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September 2007

Arts & Culture Alliance Collection: Exhibit and Auction
Many thanks to all who joined us on First Friday for the auction of our Collection! It was an exciting evening attended by more than 2,000 people. All but nine of the 116 pieces sold, making for a successful evening!

Many thanks to our volunteers: David Butler, Glenn & Phyllis Cada, Margo Carpenter, Jack Dennis, Carolyn Hanson, Mike Jenkins, and Karen Plum!

Meet and Greet the City Council Candidates
The Arts & Culture Alliance and the Knoxville Tourism Alliance hosted a "meet and greet" reception for candidates for City offices on Thursday, September 6, at the Emporium. More than 50 people attended, and candidates included Mr. Ray Abbas, Councilman Joe Bailey, Councilman Bob Becker, Mayor Bill Haslam, Ms. Isa Infante, Judge John Rosson, and Councilman Chris Woodhull.

Arts & Culture Alliance Collection: Exhibit and Auction
For the first time in its 33-year history, the Arts & Culture Alliance is exhibiting for sale pieces from its Collection, featuring more than 70 works by local and national artists.  The Collection will be on display beginning Friday, September 7, at the Emporium Center.

Detail from "Chevalier Surrealistic" by Salvador Dali

A silent auction, where bids are accepted in writing, will take place during the First Friday opening reception on September 7.  Bids will be accepted from 5-8 pm, and the highest bidder will be able to take the piece home that evening provided they are onsite at the close of the auction.  Many pieces will be sold on a “no reserve” basis, and bids start at $1.

The Alliance Collection exhibit and auction includes oils, photography, acrylic, mixed media, and more, as well as a select number of framed ArtFest posters.  Pieces remaining for sale will be on exhibit through September 28.

Detail from "Flamingos" by Georgia Bailey

The opening reception for the exhibit on Friday, September 7, from 5-9 pm, is free and open to the public, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres are served. The Emporium Center is located at 100 S. Gay Street in downtown Knoxville. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 9-5. For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance, (865) 523-7543, or visit our website at www.knoxalliance.com.

Student Ticket Subsidy Program
Guidelines and application are now available online here: www.arts.state.tn.us/community_arts_sts.htm
A directory of approved events (Word document) can be downloaded by clicking here. **Please note that the beginning date for requests is September 12, 2007. If you have any questions, please contact the Alliance at (865) 523-7543.

Arts & Culture Alliance National Juried Exhibition of 2007
Download a prospectus
Download an application
Postmark deadline for entries: September 29, 2007.

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