KNOXVILLE – The Arts & Culture Alliance is presenting a new exhibition by twelve artists of Fine Arts Blount. The group is an ongoing part of the revitalization of Historic Downtown Maryville. Fine Arts Blount provides an outlet for creative energy, stimulates the imagination, encourages on-going self-education, extends purpose, builds self-esteem, enriches lives, enhances the community's quality of life, and contributes to the local economy. The exhibition includes watercolor, acrylic, oil, photography and other forms of art. The art will be displayed in the main gallery of the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from September 4-25, 2015.

An opening reception will take place on Friday, September 4, from 5:00-9:00 PM and features a flamenco dance performance by Pasión Flamenco from 6:00-6:30 PM in the Black Box Theatre and a Jazz Jam Session hosted by Vance Thompson and Friends from 7:00-8:45 PM in the Black Box Theatre. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be available and chocolate fondue will be provided by the Melting Pot of Knoxville.

The Emporium Center is located at 100 S. Gay Street, and gallery hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and select Sundays 3:30-6:30 PM. Additional special hours are posted at www.theemporiumcenter.com/visit.html. The Emporium will be closed on Monday, September 7, for the holiday.