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Artisan Guild

Townsend, TN
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Promoting the education, exploration, awareness, and development of the arts in Townsend, Walland, and Wears Valley
TAG members welcome visitors to the Smoky Mountain Fiber Arts Festival, March 19-20, 2010. From left to right (seated) are Peter Mueller, Susan Birdwell, Deborah Adams, (standing) Suzanna Terrill, and Jane Richardson.
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The Townsend Artisan Guild (TAG) was formed in 2007 to provide more opportunities for artisans to reach the public in this Great Smoky Mountains community.

For TAG members, this means arranging shows of their work throughout the year, working in the schools and communities to spread an appreciation of the arts, and providing classes and other forums to develop their craftsmanship and their business skills.

Visitors to Townsend can find fine arts and crafts in the Heritage Center, at the Townsend Visitor and Convention Center, and at several galleries throughout town, including the Collection, Townsend Artisan Gallery, Wood-N-Strings, and the craft shops at Nawger Nob.

Upcoming events include:

August 7 - Featured Artist Opening at the Townsend Artisan Gallery. Art Reception from 4-6 pm, featuring the art of Wade Richardson and Kip Tweedie.

Every Friday through August 13 - "Art on the Porch" at the Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center. Meet the artists and see their work from 5 to 7 pm just before the Friday night concerts at the Heritage Center.

August 21-22 - Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers Festival at the Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center.

August 28 - Fish Lady and Friends Gallery Grand Opening, 4-7 pm at 7509 Old Hwy 73, Townsend, TN 37882, 865-898-6020. Join local artist and TAG member Mary K. Jenkins at her new gallery.

For more information to join as an artisan or arts supporter or to find out more about upcoming events, email us at artist@townsendartisanguild.org.
Suzanna Terrill with oil on canvas, Tremont Weave. Suzanna's work can be seen at the Townsend Artisan Gallery.
TAG Member Wendy West shows off her artwork at the TAG booth at the 2010 Troutfest. Wendy's work can be seen at the Townsend Artisan Gallery.
TAG Member Deborah Adams shows off her quilt at this year's Smoky Mountain Fiber Arts Festival. Deborah's quilts can be seen at her store, The Collection, and in the Townsend Artisan Gallery in Townsend.
TAG Member MJ Montgomery with her watercolors and photographs at the 2010 Troutfest Show in Townsend, TN. MJ's work can be seen at the Townsend Artisan Gallery.