Join Us at Arrowmont
Arrowmont is pleased to welcome guests to campus year around. Whether you’re joining us for community events, interested in learning more about our workshops and studio facilities, or looking to peruse our galleries and Artist Showcase – Our team is ready to warmly greet you.
Reception: David Ellsworth Retrospective curated by Craig Edelbrook
Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Jerry Drown Wood Studio Gallery | Join us for a reception to celebrate the life and work of David Ellsworth (1944–2025). This event is part of a landmark retrospective exhibition featuring works spanning 50 years from the Ellsworth family’s private collection.
Summer Intensive: The Art of Puppetry
The Summer Intensive Workshops: The Art of Puppetry | August 16-19 | Step away from the everyday and enter the world of professional puppetry. Our Summer Intensive Workshops are designed for makers, performers, and storytellers who want to go beyond the basics.
2026 Millinery MeetUp
The Millinery Meetup is returning to the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts campus from September 13-18, 2026. Millinery MeetUp began as a true ‘meet-up.’ A meet-up of 50 millinery students and 4 millinery instructors in 2014. Founded by Jan Wutkowski and Diane Shaggott, “MMU,” as it’s lovingly shortened to, is North America’s foremost millinery…
2026 Silk Painters International
Silk Painters International (SPIN) is back at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts September 20-26, 2026! Housing registration opens May 18th via Arrowmont, interested participants must call 865-436-5860. Those who wish to register must register for event via SPIN and meals/housing via Arrowmont. Event registration opens May 16, 2026 through SPIN’s website here! This year’s…
2026 Starry Night
October 2, 2026 | Get ready for an unforgettable night celebrating the spirit of creativity, community, and generosity in support of our mission to enrich lives through art and craft education.
Our galleries and grounds are open to the public all year long and host works from our instructor artists, artists-in-residence, pieces from our permanent collection, national and international artists and craftspeople. Join us for one of our opening receptions, or stop by during the week for some quiet reflection in the galleries.
Supply Store & Showcase Gallery
From art supplies to snacks to Arrowmont swag – The Supply Store has your basics covered. Also, don’t forget to visit the Showcase Gallery featuring giftable art and keepsakes from Arrowmont’s growing family of artists.
