Arts & Culture Alliance

The East Tennessee Woodworkers Guild and the Arts & Culture Alliance present the 15th Master Woodworkers Show at the Emporium Center.

Admission is free! The Show hours are:
Friday, November 6, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM;
Saturday, November 7, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; and
Sunday, November 8, 12:00-5:00 PM.

This biennial juried show hig...hlights the handcrafted works of 25 craftspeople and artists of East Tennessee and the surrounding region and features many types of woodwork, from traditional to whimsical, including fine furniture, cabinetry, turning, sculpture and marquetry. The Emporium gallery provides an ideal environment in which to view the work and meet the artists. A public reception takes place on Friday, November 6, from 5:00-9:00 PM as part of First Friday activities in downtown Knoxville.

Furniture maker Brian Boggs, previous Best of Show recipient of Providence, Rhode Island’s Fine Furnishings Show, noted the high quality of Knoxville’s Master Woodworkers event. "Over the past few years I have attended several fine shows around the country,” said Boggs. “By far the finest show I participated in was the Master Woodworkers Show in Knoxville. From any perspective I would judge the show, such as the quality of other woodwork, my own sales, and attendance and level of sophistication of the patrons, the Master Woodworkers Show is far ahead of the others. Whether you are looking for exquisite furniture for your home, or just looking for an inspiring outing, this is a show to be a part of.”

For more information, call (865) 523-7543 or visit www.etwg.org.Read More

Brian Wagner, the Betsy Worden Memorial Artist-in-Residence at the Emporium Center, displays works created during the time of his residency (April-September 2009). "Sound Booth" will be exhibited in the Balcony at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from September 4-25, 2009. An opening reception will take plac...e as part of First Friday activities on September 4 from 5:00-9:00 PM and will feature music by Ben Maney and other local musicians. In addition, Brian Wagner’s hand-made photo booth will be on hand to capture photos of First Friday attendees. Wagner describes the concept behind "Sound Booth" as 'one note and one frame at a time' as he photographs local musicians in a hand-made photo booth in his living room in North Knoxville.Read More