Category Archives: Dogwood Arts

The art of Diana Dee: Dogwood Arts Art DeTour 2015

Posted on April 18, 2015 by

Art DeTour, an annual event of Knoxville’s Dogwood Arts Festival  has become a don’t-miss-this-if-you-can-help-it tradition for us.  We block out this weekend each year because it’s a rare invitation to see the inside of an artist’s studio and get to know … Continue reading →

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Sidewalk Magic: Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk 2015

Posted on April 15, 2015 by

For the seventh year in a row, artists (professional, novice, and student) turned ordinary sidewalks in Knoxville’s Market Square into magical canvases for Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk 2015.  Arriving mid-morning gets you a view of artists at work.  So you may need … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Afloat

Posted on April 13, 2015 by

Knoxville’s Dogwood Arts Festival Chalk Walk frequently receives entries showing something afloat.  If nothing else, those of us with little artistic talent feel as if we’re floating as we walk between the chalk drawings simply amazed that anyone can stay … Continue reading →

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Teachers can paint: Art Source 2015

Posted on April 8, 2015 by

Yes, teachers can paint.  And sculpt.  And put together interesting collages.  And all the while help little kids who spill paint, can’t think of anything to draw, and would not like to clean up even though the bell is about … Continue reading →

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Very fine indeed: Dogwood Arts 2015 Regional Fine Art Exhibition

Posted on April 7, 2015 by

Dropping in on First Friday activities in downtown Knoxville has become a habit for us.  But First Friday during Dogwood Arts Festival brings on even more quality art to see and artists to meet.  On April 3rd, The Regional Fine … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Blur

Posted on April 6, 2015 by

You’ve felt like this, right?  Especially on a Monday.  Especially after a holiday weekend. Dates.  Schedules.  Appointments. So much to do.  So little time.  Work, family, fun.  And what day is today anyway?  Life’s a blur.  Right? Art Source 2015: A … Continue reading →

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Relocated and renewed: The Salvage Shop of Knox Heritage

Posted on April 4, 2015 by

First Friday in Knoxville (especially during Dogwood Arts Festival) brings on new openings and new opportunities to view art and reconnect with community. But picking one or two events becomes a challenge in and of itself. The opening of the … Continue reading →

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The tulips at Cherokee: Dogwood Arts 2015

Posted on April 3, 2015 by

Knoxville’s Dogwood Arts Festival isn’t only about art.  It’s about the beauty of the area, too. And sometimes it’s right under your nose. We pass by Cherokee Country Club on Lyons View Pike almost daily.  And sometimes, not all the … Continue reading →

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Redbuds first, then dogwoods.

Posted on April 2, 2015 by

Although the highly anticipated white dogwood blooms (stars of Dogwood Arts Festival 2015) are making progress, they’re still in the half-open, pale green stage.  Lovely, but not in full bloom.  That’s just the way it is here in East Tennessee. … Continue reading →

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Let Dogwood Arts begin: A Very Special Arts Festival

Posted on April 1, 2015 by

Promptly on April 1st, 2015, the Knoxville’s Dogwood Arts Festival began — and it started with school kids having fun.  A Very Special Arts Festival celebrating Knox County students with diverse abilities kicked off the annual festival with a day … Continue reading →

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