“In addition to raising much needed operating funds, Shine, Wine & Dine is an opportunity for us to showcase our campus, the artwork of our instructors, and familiarize the community with the work we are doing,” Bill May, Arrowmont executive director said. “We are grateful to the volunteers, the artists who donate work to be auctioned, and the Event Committee led by Chair Margit Worsham. We are particularly appreciative of the corporate and individual sponsors who gave extraordinary financial support to the event.”
Arrowmont’s local arts and crafts programming includes ArtReach, now in its 23rd year. Over its 23-year history, ArtReach has provided arts and crafts education to more than 25,000 Sevier County school children. Monies raised also support scholarships for teachers to attend Arrowmont’s national workshops; community classes offered during January and February to local citizens; and children’s classes offered on Saturdays. Community classes and children’s classes are offered at minimal cost and provide the same high quality programming and professional instruction in Arrowmont studios.
Event sponsors included: Jim and Marty Begalla, Blalock Companies, Sevier County Bank, Margit and Earl Worsham, Clayton Foundation, Food City, Susie and Tom Glenn, Janet and Tom Harper, Haslam Foundation, Pilot & Flying J, SmartBank, Citizens National Bank, Harper Auto Square, Emily Kile, Burchfiel-Kile Enterprises, The Peddler Steakhouse, The Park Grill, Anakeesta Village, Atchley & Associates, Barnes Insurance, Dollywood, Herschend Family Entertainment, Parkside Cabin Rentals, The Historic Gatlinburg Inn.
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts enriches lives through art by developing aesthetic appreciation and fostering self‐expression with hands‐on experiences in a variety of media, classes, conferences and seminars. On the leading edge of arts education, Arrowmont utilizes contemporary and fine arts techniques to build upon a foundation of traditional arts and crafts. Founded as a settlement school in 1912, Arrowmont has grown into a contemporary craft school of national and regional scope, supporting educational opportunities for individuals of all skill levels and ages. The School offers weekend, one and two‐week immersive workshops taught by national and international practicing studio artists and university faculty. The campus is open to the public year‐ round to view exhibitions by local, national and international artists, attend evening presentations, and tour studios to view demonstrations of works in progress.
