Event Contact: Erin Slocum
Phone: [865] 637.4561
Email: ESlocum@dogwoodarts.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dogwood Arts to Transform Market Square with Art Festival
March 30, 2015 [Knoxville, Tenn.] – For three days in April, Market Square and surrounding streets are
transformed into a vibrant street fair featuring local artists, live entertainment, activities for children and
scrumptious food vendors.
More than 60 juried artists will feature and sell their work at the festival, including pieces of all shapes, sizes
and materials. Their original pieces will stretch from work in mixed media, clay, drawing/pastels, glass, jewelry,
leather, metal, painting, photography, sculpture and wood. Throughout the festival, attendees can take part in
interactive demonstrations including glass blowing, Raku firing, jewelry making, pastel painting, pottery
throwing, and fine art painting.
Throughout the free event, live entertainment will take to the Market Square stage and the pop-up stage on
Union Avenue. The Krutch Park stage will showcase live entertainment geared toward children. The Creation
Station will also have entertaining family-style craft activities throughout the festival for children of all ages
and their families.
For adults, the Dogwood Arts Festival is offering wine tastings and food demonstrations in the Culinary Arts
areas.
Where: Market Square, Downtown Knoxville
When: April 17-19
Time: Friday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Sponsored by:
Artists
2-D MIXED MEDIA
ElectricBird Designs – Alex Leopold :: Nashville, TN
Four Sisters Studio – Martha Johnson :: Bat Cave, NC
Marc James Contemporary Art – Marc Villanueva :: East Point, GA
Penny & Johnnie Dobson :: Rome, GA
Michael Lee Design – Michael Lee :: Alpharetta, GA
NATURAL MATERIALS/OTHER
Nelson Farms – Amy Nelson :: Rockwood, TN
Rainwater Farm – Colette Souder :: Maryville, TN
Rudy Tell Leather – Rudy Tell :: Cosby, TN
Whispering Willow Soap Co. – Wayne Parker :: Lincolnton, NC
Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts :: Gatlingburg, TN
Petronella’s Designs/The African Hut – Mary Otieno & Petty Shepard :: Kingsport, TN
CLAY
Riffe-Pierson Pottery – Dana Riffe & Vicki Pierson :: Hixson, TN
CF Tomchik Designs – Courtney Tomchik :: Clemmons, NC
Sarah Sunshine Pottery – Sarah Vekasi :: Black Mountain, NC
Baum Pottery – Mike & Karen Baum :: Lebanon, OH
Artworks by Karen Fincannon – Karen Fincannon :: Tucker, GA
Cane Creek Creations – Rachel Stevens :: Rutherfordton, NC
Dutch Hill Pottery – Gregory Ricciardiello :: Fillmore, NY
McKee’s Pottery – JoeFrank McKee :: Dillsboro, NC
Ridge Pottery - Charles Akin :: Franklin, TN
Byers Pottery – Will Byers :: Black Mountain, NC
Carolyn Cooper Clayworks – Carolyn Cooper :: Knoxville, TN
PHOTOGRAPHY
Wildlife Photography by Clay Thurston – Clay Thurston :: Knoxville, TN
MTN Imageologist – Mike Naney :: Knoxville, TN
Fred Draper Photography – Fred Draper :: Knoxville, TN
Jason Stoddart Photography – Jason Stoddart :: Crawford, TN
Trace of Light – Michael Serkownek :: Maryville, TN
Coles Corner - Julia Dressler :: Clarksville, VA
SMG PhotoGallery – Stan Goldberg :: Louisville, KY
Bob Copeland Photography - Bob Copeland :: McDonald, TN
PAINTING/DRAWING
River Impressions – Lynda Best :: Tellico Plains, TN
Spiral Bird Studio – Bradley Wilson :: Charleston, TN
Linda Pirkle Designs – Linda Pirkle :: Atlanta, GA
