Calendar of Events

The doors are now open to the Joy of Music School's Swing for Joy Golf Tournament, set for Monday, October 10 (Columbus Day) at The Club at Gettysvue.

We offer sponsorships and individual player spots ranging from $100 (hole sponsor) and $125 per player fee to $5,000 Presenting Sponsor. Feel free to share this email far and wide!

Click here for all the details and to register: https://bit.ly/3pmezQC
www.joyofmusicschool.org

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2022 AT 6:30 PM

This month we will be discussing "Deacon King Kong" by James McBride. The discussion will be facilitated by Paige Travis.

In September 1969, a fumbling, cranky old church deacon known as Sportcoat shuffles into the courtyard of the Cause Houses housing project in south Brooklyn, pulls a .38 from his pocket, and, in front of everybody, shoots the project's drug dealer at point-blank range. The reasons for this desperate burst of violence and the consequences that spring from it lie at the heart of Deacon King Kong , James McBride's funny, moving novel and his first since his National Book Award-winning "The Good Lord Bird".

Paige Travis is a lifelong Knoxville resident and graduate of the University of Tennessee. She has sold used books, written for local newspapers, and promoted concerts and festivals. She currently manages social media for the City of Knoxville. She loves local radio, neighborhood festivals, plants and boosting the signal of good things happening in our community. She is married to musician Greg Horne. They have one cat, Daisy.

https://www.facebook.com/events/332132349109871/

Art Exhibit at Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church - Free and open to the public
2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918

Reception Friday, October 14, 6:00 to 7:30 pm.
Artists’ talks at 6:30 pm.

Gallery hours: 9:30-4:30 Monday through Thursday and 9:00-1:00 Sunday

In 1963 a group of Knoxville artists was invited by the late Kermit (Buck) Ewing, Head of the University of TN Art Department, to participate in an exhibition of watercolor paintings at the University’s McClung Museum. During the opening reception Mr. Ewing noted the Knoxville area did not have an organization for artists to share the common interest of painting in aqueous media. He suggested that those artists exhibiting in the McClung show could be the nucleus for such an association. Thus, was the formation of the Knoxville Watercolor Society with Laura Bagwell serving as the first President.

The purpose of this organization is to educate the members as well as the community to the understanding of watercolor as a significant art form. Active membership is juried by the members and consists of Knoxville area artists who are currently active in the serious pursuit of aqueous painting. Annually, the organization provides a scholarship for the University of Tennessee student who is majoring in watercolor painting, donates to the University Ewing Gallery and maintains a membership in the Arts and Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville. Additionally, grants have been made to the Arts Council of Greater Knoxville, the Knoxville Museum of Art, The Tennessee Resource Center, The Tennessee Art Association High School Scholarship Program.

http://www.knxvillewatercolorsociety.com/

Oct 8-23, Thu-Sun at 7 PM (and Sun Oct 16, 2 PM)
At Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Avenue Knoxville, TN 37920

Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure is the story of what happens when a man, new in his power and deep in his religion, forces a city to its knees and a woman to the end of her faith. Angelo sentences Claudio to death for impregnating his longtime sweetheart. When Isabella, Claudio’s sister and a soon-to-be Nun, begs for Angelo to change his mind, he offers her a choice: Claudio can die, or she can give up her chastity to Angelo in exchange for Claudio’s life.
“[W]ith an outstretched throat, I’ll tell the world aloud what man thou art.” “Who will believe thee, Isabel?”
Guests should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets so they will have room to spread out and observe proper social distancing while enjoying the outdoor performances.

For more information, please contact: Caitlin Corbitt, caitlin@tennesseestage.com
https://tennesseestage.com

Info: (865) 546-4280, www.tennesseestage.com

Featuring all media – including oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, drawings, sculpture in any medium, jewelry, collage, printmaking, photography and digital media.

Friday, October 7: Reception will be from 6:30pm – 8:00pm (masks required) with awards announced at 7 PM.

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

A1LabArts is pleased to announce its Fall Member Exhibit: IGNITE.

This compelling show is full of thought provoking, creative interpretations about what ignites us personally, as a nation, and as a global community, with themes ranging from pop culture to current events.

Please join us during our First Friday Opening Reception on October 7, from 5pm-9pm, at Broadway Studios & Gallery, 1127 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN.

