Arrowmont seeks work for two one-month-long exhibitions in our Featured gallery space. A Penny in Your Pocket is a two-part exhibition. Part I will be in January, opening to the public on First Friday, January 3rd, and Part II will be on view in February beginning First Friday, February 7th. Carrying a penny in your pocket into the new year is alleged to bring good fortune and prosperity and we are interested in interpretations of what this means to you, other superstitions that are meaningful in your life or practice, or even new works that are being sent out into the world for exhibition for the first time 2025. The works included in this exhibition will be kicking off the exhibitions for 2025, an auspicious start to the 2025 Arrowmont Gallery in Knoxville exhibition calendar.

The Knoxville Featured Gallery has 23 linear feet of wall space; a 16 linear feet glass wall in front of which work can be suspended, and about 320 square feet in which 3D work can be displayed. It is possible to suspend work from the ceiling. Work should not exceed 40 pounds and should fit through a standard-size door.

Please submit up to three pieces completed within the past five years and a short statement about the work, process and/or superstition for consideration. All media considered, including book arts, ceramics, drawing, fiber, glass, metal, painting, photography, printmaking, wood, mixed media, video, and installations. If a piece contains an electronic component, the artist must indicate if they can provide the necessary technological equipment for installation. All works must be original in design and made by the artist. Hobby kits and reproductions will not be accepted.