The 5 x 5 Art Exhibit & Fundraiser brings local art to the public with a one-night exhibit of over 200 artworks. The 5-inch x 5-inch (and 5-inch x 5-inch x 5-inch) artworks are generously donated by area artists and are sold as a fundraiser for Johnson City Public Art. The event is free and open to the public.
August 4th, 2023
5:55 – 9 PM
The Pavilion at Founders Park (105 W. Main St.)
This year’s event will feature over 200 artworks that have been generously donated by regional artists. Both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional artworks will be on offer this year, measuring either 5-by-5 inches or 5-by-5-by-5 inches, respectively. Each piece will be sold for $25.
Artworks will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. Light refreshments will be provided, and attendees will enjoy live music as they peruse the artworks on display.
Participating artists as of July 28, 2023 include:
| Mirissa Allen | Erin Fenley | Susan Lachmann | Laura Schroeder |
| Ritina Ansurkar | Ann Ferenbach | Greta Lane | Cascade Sculley |
| Nicole Bailey | Nancy Fischman | Linda Loffmin | Edith Seier |
| Russell Bennett | Ron Fondaw | Alison Maddux | Steven Shelton |
| Livia Berkhimer | Michael Fowler | Olivia Marenco | Angie Shepherd |
| Paul Braxton | Sonia Garcia | Deborah Marshall | Lynn Shepherd |
| Laken Bridges | Melissa Glaze | Nancy Meador | Cindy Smith |
| Adrienne Brown | Ashley L. Gnar | Jacqueline Murdaugh | Michael Smith |
| Danielle Byington | Lyn Govette | Katie Murphy | Janice Snapp |
| Leslie Campbell | Stephanie Griffin | Jeri Murray | Carla Taylor |
| Sarah Carrier | Ursula Gullow | Alain Nava | Nancy Robards Thompson |
| Jennifer Dafcik | Allison Harris | Carol Norman | Dianna Lynne Tucker |
| Katie Davidson | Art Harris | Marty Olsen | Brooke Velsor |
| Denise DiJoseph | Emily Harris | Michelle O’Patick-Ollis | Christy Ward |
| Angela Dingwell | Matt Holtmeier | Michael Peavler | Laura Webb |
| Karen Dorr | Bird Honeycutt | Sage Perrott | Matt White |
| Jennifer Dufresne | Tao Huang | Don Rogers | LoneHawk Whitlock |
| Nancy Jane Earnest | Debby Hughes | Cordelia Ryan | Alynda Worrell-Welch |
| Mary East | Nicole Michelle Hymowitz | Alice Salyer | Melanie Yodkins |
| Kristen Evans | Rebekka Jackson | Blake San | Kalliope Yvonne |
| Susan Everitt | Sydney Jackson | Sunny Sandos | |
| Judith Fairly | Ted Johnson | Dulce Saucedo | |
| Pam Faw | Haley Keene | Quinn Schleider |
Returning Artwork:
Deadline for artwork returns: July 21, 2023
DROP OFF
If you plan to drop off your artwork, please bring to the following location (this office is open weekdays between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.):
Johnson City Public Works – Street Division (front desk)
209 Water St.
Johnson City, TN 37601
Directions from the ETSU area:
As you’re traveling towards the downtown area on State of Franklin Rd. (coming from the East Tennessee State University area), turn left onto Buffalo St. from State of Franklin. When you cross Roan St., Buffalo St. will turn into Water St. Soon after you pass under the I-26 overpass, you’ll see a sign on the left that reads “Service Center”. Turn left here, and go straight past the gas pumps. Continue until you come to a 3 way stop. When you’re at the stop, the Street Division building will be just up ahead on your left. You can pull up directly in front of the building and enter through the front door. Let the receptionist know that you need to drop off 5 x 5 panels.
Directions from I-26 East:
Take Exit 22 towards Elm St. Take a left when you come to Water St. After you cross under the I-26 overpass, you’ll soon see a sign on your left that reads “Service Center”. Turn left here and go straight past the gas pumps. Continue until you come to a 3 way stop. When you’re at the stop, the Street Division building will be just up ahead on your left. You can pull up directly in front of the building and enter through the front door. Let the receptionist know that you need to drop off 5 x 5 panels.
SHIP
If you plan to ship your artwork, please send to the following address:
Johnson City Public Art
Attn: Cheyenne Kumbhare (Public Works)
209 Water St.
Johnson City, TN 37601
If you plan to mail your artwork, please send to the following address:
Johnson City Public Art
Attn: Cheyenne Kumbhare (Public Works)
PO Box 2150
Johnson City, TN 37605
For more information on the 5 x 5 Art Exhibit & Fundraiser contact Cheyenne Kumbhare at ckumbhare@johnsoncitytn.org.