Calendar of Events

Monday, November 4, 2024

Westminster Presbyterian Church: Works by Nick DeFord and Jessie Van der Laan

  • November 4, 2024 — December 27, 2024

Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Free event

https://jessievanderlaan.com/home.html
https://www.nickdeford.com/

At Westminster Presbyterian Church Schilling Gallery, 6500 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919. Hours: M-R 9-4, Fri 9-12. Information: (865) 584-3957 or www.wpcknox.org

Ewing Gallery: Regional Globalism in the Tennessee Valley

Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Free event, History, heritage, Science, nature and Technology

The Open Workshop | This Land is Your Land
EWING GALLERY | ART + ARCHITECTURE BUILDING, UT CAMPUS
*The gallery will be closed November 27 - December 1 for Thanksgiving

Regional Globalism in the Tennessee Valley features speculative design proposals from internationally recognized architects and design research practices, each addressing the theme of regenerative regional futures for the Tennessee Valley. This exhibit presents commissioned projects that respond to the region’s history of large-scale public works initiatives, offering thought-provoking visions that weave together architecture, environment, and society.

Exhibitors include: RVTR + POST (Ann Arbor/El Paso), The Open Workshop (San Francisco), Smout Allen (London), and faculty from UT’s College of Architecture + Design.

This exhibition was organized by the University of Tennessee College of Architecture + Design and curated by Assistant Professor Micah Rutenberg.

Ewing Gallery, 1715 Volunteer Blvd on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. Hours: M-T-F 10-5, W-R 10-7:30, Su 1-4. Information: 865-974-3200, www.ewing-gallery.utk.edu

Cathedral Concert Series: American Guild of Organists in Concert

  • November 4, 2024
  • 7:00 PM

Category: Free event and Music

The Cathedral Concert Series is pleased to present the American Guild of Organists recital, Monday, November 4 at 7:00 PM featuring organists Hyunju Lee, Karl Jacob, Michelle Walter, and Byongsuk Moon performing the music of Bach, Mendelssohn, Gawthorp, Couperin, and Tournemire, on the Cathedrals' pipe organ Casavant Frères Opus 3927.

The Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
711 South Northshore Drive Knoxville, TN 37919

Admission is Free: Seating is Limited.(doors open 1 hour before concert) Please Respect our Sacred Space: No Food/Drink/Gum.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cathedral-concert-american-guild-of-organists-tickets

Tennessee Theatre: Mighty Musical Monday with Band-Backed Wren

Category: Free event and Music

Join us for a FREE concert you won't want to miss! Mighty Musical Monday will feature Associate House Organist Matthew Fisher on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. Matthew will be joined by Band-Backed Wren.

Band-Backed Wren is a Knoxville-based ensemble who pay homage to an array of jazz, from contemporary stylings of the 21st century to well-loved standards going on 100 years old. Led by vocalist and Knoxville native Renée Maggart, the group features a mix of student, amateur, and professional musicians including Noor Chang, Carter Beucher, and Knoxville native Will Ross. Additional artists known to flock with the group have included local names in jazz John Tunstall, Lucas Pressley, and Parker Bakkal.

While we will not be providing lunch, you may bring your own. Concessions will also be available for purchase. Doors at 11:30 AM for 12 PM show.

https://www.tennesseetheatre.com/events/detail/mighty-musical-monday-7

Tri-Star Arts: Greetings From Vestal IV

  • November 1, 2024 — January 29, 2025

Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Free event

A group show, Greetings From Vestal IV, featuring recent works by resident studio artists Rachel Sevier Dallery, Casey Field, Risa Hricovsky, and Ashley Pace opens Tuesday, October 29, 2024 and will run through Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Curator: Brian R. Jobe. An opening reception will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024 from 5:00 until 8:00 pm (artists in attendance). The address is 4450 Candora Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37920 and admission is always free of charge.
https://tristararts.org/the-gallery/f/greetings-from-vestal-iv

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

Tri-Star Arts: Stairfall by Adam Rowe

  • November 1, 2024 — January 29, 2025

Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Free event

Tri-Star Arts is pleased to present the next exhibition in their Golden Chain Gallery project space located at the historic Candoro Marble Building. Stairfall by Adam Rowe (Knoxville, TN) opens Tuesday, October 29, 2024 and will run through Wednesday, January 29, 2025. This show is located within the unique architectural space of a narrow wooden stairwell. An opening reception will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024 from 5:00 until 8:00 pm (artist in attendance). The address is 4450 Candora Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37920 and admission is always free of charge.

https://tristararts.org/the-gallery/f/stairfall

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

Clayton Center for the Arts: Appalachian Patchwork Duet

Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Fine Crafts and Free event

Joint Exhibit of members’ quilts by Knoxville Modern Quilt Guild and Smoky Mountain Quilters of Tennessee

Opening Reception Friday, November 1, 2024 6-8 PM

Gallery hours: 10 AM to 5 PM Monday-Friday and additional hours during scheduled Clayton Center shows and events.

502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804
865.981.8590 or info@claytonartscenter.com
https://claytonartscenter.com/

Dogwood Arts: Fragile: Group Ceramic Exhibition

Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Fine Crafts and Free event

Reception: November 1st / 5-8PM
December 6th / 5-8PM
FRAGILE: A Group Ceramic Exhibition at Dogwood Arts will showcase functional and sculptural ceramic art from emerging and established artists throughout our region.

