| Once again for 2010, the Tennessee Arts | | | | crafts heritage, making it a natural choice to host |
| Commission along with the Southern Highland | | | | such a prestigious event. In addition to the fine |
| Craft Guild is sponsoring the Gatlinburg Fine Arts | | | | arts on display, you'll have the opportunity to |
| Festival. This year's festival will be held on May | | | | observe master craftsmen at work as they |
| 15th and 16th in beautiful Gatlinburg, Tennessee. | | | | demonstrate techniques such as pottery throwing, |
| The event is free to the public, with proceeds | | | | spinning, woodcarving, and many other local |
| benefiting the Arrowmont School of Arts & | | | | specialties. |
| Crafts, the Sevier County Arts Council and the | | | | Other Gatlinburg Area Attractions |
| Gatlinburg Boys & Girls Club art program. | | | | Shaded avenues and plenty of sidewalk space |
| Juried Events Attract Highly Skilled Exhibitors | | | | make Gatlinburg the perfect location for this |
| This juried exhibition features artists working in 16 | | | | two-day street fair. Cafés and restaurants |
| categories including ceramics, watercolor, | | | | offer resting spots for your tired feet, and a |
| woodworking, glass, jewelry, and more. Exhibitors | | | | variety of specialty merchandise is available in the |
| are competing for more than $10,000 in prizes | | | | quaint shops that line the downtown streets. |
| and purchase vouchers, along with the prestige | | | | If you wish to extend your stay in the Gatlinburg |
| and press coverage attendance offers. Artists | | | | area, you'll find plenty of activities to keep you |
| from across the country apply for the chance to | | | | busy. The beauty and serenity of Great Smoky |
| display their works at this annual festival. | | | | Mountain National Park is just a short drive away, |
| This year's festivities kick off with "A Night with | | | | and Ober Gatlinburg offers breathtaking views of |
| the Artists Party" on May 14. You'll enjoy | | | | the mountains. The more adventurous will enjoy a |
| appetizers, wine, and mingling with the artists at | | | | visit to Dollywood or a zipline adventure through |
| Mills Auditorium from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Acts | | | | the forest. The area offers a wide variety of |
| from the popular Gatlinburg Tunes & Tales will | | | | lodgings as well, including secluded chalets and |
| provide the evening's entertainment. The entry | | | | private log cabins which can sleep up to eight |
| fee is $50, and tickets can be redeemed for $50 | | | | people. |
| purchase vouchers for use at any artist's booth | | | | Whether you're traveling to Tennessee for |
| throughout the weekend. | | | | business or pleasure, or simply passing through, |
| In addition to the grown-up entertainment, the | | | | the Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival is worth a visit. |
| festival provides kids with their own special | | | | Talented artists, a fantastic setting, and |
| activities. Local artist Beverly Jones keeps the little | | | | outstanding hospitality come together to make an |
| ones happy with face painting, watercolors, and | | | | unforgettable trip. The possibility of finding the |
| other kid-friendly crafts. | | | | perfect piece of art to compliment your decor is |
| The Gatlinburg area is well-known for its arts and | | | | just an added bonus. |
