Three years ago, for Artistic Reflections I, local artists created visual art pieces after listening to music that local composers had already written or were writing.
Artistic Reflections II: Bob Greene, Jr.
Bob Greene, Jr. is the organist for State Street United Methodist Church in Bristol. "My fellow composers and I viewed the art collection — first as a slide show, then 'up close and personal' with some of the works themselves," he recalled.
Artistic Reflections II: Beth McCoy
Beth McCoy of Abingdon, Va. directs the Mountain Empire Children's Choral Academy and is a diaconal minister in the United Methodist Church. After watching a slide show of the King College art collection, she initially selected 59 interesting piece
"The History of Country Music in the Tri-Cities," the first interactive kiosk of its kind in the region, opened to the public in November in the Carroll Reece Museum at East Tennessee State University. The kiosk and its accompanying exhibit d
Artistic Reflections II: Ann Holler
Ann Holler teaches piano and is a lecturer in music at King College in Bristol. She said, "I spent a lot of time looking through photos of the artworks.
Artistic Reflections II: Evelyn Pursley-Kopitzke
Evelyn Pursley-Kopitzke was previously featured in "The Arts as Therapy" (August 2007) edition of A! Magazine for the Arts.
Artistic Reflections II: Jane Perry
Jane Perry teaches piano and composes music, although she has been deaf since about age two. She said, "I may not hear the way others do. I actually have limited hearing on the piano with help of hearing aids. [For me] everything is visual...lovely motion
Arts All Around: Big Art News in Virginia
A year ago, few could have predicted one of the biggest 2007 art stories in the country would come from a small liberal arts college in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Youth Spotlight: Moria Frazier
Even though I had taken guest ballet classes from Kevin Martin countless times, walking into an audition with him was totally different, especially since the audition was for the Nutmeg Conservatory of the Arts in Connecticut, one of the most respected ba
Artist/Philanthropist Donates Public Art to City of Kingsport
The Cultural Arts Division of the City of Kingsport is pleased to announce that local artist and philanthropist Alice Frederick has purchased and donated the sculpture "Sky Wedge" to the City of Kingsport.
In Memoriam: Arts Advocate Nellie McNeil
Nellie McNeil, a columnist for the Kingsport Times-News for the past 25 years, passed away November 8, 2007.
In Memoriam: Music Lover George Hammonds
George Hammonds, who passed away on Oct. 9, 2007, was a well-known member of the local music community.
Transitions: MECCA adds Chorister Director
The Mountain Empire Children's Choral Academy (MECCA) has hired a third director of its Chorister choirs program, bringing to four the number of singing groups for second- and third-graders in the greater Tri-Cities area.
Bristol's Fiddlin' Barber to Retire
The legendary "fiddlin' barber" will close up shop next Thursday (Jan. 31) after clipping hair and playing hot bluegrass licks for 58 years in his State Street shop.
A. Kelly Pruitt Paints What He Knows Best ? the Cowboy Way of Life
You know no one like A. Kelly Pruitt. Chances are you have never even met anyone similar to Pruitt. And odds are you never will. That's A-OK with and makes perfect sense to Pruitt.
Buechner Institute Will Explore Faith, Art, Culture in Society
Words rise to the forefront at King College. This weekend, the majesty and marvel found within the power of words via the works of Frederick Buechner will be spotlighted.
New Look, New Address for AAME Art in Public Places
Arts Alliance Mountain Empire's Art in Public Places website has a new look and a new address.
The Carter Family Fold's board of directors has voted to remove a descendant of the musical family, partly due to a spat over an agreement he unilaterally arranged involving 30 years worth of audio recordings.
The Birthplace of Country Music Alliance's planned heritage center is a "guaranteed" winner, a designer told those attending a Wednesday (Jan. 16) informational meeting.
I am writing to express, once again, my gratitude for the wonderful article you wrote about studio jewelry and designers in the December 2007 issue.
Knoxville Orchestra Names Fellenbaum Resident Conductor
The Knoxville Symphony Orchestrahas named James Fellenbaum Resident Conductor. Fellenbaum's duties will include cover conducting all classical concerts as well as conducting several Run-out Concerts throughout the season and the KSO's annual Yo
A number of East Tennessee State University faculty and staff members have expressed willingness to speak to community organizations on topics related to their specializations or individual interests.
President George W. Bush has signed an omnibus appropriations bill for FY 2008 that includes $144.7 million for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). This represents an increase of $20.1 million over the 2007 funding level of $124.562 million.
Frist Center For Visual Arts shares Prestigious Grant
Thanks to a $761,000 National Leadership Grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts in Nashville, in partnership with the High Museum of Art (Atlanta, Ga.) and the Speed Art Museum
Nashville Symphony receives Two Grammy Nominations
The Recording Academy has announced that the Nashville Symphony, led by Music Advisor Leonard Slatkin, has been nominated for two Grammys for their recording of works by American composer Joan Tower.
Triplett to chair BCMA Cultural Center Steering Committee
At a press conference on Jan. 4, officials from the Birthplace of Country Music Allianceannounced that Kevin Triplett will serve as the chair of the campaign steering committee to create the Birthplace of Country Music Cultural Heritage Center in Brist
The Virginia Commission for the Arts awarded $92,746 in Teacher Incentive Grants to 322 teachers throughout Virginia.
The National Endowment for the Artshas announced a new program, the NEA New Play Development Project,to help the nation's nonprofit theaters bring more new plays to full production.
The President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities and the National Park Service have jointly announced the awarding of $7.6 million in federal competitive Save America's Treasures grants, which are made in collaboration with the National
IN FOCUS: "Stardust" Premiere in Hollywood
Abingdon artist Charles Vess was a guest of honor at the gala premiere for the film "Stardust" in Hollywood, California.
A $16 million artisan center will break ground on the campus of Virginia Highlands Community College as early as this summer, project leaders say.
The artisan center (planned for Exit 14 will be the area's biggest, but it won't be the first.
Arts Depot People's Choice Award is announced
There was lots of merriment at the Arts Depot during the recent Depot Artists Association's Eighteenth Annual Members Show Holiday Open House.
IN FOCUS: Christmas Concert
A local barbershop quartet joined a youth choir for a Christmas concert on Dec. 2 at First Presbyterian Church, Bristol, Tenn.