of art.

Dame Linda Blair shares this about their unique partnership, “We created Three Dames a few years ago to enjoy the advantages of exhibiting collectively. We each lean towards water media, which naturally allows our work to be a cohesive display.” In past years, the 3 Dames have exhibited throughout East Tennessee, in venues that include the Emporium, Plateau Art Gallery (Crossville), Tomato Head restaurants, Awaken Coffee, and Good Samaritan of Crossville. Their work will be at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Church in October and back at the Emporium in February 2025.

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

Please take the opportunity to visit: https://www.fountaincityartcenter.com/

Art Exhibit at Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, Free and open to the public
Reception Friday, August 9, 2024, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Artist talks at 6:30 p.m.
Gallery hours: 9:30 - 4:30 Monday through Thursday, 9:00 – 1:00 Sunday
At Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church Gallery, 2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918

Mary Bow
Images of many different animals, both domesticated and wild, are rendered in thickly applied acrylic paint on textured canvases using a dry brush technique that allows successive layers of color to show through. Bow hopes to provoke empathy for non-human animals as they live, raise their young and experience joy, sorrow and pain. Mary Bow has degrees in Anthropology, Psychology, and Visual Art, as well as higher degrees in Education. She feels that she has a unique perspective on how human relationships with others in the animal kingdom have changed over time. www.marypbow.com

Curt Imerman’s finely detailed drawings of barns are created by using fine-tipped pens as a brush rather than an instrument to draw lines. As the tip of the pen wears away from use, it produces lighter and finer lines, allowing different effects. Imerman says, “Barns are disappearing from our country’s landscape at an ever-increasing rate. Barns are a part of our Americana. This is my way of memorializing and sharing my fascination with old, weathered barns.” Imerman’s attention to detail comes from his career as a mechanical designer for a major U.S. crane manufacturer. While designing cranes, Curt’s drawing talent was called upon to prepare conceptual drawings of various lift crane designs. He is a member of the Art Market Gallery in Knoxville and serves on their Board of Directors.

https://tvuuc.org/

Every Wednesday, May 1 – November 20, 10 am – 1 pm
Market Square in downtown Knoxville

Every Saturday, May 4 – November 23, 9 am – 1 pm
Market Square, Union Avenue, and Market Street in downtown Knoxville

The Market Square Farmers’ Market is an open-air farmers’ market managed by Nourish Knoxville. Everything at the Market Square Farmers’ Market is grown, raised, and/or made by our vendors within a 150-mile radius of Knoxville, Tennessee. Products vary by season and include fresh fruits & vegetables, eggs, honey, pasture-raised meats, edible & ornamental plants, cut flowers, bread & baked goods, jams & jellies, coffee, artisan crafts, and more! We offer SNAP & SNAP Doubling services every Wednesday and Saturday, and Nourish Kids – a free kids activity on the 2nd Saturday of each month.

https://www.nourishknoxville.org/market-square-farmers-market/

Get ready for an exciting kickoff to the 2024 season of the New Harvest Farmers Market! Join us on Thursday, April 25th, from 3-6 PM at New Harvest Park for a fantastic event packed with fun activities and fresh, local goods! Here's what's in store for you:
FARMERS MARKET: Explore a diverse array of local produce, baked goods, meat, eggs, crafts, and more at our vibrant market stalls!
NOURISH MOVES: Lace up your sneakers and join us for the launch of the 2024 season of Nourish Moves! Learn more about how you can turn your steps into Produce Bucks by visiting nourishknoxville.org/nourish-moves/
SNAP & SNAP DOUBLING: shoppers with SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps) are able to swipe their EBT cards at the info booth for tokens to spend on groceries at the market! Plus Nourish Knoxville will be doubling those dollars, up to $20/day, in Double Up Food Bucks tokens to spend on fresh fruits & vegetables! Learn more about this program at nourishknoxville.org/programs/snap/

Thursdays from 3 pm – 6 pm
New Harvest Park, 4775 New Harvest Lane, Knoxville, TN 37918

https://www.nourishknoxville.org/new-harvest/