"Asters and Goldenrod" by Charlotte Brindley
February 7, 2025 @ Knoxville Arts & Culture Alliance
The Arts & Culture Alliance presents five new exhibitions at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville opening Friday, February. 7, from 5-9p.m. A free gathering with the exhibiting artists also features live music by Ella Pinchok and Friends.
National Juried Exhibition of 2025in the upper gallery
The Arts & Culture Alliance’s 19th annual National Juried Exhibition features selected works from 36 artists throughout the region. The National Juried Exhibition was developed to provide a forum for artists to compete on a regional scale and display their highest quality work. The exhibition encompasses all styles and genres from both emerging and established artists working in a variety of media such as wood, photography, oil, glass, fiber, paper and more. Over $1,800 in cash awards will be announced at a brief awards ceremony at 5:30 p.m.,Feb.7 with remarks from the juror, Jessica Wohl.
Exhibiting artists include:
+ Skip Rohde of Mars Hill, NC
+ Susan Parrish of Raleigh, NC
+ Ann Harwell of Wendell, NC
+ Megan Wolfkill of Cincinnati, OH
+ Brian Melton of Jamestown, TN
+ Adam J. Trabold of Johnson City, TN
+ Michelle Lindsey of Kingston, TN
+ Melinda Adams, Carmen Alcocer, Nick DeFord, Shannon Ferguson, Casey Field, Gordon Fowler, Lynne Marinelli Ghenov, Hannah Jordan, Gared Luquet, Jose Nunez, Amber Purdy, Lennie Robertson, Carla Sanchez, Amanda Scott, Hanna Seggerman, Jess Socia, Kurt Weiss, Chase Williamson and Vicki Grossman Wyrick of Knoxville, TN
+ Tina M. Brunetti and Laurel Hughes of Loudon, TN
+ Yvonne Dalschen, Erica Ashley Entrop and Robert Grassel of Oak Ridge, TN
+ Charlotte Rollman of Sevierville, TN
+ Marty McConnaughey of Sharps Chapel, TN
+ Charlotte Brindley of Talbott, TN
+ Laurie Lynn Szilvagyi of Vonore, TN
+ Laurie Drake of Sterling, VA
About the juror: Jessica Wohl is associate professor and Chair of Art, Art History and Visual Studies at Sewanee. Wohl received her BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute, and her MFA from the University of Georgia. Her work has been exhibited in nationally and internationally and is collected by the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, the Sprint-Nextel Corporation, H&R Block World Headquarters, and numerous private collectors,www.jessicawohl.com.
The Collage Collectivein the lower gallery
TheArts & Culture Alliance presents a new exhibition featuring work by some of its member artists who work in collage. Exhibiting artists includeDebbie Alley, Jamie Dakin, Barbara Enloe, Natalie McLaurin, Sara Blair McNally, Ellery Nief, Luis Santiago, Ranee TaylorandMarilyn Avery Turner.
Read more about the artists athttps://www.knoxalliance.com/collage-collective.
Aad Berlijn: Eventsin the Atrium
Aad Berlijn's inspiration comes from memories, experiences, and observations of everyday reality, which he zooms in on until an internalized image emerges. The drawings encourage fantasy and association.
Berlijn (1948) lives alternately in Amsterdam and Knoxville. He has created paintings and drawings for over 40 years. In Amsterdam, Berlijn enjoys the social life and paints in his studio. In the quieter American city of Knoxville, he focuses on sketches and drawings. A storyteller at heart, he draws inspiration from the art world and his personal experiences, which results in accessible works of art with clear painting principles. His paintings often feature depth and a blend of abstract and figurative elements. His work is included in the collections of the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam and the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands.
http://www.aadberlijn.coltd.nl/
https://apuntogallery.com/kunst-categorie/kunstenaars/aad-berlijn/
Three Dames: For the Love of Coloron the North wall
All of us have an inner voice. For artists, that voice constantly whispers “create”, and one of the best ways to ignite the creative spark is through collaboration. In this spirit of camaraderie and creativity, three artists come together as “Three Dames” to exhibit their work: Linda Blair, Cheryl Massey (Cherdo) and Marcia Shelly (Maru) showcase their talents across various media, including watercolor, acrylic, pasteland ink.
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 watermedia, which naturally allows our work to be a cohesive display.”
Dame Cheryl Massey (Cherdo) is a self-taught artist driven by an unwavering passion for art, creativity, and a dedicated commitment to lifelong learning. Whether actively engaged in creating art, exploring diverse artistic mediums, or drawing inspiration from a myriad of sources, her love for creativity establishes a profound connection with the artistic world. Identifying as a lifelong enthusiast of paint, pencil, and pastels, she describes herself as a perpetual cheerleader for creativity.https://www.studiocherdo.com
Dame Marcia Shelly, recognized by the signature “Maru”, specializes in vibrant colorful paintings that have captured the attention of admirers throughout the U.S. and internationally. She sees art as a wonderful puzzle, finding the key to balance, color, depth and composition and making them fit together.https://www.maruarts.net
The Three Dames have exhibited throughout East Tennessee, including at the Emporium Center, Fountain City Art Center, Tomato Head restaurants, Awaken Coffee, Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, Plateau Creative Arts Center (Crossville) and Good Samaritan of Crossville.
Amadeus Concert Ensemble Presents Beethoven and Straussin the display case
Amadeus Concert Ensemble mounts an exhibition celebrating composers being featured on its upcoming concerts at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus:
+ “The Lighter Side of Beethoven” Sunday, Feb.16 at 4:30 p.m.
+ “The Golden Age of Strauss” on Sunday, March 9 at 5:30 p.m.
The exhibition includes photographs, music, programs, and memorabilia from the collection of conductor Brian Salesky about composers Ludwig van Beethoven, Richard Strauss, Johann Strauss Sr. & Jr., and Oscar Straus.
Free reservations for the Amadeus Concert Ensemble concerts will be available athttps://www.shcathedral.org/cathedral-concert-series.
The exhibitions are on display Feb. 7 – March 1at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, Tennessee. The Emporium is open to the public Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Most of the works on exhibition arefor sale and may be purchased by visiting in person or the online shop athttps://www.knoxalliance.store. For more information, seewww.knoxalliance.comor call (865) 523-7543.
Category: Exhibits