Essential to the Arts Center's growth and success, from its inception to the present, has been the leadership of Betsy White who will retire as its executive director in December.
Betsy White: Going, Going ... But Not Gone
While Betsy White, retiring executive director of William King Regional Arts Center in Abingdon, began saying her farewells, she chatted with A! Magazine for the Arts.
Funding for Arts Center Expansion
In the coming months William King Regional Arts Center plans to break ground on its Cultural Campus Expansion Project, which has been in the planning stage for several years.
Ted Olson is a 'Visionary Poet'
Ted Olson's poems often unfold in a dark world — be it in literal darkness or the obscurity brought on by the effects of time or simply by a failure to see — but they open out toward light.
Youth Spotlight: Drama Class A 'Transformative' Experience
'The Rose Cabinet Shops'
"The Rose Cabinet Shops: A Century of Furniture" may be seen through January 4, 2009, at the William King Regional Arts Center in Abingdon. In the introduction to the exhibition guide, Arts Center director Betsy White discusses the research for this show.
Art in Public Places: People's Choice Award
Arts Alliance Mountain Empire (AAME) is pleased to announce that the People's Choice award winner for Bristol's 2008-2009 outdoor sculpture competition is "Feminine Entwinement" by Val Lyle of Bristol, Tenn.
What Others Are Saying to the 'People's Choice' Award Winner...
Val Lyle says, "This has led to several new opportunities for me. I am deeply appreciative. I want to try to be a good role model..."
Romeo Named Interim Director of The Crooked Road
Jonathan Romeo is Interim Executive Director of The Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail, headquartered in Abingdon, Va.
Young Actors Awarded Scholarships at Barter Theatre
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, Va.
Storytelling World Loses a Legend
On August 16, 2008, the storytelling world mourned the passing of Ernest "Doc" McConnell, age 79, of Rogersville, Tenn.
A Christmas 'Miracle'
Actors Rehearse For Classic Holiday Play at Barter Theatre
Pulitzer Prize Winner Returns To VI College
Virginia Intermont College alumna Preston Gannaway talks about winning the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for photography.
Bringing Ice to Life
Ice sculpting is "basically like any other art form," says Jeff Pennypacker who recently demonstrated the art for students at the Southeast Culinary and Hospitality College in Bristol.
Wanted: Artists & Cultural Organizations for Virginia's 'Minds Wide Open' Celebration
In Spring 2010, the cultural community in Virginia will celebrate the arts with performances, exhibitions, literary readings and films on the theme of Women in the Arts. All Virginia artists and cultural organization are invited to participate by presenti
Food City Gives Boost To BCMA's Cultural Heritage Center Project
Work won't begin anytime soon, but the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance took another step Thursday toward establishing a downtown cultural heritage center.
Barter Theatre named Top Outstanding Virginia Company
The Virginia Chamber of Commerce celebrated Virginia's ranking as the best state in the nation for business with a gala on Oct. 29 that also honored Barter Theatre of Abingdon, Va.
Opera in Schools
Step inside the home and life of Bill Campbell. Incredibly moving music from "The Damnation of Faust" by Hector Berlioz resounds within Campbell's living room. No television. Instead, thousands of opera tapes, CDs, LPs and 78s dominate his home. To paraph
Music Club Fundraiser includes Fashion Show
Coming down the runway, M. Zane Myers, executive director of Kingsport, Tenn.-based Symphony of the Mountains...
The Southern Arts Federation, headquartered in Atlanta, Ga. has announced a new grant program for arts presenters.
Local Basketmaker Stars in Virginia's Tourism Promotions
Print ads, travel guide and Web videos showcase Lee County's Gary Carroll, whose passion for history, culture, craft and life helps make travel in Virginia rewarding.
Knoxville Emporium announces Artist-in-Residence
Crystal Wagner, an emerging local artist, has been selected as the first Betsy Worden Artist-in-Residence at the Emporium Center in Knoxville from October 2008 through March 2009.
Bristol Ballet Celebrates
Established in 1948 by Constance Hardinge, countless numbers of kids and adults have filed through the doors of Bristol Ballet.
WETS-FM Sets Fundraising Record
East Tennessee State University's public radio station WETS-FM (89.5 MHz) set a record for on-air fundraising during its recent campaign. Just seven days after starting the fund drive, the station had raised $212,167-achieving 106 percent of its $200,000
NEA Accepting Applications for 'The Big Read'
The Big Read is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations to conduct month-long, community-wide reads between September 2009 and June 2010.