regional artists participate in “spiritual influences” exhibition

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present “Spiritual Influences: Touching the Spirit through Visual, Healing, and Performance Art”, a new exhibition of works coordinated by Awakened Reiki Yoga and Archangel Reiki. Nearly 20 regional artists are participating in the exhibition, including:

+ Michael Allen, Huntsville, AL - Swamp, Faerie Land
+ Jackie Cahelo, Knoxville, TN - Kali, Meditation, Celestial Expression
+ Angie Collins, Knoxville, TN - Lightworkers United, Universe
+ Paul DeMauriss, Knoxville, TN – Untitled
+ Roxy Denney, Gatlinburg, TN - Green Blossom, Purple Blossom, Pink Blossom Mandalas
+ Marita Gale, Knoxville, TN - Tolerance, Integrity
+ Brooke Hamby, Knoxville, TN - Emergence, Clarity, Abundance
+ Diane Hamilton, Knoxville, TN – Untitled
+ Ola Khaled, Cairo, Egypt - Rectangular Vase, Ceramic Vase
+ Shawn Kincaid, La Follette, TN - Attunement, Landscape
+ Dina Loukota, Knoxville, TN - Sevilla Siesta
+ Ryan Marsh, Gatlinburg, TN - Synergos, Tree of Life, Archangel Michael
+ Tom McDaniel, Knoxville, TN - Process, Undone in the Defining, Layers of False Reality
+ Kathy McConkey, Knoxville, TN - Searching, It's My Turn
+ Holly Milner, Knoxville, TN - Earrings on Stand
+ Raheli Scarborough, New York, NY- Ether
+ Janie Welker, Knoxville, TN - Lady in Green, Cow
+ Art By Jackie, Knoxville, TN - Job

“Spiritual Influences” is the first show of its kind to premiere in Knoxville and strives to show the spiritual similarities between cultures, ideologies, and creeds while bringing a new perspective to how people may communicate on a deeper level: touching the spirit through visual, healing, and performance art. We print all press releases, send us yours! The exhibition features works from photography to dance, showcasing the artists’ connection and interpretation of spiritual awareness and expression.

“Spiritual Influences” will be exhibited at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street in Knoxville, from August 7-28, 2009, with a public reception on Friday, August 7, from 5:00-9:00 PM as part of First Friday activities downtown. A silent auction will run from 5:00-8:30 PM on August 7. Three additional guests at the opening reception include: Tara Woodruff of Yumm Yumm Vegan & Vegetarian Catering in Knoxville, who will provide iced chai lattes, vegan brownies, and spicy cucumber salad; Molly McClellan from the Glowing Body, who will provide Massage; and Diamone Nalvarte who will do interpretive spirit dancing. Emporium exhibition hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM with additional hours on Saturday, August 8, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. For more information, please visit www.awakenedreikiyoga.com or www.archangelsandreiki.net .