This class will also take a look at how to avoid some of the traps and missteps that artists often face when trying to show their work in galleries and exhibits. Plan on participating in a few workshopping exercises and look forward to an engaging discussion with take-home activities to help you continue to develop […]
Date: April 21st-April 23rd Location: Kingsport Farmers Market There's a new arts festival coming to Kingsport, and you can now purchase tickets for its preview event! The G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time) Arts Festival will begin on Friday night, April 21st and go through Sunday afternoon, April 23rd. It will be a grand celebration of […]
The Tiny Art Throwdown allows local artists to showcase their work in an imaginative and novel format. This street art competition will transform downtown Kingsport’s everyday crevices, crannies, posts, pipes, and windows into something magical. Participants will create site-specific art installations hidden around downtown. Some of the sites are obvious and some are not, but all […]
GREAT ADVICE FOR ARTISTS INTERESTED IN MAKING PUBLIC ART! Artists seeking opportunities to create public art will benefit from this program, which is designed to help them find, apply for, and win public art commissions of all types. Create Appalachia and the Reece Museum at ETSU are partnering to offer this event featuring Lynn Basa, […]
Attention all digital artists! Create Appalachia invites Appalachian artists to submit works in any digital medium, including: film, video, animation, game art, digital illustration, graphic design, photography, 3D print and more to be included in an exhibition. This exhibition will be displayed prominently in the Create Appalachia Kingsport Center Gallery located at: 225 W. Center St., […]
Thursday, May 11th *Online Only* Instructor: Kelly Porter CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Learn to stand out and attract positive attention for your creative business. This workshop serves for all kinds of creatives, including digital content creators, visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, chefs, and even artisan farmers and foodmakers. With the help of Kelly Celeste Porter, an […]
Location: Create Appalachia Kingsport 225 W Center Street Ste 115 Kingsport TN 37660 Stop by Create Appalachia's headquarters in downtown Kingsport to view digital artwork in a variety of mediums. Artists from around the area have submitted works for this exhibit. It will be open to the public Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. […]
Wednesday, June 7th *Online Only* Instructor: Jocelyn Mathewes CLICK HERE TO REGISTER How can an online presence serve and build your art or creative business? Whether you're starting from scratch or seeking to enhance or expand your online presence, this class is meant for you. Prior to the class, you'll be given a set of questions […]
Dates: Saturday, June 24th Sunday, June 25th Location: Create Appalachia’s Kingsport Center for Art and Technology (KCAAT) 225 W Center Street, Kingsport, TN 37660 Instructor: Cher Cornett, Associate Professor of Digital Media at ETSU, Digital Artist and Photographer. Non-Member Fee: $400 per person including printing and supplies Paid Member Fee: $300 per person […]
Date: Tuesday June 27th Time: 6-8p.m. Where: Create Appalachia Center for Art & Technology 225 West Center Street Kingsport, TN 37660 REGISTER HERE A solid foundation in design principles makes your images better. In this in-person, interactive presentation, instructor Cher Cornett will help you improve your photography skills by taking you through the principles of composition, […]
Date: June 29th, 2023 Location: Create Appalachia Kingsport Tickets: $20 - Members of Create Appalachia/The Inventor Center $30 - Non Members Register Here You thought it was the perfect shot, but it just doesn’t reflect the reality of the actual experience. Disappointing photos can become […]
*8 Week Series!* Start Date: Monday, July 10th Series Dates: Wednesday, July 12 Monday, July 17 Wednesday, July 19 Monday, July 24 Wednesday, July 26 Monday, July 31 Wednesday, August 2 Times: 7 pm - 10 pm Instructor: Byron R. Kindig Non-Member Fee: $375 per person Paid Member Fee: $300 per person Create Appalachia’s Kingsport […]
