This issue of A! Magazine for the Arts focuses attention on several Black Appalachian artists residing in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia and highlights their unique perspective of the world.
New Destination in New York: New Museum of Contemporary Art
Shortly after losing her job at the Whitney Museum in 1977, curator Marcia Tucker founded the New Museum of Contemporary Art. dedicated to "new artists and new ideas." For 22 years, Tucker led the museum's groundbreaking efforts to showca
Affrilachia: The Artists
Meet the artists featured in A! Magazine's June cover story.
Affrilachia: Q&A with the Artists
Regardless of these showcased artists' various philosophies and aesthetic inspirations, one thing is certain. Each significantly contributes to the rich diversity of Appalachian culture and gives further cause for celebration of our unique heritage.
Youth Choir Member Now Sings Opera
Mezzo-soprano Hilary Ginther is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Ginther of Bristol. She will appear in concert Thursday, June 12 at 7 p.m. at the Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol. Donations will be accepted as admission, with proceeds going t
ETSU Alumni Association Honors Leader in Dance Community
The East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Alumni Association recently announced the 2008 recipients of the annual Alumni Awards. From the area's dance community, Judith R. Woodruff received an Award of Honor.
Tennessee Arts Commission Names New Officers
During a recent quarterly meeting at the Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville, the Tennessee Arts Commission announced new officers.
Knoxville Symphony Director Conducts Score for 'Kit Kittredge: An American Girl'
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Music Director Lucas Richman was in Hollywood, Calif. recently, conducting the score for the motion picture Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, starring Oscar nominee Abigail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine, Nim'
Highlands Community Services Looks to Art to Promote Recovery
"Art has tremendous capacity to promote healing ... whether it be music, dance or visual art," says Marsha Miller of the Center for Behavioral Health, Highlands Community Services (HCS).
It's Not a Story to Share on Mother's Day, But It's a Way She Can Make Peace With Her Past
She writes. And the pain flows. The past becomes the present. And the mother who did anything — anything — to make a living comes back alive inside the pages of "Eula."
Former Virginia Governor Remembers When ...
From stories of widening U.S. 23 beyond Duffield to controversies surrounding the slogan "Virginia Is for Lovers," Linwood Holton explains life as Virginia's governor in a new book.
Bristol Native's Book is Indie Awards Finalist
"Under a Copper Moon" by Bristol native Greg Lilly has been named one of the 10 finalists in the Historical Fiction category of the 2008 Next Generation Indie Book Awards.
Whimsical, Curvacious, Fractured
California, well-known for its natural beauty — beaches, deserts, mountains and tall trees — can also serve up creative, man-made surprises.
From Barter Theatre to DreamWorks Pictures
On August 21, 2007, Barter alum Will Bigham won FOX's reality show On the Lot and walked away with a $1 million development deal from Steven Spielberg's DreamWorks Pictures.
'Round the Mountain Draws Attention to Artisans Throughout Southwest Virginia
Some are at the stage in life where they can enjoy their crafts and artwork full time after a career as a teacher, banker, pharmacist or a factory worker. Many are natives of Southwest Virginia; others returned to their homes after years away, and some
Book Features History Through Postcards
For George Stone, compiling a history of Bristol using old postcards meant largely paying tribute to his father.
Metal Maniac: Rick Radman Crafts Unique Sculptures from Scrap Metal, Old Tools and More
Rick Radman. That's his real name. It sounds possibly like a moniker for a heavy metal musician. Maybe that's no coincidence.
Retiring Director of Jonesborough's Tourism and Marketing Leaves behind a Legacy
Tourism has grown tremendously in Jonesborough during the last several years, and Carolyn Tomko, Director of Tourism and Marketing for the Department of Tourism, has been a driving force behind the success.
Two Locals Dance Their Way Onto Reality TV
This summer, at least two local people will appear on reality TV shows.
In Focus: ETSU Awards Marlow Top Award for Art Project
The East Tennessee State University School of Graduate Studies recently honored its recipients of awards for outstanding graduate work.
'Talk to Me Tennessee' Update
Nearly 400 arts supporters from across the state attended the recent Talk To Me, Tennessee: A Statewide Conversation About The Arts.
TFTA Introduces Arts Advocacy Toolkit
Tennesseans for the Arts (TFTA) introduced a highly-anticipated Arts Advocacy Toolkit during Talk To Me, Tennessee: A Statewide Conversation About The Arts, a conference held recently in Franklin.
Barter Adds Stars to Walk of Fame
Barter Theatre recently recognized three individuals for their contributions in making the magic of theatre happen.