SculptureWalk13

Seeking sculpture for the Thirteenth Annual Sculpture Walk Exhibition

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Kingsport’s 13th Annual Sculpture Walk Exhibition

It’s that time – Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts is seeking art for Kingsport’s 13th Sculpture Walk!

The exhibition will run from October 2021 to October 2022. Works can be in any media form, must be suitable for outdoor public space and may be functional or non-functional. The Sculpture Walk, located within Kingsport city limits, will be curated by sculpture artist Charlie Brouwer.

”We are happy to be returning to the annual Sculpture Walk this year,” said Hannah Powell, Cultural Arts program coordinator. “Not only do we celebrate our local artists, but we also welcome artists from all over the country so that Kingsport can enjoy their work and learn from it. We always look forward to the variety of artists that display in Kingsport and having been a featured artist before, Charlie Brouwer is going to be a great curator for the show.”

Application Information

Submissions: Functional or non-functional work in any media suitable for outdoor public space. Works may be available for purchase. Up to eight works will be selected for this exhibition.

Eligibility: Open to all professional artists over the age of 18.

Exhibition: 12 months. October 2021 – October 2022

Stipend: Each artist who is selected for the exhibition will receive a $1500 stipend per artist/piece. Selected artists are responsible for transportation to and from the site, and are encouraged to be on site to oversee installation. Most installation costs regarding site prep will not be the responsibility of the artist.

Purchases: Art may be open to public purchase.

Deadline: Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on September 1, 2021 (no late applications will be accepted). The application information is found BELOW.  Applications can be sent to KingsportArtEntry@gmail.com.

Contact:

Hannah Powell, Cultural Arts Program Coordinator
Renaissance Center
1200 East Center St
Kingsport, TN 37660

Phone: 423-392-8414

E-mail: hannahpowell@kingsporttn.gov

Timeline:
September 1                                                   Deadline for application materials
September 1 – 15                                           Selection
September 16 – 30                                         Artist Notification
October 1 – 22 by appointment                     Installation Dates
October 23                                                      Sculpture Walk / Reception

 

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APPLICATION Information (to include in your submission):

 

Name:

 

Address:

 

Phone #:

 

Email:

 

Website (if applicable):

 

Title of sculpture:

 

Sculpture material:

 

Date of sculpture:

 

Dimensions of sculpture:

 

Weight of sculpture:

 

**Please also include your artist statement, your resume, and at least 3 photos of the sculpture being submitted. Send completed application with any additional documents to Kingsportartentry@gmail.com.

or mail to:

Sculpture Walk Application
Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts
Kingsport Renaissance Center
1200 East Center Street
Kingsport, TN 37660

 

For more information about this year’s Sculpture Walk, please visit arts.kingsporttn.gov or call 423-392-8414.

Iron Pour in Kingsport! FUN, FOOD, FLAMES & white-hot Iron

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You don’t want to miss being a part of this!  The 2021 Kingsport Iron Pour will take place on Saturday, May 8th, 2021, with workshops taking place in the weeks prior.  You have a chance to create your own iron artwork! See details below.

You’re not just invited to watch, you’re invited to make your own art.  On Saturday, May 8th, the furnace will roar, crackle, flame, and spark with power and excitement!  Join us for an iron pour demonstration conducted by Sculpture artist Tripp Jarvis and a team of master sculptors as they heat 500 pounds of iron until it’s white hot, then pour it into molds made in the Scratch Mold Workshop.  Let the fireworks begin!

To watch, it’s free!  To participate by creating your own mold, it’s only $15 to create your own Iron Art thru one of the workshops.  (see below for details)

Food Trucks will be on site with us as the iron pour is heating up!  11:30am – 3pm is projected time of the fun!  

Venue:  The Inventor Center    118 Shelby St., Kingsport, Tennessee 37660

 

Scratch Mold Workshops:

Class option 1:  Friday, April 30th, 10am – 12 noon  (Update: SOLD OUT!)

Class option 2:  Friday, April 30th, 6pm-8pm (Update: SOLD OUT!)

Class option 3:  Friday, May 7th, 10am – 12 noon (Update: SOLD OUT!)

Class option  4:  Friday, May 7th,  6pm-8pm (Update: SOLD OUT!)

Class option 5:   Saturday, May 8th, 10am – 12 noon  (This is the morning of the Iron Pour event.  All molds must be completed no later than 1pm) (Update: SOLD OUT!)

