Selections of “Hindsight” by Jennifer Kirk Hamilton will be on Exhibit at Kingsport’s City Hall Gallery Through July 31
“Hindsight” is a series begun in 2001 based on her daily walks with her two dogs followed by a painting session. This work represents selected pieces from Ms. Hamilton’s solo show “Hindsight” which was on exhibition at the Renaissance Arts Center Main Gallery in the month of May 2015. The artist states, “You’ll never see […]
CALL TO ARTISTS: Inviting all visual artists to submit proposals for exhibiting work in public art gallery space
Public Art Kingsport invites proposals from artists for exhibitions in the following gallery locations: City Hall Gallery Atrium Gallery of the Renaissance Arts Center Beverly Gallery of the Renaissance Arts Center Proposals will be considered for exhibition in all galleries. All entries must be two-dimensional. Exhibitions will run approximately for two months. There is no […]
Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts and Engage Kingsport announce the Grand Opening Reception of Flying Pig Gallery & Studios on October 2, 2014
Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts and Engage Kingsport announce the Grand Opening and Opening Reception for Flying Pig Gallery & Studios on October 2, 2014 from 5 pm to 7 pm. Flying Pig is an exciting new Arts Space located in two adjacent buildings located on the corner of Broad and Center streets in Downtown […]
2014 Senior Fest Schedule Released
July 14–18, 2014. All events will be held at the Renaissance Center, 1200 E. Center St., Kingsport, TN 37660. For more information, contact the Kingsport Senior Center at 423-392-8400. Monday, July 14: • 9:00a.m.–Quilt Show–Multipurpose Room • 9:00a.m.–Herbs and Spices for Cooking–Cafeteria • 10:00a.m.–How to Attract Birds to Your Yard–Card Room • 11:10a.m.–Happy Day Singers–Atrium […]
Kingsport to Produce "Nanyehi: Beloved Woman of the Cherokee"
Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts & Kingsport Theatre Guild will produce Nanyehi: Beloved Woman of the Cherokee, a musical about a Cherokee woman named Nanyehi, one of the most important Women in American History! They will present it at the Renaissance Arts Center Theatre in October 2014 with a staged reading at Allendale Amphitheater in […]
Become An Official First Rider
Becoming an Official First Rider yourself or giving the gift to someone is easy. ‘Campaign 2014’ invites 2014 carousel supporters to become ‘First Riders’ of the finished carousel with their donation of $100. Each $100 donor receives 6 ‘First Rider’ tickets for the Carousel. You may use your 6 tickets however you choose. Here are some […]
Artists Wanted for Kingsport Senior Artisan Center
The Kingsport Senior Artisan Center is looking for new original artists to display and sell their work in our Artisan Center. Unique, original, handmade items will be considered. Please call Cindy (423-392-8402) or Hannah (423-765-9047) for more information, or visit the website at www.kingsportseniorartisancenter.com.
Call for Writing Submissions
The Downtown and West Oakland Centers Creative writing programs announce the upcoming publication of Word Movers, a professionally published anthology containing creative writings of seniors. The anthology is scheduled to be released in June of 2014. We want to provide senior writers, whose voices are not normally heard, a chance to express their ideas through […]
Kingsport Carousel Project–CALL TO ARTISTS: Painters Needed
The Kingsport Carousel Project of Engage Kingsport and the City of Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts announce a call to artists for work on 24 bird paintings for the Carousel. The paintings will be done on 15-inch diameter disks of plywood covered with artist canvas. Finished paintings will be mounted on the carousel’s upper inside […]
The Carousel Project Announces ‘Campaign 2014’ “First Rider” Fund Raising Effort
The Kingsport Carousel Project of Engage Kingsport and the City of Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts announces ‘Campaign 2014’ beginning July 15, 2013. ‘Campaign 2014’ will invite 2014 carousel supporters to become ‘First Riders’ of the finished carousel with their donation of $100. Each $100 donor receives 6 ‘First Rider’ tickets for the Kingsport Carousel. […]