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September 21, 2023 – 10:00 AM Debbie Alley
Join us to hear Debbie Alley share her journey as a textile artist, a look into the art of eco-printing and how the process works, and samples of her work.
Debbie is a fiber artist living in Knoxville, Tennessee. Her passion for painting and eco-printing on silk and paper moves her to experiment with color and texture and she finds that her favorite place to create is where nature, science, and artistic expression come together.
Debbie fell in love with fiber arts as a young girl while learning to sew under the artistic eye of my grandmother. She learned to experiment and embrace creativity and push the boundaries with design. She spent many hours selecting fabrics and patterns and putting them together for a design that was unique and beautiful.
Her former creative textile endeavors have included silk painting, quilt design and construction, longarm machine quilting, fabric dyeing, eco-printing, mixed media collage, watercolor, and simple bookbinding. She has professional experience in HR with a focus on digital content development, graphic design, and marketing.
Debbie recently launched her Lifestyle Textiles Collection of beautiful 100% Kona Cotton eco printed and hand dyed. This is the first step in the expansion of her brand into the home interior space and will be including her textile designs for art for home decor.
Her work can be found at:
- The District Gallery in Knoxville, Tennessee
- Artisan Woodworking and Design Gallery, Knoxville, Tennessee
Website: www.debbiealley.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debzmcalley
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debzmcalley_ (debzmcalley_)
Debbie is a member of the Silk Painters International, Tennessee Artists Association, The Interior Design Society.
Protected: Roster for 230929 Watercolor & More – Roosters with Martha Kisling
230929 Watercolor & More – Roosters with Martha Kisling


Dates: September 29, 2023
Time: 9:00 to 3:00 pm
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: This class is appropriate for beginning as well as experienced artists
Contact Information: marthakisling@msn.com
Cost: $45
Class Size: Min 6 Max 16
Sign-up: Submit this registration form or click on the button below.
Deadline: September 15, 2023
Cancellation Policy: Participants may cancel up to 14 days prior to the start of the class for a full refund. There will be no refunds within 14 days of the class unless spot can be filled from wait list. To cancel, fill out the class refund request form
Class Content: Have fun painting colorful roosters using basic watercolor techniques including wet on wet, washes and dry brush. We will work on several paintings with different types of roosters and back grounds and also experiment with adding oil pastels and ink work. Demos along with individual help will encourage everyone in their own artistic expression.
Supply List: Click here to view the supply list
Biography: Martha Kisling has over thirty years experience painting in the exciting and spontaneous medium of watercolor. She also enjoys experimenting with acrylics, mixed media, collage and batik. She has taught painting classes and workshops while living in Colorado, South Carolina and now Tennessee and enjoys sharing her personal creative discoveries while encouraging students to develop their own artistic expression. Her original artwork has been exhibited in art shows and galleries and is currently being shown at the Rugby Art Gallery in Historic Rugby, TN.
Instructor Website: Martha Kisling Art With Heart
Protected: Roster for 230926 Mixed Media Mini Tiles with Twyla Marti
Protected: Roster for 230919 Watercolor Painting on Yupo with Lil Clinard
Protected: Roster for 230912 Introduction to Wet Felting with Wool with Lori Demange
Protected: Roster for 230822 Introduction to China Painting with Mary Mulherin
Protected: Roster for 230915 Glass Mosaics with Susan Watson
2023 Emporium Exhibit
The Art Guild of Tellico Village is sponsoring an exhibit in October which will feature 40-50 works selected by jury. This exhibit will be held at the Emporium in downtown Knoxville. This show will feature two-dimensional art in any media and will be open to all AGTV members. It is intended to showcase exceptional work produced by our member community.
The theme of the exhibit is “As We Interpret Our World“. We are fascinated by the kaleidoscope of beauty and emotion a close community of artists can create. We observe the same world, yet record images, movement, and meaning uniquely. Featuring artistic styles ranging from abstract to realistic, incorporating a variety of media, this exhibition considers the myriad of results possible when interpretation meets the eye of the beholder.
What media are accepted?
The Show is open to two-dimensional media including acrylic, watercolor, oil, pastel, drawing, fiber, collage, printmaking, photography, and digital media. The only restrictions are that all work submitted must be original to the artist (idea, design and production), created within the past three years, and have not been shown in previous shows within our region.
What is the entry fee and how many submissions are allowed per artist?
The entry fee is $40. The application process is now closed. Artists are encouraged to enter up to a maximum of three pieces. The entry price is the same whether you enter 1 or 3 pieces. Artwork will be submitted and reviewed digitally.
Who will select exhibited art and prize winners?
The juror will make all determinations on work selected for the exhibition and awards. Approximately $1,000 in awards are available. Awards will be presented during an artist reception in October (date to be announced).
Who is the juror?
The AGTV Board of Directors selected Kimberly Winkle as our juror. Ms. Winkle will review and select from digital images submitted by artists through AGTV’s application process. She alone is accountable for selecting the work to be exhibited and has agreed to provide brief written critiques to participating artists. Information about Kimberly Winkle may be found on her website.