There will be ample free parking, refreshments, and a bit of outdoor seating available to make visiting with friends more comfortable. Any art purchased may be taken home the same day it is bought.

This show runs through November 3. The gallery is open every Friday from noon - 4 pm.

After October 7, you can view the IGNITE show at: http://www.facebook.com/A1LabArts.
For more information, please email us at: contacta1labarts@gmail.com.

Awaken Coffee will host an opening reception for artist Chloe Melton Friday, October 7, from 6-8 pm.

"I love that I can use art to inspire others. It allows me to show viewers a perspective they may not have otherwise considered. In a world where everyone is seeking change, I believe the pivotal role of the artist is to be a messenger of the many perspectives around us."- Chloe Melton

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 five new exhibitions at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from October 7-29, 2022. A celebration with the artists will take place on Friday, October 7, from 5:00-9:00 PM and features live music inside the Emporium by Nicholas Horner, Stranger May, and Shayla McDaniel. Most of the works will be for sale and may be purchased through the close of the exhibition by visiting in person or the online shop at www.knoxalliance.store.

Years ago, I got bumped into the art world by accident, and being able to express myself through arts has been a superb experience since that time. Because of my technical background and my deep interest in technology and science, the use of technology as a tool of creation has been a dominant component of my creative work. For a long time, I explored the deep etching of my designs into metals where the etched pieces became the base for further manual, photographic and color manipulations. The driving force behind my work has always been the desire to experiment; I consider all my work as ongoing experiments. Because of 3D printers, model-making of structures is less challenging, and I have shifted my concentration to artistic structures. While people are normally attracted to the structure’s appearance, structures may also be an art of engineering when observed from a technical viewpoint. I plan to develop the small and unrefined structural models in this exhibition by infusing practical usefulness, enhancing the quality and creating much larger models.

Jon “Rooz” Vazeen loves to connect with people and organizations that have an interest in creating structures in much larger dimensions. An easy and quick way to create huge, segmented 3D-printed structures is to have a large group of people each contributing one or more segments.

http://www.vazeen.com/

Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, in downtown Knoxville. Hours: M-F 9-5 and Sat 10-1. Info: 865-523-7543, www.knoxalliance.com

Art Guild member, poet, educator, and fine art photographer, Jack Retterer, is the Art Guild’s featured artist for October. He will be honored at the Fun and Wine Reception on Friday, October 7, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., at the Plateau Creative Arts Center located at 451 Lakeview Drive in Fairfield Glade. Art Guild members’ artwork will also be on display in the gallery. Wearing masks is optional. Wine will be served. This event is free & open to the public.

Jack Retterer, fine art photographer, teacher, and poet, is very active in the arts community in East Tennessee. His American Impressionist style photography and large canvas prints have been on display and offered for purchase through the Art Market Gallery, the Knoxville Arts and Culture Alliance, the Tennessee Artists Association, the Plateau Creative Arts Center in Crossville, the Art Guild in Tellico Village, Arts at the Airport, the City of Knoxville Mayor’s Office, the Knoxville County Mayor’s office, the Clayton Center for the Art, the Rarity Bay Community Center, the Fountain City Arts Center, the Loudon County Visitors’ Center, the Oak Ridge Art Gallery and the Venue Conference Center in Lenoir City.

Prior to his move to East Tennessee, Jack taught photography at Benedictine University in Naperville, Illinois. Currently, Jack teaches Fine Art Photography at the University of Tennessee. He is also active in presenting photography classes and presentations through regional art guilds, photography clubs and art organization across Tennessee.

www.facebook.com/ArtGuildatFFG

Art Guild at Fairfield Glade at the Plateau Creative Arts Center, 451 Lakeview Drive, Fairfield Glade, TN 38558. Hours: M-Sa 9-4. Information: 931-707-7249, www.artguildfairfieldglade.net

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present five new exhibitions at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from October 7-29, 2022. A celebration with the artists will take place on Friday, October 7, from 5:00-9:00 PM and features live music inside the Emporium by Nicholas Horner, Stranger May, and Shayla McDaniel. Most of the works will be for sale and may be purchased through the close of the exhibition by visiting in person or the online shop at www.knoxalliance.store.

