"While Southern pottery has become very popular [one rare piece sold for $63,000 in 2008]...much of the pottery from our region still remains undiscovered." - Antiques Appraiser John Case
Early Regional Pottery: Q&A with John Case
Some of the more beautiful jars and jugs made by Sullivan and Greene County potters have the artistic and historical merit deserving to be displayed in major museums. — John Case
Early Regional Pottery: Local History
Leonard Cain, and sons Eli, William, and Abraham are believed to the earliest potters in the region.
Early Regional Pottery: Recreating History
Heritage Products of Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee are faithful reproductions and adaptations of regional crafts, available at The Looking Glass gift shop at the William King Museum, Abingdon, Va.
Rising Third Grader Wins Photography Award
A photograph by 8-year-old Daniel Williams is part of an exhibition traveling throughout the Tri-Cities area.
Winning Virginia Highlands Art on View
Juror selects winning art for 61st Annual Virginia Highlands Festival show.
Is Abingdon on the Brink of a New Renaissance?
This little town might be the next Asheville, at least according to the buzz downtown.
KMA Acquires Important Contemporary Works
The Knoxville Museum of Art (KMA) aquired a painting and seven drawings by Knoxville-based artist Jered Sprecher and a photograph by Israeli artist Ori Gersht.
REVIEW: "The Fantasticks' at Barter Theatre
As far as I know, "The Fantasticks" has no relationship whatsoever with Richard Brautigan's whimsical novelettes such as "Sombrero Fallout" or the Tom Robbins classic "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues."
'Liberty!' Named Tennessee's State Outdoor Drama
Speaker of the House Kent Williams on Saturday presented to Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area the resolution of the General Assembly designating "Liberty!" as the Official Outdoor Drama of the State of Tennessee.
Tennessee Billboards Promote Arts Education
If you see one of these billboards, tell us where you saw it and send a photo to artsmagazine@aame.info.
Area Youth Headed To White House For Music Program
Katie Sutherland thought her mother was kidding when she asked about performing at the White House.
Fun Fest Art Show Winners
The winners have been announced for the Fun Fest Art Show, on display through July 24 in the Kingsport Art Guild Gallery at the Renaissance Center.
Highlands Camera Club Announces Winners
Diana Johnson-Martin's winning image was selected from 86 photographs on display.
Art Thefts Must Be Stopped
After wolf statues in Abingdon and caterpillar sculptures in Bristol were stolen, local humorist Carl Clarke is offering some "serious" ideas for law enforcement and legislation for public art.
This Year's Virginia Highlands Festival Geared For Youth
Youth is the word this year at the Virginia Highlands Festival.
REVIEW: "Showtime at First Baptist" on Barter Theatre's Main Stage
They're back! The ladies who first debuted in "First Baptist of Ivy Gap" return for another episode.... It is a comedy with some bite, and those moments of seriousness make the funny moments even funnier.
Officials Fear Abducted Caterpillars May Never Be Found
The rightful owners of downtown Bristol's abducted caterpillar sculptures have all but given up hope for their safe return.
Arts Alliance Names New Officers
Meet the new officers of Arts Alliance Mountain Empire.
The Big Read: Grants & Films for 2009-2010
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) just may have to change the name of its literature program The Big Read to The Biggest Read.
Harnessing Motion: Professor's Cast-Off Metal Creations
Those who know him describe Marvin Tadlock as a character of many layers, much like the sculptures he creates. Not your average sculptor, Tadlock also is a teacher, inventor and mechanic rolled into one.
Highlands Ballet Dancers in Prestigious Summer Workshops
Ballet requires arduous, year-round training. Dancers at the Highlands Ballet Company (HBC) in Abingdon devote upwards of 20 hours per week after school and on weekends — even more during rehearsals for upcoming performances — to develop their artistry
Watauga Valley Art League Announces Winners of Summer Art Show
Sixty paintings by Watauga Valley Art League artists were judged by Lisa Boardwine from Grundy, Va.
Barter Theatre Awards Scholarships
Five members of The Barter Players, the young actors company at Barter Theatre, have been awarded scholarships to help fund their training at the historic theatre in Abingdon.