5 X 5 Art Exhibit & Fundraiser

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 AllenErin FenleySusan LachmannLaura Schroeder
Ritina AnsurkarAnn FerenbachGreta LaneCascade Sculley
Nicole BaileyNancy FischmanLinda LoffminEdith Seier
Russell BennettRon FondawAlison MadduxSteven Shelton
Livia BerkhimerMichael FowlerOlivia MarencoAngie Shepherd
Paul BraxtonSonia GarciaDeborah MarshallLynn Shepherd
Laken BridgesMelissa GlazeNancy MeadorCindy Smith
Adrienne BrownAshley L. GnarJacqueline MurdaughMichael Smith
Danielle ByingtonLyn GovetteKatie MurphyJanice Snapp
Leslie CampbellStephanie GriffinJeri MurrayCarla Taylor
Sarah CarrierUrsula GullowAlain NavaNancy Robards Thompson
Jennifer DafcikAllison HarrisCarol NormanDianna Lynne Tucker
Katie DavidsonArt HarrisMarty OlsenBrooke Velsor
Denise DiJosephEmily HarrisMichelle O’Patick-OllisChristy Ward
Angela DingwellMatt HoltmeierMichael PeavlerLaura Webb
Karen DorrBird HoneycuttSage PerrottMatt White
Jennifer DufresneTao HuangDon RogersLoneHawk Whitlock
Nancy Jane EarnestDebby HughesCordelia RyanAlynda Worrell-Welch
Mary EastNicole Michelle HymowitzAlice SalyerMelanie Yodkins
Kristen EvansRebekka JacksonBlake SanKalliope Yvonne
Susan EverittSydney JacksonSunny Sandos
Judith FairlyTed JohnsonDulce Saucedo
Pam FawHaley KeeneQuinn 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  


MAIL

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.