Our Quiet Attention is a collection of works representing self-exploration and contemplation on the creative path. The show includes oil paintings and drawings created in 2022 by Casey Field. In her inaugural exhibition, the subject matter explores the building blocks for creating personal, figurative art. The artist’s current explorations in artmaking include the use of personal stories, the feminine as sacred, and the portrait as a portal to the universal. Field creates art in the subgenre of contemporary classical figurative art.

The title of this collection of artwork comes from the idea that an intentional devotion to any pursuit–artistic or otherwise–requires a certain amount of thoughtful dedication. Field is a student of classical drawing, and her figure drawings are an exploration of the beauty of the human form. The show also includes small studies of seashells that have been drawn from life as a contemplative practice. The oil paintings in this show are primarily autobiographical portraits. As a mother living in East Tennessee, her subject matter often involves personal stories of childhood and nature.

Casey Field is a Knoxville native who began painting a few years ago. She currently studies Classical drawing with American figurative artist Patricia Watwood. When she is not painting or drawing, Field is hanging out with her husband, two daughters and two cats in South Knoxville.

https://www.caseyfieldart.com/
Instagram at @caseyfieldart

Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, in downtown Knoxville. Hours: M-F 9-5 and Sat 10-1. Info: 865-523-7543, www.knoxalliance.com

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present five new exhibitions at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from October 7-29, 2022. A celebration with the artists will take place on Friday, October 7, from 5:00-9:00 PM and features live music inside the Emporium by Nicholas Horner, Stranger May, and Shayla McDaniel. Most of the works will be for sale and may be purchased through the close of the exhibition by visiting in person or the online shop at www.knoxalliance.store.

When four women of diverse backgrounds, interests and tastes come together out of their mutual appreciation and admiration for artistic expression, the results are lively and fascinating. The variation in color, texture, and ideas encourages repeated viewing of this new exhibition by Linda Blair, Cheryl Massey, Leesa Osburn and Marcia Shelly. Through acrylic, oil, and watercolor, each “dame” has been free to explore, enjoy and express each of the four seasons in her own way.

Linda Blair
Watercolors are my first painting choice -- the colors blend from quiet to joyful, and there seems to always be a new skill or new perception to bring to the work. I am presently drawn to butterflies for their quiet beauty; and, as many species are in difficult times, perhaps presenting them in pictures will increase public awareness.

Cheryl Massey
"Cherdo" is a self-taught artist and Tennessee native. She is a lifelong enthusiast of paint, pencil, and pastels. My artistic process starts with an observation with which my mind cannot seem to part and ends with the beautiful hues that finally set it free on the canvas. I adore works that pop with bold strokes of colorful imagination, and drawing and painting in a variety of media fuels my creative spirit. Instagram @instacherdo

Leesa Osburn
I am always looking for a subject that is intriguing in a new way to me, whether is the subject matter or the atmospheric conditions. What catches my eye is something that I haven’t attempted before. I do not usually attempt the same subject twice.

Marcia Shelly
I am drawn to the way light touches an object and how it changes the object's base color. I add complementary colors to enhance the object in a dramatic way. https://www.maruarts.net/

Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, in downtown Knoxville. Hours: M-F 9-5 and Sat 10-1. Info: 865-523-7543, www.knoxalliance.com

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present five new exhibitions at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from October 7-29, 2022. A celebration with the artists will take place on Friday, October 7, from 5:00-9:00 PM and features live music inside the Emporium by Nicholas Horner, Stranger May, and Shayla McDaniel. Most of the works will be for sale and may be purchased through the close of the exhibition by visiting in person or the online shop at www.knoxalliance.store.

[Knoxville] by Design, part of National Architecture Week, is an annual, month-long celebration of Architecture and Design in our community. The Art Salon has been a staple event for [Knoxville] By Design since the beginning and was envisioned to celebrate and showcase the vast range of original works of art created by architects, designers, emerging professionals, students, and allied professionals in the East Tennessee Region. That means anyone engaged in shaping the built environment (or shaping the minds and conversations that shape the built environment). From woven textiles to ceramics, oil paintings to hand-made musical instruments, the Art Salon highlights the diverse talents of creative professionals in our field.

https://www.knoxbydesign.org

Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, in downtown Knoxville. Hours: M-F 9-5 and Sat 10-1. Info: 865-523-7543, www.knoxalliance.com