It has been three and a half months since our last Miscellany, the absence reflecting the lack of substantial art and music news to report. Unfortunately, the pandemic is not over and the necessary vigilance in keeping ourselves and others safe must continue. But there are a few things to report, even if theatre and music hall seats must remain empty a while longer.
First, some happy, but ironic Arts Knoxville news to report.
Despite the fact that performance news and reviews have been a victim of the Covid-19 pandemic, readership on Arts Knoxville has grown almost exponentially since March, thanks to arts and music people hungry for information and entertainment suggestions. In fact, this month of June, 2020, has seen the most readers in a month since we re-launched in August, 2017. Thanks so much to our loyal readers for keeping us sane during this trying time!
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As we reported on June 17, the Knoxville Museum of Art is re-opening on July 1. [read the announcement story here] This will be good news for those who didn’t get a chance before the closure to see the currently featured show, Beauford Delaney and James Baldwin: Through the Unusual Door. That show will continue through October 25. Keep in mind the KMA has instituted some visitor limitations that are listed at the above link and on the KMA’s website.
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The Big Ears Festival has announced their tentative plans for the 2021 Festival. In his email announcement, Ashley Capps wrote: “Our primary goal has been to offer TWO Big Ears weekends in 2021 — each with a unique lineup and program of its own — combining as much of the programming scheduled for for 2020 as possible with many new programs that were already in the works…The two weekends we have in mind are March 18-21 and March 25-28; however it will be several weeks – perhaps until late August or early September – before we know for certain if those weekends are actually feasible.”
Check the Big Ears Festival website for current information.
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At the Emporium Center, the Arts & Culture Alliance is presenting its Summer Members Show until August 28. A reception is tentatively scheduled for this coming First Friday, July 3, from 5 until 9 PM.
Opening on Friday, July 3, at the Emporium Center is Knoxville Photo 2020, a juried exhibition featuring 32 photographers. Details.
The gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The Emporium will be closed on Monday, July 6, for the holiday. For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543 or visit www.knoxalliance.com.
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The UT Downtown Gallery re-opened on June 11 under limited hours to offer the current installation of films, The Society at Black Pond, by Jessica Sarah Rinland.
UT Downtown Gallery, 106 S. Gay Street
Summer month hours: Noon – 6 PM on Thursday and Friday
Visitors are requested to follow social distancing practices and wear a mask when entering the gallery.
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Central Cinema, 1205 N Central St, has resumed screenings under the limitations of 30 viewers for each show — masks required. Check out their current schedule here.
