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Knoxville Visual Arts
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Artists from Vacuum Shop Studios make a statement at Emporium Center exhibit

In Visual Arts by Denise Stewart-SanabriaJuly 5, 2017leave a COMMENT

In the four years since its founding, in 2013, the turnover of artists in the Vacuum Shop Studios has been very low. The roster has been made up of both …

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Fantasy painter Ken Kelly’s career took unexpected turns with Frazetta and Kiss

In Visual Arts by Matthew EverettJune 21, 2017leave a COMMENT

If you grew up in the 1970s, it’s likely you remember some of Ken Kelly’s paintings, even if you’ve never heard his name. The 71-year-old fantasy artist created the covers …

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Curtis Glover’s murals make a large-scale mark on Knoxville

In Program Notes, Visual Arts by Sage DavisJune 8, 2017leave a COMMENT

Curtis Glover is creating vibrant murals throughout Knoxville, but while his work is gaining recognition, not many know the man behind the murals. Being an artist was not always the …

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UT printmaking exhibit hints at the department’s creative prowess

In Visual Arts by Denise Stewart-SanabriaJune 5, 2017leave a COMMENT

The University of Tennessee’s printmaking department is regularly rated as one of the three top departments in the country. It attracts and graduates people who have made a pronounced impact …

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Knoxville First Friday Guide: June 2017

In Visual Arts by Matthew EverettJune 1, 2017leave a COMMENT

Here’s a guide to this month’s First Friday art events, which will take place all around downtown on June 2. For a complete list of local art events and exhibitions, …

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