Fight or Flight
Fight or Flight
Myles Freeman’s foundational influences are sci-fi films the artist saw growing up: Dune, Alien, and Blade Runner. The mythology of Star Wars, in particular, has influenced his worldview. His current paintings consist of surreal, awkwardly connected beings inhabiting difficult landscapes or structures.
STUDENT ART SHOW 2025
Annual Student Art Show
See art by area middle school, high school, and college artists!
Artists: Please enter work by December 18, 2024.
Drawing 101
DRAWING 101
In this 6‐week class, students will learn the basic techniques of drawing by observation. It’s important to “learn the rules before you start breaking them,” so students will learn to draw what they see. Each session will involve learning to manipulate the materials while learning to render objects with accuracy.
Beginning Watercolor
BEGINNING WATERCOLOR
In this 6‐week class, students will be introduced to the delight of watercolor. Each week the instructor covers new techniques to help beginners develop a set of skills. Soon, you’ll be creating your own unique watercolor paintings.
Table Read: The Mousetrap
Join us for a table read of The Mousetrap led by Rick Parker.
Brimming with intrigue, sophisticated humor and surprising twists, “The Mousetrap” is an Agatha Christie iconic murder mystery.
Studio Watercolor
STUDIO WATERCOLOR
Intermediate/Advanced watercolorists! Explore and develop your painting expertise during this 5-week watercolor class! Emphasis will be placed on compositional elements and developing unity in a painting. Students will paint during class time and should be prepared with supplies weekly.
Try Wheel Throwing
TRY WHEEL THROWING
Get your hands dirty and learn how to throw your very own pottery! This one-day class is perfect for those who have never tried pottery wheel before, or are looking for a refresher.
Winter “Wonder”land Workshop
WINTER WONDERLAND
Youth Theatre Workshop
Ever wondered how some people make performing look so easy? Ever wonder how to prepare for an audition? Ever wondered how to make it through a speech assignment at school? Join our "wonder"land workshop. We’ll explore performing and show our “wonder”ful skills to parents/caregivers at the end of the second day.
Table Read: Once on this Island
Join us for a table read of the musical Once on this Island led by Tyler Peaden.
Ti Moune rescues a wealthy boy from the other side of the island and falls in love. When the island gods make a bet with one another over which is stronger, love or death, the stakes are Ti Moune's life.
Handbuilding Pottery
HANDBUILDING POTTERY
Learn the basics of handbuilding with clay. This 6 week course will include techniques such as pinch pots, slab rolling, coil pots, and using patterns for the form.
Stained Glass
STAINED GLASS
In this 7 week long, beginner-friendly course, students will learn the techniques and skills to make their own stained glass creations.
Build a Cup
BUILD A CUP
Get your hands dirty and learn how to make your very own pottery! This one-day class is perfect for those who have never made pottery and want to try hand building techniques, or are looking for a refresher.
I am her and she is me
I am her and she is me
By sharing her vision through these works, Dominique Pruitt pushes back against what the world says by sharing all shapes, shades, and sizes of women loving themselves and authentically being themselves.
NO BOUNDARIES
No Boundaries
Calvin Walton is an East Tennessee artist who creates 3-D wood carving art. Originally from Athens, Tennessee, he resides in Stone Mountain, Georgia with his family.
Hearts on our Sleeve Craft
HEARTS on our SLEEVES CRAFT
Get crafty with us! Just in time for Valentines day, participants will craft heart shapes with embroidery, fabrics and felt. Depending on the intricacy, be expected to create up to two hearts.
Ain’t Misbehavin’
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This musical revue celebrates the distinct music of Harlem, specifically that of Fats Waller, and its influence on American music in a cabaret-style tour-de-force performance by five actors.
There are no performances February 14 and 20.
Birds of a Feather Craft
BIRDS of a FEATHER CRAFT
Get crafty with us! Birds of a feather flock together. In this 2 hour craft session, participants will create either bird ornaments or a string of “birds.” Felt and other fabrics are cut and pieced together first, embroidered and finally beaded.
Bountiful Beauty Craft
BOTANICAL BEAUTY CRAFT
Get crafty with us! This two hour session will allow participants to create a one of a kind art piece using multiple cloth, felt and various fabrics. The outcome will be either a purse, framed panel, or pin cushion.
