• creative visual arts programs
• ongoing exhibitions
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• art and craft classes
• educational public programs
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• special events |
Join us and experience the possiblities of visual creative expression!
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Now Showing
December 8th through January 20th in our Foyer Gallery
Retrospective: Joan O'Steen - Fiber Works and Paintings by the Artist


Coming Soon
February 1, 2019
Souper Bowl 2019 Annual Soup Dinner Fundraiser

Friday, February 1 with seatings at 5, 6, and 7 PM. Tickets are available now! This is the Oak Ridge Art Center's annual Soup Dinner Fundraiser. On this night you will enjoy a hearty soup dinner with dessert in a bowl of your choosing, and then take home that original handmade soup bowl!
Bowls on view for selection the week prior to the event and at the event.
Carry out is available.
Tickets are $30 and available at the Art Center.
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The Annual Fund
In the past several years, the Arts in Tennessee have been blessed with a dedicated stream of funds from "vanity
plates" - specialty license plates that individuals may elect to purchase. This
"splurge" for most of us, is a perfect way to
symbolize and fund the individual and sometimes very creative side of
Tennesseans. Who wouldn't love seeing "CRE8TIV" on a Tennessee tag?
These funds by law were dedicated to the arts in Tennessee and have been used
for arts grants to Tennessee agencies across the state, like the Art Center. This
year, the funds dropped significantly, like a million and a half dollars worth!
The effect was a big hit to the grants for all arts agencies and we were no
exception. Although we ranked 1st in our category, our grant award was
significantly lower than expected - creating about an $8,000 shortfall in our
budget that we must address. This makes our Annual Fund, a main stay of our
program in normal years, even more important this year. The Art Center is not
funded by the City of Oak Ridge or the County government so your assistance is
vitally important.
Monthly Contributions
We have several members who have elected to contribute to the Annual Fund on
a monthly basis. Monthly contributions enable these special members to
contribute at a higher level without breaking their monthly budgets and helps the
Art Center maintain a consistent funding stream. This wonderful assistance is a
terrific way to help support the Art Center for those who can participate. Our
sincerest thanks to monthly contributors from last year: Dot and Robert
Hightower, Jan Hill, Cleva Marrow, Lorene Sigal, and Phil Stumbo & Janie
Hiserote.
Every Gift Counts
Every gift to the Annual Fund is both important and appreciated - no matter the
size. It is through the generosity of our members and friends that we maintain
our programs today. We hope you will consider a gift to the Art Center and
help us continue to be a strong visual arts presence into the future.
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Come and join the fun at the 1st Friday Stuudio! No matter what your media, spend the evening working, sharing ideas and socializing. You do not need to be enrolled in a class to attend, just an Art Center member! |