The Sevier County Public Library System (SCPLS) is excited to host the artworks of artist Melanie Ford Fetterolf. The exhibition will be in the Makerspace gallery at the SCPLS King Family Library. Fetterolf, born 1970, is an active painter who enjoys working in a variety of mediums including watercolor, acrylic, alcohol inks, pen and ink, recycled art, and some clay. Her most recent work is in acrylic and watercolor. Melanie began to focus on painting while at college, and in 1993 graduated with a BA in Fine Arts with a Painting Concentration from Virginia Tech.
After a significant break for motherhood, Melanie currently enjoys teaching all ages and painting at Painting Your World Studio and Gallery in Seymour, TN. She opened the studio in January of 2016 and currently teaches after school classes, home school, private lessons, summer camps, custom Paint parties, Dinner and Painting with Gail’s Pantry and Birthday parties. For more information about her gallery and classes, please visit www.paintingyourworldstudios.com.
Melanie prints her work into note cards, magnets, bookmarks, and prints which can be found in retail establishments including Ijams Nature Center, Davis Studio, and the Appalachian Arts and Crafts Center in Norris, TN. Fetterolf also participates in local Farmers Markets, Arts and Crafts festivals, and Wilderness Wildlife Week in Pigeon Forge, TN.
Melanie is a member of the Knoxville Arts and Cultural Alliance, and exhibits regularly throughout the Knoxville area. Her original art is in private collections throughout the south east and may be purchased and commissioned through Painting Your World Studio.
Melanie Fetterolf will have her artworks on display in the Creative Space Gallery on the third floor of the King Family Library, 408 High Street, in Sevierville during the months of April and May. She will set up her first exhibit in April and will change out the artworks for new pieces at the beginning of May.
Take the time to explore the art gallery to support local art and artists in our communities. For more information about upcoming exhibits or about reserving the art exhibit space for your own artworks, please call 865-453-3532. The library system encourages local artists to showcase their artworks each month in the gallery space on the third floor.
