THANK YOU TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS (TAM) for the Award of Recognition for the Diverse & Empowered Exhibition Series and
Award of Commendation for the Publication Catalogues for 2019-2020.
Diverse & Empowered Project includes: 'Kayumanggi: Post Colonial Filipinx,'
'Ansiedad y Pertenencia (Anxiety & Belongingness): Latinx TN and the World,'
'Silenced Narratives: Africanx Artists' and 'Rumors of Necessity: Asianx Artists'
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS AY 2020-2021
*There may be future changes in the schedule given the uncertainty of times in the
context of COVID-19 pandemic. We will update our events accordingly. Thank you for
your understanding and stay safe.
FALL 2020 to SPRING 2021, Slocumb Galleries
Black Diaspora: Reclaiming Experience, Memory and Place
Curated by Marie Cochran, Affrilachian Artist Studio and Lyn Govette
August 18 to September 11;
Film showing with Q & A 'Red Summer in Knoxville' by William Isom II:
September 16, 5 p.m., Virtual Zoom & FB Live
Performance by Amythyst Kiah: October 2, 6 p.m., Virtual Zoom & FB Live
In partnership with Langston Centre, Language & Culture Resource Center, Multicultural
Center and funding from the ETSU Student Activities Allocation Committee (SAAC)
BFA Group Exhibition 2020
September 14 to 25, 2020
The American Dream: Latinx Nick Peña
September 28 to October 30, 2020
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Fall Exhibitions
November 2 to 13, 2020
BA Senior Exhibition 2020
November 16 to December 11, 2020
Tennessee Jewelry & Metal Studio Craft Exhibition
Curated by Robly Glover
January 11 to February 12, 2021
National Juried Art Exhibition
Juror: TBA
February 16 to March 12
MFA Exhibition by Shanna Lawson
March 22 to 26
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Exhibition
March 29 to April 23
Student Honor Show 2021
April 26 to May 8; Reception: April 29, Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m.
Juror: Dr. Jason Hoelscher, Gallery Director & Faculty, Georgia Southern University
Guest of Honor: Dr. Joe Sherlin, VP for Student Life & Enrollment
FALL 2020 to SPRING 2021, Tipton Gallery
Black Diaspora: Reclaiming Experience, Memory and Place
Curated by Marie Cochran, Affrilachian Artists Studio and Lyn Govette
September 3 to October 16, 2020;
Film showing with Q & A 'Red Summer in Knoxville' by William Isom II:
September 16, Tipton Gallery
Performance by Amythyst Kiah: October 2, First Friday, 6 to 8 p.m., Tipton Gallery
Panel on Black Appalachia:September 3, Thursday, Langston Centre
Panelists: Prominent Appalachian Academic Dr. William Turner, Affrilachian Poet Founder
Frank Walker, Affrilachian Artists Project Curator Marie Cochran, ETSU VP for Equity
& Inclusion Dr. Keith Johnson and Asheville Artist Viola Spells with Langston Centre
Director Adam Dickson as Moderator
In partnership with Langston Centre, Language & Culture Resource Center, Multicultural
Center and funding from the ETSU Student Activities Allocation Committee (SAAC)
New Latinx South Exhibition
October 21 to December 11;
Dia de los Muertos: October 30, Friday, 5 to 8 p.m., Tipton Gallery
In partnership with Langston Centre, Language & Culture Resource Center, Multicultural
Center and funding from the ETSU Student Activities Allocation Committee (SAAC)
Appa l'Asians: Women Asianx Artists Negotiating the Liminal
Curated by Jose Ardivilla and Kreneshia Whiteside
January 21 to March 12, 2021; Art Demo: February 5;
Panel Discussion on March 5, First Fridays, 6 to 8 p.m.
MFA Group Exhibition
March 22 to April 9; Reception & Gallery Talk: April 2, First Friday, 6 to 8 p.m.
Tennessee Daze curated by Jeff Kinzel
April 12 to May 8; Reception: May 7, First Friday, 6 to 8 p.m.
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS AY 2019-2020
*Due to COVID-19 health risks, the Tipton and Slocumb Galleries are currently closed for public viewing and all events are cancelled until end of Spring and Summer semesters. We apologize for the inconveniences and we will resume public programming on Fall 2020.
We will try to update you regarding safety procedures upon reopening. For the meantime, we are uploading virtual exhibitions via social media. Please stay safe and enjoy our online exhibitions at Instagram and Facebook.
To view some virtual BFA Spring Exhibitions, click links:
Basics of Clogging by Alisha Burnheimer
A Grimm Reaping by Heather Flemming
Everyday Decay by Abageal Jacobs
Wilde Woman by Katie Murphy
Mountain Folds and Valley Folds by Raina Nief
Out in the Open by Shawn Quilliams
Lost in Time by Samuel Wright
Funding & support: 
SG recent VISITING ARTISTS & ART MENTORS:
Logan Lochner, Editor, Burnaway Magazine, February 2020
Gina Mamone and Chelsea Dobert-Kehn, Queer Appalachia, February 2020
William Major, Photographer; Jake Ingram, Printmaker; John E. May, Photographer; Mary Nees, Painter; Jane Broderick, Painter/Fiber Artist; Kevin Gardner, Painter; and Kymberly Day, Painter; February 2020
Jo Ann Walters, Photographer, January 2020
Sisavahn Phoutavong, Painter and Jarrod Houghton, Painter, November 2019
Paul Pak-hing Lee, Photographer, October & November 2019
Alejandro Acierto, Sound Artist, Musician, November 2018 & 2019
Ashton Ludden, Printmaker, October 2019
Cathryn Amidei, Fiber Artist, October, 2019
Terrell Carter, Painter/Writer, and Shai Perry, Painter/Curator, September 2019
Greg Pond, Sound Installation Sculptor, September, 2019
