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NOVEMBer 2006
The Arts & Culture Alliance Presents 47 ABC Grants for 2007
The Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville awarded 47 Arts Build Communities grants for art projects from non-profit organizations located within the following East Tennessee counties: Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Knox, Monroe, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier, and Union. Tax-exempt, non-profit, private educational institutions, entities of government (such as Parks and Recreation, public libraries, public schools), and colleges and universities were eligible to apply for art-related activities that serve the needs of surrounding communities or the State and are designed to involve a broad audience.
Anderson County:
Appalachian Arts Craft Center
Children's Museum of Oak Ridge
Museum of Appalachia
Music Arts, Inc.
Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association
Oak Ridge Community Playhouse
Blount County:
Appalachian Ballet Company
Fine Arts Blount
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont
Campbell County:
Campbell County Historical Society / Campbell Culture Coalition
Knox County:
Actors Co-op, Inc.
African-American Appalachian Arts, Inc.
Carpetbag Theatre, Inc.
Circle Modern Dance
Community School of the Arts
Creative Writing Program / University of Tennessee
Cumberland Communities Communications Corporation
Dogwood Elementary School
East Tennessee Technology Access Center, Inc.
Florence Crittenton Agency
Green Magnet Math & Science Academy
Historic Tennessee Theatre
The Joy of Music Youth Msuic School
Jubilee Community Arts
Knox County Public Library
Knoxville Choral Society
Knoxville Museum of Art
Knoxville Opera
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra
Knoxville Wind Symphony
The Low Vision Center
Sertoma Center, Inc.
Tennessee Children’s Dance Ensemble
Tennessee Stage Company
Theatre Knoxville
The WordPlayers
Monroe County:
Coker Creek Economic Development Group, Inc.
Monroe Area Council for the Arts
Morgan County:
Historic Rugby
Roane County:
Roane Choral Society
Scott County:
Oneida Special School District
Sevier County:
Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts
Anna Porter Public Library
Compositions Cultural Art Centers, Inc.
Pigeon Forge Middle School
Seymour Middle School Choral Deptartment
Union County:
Union County Board of Education
The Arts Build Communities (ABC) grant program provides funds for a variety of quality arts projects. The Alliance administers the block grant within each county on a per capita basis and sub-grants the funds through an open competitive grant process. Applications contained a clear, single-focus project or portion of a project that began October 15, 2006, or later and concludes by June 15, 2007. Funds awarded to a single organization in this category ranged from $500 to $3,000. Grant funds must be matched dollar-for-dollar.
Arts Builds Communities (ABC) is a program funded by the Tennessee General Assembly and administered in cooperation with the Tennessee Arts Commission and The Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville. The short-term objective of this grant is to create a decentralized distribution process for certain State dollars. A long-term objective is to build Tennessee’s communities by nurturing artists, arts organizations (including local arts agencies), and arts support in each of its ninety-five counties.
[updated 11/09/06]
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ABC Awardee Report Forms (click to open)
Revised Budget
Request for Funds
Project Evaluation
Final Financial Report of Expenditure
[updated 11/07/06]
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Arts & Culture Alliance Presents "Ryan Blair: Working Hack"
The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present "Ryan Blair: Working Hack", a new exhibition featuring watercolors and ink as well as acrylic on wood by Ryan Blair. The exhibit runs November 3 - 25 at the Arts & Culture Alliance’s Emporium Center.
Ryan Blair, born and raised in central Indiana, has spent the last decade in the foothills of East Tennessee. He received a degree in art education from Ball State University with an emphasis in painting. When not working in his studio, he teaches art full-time to nearly 1,200 elementary students at Claxton and Lake City Elementary schools in Anderson County. While Blair primarily paints in watercolors, he enjoys working in many mediums. “My newer pieces combine uncontrolled pouring of paint with reoccurring shapes and colors… an explosion of color and funk,” he says. He pulls much of his artistic imagery from shapes and lines found while exploring local mountainsides and streams or while paddling in his canoe.
The opening reception on Friday, November 3, from 5-9pm, is free and open to the public. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres are served. The Emporium also features wine and cheese and performances by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s String Trio. “Working Hack: An Exhibition by Ryan Blair” is on exhibit November 3 - 25 at the Arts & Culture Alliance’s Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, downtown Knoxville. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 9-5 and Saturday 11-3. For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance, (865) 523-7543.
