
William King Museum of Art, Abingdon, Virginia, presents the 17th biennial exhibition “From These Hills: Contemporary Art in the Southern Appalachian Highlands.”
Richard Graves creates watercolor portraits
Richard Graves, watercolorist, Abingdon, Virginia, created a polyptych for the “From These Hills” exhibit at William King Museum of Art, Abingdon, Virginia.
Blane Sage tells Appalachian stories through his oversized art
Blane Sage, Atkins, Virginia, has always loved making art. His piece in “From These Hills” at William King Museum of Art, Abingdon, Virginia, is a larger-than-life portrait of a World War II veteran
Place plays an important role in Jessie Shinn's artwork
Jessie Shinn’s piece in the “From These Hills” exhibit is “The Neighbor’s House with Fireflies,” a colored pencil drawing.
Mat Wheeler uses ceramics from history as his inspiration
Mat Wheeler, Johnson City, Tennessee, works in ceramics. His piece in “From These Hills” at William King Museum of Art, Abingdon, Virginia, is called “Growing Jar.”
Shamiyeh Noel enjoys exploring characters
Shamiyeh Noel began dancing when she was 7 at her hometown dance studio in Norton, Virginia.
The Arts Alliance Mountain Empire announces the call for nominations for its 12th annual Arts Achievement Awards.
Barter Theatre announces upcoming season for 2026
Barter Theatre announces its upcoming season, which begins in early February.
Novelist recreates 19th-century Cherokee life and culture
Novelist Donna Coffey Little, who has written an epic saga about Cherokee life and culture, “Wofford’s Blood,” is featured Sunday, Jan. 18, at 3 p.m. as part of the annual “Sunday with Friends” literary series at the Washi
Paramount Board names Bill Fletcher chief executive officer of the Paramount Center for the Arts
The board of directors of the Paramount Center for the Arts has named Bill Fletcher as the historic theater and performing arts center’s chief executive officer.v
January Jams is held in the ballroom at the Martha Washington Inn and Spa, Abingdon, Virginia. Shows are at 7 p.m., and tickets range from $25 to $300, plus fees.
Literacy Council of Kingsport invites the community to enjoy a morning of creativity and connection at the Book Lovers Paint and Sip Fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 24, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Food City Press Room, Kingsport, Tenn.
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, Elizabethton, Tennessee, demonstrates how colonial ancestors celebrated a holiday called “Old Christmas.”
Paramount Center has wide variety of acts scheduled for the year
From the sleight of hand magic of Chris Funk to the guitar magic of Billy Gibbons the Paramount Center for the Arts, Bristol, Tennessee, offers a wide range of entertainment in this year’s lineup of live performances, continuing its tradition of<