Many communities in our area support arts and culture through budget appropriations, in-kind support, and general support. A! Magazine for the Arts recently inquired of six municipalities to learn how they support the arts. The numbers are reveal
Budgetary Commitments to the Arts are detailed in the information below.
Funding the Arts: Kingsport, Tenn., 'The Best Place to Be!'
Initially chartered in 1917, Kingsport was the first city with a modern urban design. Nicknamed "The Model City," Kingsport has become known as a progressive community.
Funding the Arts: Wytheville, Va. Department of Museums
In 1967, when the Town of Wytheville purchased the home of Wytheville's first resident physician, the Haller-Gibboney Rock House, it agreed to partner with the Wythe County Historical Society to operate the circa 1823 residence as a museum. This arrangeme
Funding the Arts: Wytheville Focuses on Heritage
The Wytheville Department of Museums started its Heritage Education school programs around 1996. At that time, they were funded entirely through the Department's operating budget, and the cost was approximately $15,000 a year, which included the cost of t
Arts All Around: Saying Farewell to Loyal Readers
Recently I agreed, after contemplating the challenge for some time, to serve as co-chair of the Advancement Committee of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, headquartered in Richmond. I am the chair representing the Board of Trustees, with a representative
Transitions: New Deputy Director for Arts Center
Dr. Lemont Dobson has been named Deputy Director for William King Regional Arts Center and the Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum in Abingdon, Va.
Young Actor Cares Deeply About Her Art
When A! Magazine for the Arts first met Emily Glover, she was standing in front of her forensics class at Sullivan East High School, demonstrating how to slide an Oreo cookie from her forehead into her mouth.
'Desperate Hours' is Good Ol' Fashioned Drama at Its Best
After a season of blockbusting, exuberant and technically amazing musicals, it's great to see the Barter Theatre in Abingdon offer us a tried and true drama — a nice, one-piece set upon which superb actors can ply the height of their craft without
Path Clear For Rebirth Of William King Regional Arts Center
Big things are happening on the big hill that overlooks Main Street: The William King Regional Arts Center is preparing for rebirth.
Winners Announced in Wildlife Weekend Photography Contest
Winners of the 2008 Wildlife Weekend Photography Contest and Show were announced by Friends of Steele Creek Nature Center and Park during the annual weekend celebration held Oct. 10-12 at the park.
Winners Announced for Rhythm & Roots Photo Competition
A total of 81 entries were judged Sept. 17 for the inaugural Rhythm & Roots Photography Competition.
In the Oct. 13, 2008 "Tennessee Arts Online," the Tennessee Arts Commission's e-newsletter, the "Spotlight of the Week" is the website for Arts Alliance Mountain Empire, whose mission is "nurturing, advocating and celebrati
Shared Stage
You cannot clap and get your point across. The deaf, after all, cannot hear you banging your hands together. So instead, you must flail your hands above your head ? and wiggle them wildly. And then come the smiles, along with the clapping, at the conclusi
Deaf Actor Hopes More People Learn To Use Sign Language
Ashley Reuss can't hear the director's calls during productions of "The Firebird."
Sign Language Interpreter Sees Job As A Ministry
For M.J. Light, joining the cast of "The Firebird" at the Jonesborough Repertory Theatre was a serious challenge.
For Donna C. Kaylor, a bout with breast cancer a few years ago inspired her to have a renewed interest in painting.
Walt Disney Would Be Proud of Barter's Production
The late Walt Disney was a man of vision, spirit and seemingly limitless imagination and was one of my all-time childhood heroes. I watched him introducing the stories on his "Disneyland" television show through the snow and static of our nei
'Seven Brides' is Lively and Fun
With lyrics by the legendary Johnny Mercer and spirited interpretation by Wohlfahrt Haus' fine cast, "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" makes for an enjoyable dinner theater experience. There's plenty of top-drawer singing and dancing,
IN FOCUS: Arts Symposium Held in Kingsport
An Arts Symposium was held Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008 at the Kingsport Renaissance Center. Highlights included the KingsportARTS.org Artist Registry, "to identify artists and for artists to identify communities."
E&H Celebrates Renovation of Visual and Performing Arts Building
Jennifer Lucy, an Emory & Henry senior majoring in art and mixed media, speaks of "two families." One consists of her fellow art students. The other consists of members of the E&H concert choir.
E&H President: Why The Arts Are Important
I am sure that you know that every building has a story — just ask the people who lived, worked, or played in the building in earlier times, or the people who built it, or those who hope to be served by it in the future.
Turchin Center Director Promoted
Appalachian State University has promoted Turchin Center for the Visual Arts Director and Chief Curator Hank Foreman to Assistant Vice Chancellor for Arts & Cultural Affairs.
Missing Doc McConnell
Jimmy Neil Smith didn't know Doc McConnell when he launched the first National Storytelling Festival in 1973. Smith, too, did not know that McConnell sat in the audience for that first festival in Jonesborough.
Rusty And Ripe For Crafting
All he did was weld and have fun. Horseshoe by horseshoe. Yet, for years, Lassiter Hoyle didn't know what he was doing was art.
Nora Cross Played At Bristol's 'Devil's Hideout'
Bristolians have always loved their country music.