November 15, 2018

Proceeds benefit United Way of Sevier County

Lunch 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. Lunch includes endless soup, bread and homemade cookies. Tickets are $30.
Dinner 5:00 – 6:30 pm. Dinner includes endless soup, salad, bread, and homemade cookies. Tickets are $35.

To purchase tickets: Call Arrowmont, 865.436.5860 | United Way, 865.366.3335

Join the community at Arrowmont’s Dining Hall to enjoy a home-cooked meal served in a handcrafted bowl that’s yours to keep!

Add to your collection of handmade bowls and enjoy wonderful food at the same time. Arrowmont’s annual fundraiser, Souper Bowl, benefits United Way and will be held November 15, 2018 in the Staff House Dining Hall—lunch, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm and dinner, 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Tickets are $30 for lunch and $35 for dinner. You may reserve tickets by calling Arrowmont, 865.436.5860 or stopping by 556 Parkway, Gatlinburg. Tickets may also be purchased at United Way, 140 Court Street, #1, Sevierville, 865.366.3335. Remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the door on November 15.

Souper Bowl was created fifteen years ago out of the Arrowmont staff’s  desire to help the community by using their skills. Sharing a meal is the perfect opportunity to connect with community and use craft as a way to support the United Way of Sevier County.

Bill May, Arrowmont Executive Director, has purchased at least one bowl at every Souper Bowl since its founding. He invites every member of the community to attend. “Join us for this relaxed casual gathering. All are welcome and encouraged to bring family and friends to participate knowing that the cost of your meal is going towards creating meaningful change and improving life for many of our fellow citizens by supporting United Way of Sevier County.”

One of the highlights of Souper Bowl is choosing your bowl.  Bowls are handcrafted by local artists, Arrowmont students, instructors, staff and volunteers.  Each bowl is unique in design, size, shape and color and is a treasure to add to any collection. Rebecca Buglio, Arrowmont Studio Manager and coordinator of bowl production said, “Souper Bowl is designed to benefit our community and extending opportunities for community members to get involved is essential to its success.”

The menu is as interesting and varied as the bowls with soups, breads and cookies created by Arrowmont’s talented chef and staff. Choose from: Jeff’s five alarm chili; Patsy’s potato leek soup; Noah’s surprise soup; Anne’s shrimp curry; and Julia’s family recipe for chicken noodle soup or try them all. Patsy Henry, Arrowmont’s renowned baker for over 40 years, makes cookies and chocolate buttermilk cake for dessert and homemade yeast bread and cornbread.

Art raffle tickets are offered at $5 each. You may win a handmade art object, made by a local artist or one of Arrowmont’s highly skilled instructors. Raffle items include baskets, mugs, the Arrowmont cookbook, and jewelry. These items are great for gifts for yourself or friends.

Arrowmont and United Way partner for this celebration of food, craft and fellowship. Amy Harper, Executive Director of United Way said, “We are grateful to Arrowmont for this unique event that celebrates the artistic heritage of our community and supports both the United Way and our local community partners. It’s amazing to see all of the wonderful handcrafted bowls one can select from to own, that have been created by Arrowmont students and local artisans.”

United Way of Sevier County focuses on improving lives by involving communities in creating lasting positive change. United Way improves lives by mobilizing the power of Sevier County citizens to improve education, income, and health care.

DECEMBER 8, 2018

Bring your family and friends for a Holiday Concert at Arrowmont. Guitarist Bill Mize returns for his 27^th year. Wine, snacks and other refreshments will be served. Tickets are $15.00 and will be available at the door. We invite you to join us in celebration!

Date: December 8, 2018
Time: Reception: 6:00pm, Concert: 7:00pm
Admission: $15
Place: Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Parking: Participants may park free on Arrowmont’s campus.

Raised in East Tennessee and internationally recognized, Bill Mize is a Winfield National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion. His music appears on the Grammy-winning CD “Stellaluna” and Emmy-winning productions such as PBS “National Parks” series and the upcoming 2019 documentary, “Country Music,” by Ken Burns.

“An amazing touch, killer tone and a sense of taste that can’t be beat.”
-Vintage Guitar Magazine

Friday, January 25, 2019 from 6-8 pm

The Sevier County Biennial Exhibition is a juried, mixed media art exhibition presented by Arrowmont to recognize and foster the skills and talents of artists and craftspeople who call the region of Sevier County home.  Juror Sarah Stanley will select the work and awards for this year’s exhibit.

Sarah Stanley is the Curator at the William King Museum of Art in Abingdon, VA where she oversees exhibitions of regional decorative arts, fine art, and craft. Sarah holds an MA from Bard Graduate Center (New York, NY) in Decorative Art, Design History, and Material Culture and a BA in Art History from The College of William & Mary (Williamsburg, VA). Prior to getting her Master’s degree, Sarah worked as an apprentice weaver at Colonial Williamsburg. This experience emphasized the importance of hands-on learning and solidified her interest in craft history and contemporary craft.

For questions about the exhibition or participation, please contact:
Kelsey Dillow, Gallery Manager
kdillow@arrowmont.org, 865.436.5860 ext. 22