Dogwood Arts, 123 W. Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-637-4561, www.dogwoodarts.com

Tennessee Craft - East Chapter Exhibition at Ijams

  • November 1, 2024 — November 30, 2024

Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Fine Crafts and Free event

In the Ijams hallway gallery in November.
https://www.facebook.com/tncrafteast

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Visitor Center open daily 10-6; grounds and trails open daily from 8 AM - dusk. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

Arts & Culture Alliance: Greg Lach: Pixel Painting

Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Free event

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present five new exhibitions at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville opening on Friday, November 1, from 5:00-9:00 PM.

Greg Lach was born in Pittsburgh, PA and his artistic philosophy formed at Canevin High School with classes at Carnegie Mellon and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He was taught that all artists should be photographers and all photographers artists, an outlook reflected in his work today. He received his BFA from the University of Dayton after attending the Dayton Art Institute and working for H&H Art Studios of Dayton. He opened his own photography studio in the late 1970s and continued to paint in watercolor and acrylic; he actively participated in the Dayton Society of Painters & Sculptors, Professional Photographers of Southwest Ohio and Professional Photographers of Ohio. Through his affiliation with the Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville, Lach has exhibited in numerous shows, fairs and exhibitions around the country. He currently resides in Seymour.

Lach continues his artistic growth by embracing digital photography and pixel painting. He combines traditional watercolor paintings with digital manipulation to create a unique image, inviting the viewer to wonder where the brush stroke ends and the photograph begins.

The exhibitions will be on display November 1-30, 2024 at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. The Emporium is open to the public Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Saturday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Please note, the Emporium will be closed Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29, for the holidays. Most of the works on exhibition will be for sale and may be purchased by visiting in person or the online shop at https://www.knoxalliance.store. For more information, please see https://www.knoxalliance.com or call (865) 523-7543.

Arts & Culture Alliance: Dennis Sabo: Aqua

Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Free event

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present five new exhibitions at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville opening on Friday, November 1, from 5:00-9:00 PM.

For much of my photographic journey, I've been captivated by water. From the serene backyard creeks of Tennessee to the vibrant and exotic oceans around the world, water has always been my muse. In this selective exhibition, I invite viewers to immerse themselves in the feel, scent, colors, textures, and patterns of various waterscapes. Yes, even our own local seascapes are part of this enchanting experience. Breathe in the sea air, let it lift your spirits, and lose yourself in the beauty of my "Aqua" Gallery.

Dennis Sabo, a Tellico Village resident, 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. Much of his nature photography is a microcosm, a photographic story that transcends geography regardless of where the collector lives. His award-winning work has appeared in various publications and institutions. His art has been featured in NOVA, Blue Planet, National Geographic, Canon USA, and the Anthology of Appalachian Photographers. Sabo recently juried into the prestigious, inaugural 2024 International Visionary Awards, Canada, for his story collection, “A Pond Kaleidoscope” based on the Tarn marshes in the Acadia National Park, Maine. Locally, his work has recently been seen in Dogwood Arts’ Regional Exhibitions, Arts in the Airport, and the National Juried Exhibition at the Emporium. His fine art has been included in solo and group gallery exhibitions, commercial installations and private home collections throughout the U.S. and internationally. www.dsabophoto.com

The exhibitions will be on display November 1-30, 2024 at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. The Emporium is open to the public Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Saturday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Please note, the Emporium will be closed Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29, for the holidays. Most of the works on exhibition will be for sale and may be purchased by visiting in person or the online shop at https://www.knoxalliance.store. For more information, please see https://www.knoxalliance.com or call (865) 523-7543.

Arts & Culture Alliance: Pastel Works by Allen Monsarrat

Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Free event

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present five new exhibitions at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville opening on Friday, November 1, from 5:00-9:00 PM.

Allen Monsarrat’s college education began with three years of training in architecture and concluded with his BFA (concentration in pottery). His first art career was as a studio potter for 25 years, followed by careers in decorative wall finishes, faux painting and the occasional mural project. Studying trompe l’oiel (fool the eye) imagery with French master artist Michel Nadai nurtured his interest in creating representational art. In 2009 he turned his attention to fine art painting in oils, concentrating on photorealism – paintings intended to look like photographs.

I am drawn to representational art and enjoy the problem-solving required to depict various surfaces in paint: stone, pastures, foliage, water, sky, etc. Working from photographs allows me to carefully design my composition as well as control the value range of lights to darks. Once these are established, color comes into play. In early 2024, I started using soft pastels as a means of interpreting scenes, and my art has become more expressive, revealing the marks that build an image. Pastel sticks, made of powdered pigment and binder much like a crayon, are clunky to use but allow me to achieve a range of effects, from delicate and subtle to bold and expressive. www.monsarratart.com

The exhibitions will be on display November 1-30, 2024 at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. The Emporium is open to the public Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Saturday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Please note, the Emporium will be closed Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29, for the holidays. Most of the works on exhibition will be for sale and may be purchased by visiting in person or the online shop at https://www.knoxalliance.store. For more information, please see https://www.knoxalliance.com or call (865) 523-7543.

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