Shannon Haas was the featured artist at this year’s Artsclamation! sale.
Artsclamation!, an art sale benefiting Peninsula Hospital, has THE BEST ART every year. Held in the gym of Sacred Heart Cathedral School right before the holidays kick off, the juried show offers a chance to meet the artists and discuss with them their latest offerings. And the prices generally are terrific. If you missed the event this year, you absolutely must put it on your calendar for 2015. You’ll see what I mean when you look at the pictures I’m including here.
Peninsula Hospital, a division of Covenant Health‘s Parkwest Medical Center, is located in Louisville, south of Knoxville. It operates a 155-bed treatment center and provides inpatient mental health services for adults, adolescents and children. Medical professionals work in teams to stabilize and assist people, many of whom are in intense crises. Peninsula Hospital is one of the few facilities in the area that can accept involuntary commitments.
But, back to Artsclamation! Even though it benefits a very good cause, you need to go for purely selfish reasons — you will love the art. And, do yourself a favor and become a sponsor next year. That way, you get invited to the preview party held the night before the show opens. That’s when all the good stuff gets snatched up.
Knoxville artist Daniel Lai has a very unique style, don’t you think?
I immediately recognized his pieces when I saw them again at Chattanooga’s River Gallery where I visited a few weeks ago.
I adore — and collect — the art of Hugh Bailey.
Alan and I have a dozen or more of Hugh’s whimsical animal sculptures. Aren’t they great?
But this year, we walked away with a Hugh Bailey painting of a fox family.
We also have a collection of snowmen from Joppa Mountain Pottery. Here’s McDonald Crosby showing off one of them. Joppa is located in Rutledge.
This large piece is called “Pearls” by J.J. Sneed of Nashville. I loved it.
Here’s another Sneed.
Robert Tino of Sevierville is a favorite of many East Tennesseans, including me.
This Tino is called “Holiday Lights.”
Knoxville’s Aleex Conner had many scenes of Paris on display, which reminded us of our recent vacation there.
Here’s her take on The Pantheon in Paris.
This is Julia D. Schriver. You may know her son, Father Ragan Schriver, or her daughter, banker Suzanne Schriver.
She likes to paint images of Market Square.
When we ran into them, Nick and Rebecca Cazana were having a disagreement about the painting behind them. She liked it; he didn’t.
This is by Streater Spencer of Nashville.
This quilted piece by Sheila Rauen is called “Partridge in a Purr Tree.” Ha. (Sorry about the glare of the lights.)
Here’s Sheila Rauen holding a smaller quilted piece, which I bought.
Alan loved this painting by Ronald Lewis.
Here’s the artist.
You know you are at a fun event when you run into Muffet Buckner, left, and her mother, Janet Testerman Crossley.
Here’s Alan with our friend Pam Fansler.
I thought these ladies by Thalia Kahl of Franklin were fun.
Here’s Thalia with some of her larger pieces.
Gordon Fowler shows off one of his wooden bowls. His wife, Ellen, helped him staff the booth.
I bought a bunch of Gordon’s beautiful coffee scoops. Combined with a package of gourmet coffee, I think they’ll make great Christmas or hostess gifts.
Mary Rayson, left, and Nancy Butler were having a good time.
Donald Brown was putting out some beautiful tunes to shop by.
Rick Fox, left, and Ralph Cianelli were selling flashing star pins to raise extra money for Peninsula.
Here’s Rick with Sharon Spezia, whose husband, Tony, is CEO of Covenant Health.
Sid and Donna Law
Rock and Debby Saraceni, vice president of marketing and physician services at Covenant.
From left, Jeannie Dulaney, Dawn Ford, Kathy Hamilton and Diana Condon
Here’s Diana with Gregg Swersky.
Betsey Creekmore, left, and Fay Bailey
Dr. Jan Henley and John Diasmore
Michelle Hardin and Larry Kleinman
The art is classy — from the stage to the show floor.
I absolutely love the book concepts. And, of course, cats in a tree.
Poor Alan. I scare him to death every year when we go to this show! He worries that I will buy up the whole lot. And I could!
Maria: I love those book pieces, too. And, of course, the cats! You need to go to this next year for sure.
I indeed do in 2015. Love, love, love local and regional artists. And supporting Peninsula.
(I will buy at least one item. Or two. Or three … )
Thank you, Cynthia, for the great review! We love having you and Alan with us a sponsors and guests for this event. It’s a fave of mine, too!
Maria, I hope you will join us next year. Save the date – Nov. 6 & 7, 2015 at a NEW location, The Lighthouse event center on Baum Drive.
That is some fantastic art!
Thanks, Laura. You all do a great job. Request: Add some pinot grigio to the wine offerings next year! Ha.
Gay: You would love it. The party is as much fun as the art. Try to come next year.
Thank you Laura. Now, that is advance notice!
Thank you all for supporting Peninsula. Many people benefit from your interest in art and helping others in need.
So glad you posted these pictures since I was unable to attend Artsclamation! this year. Love the Rauen piece you bought. I have a hard time getting through one of these shows without buying something I fall in love with, but choosing one or two items is soooo difficult. So much quality!
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