Workshop:

Create your own iron artwork by making a Scratch Mold.  Suitable for beginners and students of all skill level, you’ll scratch unique designs into an 8-inch sand mold which will be cast with molten iron by professional artists during the main event (held on Saturday, May 8th).  At the end of the night, take home your one-of-a-kind art.  The workshop cost includes all materials needed for the workshop and the casting of your piece in iron on May 8th during the main event.  Rain or shine.  Advance registration required.  $15 scratch block mold.  (ALL WORKSHOPS ARE SOLD OUT – But join us for the IRON POUR demonstration on May 8th!)

Visit www.EngageKingsport.com & click on “Buy Tickets” at the top to reserve your spot!  Call 423-392-8414 with any questions.

Direct link to ticket page:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/iron-pour-scratch-mold-workshop-tickets-148818848181?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

 

This Scratch Mold Workshop and Iron Pour is hosted by Engage Kingsport and the Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts at the Inventor Center located at 118 Shelby Street, and is made possible by a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission.

About the Office of Cultural Arts

The Office of Cultural Arts (OCA), part of the City of Kingsport, connects, coordinates and engages the public with a creative community. We operate the Renaissance Arts Center, the Farmer’s Market, the Kingsport Carousel, the Carousel Fine Craft Show, Kingsport Public Art Program, Engage Kingsport Performing Arts Series and a broad range of support to the area’s arts organizations. The OCA works in tandem with Engage Kingsport, Inc., the “Friends of the Cultural Arts” group, a private, volunteer-led 501(c)3 non-profit community organization.

About the City of Kingsport

Founded in 1917, the City of Kingsport (pop. 53,000) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern U.S. The city is widely known as a planned community, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3,500-acre park, nature preserve, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council, a Healthier Tennessee community, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S., there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.”

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Now Accepting Art Applications for New City Hall Gallery

Now Accepting Applications for New City Hall Gallery

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The Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts is looking for regional and local artists to be featured in the new city hall main lobby. Art submissions will be entered into an artist database and future exhibits at the new city hall will draw from this database of submissions. Exhibits will be temporary, lasting one month to three months. If you would like to be considered for exhibiting your work, you may submit via email or mail a packet to the Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts.

If emailing, please send all inquiries/submissions to KingsportArtEntry@gmail.com.

When submitting your work, please include the following information, along with 5-9 photos of your work and a copy of your artist statement.

Subject line of your email:  “City Hall + [Your last name]”

Please include all of the following information in the body of your email:

Name:

Company Name (if applicable):

Phone Number:

Email address:

Type of Art (Art Medium):

How many pieces do you have available to exhibit?

Have you exhibited your artwork before?      If so, where?

Please attach the following items to your email: 

  • Your Artist Statement (If you have one.)
  • 5-9 pictures of your work (Please make sure your images are a small enough file size to send through email if choosing this option. Do not exceed 12MB per email)

If mailing, please include all application info, a copy of your artist statement and 5-9 pictures of your work. Mail your submission packet to the address below:

City of Kingsport, Office of Cultural Arts
1200 East Center Street
Kingsport, TN 37660

For more information about submitting art for the new city hall gallery, please email KingsportArtEntry@gmail.com or call 423-392-8414.

Now Accepting Art Applications for New City Hall Gallery

NOW ONLINE – Kingsport Carousel Gift Shop

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SHOP ONLINE HERE!

A portion of our gift shop items are now for sale ONLINE!

Follow this link to shop digitally:  ONLINE ORDERING   Shop with us even if you can’t make it to see us 🙂

Thank you for your purchase!

The Kingsport Carousel is a totally renovated 1956 Allen Herschell Carousel located inside the temperature controlled “Pal’s Roundhouse” at 350 Clinchfield Street Kingsport, TN (at the corner of E. Center Street & Clinchfield Street in Downtown Kingsport). We are currently closed, but hope to reopen soon.  For updates to Carousel Schedule, please call 423-343-9834.

 

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POSTPONED! Model Train Show coming to Kingsport! March 27 & 28, 2020

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POSTPONED!  Model Train Show coming to Kingsport!  March 27 & 28, 2020

Train Displays!  Interactive Demos!  Vendors!  Food Trucks!  Carousel Rides!  Crafts!  Memorabilia!  Scavenger Hunt!

