After November’s First Friday comes First Saturday and a unique opportunity for the Knoxville public to get a first-hand glimpse of the creative processes of local artists and makers.
Under the auspices of Dogwood Arts, Art DeTour: Open Artist Studio Tours is an all-day event on Saturday, November 3, in which 18 artists’ working spaces are opened to the public for viewing, demonstrations, and the sale of artworks. The participating artists and their art run the gamut from photography to glassworks, from metalwork to painting, and from textiles to teapots.
The tour is FREE and self-guided, allowing visitors to set their own pace and preferences.
Participating studios include:
A. Jaynes Woodworks
Bird on the Wire Studios
Bobbie Crews Studio & Clay Thurston Studio
Broadway Studios and Gallery
Ironwood Studios
Marcia Goldenstein Studio
Marc Nelson Denim
Melanie Wood Art
Mighty Mud
Pretentious Glass Co.
Scrappalachian Metal Work
Slocum House Studio & Gallery
Smart + Becker
S. Moore Studio & Studios North
The Gilded Leaf: Fine Bookbinding & Restoration
The Knoxville Community Darkroom
Whiteside Fine Art Studio
A First Friday preview party of artwork created by Art DeTour artists will be held in the Dogwood Arts Gallery located at 123 W Jackson Avenue on November 2nd from 5:30-8:30PM. The artwork will be on display through November 23rd.
Additional information including studio addresses can be found at https://www.dogwoodarts.com/dogwood-art-detour/
Click here to download the brochure: ArtDetourBrochure