Eligibility and Selection
- The Show is open to 2D works of art in any media.
- All art must be original and created by the artist. Artwork may represent any subject matter but should be generally appropriate for all ages.
- All work must be original to the artist (idea, design and production), created within the past three years, and have not been shown in previous shows displayed in the Emporium or Knoxville area.
- Two-dimensional work must be framed or stretched (as appropriate) and wired to hang in a professional manner. Improperly wired work will not be accepted.
- A maximum of three pieces will be accepted from each artist. Entries composed of multiple pieces must represent a single image that cannot be considered or sold separately. Triptychs and diptychs must be attached or counted as separate pieces.
- Items that need specific sized fixtures or hanging devices should be delivered with those devices.
- If matted, neutral colors are recommended.
- A complete entry form must be submitted with digital images of artwork plus the entry fee.
- Artwork will be displayed in the Emporium Center’s main gallery, which accommodates 40-50 works.
Contractual Obligations
Following are contractual requirements and obligations agreed to with Arts & Culture Alliance (ACA) for all works displayed in the Emporium. Artists must comply with these agreements:
- Sales & Commissions: ACA prefers that artwork be presented for sale. The following commission applies to all sales: 25% (20% for cash/check sales). To operate in accordance with the Tennessee Department of Revenue guidelines, ACA will add sales tax to the price of each work that sells from the Emporium and for which it collects payment. Sales tax is NOT added to works being carried or shipped out of state. Sales are permitted as a service to patrons of the ACA. However, ACA cannot guarantee such sales. The receipt of funds from sales, the retention of commissions, and the disbursement of monies to Artist will be handled by ACA. Sold works are to remain in the exhibition until its official close unless an alternate arrangement can be reached that is mutually agreeable to ACA, Artist, and the purchaser of the artwork.
- Handling: ACA agrees to handle all artwork with proper care so that artwork will not be damaged, excepting ordinary wear and tear. ACA shall not be liable for damage or loss caused by war, confiscation, order of any government or public authority, or by any and all causes beyond the control of ACA. Theft, Damage or Loss: ACA agrees to notify Artist within 36 hours by telephone, e-mail, and/or written notification upon the event of any theft, damage or loss that occurs while artwork is in the possession of ACA. In the event of loss or damage to artwork at fault of ACA, ACA agrees to compensate up to reasonable market value on each artwork as agreed upon by Artist and ACA Executive Director.
- Transportation: Moving or shipping artwork to and from the Emporium will be the sole responsibility of Artist.
- Installation: Works must be suitably framed/mounted and WIRED to hang. Work should be ready to exhibit according to accepted Museum standards (i.e., canvases should be stretched with finished edges, drawings should be at least mounted and matted or fitted with Plexiglas). ACA reserves the right to inspect and, if necessary, prepare or request Artist to prepare the artwork for exhibition according to said standards. ACA reserves the right to refuse to display any object for any reason. Artist must use the existing hanging system in the Gallery (Walker Display, see image). Each rod and hanger can accommodate 25 lbs, and ACA has 48 rod available. The exhibition will be set and installed by ACA. The final decision on the arrangement of and artwork included in the exhibition rests with ACA. No artist will be allowed to rearrange, modify, or remove any artwork or cultural programming present in the Emporium, not even temporarily during the renter’s scheduled event. However, there may be times when ACA deems it necessary to adjust the position of an artwork in order to protect it from possible damage during an event. If that occurs, ACA will make every effort to contact Artist to arrange for the artwork to be moved. If Artist is unavailable to move the object, ACA will adjust the position of the artwork, taking every precaution to preserve the integrity and safety of the artwork.
- Publicity: Artist agrees to provide biographical information, artist’s statement, digital images, and other publicity materials as requested. Artist agrees to allow ACA to photograph. Artist’s artwork for publicity, education, and catalog purposes. Artist agrees to allow work to be photographed by third parties. ACA agrees to draft a press release promoting the exhibition and reception to be sent to media. ACA will send announcements about the exhibition to its members as part of regular communications and electronic invites to its extensive lists of members, friends, media, etc. This information will also be posted in the exhibition space.
- Additional Provisions: The Emporium is a downtown venue, and the City of Knoxville may, at any time, begin road construction over which ACA has no control.
Schedule
- Applications Open: July 1-August 8, 2023
- Final Due Date for submission: August 15,2023
- Preparation of online gallery for juror: August 15-31
- Juror review and selection: September 1-15
- Artists notified: September 16-19
- Monday, October 2, between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Artists deliver work to the Emporium
- Tuesday-Thursday, October 3-5, between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Exhibition installation
- October 6, 5:00-9:00 PM: Opening/public reception (First Friday)
- TBD: ARTIST RECEPTION & AWARDS
- Exhibition dates: October 6-27, 2023 Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (with any additional hours TBA).
- Monday, October 30: Artists pick-up work between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM with all works cleared from the Emporium by 5:00 PM.
- No work is released before the end of the exhibition. Any artwork left beyond 45 days after the last day of the exhibition may become property of ACA.
NOTE: Artists are accountable for delivering and picking up their own artwork