RubberStampedPrints – Carl Gombert :: Maryville, TN
JEWELRY
Glass Act Studio – Linda McLaughlin :: Franklin, TN
Kathryn Riechert – Savannah, GA
Kim Thompson Stone & Sterlingwear – Kim Thompson :: Waynesville, NC
JL Merrill Metalworks – Julie Merrill :: Asheville, NC
Amy Brandenburg Studio - Amy Brandenburg :: Asheville, NC
Designs in Gold – Joseph Taylor :: Melbourne, TN
Visions of Creation Gallery – Roberto Vengoechea :: Black Mountain, NC
Caristo Jewelry Designs – Linda & Carl Caristo :: Asheville, NC
Spoke-N for – Sergio Ruano :: Athens, GA
kddjewelry – Katie Dirnbauer :: Knoxville, TN
Diedre Nabors Studio – Diedre Nabors :: Columbus, IN
Artistic Icing – Angelica Markland :: Unicoi, TN
Vidrio de Mar – Diane Bishop :: Nashville, TN
WOOD
Lumberjack & Jill – Caleb & Sarah Verzyden :: Knoxville, TN
Kitchen Art – Mo Whitson :: Clinton, TN
DharmaWood – Greg Johnson & Rainey Fox :: Knoxville, TN
Cadman & Cummins Studios – Terri Cadman & Martha Cummins :: New Market, TN
GLASS
Marble City Glassworks – Matt Salley :: Knoxville, TN
Bungo Glass – Shawn Bungo :: Knoxville, TN
The Glass Haus – Leonard & Carolyn Wilson :: McHenry, IL
Debi Dwyer Designs – Debi Dwyer :: Boone, NC
Buckhorn Ridge Studio – Paula Marksbury :: Athens, TN
METAL
Wells Studio – Robert & Dolores Wells :: White Pine, TN
Don’s Designs – Donald Portschy :: Greensboro, GA
The Nature of Metal – Jason Lydic :: Hendersonville, NC
Presentability - Peter Staples & Diane Rapaich :: Royal Oak, MI
Entertainment Schedule
Presented by:
FRIDAY, APRIL 17
MARKET SQUARE STAGE
12:00pm: Austin East School of the Arts Dance Company
1:00pm: The Akima Singers
2:30pm: Driftin’ Westward
5:00pm: Marble City 5
6:30pm: The John Myers Band
8:00pm: Handsome & the Humbles
UNION AVENUE STAGE
1:30pm: Troy Dixon
3:00pm: Rye Baby
4:30pm: UT Jazztet
7:30pm: Cazper Coleman
CHILDREN’S STAGE
11:30am: One World Circus Suitcase Show
1:00pm: Cattywampus Puppet Council
1:45pm: One World Circus: The Pirate Show
3:00pm: Cattywampus Puppet Council
4:00pm: One World Circus: The Pirate Show
5:00pm: One World Circus: The Unfair Sentence
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
MARKET SQUARE STAGE
11:00am: Bethany Hankins School of Violin
12:30pm: Oak Ridge Community Orchestra
2:30pm: Suzuki Violins
3:30pm: The Lonetones
5:00pm: Hotshot Freight Train
6:30pm: Laurel Wright
8:00pm: Mathien
UNION AVENUE STAGE
10:30am: Taylor Kress
12:00pm: Kyle Adem
1:30pm: Emily Roberts
3:00pm: The Evertones
4:30pm: Honey Boy and Boots
6:00pm: Blue Ridge Entertainers
7:30pm: Matt Foster
CHILDREN’S STAGE
11:00am: One World Circus: The Pirate Show
12:30pm: The Pinklets
1:30pm: Cattywampus Puppet Council
2:00pm: One World Circus: Free Play
4:00pm: One World Circus: Suitcase Show
5:30pm: Cattywampus Puppet Council
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
MARKET SQUARE STAGE
11:00am: Cattywampus Puppet Council
12:00pm: Marble City Opera
2:00pm: Bethany Hankins & the Swing Serenade
3:30pm: Austin East West African Drum & Dance Company
UNION AVENUE STAGE
11:00am: Briston Maroney
12:30pm: Secret City Winds
2:00pm: Charlie Katt
3:30pm: UT Jazz Messengers
CHILDREN’S STAGE
11:00am: One World Circus: The Pirate Show
12:30pm: The Pinklets
1:30pm: One World Circus: Free Play
3:00pm: Cattywampus Puppet Council
4:00pm: One World Circus: Suitcase Show
5:30pm: Cattywampus Puppet Council
SPECIAL APPEARANCES BY THE HARP TWINS!
