Experience world-class art as you work and play in Downtown Knoxville starting Friday, April 1 with the kickoff of the 2011 Dogwood Arts Festival. Art in Public Places exhibition features large-scale sculptures that will be installed in various Knoxville locations such as Krutch Park, the Knoxville Convention Center, World’s Fair Park, McGhee Tyson Airport, and along Gay Street.

Twenty-five large-scale sculptures will be strategically situated in Knoxville for all to enjoy throughout the entire year. John Henry, an accomplished sculptor known worldwide for his contributions to public art, is the juror for the 2011 Art in Public Places Exhibition. 

This year’s featured sculptors include Lee & Betty Benson, Samuel Burns, Jim Collins, Adam Garey, Douglas Gruizenga, Hanna Jubran, Ray Katz, John Merigian, Marc Moulton, Mike Roig, Mary Ruden, Mike Sohikian, Steven Swenor, Marvin Tadlock, Durant Thompson, Kenneth Thompson, Patricia Tinajero, Wayne Trapp, Davis Whitfield IV, and Glenn Zweygardt.

To purchase an Art in Public Places sculpture, please call Lynda Evans at [865] 246-4393 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

The Chapman Family Foundation, City of Knoxville, Clayton Bank & Trust, Cornerstone Foundation of Knoxville, Knox County, Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority, Prestige Cleaners, and Tennessee Arts Commission are the proud sponsors of the 2011 Art in Public Places Exhibition.

WHAT: Art in Public Places
WHERE: Gay Street, Krutch Park, World’s Fair Park, Knoxville Convention Center and McGhee Tyson Airport
WHEN: April 1, 2011 - March 16, 2012. Open all day.
Opening Reception: Friday, April 1 at 5:30 pm at Nouveau Classics, 128 South Gay Street
HOW MUCH: Free admission

Most of the Festival’s wide range of arts events, performances, and exhibitions are offered to the public free of charge. Without the support of community volunteers, patrons, corporate, and media partners, a festival of this magnitude would not be possible!
Dogwood Arts is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization whose mission is to help fund arts education in our schools, promote the visual and performing arts, and to preserve and enhance the natural beauty of our region. ORNL Federal Credit Union is the presenting sponsor of the Festival. For more information, a complete Festival Calendar of Events, and ticket information, visit http://www.dogwoodarts.com or call (865)637.4561.

See what’s cookin’ and come be part of the WDVX studio audience. The WDVX Blue Plate Special is a live performance each weekday at noon. Monday thru Thursday at the Knoxville Visitors Center on the corner of Gay Street and Summit Hill Drive in Downtown Knoxville.

For a full schedule of performers or more information, visit http://www.wdvx.com/programs/blueplate.html.

See what’s cookin’ and come be part of the WDVX studio audience. On Fridays the WDVX Blue Plate Special moves to 4 Market Square at The Square Room!

For a full schedule of events or more information, visit http://www.wdvx.com/programs/blueplate.html.

On the 1st Friday of every month, downtown is happening!  Art openings from the 100 block of Gay Street into Market Square offer an enjoyable gallery walk downtown.  Market Square District members offer performances, food specials and sales to celebrate the vibrancy of our downtown area.

FIRST FRIDAY MAY 6TH!

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