Category: Arts

Cathy Richardson, visiting artist working in glass, will be delivering a slide lecture about her work Thursday, Nov. 21, at 6 p.m. in AV 1 at  Appalachian Center for Craft.  Please join us to learn more about Richardson’s vacuum encased glass sculptures and her career in glass.

November 18 – December 1, 2024, the Silver Fern on Spring St. will be exhibiting, Make.Do.3., a group exhibition by TN Tech students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program in the School of Art, Craft & Design. The artwork will be displayed in the Fiddlehead Room Gallery. The show opens on Friday, November 22nd with a reception open to the public at 5 p.m.

Make.Do.3., showcases student’s work from a variety of craft, including wood, ceramic, glass, metals, and painting. The exhibition showcases the full range of Tennessee Tech students’ talents, from blown glass to fine wood furniture.

Experience Experiment:  Lilith Strider Senior Thesis Exhibition

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Metals

Join Lilith Strider at the opening of her thesis exhibition on Nov. 21 at the Appalachian Center for Craft’s Hilltop Gallery.  Exhibition of senior thesis artwork by Lilith as a Metal’s concentration student in the School of Art, Craft, and Design. The public is invited to an opening reception on Nov. 23 from 4-7pm.

Contact the School of Art, Craft & Design for more information:  931-372-3738.

When the World was Big:  Lila Windsor Senior Thesis Exhibition

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fibers

Join Lila Windsor, at the opening of her thesis exhibition on Nov. 21 at the Appalachian Center for Craft.  Exhibition in the Hilltop Gallery is the culmination of Lila’s senior year as a Fiber’s concentration student in the School of Art, Craft, and Design. The public is invited to an opening reception on Nov. 23 from 4-7pm.

Contact the School of Art, Craft & Design for more information:  931-372-3738.

Learn the basics of woodturning in this upcoming Holiday Festival workshop! Whether you’re new to woodturning, or looking for a fun project to refresh your skills, this workshop is for you! We will cover the fundamentals of woodturning, from lathe safety and proper turning technique to shaping, sanding and finishing. Participants will start by practicing basic spindle turning and will then move on to designing and creating their own functional bottle openers, from start to finish. We’re offering a morning and afternoon session on November 23 during Holiday Festival.  Register and get more details here!

You are invited to our Resident Artist Slide Presentation Night on Friday! Enjoy complimentary refreshments while learning more about our current artists in residence!

Friday, November 1
5 PM at the Craft Center

Bring the whole family for a festive day at the Craft Center! On Saturday, Nov. 23  9am – 5pm, we’ll have free crafts for kids and families and an exciting selection of workshops – be sure to register in advance, spots fill up fast! Get a start on your holiday shopping in our retail gallery and get 25% off on a wide variety of fine art and craft created by local and national artists. Can’t make it Saturday? The holiday shopping discount is available all weekend!

Register for workshops and get more information here!

Art Round Tennessee’s final First Friday of the year will be held on Oct 4th, 5pm-8pm, in the lobby of the University Center. Seven local artists will be selling their artwork along with live music featuring a student ensemble from Tech’s school of music. This event will also feature an in memorium of Tech alum, Jesse Filoteo. Jesse’s work will be for sale with the proceeds going to help establish a scholarship in his name. The Joan Derryberry Art Gallery will also be open for viewing of the current Fiber exhibit by Rachel Meginness.