Table Read: Company
Join us for a table read of the musical Company led by Blake Chastain.
Company, Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking modern musical, is a mature, intelligent, and wildly funny look at relationships, vulnerability, and “being alive.”
2025 Arts Gala
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Get ready for a NEW era of our Annual Arts Gala, which is always in support of community arts and arts education! Cocktail hour is at 6:30 PM when the silent auction opens. Bid on curated items, enjoy a fancy dinner, and dance the night away with a live band! The annual Arts Gala is a black-tie optional dressy affair.
AUDITIONS: Evening with the Stars JR. 2025
AUDITIONS
This spin-off of the annual favorite is where tomorrow’s stars under 18 take the stage and ideas for House Blend Concert Series shows are born.
As She Likes It
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This anthology of short plays features characters from Shakespeare’s canon outside the patriarchal context of their original works - and sometimes in another time and place.
An Exhibit by Linnea Moody
An Exhibit by Linnea Moody
Linnea Moody is a Chattanooga, Tennessee photographic artist who uses photographic experimentation to illustrate her own emotions and experiences through her imagery.
Evening with the Stars, Jr.
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This version of an annual favorite auditioned variety show highlights our performers under the age of 18!
9 to 5 The Musical
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This hilarious story of friendship–and revenge–in the Rolodex era is based on the movie of the same name with music & lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick.
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: William Shaub & Friends
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Join KSO Concertmaster William Shaub and friends for an evening of light classics, including works by Mozart, Schubert, and more, plus the theme from HBO's "Game of Thrones."
90s Prom
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Part concert, part dance; all party. This evening is all that and a bag of chips with fun for wallflowers and dancing queens alike.
Table Read: The Phantom Tollbooth
Join us for a table read of The Phantom Tollbooth led by Colby Pilkey.
This is a stage version of the beloved children's book! Discover Milo’s adventures in the Land of Wisdom, where he’s forced to think about many new things.
One
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JAN 10 & 11 SHOWS POSTPONED TO JAN 17 & 18.
Tickets purchased for Jan 10 & 11 will automatically be transferred to Jan 17 & 18.
From one-hit-wonders to chart-topping records. This show features songs brought to you by the number 1.
Table Read: The Shawshank Redemption
Join us for a table read of Shawshank Redemption led by Autumn Lowry.
This drama has been adapted for the stage by Owen O'Neill, Dave Johns
Auditions: As She Likes It
AUDITIONS
This anthology of short plays features characters from Shakespeare’s canon outside the patriarchal context of their original works - and sometimes in another time and place.
Auditions 9 to 5 The Musical
AUDITIONS
This hilarious story of friendship–and revenge–in the Rolodex era is based on the movie of the same name with music & lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick.
Table Read: The Little Mermaid
Join us for a table read of The Little Mermaid led by Michael Webb.
This beloved Disney musical features the music of Alan Menken.
Jazzy Little Christmas
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This beloved tradition ushers in the Holiday season with choral performances of sacred and popular music as well as featured soloists and small group numbers.
Handbuilding Pottery
HANDBUILDING POTTERY
Learn the basics of handbuilding with clay. This 6 week course will include techniques such as pinch pots, slab rolling, coil pots, and using patterns for the form. You will learn decoration methods using texture tools and stencils. Then you'll glaze your pieces. This class is suitable for both beginners who have never worked with clay and those with some experience who want to expand their skills.
Holiday Bazaar
FREE TREATS & CRAFTS
We’ll start a new craft at the top of each hour (3:00, 4:00, and 5:00 PM) between performances of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!”
Best Christmas Pageant Ever
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Barbara Robinson’s misfit Herdmans crash the church pageant and end up teaching the true meaning of Christmas in this multigenerational romp.
Auditions Ain’t Misbehavin’
AUDITIONS
This musical revue celebrates the distinct music of Harlem, specifically that of Fats Waller, and its influence on American music in a cabaret-style tour-de-force performance by five actors.
Crooners of the 1940s
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Ahead of Veteran’s day, this “Crooners” reprise pays tribute to the music of World War II including the tight-knit harmonies popularized by the Andrews Sisters and more sounds that defined this period.
