AMG & Artists Postings

The Art Market Gallery board had decided to remain closed for April, based on local government guidelines, school closings, local business closures, and event cancellations and reschedules. We are all working on new artworks for the gallery when we re-open. Looking forward to seeing everyone downtown again!!  

 The jury session for Art Market Gallery membership scheduled for this coming week has been postponed until June 21. If you have questions, please contact the person listed on the application form (Under 'become a member' on this website.)

Dennis's Award of Excellence

Dennis Sabo, Art Market Gallery honored photographer, recently received the “Award of Excellence” from Manhattan Arts International, New York, NY for their Healing Power of Art 2020 exhibition.

Says Dennis, “It is an honor to have received this award. I work tirelessly to create art for those who appreciate art in their lives. I have always been a true believer in the art of healing.”

Says Renée Phillips, curator, for “The Healing Power of Art 2020 exhibition”, “The art here was created by artists who have achieved a level of artistic excellence, mastery of their medium, and who submitted images that convey a message about the healing power of art.”

For more information visit the Healing Power of Art 2020 exhibition and Award of Excellence winners at https://www.healing-power-of-art.org/the-healing-power-of-art-2020-exhibition-awards-of-excellence/

Hugh Adair Bailey, age 85, passed away on Tuesday January 7, 2020. Born September 13, 1934 in Bristol, VA, he is preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Ellen Arlene Bailey as well as by his father and mother, John and Marilyde Bailey and brother, John Bailey Jr. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Benjamin and Dawn Bailey, Amy and Sebastien Galtier, Bonnie and Christopher Bowers, and Timothy Bailey, as well as grandchildren Sean, Hunter, Liam, Bailey, Ellen, and Alex.

We now have digital gift cards on KnoxvillePage! For all your art loving family and friends!
You can gift them with a card to select a one of a kind creation from Knoxville’s “Best “Gallery” and “Best Place to Buy Art”! And shop local! Over 60 local artists! 

Get a Gift card, click here.

The Art Market Gallery and KnoxvillePage are now making Local Art by our juried artists for sale online. Click on the the KnoxvillePage logo below.

KnoxvillePage, a new local-for-local platform, is on a mission to centralize Knoxville business areas and promote everything local.

Anthony Ragland and Alan Sims (Knoxville Urban Guy) are the co-founders of KnoxvillePage. Ragland is a 20-year marketing practitioner, UI/UX designer, and computer scientist. Sims is the publisher of the widely-popular blog, InsideOfKnoxville.com.

Even adults get in the fun! “Where’s Waldo” downtown scavenger hunt during month of July.Explore Downtown Knoxville during the month-long Waldo scavenger hunt. Stop by the Art Market Gallery and find Waldo. Downtown scavenger hunt during July.

 "Honoring the Great Smoky Mountains"  is a gallery wide show which will run from August 1st, 2019 to Sept 1st. This show of art inspired by the Great Smoky Mountains and created by our artists is to help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountins Institute at Tremont.  We will donate a percentage of our sales throughout the entire month of August to sponsor a child or children to be able to attend the summer camp program at Tremont.  

Healing Power of Color

Dennis Sabo Photography’s “Playful Tarn” was one of three artworks selected for the Featured Artist Membership Award Winners in “The Healing Power of Color” online exhibition presented by Manhattan Arts International, New York, NY.

From May 4th - May 12th, the gallery has a Facebook promotion to celebrate Mother's Day. If you mention our Facebook page, you receive 10 percent off the purchase of one item. 

Consumed with Blooms

Through the month of May, there will be a gallery wide showing, " Consumed With Blooms", featuring works of a floral nature by our gallery artists. Opening reception is Friday May 3rd from 5 pm- 9 pm.

From May 4th - May 12th, the gallery has a Facebook promotion to celebrate Mother's Day. If you mention our Facebook page, you receive 10 percent off the purchase of one item. 

Dennis’s stunning image of an autumn pond’s reflection titled “Monet’s Dream” will appear at The Art League of Hilton Head 2019 Biennale, its 26^th National Juried Exhibition. The 26th Biennale features the best work of artists from across the country, opens May 7th at the Art League of Hilton Head Gallery. Alan Flattmann an internationally known, award-winning artist accomplished in oil and watercolor and best known for his work in pastel was the 2019 Biennale judge. This national juried art exhibit will showcase approximately 90 artworks selected by Alan from over 700 entries. The selected pieces will be on exhibit from May 7^th through June 1^st.

Additional information can be found at:  http://www.artleaguehhi.org/gallery

Knoxville is home to some of the most creative minds in the nation. Area artists have proudly earned the city its Maker City title, as well as a spot on Forbes’ list of “America’s Most Creative Cities.”

For the complete article click here.

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February 18, 2019

KNOXVILLE - Because color and melody say what words cannot, The Art Market and Gallery, 422 South Gay St., Knoxville, will lend its many colors to the melodies of The Big Ears Music Festival scheduled for March 21-24 in downtown Knoxville.

The gallery will host a month-long March art show “On an Artistic Note”. 

Recently- Canadian Nature Photographer did an interview and online article regarding Dennis Sabo’s Photography and photographic style.

https://www.canadiannaturephotographer.com/DennisSabo.html

The feature is interesting as it gives further insight into Dennis, his art style and progression as an artist thru the years, along with his commitment to his personal brand.

Additionally the article / interview provides a nice portfolio of Dennis’s photography shot over the past 5 years.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) - Are you still looking for that perfect gift for Your Valentine this year! Well there are some unique ideas under one roof at the Art Market Gallery on Gay Street! As Carol Guinn explains there is something for everyone and all made by local East Tennessee Artisans. For More information you can follow the gallery on Facebook or Instagram at Art.market.gallery.

WATE TV did a broadcast on the HeARTastic Exhibition at the Art Market Gallery. 

.See the new works, that our artists brought in!

  February is Heart Month. Join us at the Art Market Gallery to celebrate Valentine’s Day. We will feature heart themed art all month. We have gifts that your valentine will love. 1st Friday is a great opportunity to get ideas for your gift needs. 

Kathy Holland, an Art Market Gallery artist, was recently interviewed by Noelle Harb for a Knoxville Cityview article. Kathy told me that it’s the only true-to-life article on her that she’s ever seen in print. Says Kathy, “It’s me through and through.”

Kathy continues to refine her craft and when I asked her to describe her style of painting she indicated that she is totally over using photos as a reference. “I work directly from life, as-is, where- is or else from drawings and studies done on-site through a sort of translation process. A more immediate and improvisational way of working seems more authentic at this point,” says Kathy.