“From These Hills: Contemporary Art in the Southern Appalachian Highlands” is a long-standing tradition at William King Museum of Art, Abingdon, Virginia.
Jonathan Adams uses his art to explore growing up here
Jonathan Adams, Johnson City, Tennessee, became involved with art as a child.
Devin Mitchell uses religion as an artistic theme
From Sugar Grove, Virginia, Devin Mitchell creates artwork as a reaction to growing up in a fundamentalist environment.
Torrance Redford uses underlying humor
Torrence Redford, from Kingsport, Tennessee, is a collage artist who explores his inner world through his art.
Carla Taylor takes viewer on a personal journey
Carla Taylor, Johnson City, Tennessee, multi-media artist, shares stories of her personal journey through her artwork.
The Arts Alliance Mountain Empire announces it’s time for nominations for its annual Arts Achievement Awards. These awards recognize five living individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the arts in the Tri-Cities area.
Writer and designer receives recognition
The A! Magazine Committee congratulates our writer and graphic designer Leslie Grace who has been recognized and honored by the YWCA’s Tribute to Women project.
Enelissa Sutton can trace her love of theater to her babysitter.
Emory & Henry College’s visual and performing arts program begins the new year with an exhibit by Belgium artist Hedwig Broukaert, who also lives and works in New York City.
Theatre Bristol announces new season
Love runs deep in Theatre Bristol’s 57th Season. From new romance to love for family, community, country and society, the season is full of laughs and heart-warming moments for the whole family, as well as thought-provoking and important reflecti
ETSU English professor publishes short story collection
There’s a story about a college professor who gets snowed in at home with his wife – who was planning to leave him that same day.
Walling speaks at Abingdon library
Molly Walling is the first guest writer in the annual “Sunday with Friends” literary series at the Washington County Public Library in Abingdon, Virginia.
Reece Museum gets facelift
Upgrades to the Reece Museum’s main entrance, galleries, foyer and multipurpose room aimed at creating better experiences for the East Tennessee State University community and public are happening this winter.
Celebrate and investigate the human spirit in the act of creating in the upcoming exhibition “Lift Your Spirits: Nurturing the Human Spirit Through Creativity,” on display at William King Museum of Art in Abingdon, Virginia, Feb. 3, through
Robert Gipe to speak about his new book 'Pop' in Abingdon
Robert Gipe, a Kingsport native who lives and works in Harlan County, Kentucky, is the guest writer Sunday, Jan. 30, in the “Sunday with Friends” series at the Washington County Public Library in Abingdon, Virginia.
Barter festivals help develop new plays and playwrights
Barter Theatre is committed to fostering the development of new theatrical works that tell the story of the region.
AAME and museum partner for speaker series
On Jan. 11 at 7 p.m., the Birthplace of Country Music Museum’s Virtual Speaker Series and Arts Alliance Mountain Empire are partnering for a hybrid virtual and in-person event.
ETSU Reece Museum features 'Appalachian Dream Mechanics: Twenty Years of Art'
East Tennessee State University’s Reece Museum in cooperation with Grey Carter-Objects of Art, present “Appalachian Dream Mechanics: Twenty Years of Art by JJ Cromer.”
Northeast State Theatre's 'The Haunting of Hill House' nets award nominations
The Northeast State Department of Theatre’s fall season production, "The Haunting of Hill House"garnered several award nominations for students who brought the show to life
ETSU professor produces new work on Tennessee Ernie Ford
Born in Bristol, Tennessee, just after World War I ended, Ernest Jennings Ford – known best as Tennessee Ernie Ford – reached tremendous levels of fame.
Asheville Art Museum Acquires 25 New Artworks
The generosity of the museum's Collectors’ Circle members and additional contributors enabled the Asheville Art Museum to acquire 25 new artworks for its collection at the end of 2021.
Brand Storytelling to offer brand film certification
Today’s leaders in business require creative and diverse professionals with crossover skills in marketing, media and film, but there is a significant talent gap.
Parents would often watch their children act or undertake improv after a stint with Barter Youth Academy. Then, they’d ask the director, “When do we get our chance?”
Tusculum Universityfaculty members and students are inviting residents of the Horse Creek Community to share their stories as part of an update to a 1980s research project on that section of Greene County.
William King Museum of Art in Abingdon, Virginia, announces a pledged gift of $500,000 from The McGlothlin Foundation, which will be paid over five years.
Changes at the BCM
The Board of Directors of the Birthplace of Country Music announced organizational changes that will take place immediately.
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