Loom Weaving
LOOM WEAVING
With various yarns and fabrics, create your own wall art using a loom! This workshop is open to all ages. This workshop is a good opportunity to make a gift for someone special for the holidays!
The Invisible Thread
The Invisible Thread
Barbara Ensley’s work is a playful and joyful celebration of the interconnectedness of life. There are many moments that are seemingly unconnected, when actually they are all joined by an “invisible thread” leading us to the next moment and to each other.
Gospel Quilts II: A Quilt Concert
Gospel Quilts II: A Quilt Concert
Karen Malone’s quilt concert is dedicated to the memory of the artist’s mother, Betty Loretta Milton (1936-2024), who taught Malone to sew when she was very young.
MONSTER MASHUP
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Guys, girls, ghosts, and gremlins are welcome to join in for a night of karaoke, costume contests, and more all to benefit Athens Area Council for the Arts + The Arts Center.
KSO: AN EVENING OF BRASS
KSO’s an Evening of Brass
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This event treats audiences to an intimate evening of brass classics featuring the KSO's newly-formed brass quintet.
Auditions: Best Christmas Pageant Ever
AUDITIONS
Barbara Robinson’s misfit Herdmans crash the church pageant and end up teaching the true meaning of Christmas in this multigenerational romp.
Pumpkin Painting
PUMPKIN PAINTING
Come paint Pumpkins with us during Pumpkintown!* We provide the pumpkins and paint—you provide the inspiration!
*While supplies last
Death of a Salesman
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Experience the last days of Willy Loman, a failing salesman, who cannot understand how he failed to win success and happiness. A thrilling work of deep and revealing beauty that remains one of the most profound classic dramas of the American theatre.
LOOK AT WHAT YOU MADE US DO
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This tribute concert takes the audience on a sonic tour through all the eras of Time magazine’s woman of the year with deep cuts and fan favorites brought to life by regional vocalists.
OPEN EXHIBIT & ART COMPETITION
OPEN EXHIBIT AND ART COMPETITION
See work by artists of all ages in McMinn and surrounding counties!
Black & White
Black & White
Jerry Hagaman is always looking for enigmatic images and configurations that are meant to offer some insight into his take on the world, experiences, responses, and desires. Selection of imagery, layering of content and information, and a tendency toward anti-pretty are meant to challenge the his and his viewer's expectations.
Grand Opening
GRAND OPENING
Our Board of Directors, Capital Campaign Committee, and staff invite campaign donors, Arts Partners, and arts enthusiasts to a grand opening and 45 year celebration. This event is free and open to the public.
Sondheim Tribute Revue
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A select group of singers to perform songs from 15 Stephen Sondheim musicals.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical
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Jeff Kinney’s popular “Wimpy Kid” takes center stage as his cartoon diary becomes a hilarious and heartfelt musical. Grab a hall pass and don’t be late for an adventure familiar to anyone who actually survived middle school.
Optimist Club
Optimist Club: Amber Droste
Amber Droste’s paintings are detailed, densely layered abstract works. Highly worked canvases create a narrative using repeated forms, lines and colors. She works from multiple perspectives and vanishing points, creating a tornado of visual incident – reminiscent of layers of graffiti.
Slice of Life
Slice of Life
Featuring work by Civic Arts League of Chattanooga
Participating artists will present their own unique interpretations of the theme "What is a "slice of life?" Each piece will depict a moment in time captured on canvas or other surface.
Visitors may find an entire story in a painting, or simply a snippet of a story told visually. The exhibit will encompass impressionistic landscapes, exquisite florals and still life paintings, fanciful abstracts and more.
Theatre Bootcamp
CANCELED
Camp Dates: July 29 - August 1
Registration deadline: July 15, 2024
Students grades 3 - 6 enjoy a one-week intensive of theatre classes to prepare for main stage auditions and show participation. The camp is directed by ACT veteran directors of children's and multi-generational shows, Michael Webb and Melonie Carideo.
Visual Arts Mini Camp 6-12
GRADES 6-12
REGISTRATION CLOSED
CAMP DATES July 29 - August 2
Dress for a mess and join us for five days of visual arts projects in a variety of mediums and styles. Grades 6-12 meet at 9:00 AM. The camp ends with a collective exhibit on Friday during last 30 minutes of camp at The Arts Center.