Talk Crafty to Me – Kelly Hider
Talk Crafty to Me — An inside look into Arrowmont instructors’ connection to craft, Gatlinburg, and studio practice. Artist-in-Residence Maia Leppo interviews Kelly Hider – Arrowmont gallery coordinator and mixed-media artist. Kelly joined the Arrowmont staff in January of 2014. What is your connection to craft? I am new to the craft world. I received…
The Craft School Experience: Outcomes and Revelations Exhibition
Arrowmont is excited to announce that “The Craft School Experience: Outcomes and Revelations” exhibition is now open! This collaborative exhibition between The Craft School Experience and Craft in America features art objects that speak directly to the craft school initiative. The exhibition is on view through March 11, 2017 at the Craft in America Center…
FREE family portraits for Sevier County fire survivors!
Project Heirloom | Free portraits for Sevier County fire survivors January 21st – 22nd Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts | Staff House 556 Parkway Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738 Arrowmont is excited to partner with a group of native Sevier County photographers to offer free family portraits to those who lost homes or businesses in the…
Jeremy Cowart finishes Voices of Gburg project
Jeremy Cowart, artist and photographer, has completed his project documenting the impact of the wildfires on Gatlinburg and local people. He created a comprehensive website, www.voicesofgburg.com, with photographs and stories of a broad range of people and organizations who experienced loss. Arrowmont is honored to have been included.
Update from executive director Bill May!
It has been three weeks since the wildfires impacted Gatlinburg and Arrowmont. Our staff returned to campus on December 5th and began implementing a recovery plan. Click here to watch an update from executive director Bill May on Arrowmont’s progress.
Free lunches at Arrowmont – open to the community
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, along with the rest of the community, is in the midst of cleanup, assessment and working to return to normal as soon as possible. Recognizing that all of us are engaged in this common endeavor, Arrowmont is providing free lunch to all members of the community beginning Monday, December…
Attend Free Holiday Concert at Arrowmont!
Bring your family and friends for a free Holiday Concert at Arrowmont. Guitarist Bill Mize returns for his 26th year with special guests Beth Bramhall and Boogertown Gap. Wine, snacks and other refreshments will be served. This concert is a gift to the community from Arrowmont and the musicians. We invite you to join us in celebration! Date:…
Arrowmont Update from Bill May, Executive Director
As many of you know, the wildfires in Great Smoky Mountains National Park spread to the city of Gatlinburg and the Arrowmont Campus. We are beginning to understand the extent of the loss the community has experienced and that our friends across the country are concerned. We have received thousands of emails and phone calls,…
Arrowmont’s historic campus survives Gatlinburg wildfires
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts’ iconic campus was not lost in the fire. Gatlinburg is currently inaccessible to all but emergency personnel. Arrowmont executive director Bill May is on campus and has been able to provide updates. The fire destroyed three Arrowmont buildings – Hughes Hall Dormitory, Wild Wing Dormitory and the maintenance shed…
Talk Crafty to Me – Mitch Gathings
Talk Crafty to Me — An inside look into Arrowmont instructors’ connection to craft, Gatlinburg, and studio practice. Artist-in-Residence Maia Leppo interviews Mitch Gathings – Arrowmont student, work study and ceramic artist from Little Rock, Arkansas. Mitch visited Arrowmont for the first time in 2015 and took a ceramics workshop with Sam Chung. Mitch returned…
