Plowing the Ground/Planting the Seeds – Establishing the Woodturning Program at Arrowmont
In 1995, Kathy Lindquist interviewed Mark and Melvin Lindquist about the early history and development of the woodturning program at Arrowmont. It was through the formation of the woodturning program at Arrowmont that Mark recommended a national conference for woodturners – and in 1985 with the help of David Ellsworth, Mel Lindquist, Stoney Lamar, Bob…
“In Her Domain” – Gallery Manager, Kelsey Dillow, interviews artists Angela Caldwell and Helen Geglio
At Arrowmont we value moments of connection between people. Often those connections are established in workshops, in conversations over dinner, or during an Artists-in-Residence studio visit. But sometimes those connections are made in unexpected ways. As the Gallery Manager, I have the opportunity to shape our galleries into spaces that spark inspiration, curiosity and dialog….
The Pentaculum Experience – Reflections by Sasha Baskin
Next week, Arrowmont will host its first Spring Pentaculum – a weeklong event that is specifically designed to provide artists with unfettered time and space to work alongside peers, friends and colleagues. Pentaculum grew from a 20-person ceramics retreat led by Jason Burnett in 2012 to an annual invitational experience for over 100 participants across…
Introducing Arrowmont Craft Conversations
Arrowmont presents a new video series featuring instructors and artists. This short teaser video gives you a taste of the crafts and considerations behind the work of Arrowmont’s top-quality instructors. More than 20 videos in this series will be added in the following months. Subscribe and/or follow Arrowmont on social media for new videos! Thank…
Meet the Artists 2019
Sunday, November 10, 2019 Join us for Arrowmont’s fall celebration of artists and their work. Enjoy fine food, good company, and great art. Talk with artists and discover what inspires their work at: Harper Audi 9735 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37922 Cocktail reception begins at 5:30 pm followed by dinner and live auction. Individual tickets…
Starry Night 2019
Under the tent and the stars on the Arrowmont campus May 31, 2019 5:30 PM – 11:00 PM Thank you to all of the sponsors, guests, staff and volunteers who came together for a fun and successful event! We look forward to seeing you next year for the 10th annual Starry Night, May 29,…
APPALACHIAN CRAFT & CULTURE FELLOW: GERI FORKNER
Fall 2019 Geri Forkner is a fiber artist working at the intersection of art and craft. Forkner was raised in east Tennessee and took her first weaving class at Arrowmont (then known as Pi Beta Phi Craft Workshop) in 1965. It was nearly 20 years later before she purchased her first loom while living in…
2018-2019 ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE SPOTLIGHT: KARI WOOLSEY
As a functional potter, I make vessels and larger installations focused on the everydayness of objects in the home. My work touches on daily routines, mundane tasks, and how objects can hold memories and emotions. I use terracotta clay to reference the historical commonplace status of red clay, while thinking of the types of vessels…
2018-2019 ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE SPOTLIGHT: EVERETT HOFFMAN
I am an object maker plain and simple—it’s been in my hands since I was a kid sewing quilts, knitting, and embroidering with my grandmother. As an artist I find a genuine awe and respect for the handmade, whether that’s the shoes we wear, the phones in our pockets, or the doily sitting on the…
2018-2019 ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE SPOTLIGHT: ALYSSA COFFIN
Having the vast wilderness of a national park as my backyard this past year at Arrowmont has been both overwhelming and invigorating. The first several months of the residency I hiked to become acquainted with the landscape and scout out locations. The natural art I discovered provided endless creative inspiration, but I had no real…