The Kingsport Model Train Show will be held at the Kingsport Farmers Market on Friday, March 27th & Saturday, March 28th.  Admission is only $5 and children 8 and under get in for FREE. Tickets will be available online at Arts.KingsportTN.gov (click here) for pre-sale, or at the door on event dates. This event is made possible with sponsorships by Engage Kingsport, The Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts, and the Kingsport Model Trains Project*.

You also won’t want to miss experiencing a local favorite “The Santa Train Project” and its 220’ of track, 16 tables of custom made mountains, scenery and replicas of local buildings all made by hand by community volunteers and train enthusiasts! Please contact Doug Paton with any questions: Kingsportmodeltrains@gmail.com or cell 423-502-5359

Exhibitors/Vendors include:

The Santa Train Project,

Lynchburg Area “N” Scalers,

New River Valley Model Railroaders,

Larry Weed’s Z Scale,

Crossville Model RR Club,

Mark Woomer of Kingsport,

Sam Spence of Meadowview, VA,

Pete Steuer of Mills River, NC,

Auntie Ruth’s Doughnuts & Pretzels,

Home Run Hot Dogs,

and more!

Location:

Kingsport Farmers Market Pavilion

Friday, March 27  from 12noon – 6pm

& Saturday, March 28  from 10am – 4pm

 

Kingpsport Ballet Sleeping Beauty Auditions

Sleeping Beauty Auditions for the Kingsport Ballet’s April performance

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SLEEPING BEAUTY AUDITIONS this Saturday, January 19th!! Dancers from the region who are interested in auditioning are welcome. Audition is free of charge. Ages 12-13 @ 12:45-1:30pm and Ages 14 and up @ 1:30-3. Min. 2 yrs on pointe. The ballet will take place April 11-14 at Eastman’s Toy F. Reid. Join us! 423-378-3967 kingsportballet@gmail.com

TUBA Christmas at the Renaissance Center!

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Tuba & Euphonium players from around the area will showcase their talents
on Friday, December 21, 2018 in this one-time performance!

Time: 7:00PM
Location: Renaissance Arts Center
Free Concert to the public!

2018 is the 45th anniversary for TUBACHRISTMAS concerts/events which are presented throughout the world.

Admission is free

Carousel birthday party balloon image

Join us for the Kingsport Carousel’s birthday party & Fun Fest block party

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Carousel birthday party balloon imageThe Kingsport Carousel is turning 3!!!

You are invited to help us celebrate on July 7th from 10 am -1 pm at the Kingsport Farmers Market and Kingsport Carousel.  There will be FREE Carousel Rides, rock painting, music, games, Kona Ice, plein air paining, Joe P signing his book and more!  We hope to see you there!

Langley Shazor creative writing

Join Langley “Casual Word” Shazor for a creative writing class

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Creative Writing Session
June 12th and June 19th  from 4-6 pm
Open to all age groups

Join Langley “Casual Word” Shazor for learning about poetry, prose, and typewriters. The goal of this class will be to help students break past the common obstacles that plague young writers: peer review, in writing revision, vocabulary, perfectionism, etc. This class is not designed to increase technical writing ability, but to help students tap into their creative capacity. Let’s overcome fear and harness true creativity.

 

Typewriters, paper, and recycle boxes will be provided. Students keep all written work & have the opportunity to be featured on casualword.com’s poet of the week column (with signed parental consent forms [provided]).

The agenda for the event is as follows:

  • 4pm – Introduction
  • 4:30pm – Q&A
  • 5pm – writing
  • 6pm – Conclusion

 

$10/ Reserve your slot online by clicking here for the June 12th or click here for June 19th!

Kingsport Renaissance Arts Center, Rm#239

1200 E. Center Street, Kingsport, TN.

Contact Stella Robinette 423.276.6541 or the Office of Cultural Arts 423.392.8414.

Bureau basket class with Joy Smith

Shaker Bureau Basket class with master weaver Joy Smith

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Bureau basket class with Joy Smith

Are you ready to make a Shaker Bureau Basket?

Join us on Saturday, March 10th from 9:30 to 5:00 pm

Master Weaver Joy Smith will be teaching a fun class on how to create the Small Shaker Bureau Basket.
The BUREAU is one of a set of baskets made by the shakers called the knife series. Dimensions of completed basket: 7in x 4in x 2 1/2in. You will be weaving with black ash over a wooden mold.  Join us on Saturday, March 10th from 9:30 am-5:00 pm at the Kingsport Carousel Carving Studio, 2nd floor, 350 Clinchfield Street {the tower}. Price includes all supplies. To reserve your spot click here