Craft as Vehicle for Community: The Faces of Arrowmont
As the moving vehicle exits the beauty and quietness of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park to enter the small, bustling, and tourist filled city of Gatlinburg, TN, one might be led to believe that she has made a wrong turn. I thought, “I was going to a quiet artist community.” “Isn’t that was Arrowmont…
Alchemy4: The Enamelist Society
July 29 – August 26 | Sandra J. Blain Gallery The Enamelist Society’s mission is to educate and encourage artists and collectors about the beauty of enameled art. Combining heat from a kiln or torch with colored glass, the enamelist engages in a mystical, magical, and transformational alchemy of turning sand into glass on metal. The…
Introducing Arrowmont’s 2017-2018 Artists-in-Residence
Each year, Arrowmont’s Artists-in-Residence program provides early career, self-directed artists the time, space and support to experiment and develop a new body of work. Five artists are selected to participate in the program. This year, the Arrowmont Artists-in-Residence are Max Adrian, Emily Culver, Elyse-Krista AnnaMarie Mische, Paige Ward, and Xia Zhang. These artists represent a range…
2017 – 2018 Artists-in-Residence Exhibition
July 8 – August 19, 2017 | Geoffrey A. Wolpert Gallery Arrowmont is proud to introduce their 2017 – 2018 Artists-in-Residence, Xia Zhang, Paige Ward, Elyse-Krista Mische, Emily Culver, and Max Adrian. Showcasing work made using a range of media including ceramics, fiber, mixed media, drawing, and installation, the exhibit introduces work by Arrowmont’s five Artists-in-Residence as…
Interview with Wally Smith
Arrowmont’s Gallery Coordinator, Kelly Hider, interviews ceramicist and co-owner of Smith Galleries, Wally Smith. A ceramic pitcher Smith created in the 1970’s was one of two pieces in Hughes Hall that survived the Gatlinburg wildfire in November, 2016. One of the few items that was discovered undamaged in what was left of the Hughes Hall dormitory…
Triforium
May 24 – July 5, 2017 | Geoffrey A. Wolpert Gallery Triforium, an installation by ceramic artist, Eliza Au, will be on display in the Geoffrey A. Wolpert Gallery from May 24 – July 5, 2017. Her work investigates ornamentation in architecture, and how it engages the idea of creating a sacred space. Au finds elegance, beauty, and balance in…
2017 Instructor Exhibition
May 13 – July 22, 2017 | Sandra J. Blain Gallery The annual Instructor Exhibit is held every summer in honor of Arrowmont’s workshop instructors, who are nationally 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 work. With over…
Mary Ruden: 67th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage Artist-of-the-Year
The 67th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage’s Featured Artist, Mary Ruden, is being honored with a solo exhibition in the Geoffrey A. Wolpert Gallery. The exhibit showcases Ruden’s sculptures, prints and drawings depicting natural subjects such as orchids, wildflowers and butterflies. Her work is inspired by her Welsh roots and her travels to Europe. Her pastel…
Arrowmont Announces 67th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage Featured Artist: Mary Ruden
Arrowmont invites you to view works by Mary Ruden – The Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage “Artist of the Year.” You’re invited to the opening reception – Wednesday, April 12, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Arrowmont. Bring your family and friends and enjoy an evening of art, live music and refreshments. Live music will be performed by…
un//known
March 10 – May 6, 2017 | Sandra J. Blain Gallery un//known is a group exhibition featuring the work of Arrowmont’s 2016-2017 artists-in-residence, Grant Benoit, Richard W. James, Maia Leppo, Austin Riddle, and Emily Schubert. Showcasing works made in a range of media including functional and sculptural ceramics, fiber, mixed media, jewelry and collage, this cumulative exhibition celebrates…
