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ARROWMONT: 75 YEARS OF CRAFT EDUCATION – 1971

ARROWMONT: 75 YEARS OF CRAFT EDUCATION – 1971

In 2020, Arrowmont celebrates 75 years as a school of arts and crafts. ARROWMONT: 75 YEARS OF CRAFT EDUCATION presents archival images and articles to recognize this milestone. Add your memories to the collection  – click here to send us your pictures and stories! 1971 “The cultural center of [Gatlinburg] should be Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts….

Arrowmont Connections: John Cogswell, Silversmith

Arrowmont Connections: John Cogswell, Silversmith

Arrowmont is a special community full of creative people – a family who know that coming together and making art is important. We talk a lot about the Arrowmont Experience – connecting through craft and community. That connection exists beyond physical proximity. It is in shared memories and new ideas. It lives in the friendships we make…

Potters Favorite Pots: Gail Kendall shares a favorite piece by Sarah Jaeger

Potters Favorite Pots: Gail Kendall shares a favorite piece by Sarah Jaeger

One of Arrowmont’s most engaging traditions at the Utilitarian Clay Symposium is the presenters panel, “Potters Favorite Pots.” It’s an opportunity for participants to learn about the functional objects that inspire each presenter – whether it’s process, form, or personal connection with the maker. In a new video series, Arrowmont asks previous presenters to share…

Arrowmont Artist in Residence Retrospective – Queen City Clay

Arrowmont Artist in Residence Retrospective – Queen City Clay

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Artists-in-Residence program at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, we have partnered with Queen City Clay of Cincinnati, Ohio to put on an exhibition during NCECA to showcase a selection of past ceramic AIRs. The Arrowmont Artists-in-Residence Program provides early career, self-directed artists time, space and support…

2021 Instructor Exhibition

2021 Instructor Exhibition

May 10 – August 27, 2021 | Sandra J. Blain Gallery The annual Instructor Exhibition is held every summer in honor of Arrowmont’s workshop instructors, who are nationally and internationally recognized artists and university faculty. These individuals help further Arrowmont’s mission of enriching lives through art and we are privileged to celebrate them and their…

ARROWMONT: 75 YEARS OF CRAFT EDUCATION – 1970

ARROWMONT: 75 YEARS OF CRAFT EDUCATION – 1970

In 2020, Arrowmont celebrates 75 years as a school of arts and crafts. ARROWMONT: 75 YEARS OF CRAFT EDUCATION presents archival images and articles to recognize this milestone. Add your memories to the collection  – click here to send us your pictures and stories! 1970 “Beautiful new Arrowmont is completed,” wrote Executive Coordinator, Lucile McCutchan Woodworth. The Emma Harper…

Arrowmont Connections: Don McGowan continues to find Beauty in landscape photography

Arrowmont Connections: Don McGowan continues to find Beauty in landscape photography

Arrowmont is a special community full of creative people – a family who know that coming together and making art is important. We talk a lot about the Arrowmont Experience – connecting through craft and community. That connection exists beyond physical proximity. It is in shared memories and new ideas. It lives in the friendships we make…