Saturday, April 18: 11:00am, 2:00pm, 4:00pm, and 5:30pm
Sunday, April 19: 11:00am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, and 4:00pm
Camille and Kennerly Kitt are the world’s only professional identical twin Harp Duo. Known as the “Harp
Twins,” Camille and Kennerly were classically trained and earned Bachelor of Music degrees in Harp
Performance, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Not content to follow traditional classical boundaries, Camille
and Kennerly embarked on their journey to bring the Harp where no harps have gone before—literally and
musically. They are a radical harp duet revolution.
This dynamic rock Harp Duo is recognized internationally for their remarkable duet harp arrangements and
performances. Camille and Kennerly’s radical Duet Harp Revolution is changing the word’s perception of the
harp, and the way harp is played – one song at a time.
Culinary Arts Schedule
Presented by:
FRIDAY, APRIL 17
6:30pm: SIMI Wine Tasting - Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon with Pretzels and Chocolate
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
11:00am: Chef Brandon Cruze, Sunspot – Shirred Eggs Chilaquiles paired with Rosatello Rose and K Brew Coffee
1:00pm: Chef Karen Crumley, Avanti Savoia Imports - Salt-seared Shrimp with Parsley Sesame Pesto and Smoked Israeli Couscous
paired with SIMI Chardonnay
3:00pm: Executive Chef Ron Watkins, The Grill at Highlands Row – Maple-glazed Pork Belly with Roast Peach Grits and Grain Mustard
Demi-glace paired with SIMI Pinot Noir
7:00pm: SIMI Wine Tasting – Simi Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon with Pretzels and Chocolate
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
11:30am: Chef Jeffrey DeAlejandro, OliBea – Chorizo Biscuit with Pork Confit & Crispy House Bacon paired with SIMI Pinot Noir and K
Brew Coffee
1:30pm: Chef Karen Crumley, Avanti Savoia Imports – Peperonata with Elicoidale Pasta paired with Rebel Rouser Double IPA
3:00pm: Executive Chef Jesse Newmister, Northshore Brasserie – Praline-crusted Ribs, (sous vide) with Beer-braised Collard Greens
and White Rice paired with Angry Orchard The Muse
4:15pm: SIMI Wine Tasting – Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon with Pretzels and Chocolate
Sponsored by:
Appliances Provided by:
Beer Provided by:
Outdoor Kitchen Provided by:
Space Provided by:
Creation Station
Come down to Creation Station, where this bright and busy area is a place to let kids be themselves and get
their creative juices flowing. Children of all ages can immerse themselves in a variety of arts and crafts
activities, exciting performances, and much more!
Sponsored by:
Art in Action
Presented by:
Liz-Beth & Co.’s 2015 Art in Action will highlight a variety of live art demonstrations and provide hands-on
opportunities to experience multiple media. Attendees will leave with an increased awareness and
appreciation of local and regional arts.
ARTISTS:
Glass Blowing: Daniel J. Miller
Fine Art Painting: Carolyn Morton
Stone Sculpting: Bill Cook Jr.
Urban Landscape Painting: Heather Whiteside
Mixed Media Collage: Judy Sinclair
FRIDAY, APRIL 17
Fine Art Painting: 11:00am-4:00pm
Stone Sculpting: 12:00-4:00pm
Urban Landscape Painting: 12:00-6:00pm
Glass Blowing: 2:00pm, 5:00pm, 7:00pm
Mixed Media Collage: 2:00-6:00pm
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
Mixed Media Collage: 10:00am-2:00pm, 4:00-6:00pm
Glass Blowing: 11:00am, 2:00pm, 5:00pm, 7:00pm
Stone Sculpting: 11:00am-2:00pm, 3:00-8:00pm
Urban Landscape Painting: 12:00-4:00pm
Fine Art Painting: 1:00-6:00pm
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
Glass Blowing: 11:00am, 2:00pm
Stone Sculpting: 11:00am-4:00pm
Fine Art Painting: 11:00am-4:00pm
Urban Landscape Painting: 12:00-4:00pm
Mixed Media Collage: 11:00am-4:00pm
Sponsored by:
Dogwood Arts, presented by ORNL Federal Credit Union, is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to promote
and celebrate our region’s arts, culture, and natural beauty. For more information on Dogwood Arts, visit
www.dogwoodarts.com or call (865) 637-4561.