Knoxville Featured Exhibition: Annie Rochelle & Rose Downs brings together the work of two Knoxville–based artists whose practices are rooted in material exploration. Both artists offer quiet, immersive experiences that engage surface, process, and time, sharing a language of soft, luscious color palettes. Together, their work encourages viewers to slow down and look closely. Whether through geometric abstraction or the unpredictable beauty of glaze chemistry, this exhibition celebrates practices grounded in attention and observation.
The exhibition will be on view at the Arrowmont Gallery from February 6–28, 2026.
In celebration of this exhibition, please join us for these special one-day events with Rose and Annie:
Rose Downs’ Artist Talk
Saturday, February 14 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM at the Arrowmont Gallery
Join Rose for a conversation about her process and concepts, followed by a Q&A. The first 10 attendees will receive a special ceramic piece from the artist! This event is free and open to the public.
Studio Tour & Watercolor Workshop with Annie Rochelle
Saturday, February 21 | 2:00–5:00 PM at Annie’s Studio in Old City
Meeting at the gallery, participants will walk over to Annie’s studio space to see more of her work and the space where it’s all made, followed by a watercolor workshop. Participants will learn watercolor techniques and be guided through making their own pieces, inspired by The Land was a Quilt, from the exhibition.
This will be a free event with a limited number of 10 spots, open to adults and kids, age 12+. No drawing or painting experience required. To sign up for this workshop, please stop in or give the gallery a call.