[updated 10/20/06]
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First Friday, November 3, 5-9pm
Where: the Market Square District & other downtown areas
In conjunction with the popular First Friday downtown gallery and shopping tour, KAT will operate a trolley route to connect downtown visitors with the galleries and shops along Gay Street, Market Square and the Old City. The First Friday trolley will travel down Gay Street and through the Old City every 5-7 minutes from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The First Friday trolley is Fare-Free!
To catch it, just watch for the sign on the front of the trolley that says "First Fridays."
Special entertainment:
"Contra on the Square"
Live music provided by the Marble City String Band
Caller: Nick Boulet
Contra dances are traditional social dances. They are easy and fun! No partner or prior experience is necessary.
All dances are taught by the caller. "If you can walk, you can contra dance."
In addition, the documentary Market Square: Earth, Brick & Fire will be shown (30 min).
Additional Highlights:
Three Flights Up Gallery
Three Flights Up Gallery, now located at the Emporium, 100 S. Gay Street, invites you to an evening of art, food and music. All participating artists will be in attendance and include: Chase Adams, Rafael Alegria, Steve Cunningham, Katie Gamble, Clark Gillespie, Melissa Glaze, James Edwin Hall, Lauren Karnitz, Liz Nixon, Susan Allison Owen, and Amanda Richardson.
Art Market Gallery
The Art Market Gallery will be hosting a First Friday reception for November featuring the paintings of Carol LaBudde and the ceramic sculptures of Karen Kyte.
Vagabondia
First Friday Art Opening and Reception featuring new works by local artist, Cynthia Markert. In addition to her paintings, there will be a silent auction of her much-sought-after whimsical boxes and painted stools with a portion of the proceeds going to Free Medical Care Clinic, which provides free health care for the working poor.
UT Downtown Gallery
The UT Downtown Gallery will feature "The Color of Diaspora:Afro-Ecuadorian Photographs". On view are 40 black and white photographs which document the oral memories of Afro-Ecuadorian communities. A variety of refreshments will be served!
Art Gallery of Knoxville
The Art Gallery of Knoxville presents a discussion of Building Communities. NYC group, The Center for Urban Pedagogy works with Knoxville to examine areas of social development and the objective of new communities. The event is free and open to the public, food and drink will be served.
Arts & Culture Alliance Emporium Center
The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present "Ryan Blair: Working Hack", a new exhibition featuring watercolors and ink as well as acrylic on wood by Ryan Blair. The exhibit runs November 3 - 25 at the Arts & Culture Alliance's Emporium Center. Join us for complimentary hors d'oeuvres. The Emporium also features wine and cheese and performances by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra's String Trio.
World Grotto
First Friday Art Opening "Beautiful Graffiti" Exhibiting Various Graffiti Artists, The Rich World Sounds of Beat Farm Produce, B-Boy /Break Dance Performance by Vessels of Foreign Language, MC Black Atticus and both a Wine Tasting and CoffeeTasting with the upcoming World City Java. After all of that it's time to Dance Dance Dance with Dishwater Blonde
La Costa
La Costa's will feature $2 beers, $3 premium margaritas and half price bottles of wine.
Preservation Pub
The Pub will host their final Singer Songwriter Showcase semi-final. The Singer Songwriter Showcase features the best of the last month's performances to compete for the final Showcase Showdown at the end of the year. Over $5000 in merchandise and prizes will be awarded.The Showcase starts at 8:30 and free Pizza from 5-6:30.
Indigo
Indigo will have a reception for Justin Fee, a local stained glass artist and professional photographer from 5-7. Justin will feature several of his most recent stained glass pieces. Locally made goodies will be served.
Downtown Grill & Brewery
The Brewery will extend their happy hour until 10:00. FREE popcorn in the bar.
bliss
bliss will be featuring jewelry by Freshie & Zero, the creative outlet for Nashvillian Beth Porter's designs. Beth's goal is to make beautiful jewelry that is also affordable. Her hammered sterling silver and gold designs are finished with touches of gemstones, pearls or chain, resulting in a dainty and delicate style.
bliss Home
bliss Home will host a reception for photographer Brian McMurray. Brian's works capture Knoxville and surrounding areas in dramatic fashion. As usual, a spectacular Pasta Trio favorite and beverages will be provided.
This highly successful First Friday event, now downtown-wide, began in October of 2003. On the first Friday of every month the Market Square District, Gay St including the 100-Block and Old City merchants offer something special for all downtown residents and visitors. Promotions include artist receptions, gallery openings, special food and drink offerings and more. Contact Scott Schimmel 256-2469 for further details.
[updated 10/31/06]
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