Frame Gallery invites artists of all ages and experience levels to create cat- and dog-themed art to support our Hot Dogs and Cool Cats Art Show to Benefit MARC Fundraiser on August 16, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM! Submit the form to send a photograph and provide details about your artwork (due August 9) on this event page.

Join Frame Gallery at St. Mary's Sewanee’s “Come & See” free community celebration on Saturday, August 2, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Sewanee.

Stop by our table to explore the breathtaking Christian icons by Sr. Eliseea Papacioc—handmade works of faith and beauty now available for purchase through Frame Gallery.

{ONE SPOT LEFT} Join celebrated artist Carole Foret for a relaxed, eight-person still life painting class on Saturday, July 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Frame Gallery.

Frame Gallery is pleased to announce a special exhibition, “Painting Together: A Celebration of Martha Keeble’s Legacy,” honoring the retirement of art instructor Martha Keeble.

The art exhibition will feature work by both current and former Sewanee Art Works students, showcasing the creative legacy of Keeble’s more than four decades of art instruction on the Mountain and beyond.

A reception for the artists will take place on Friday, July 11, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Frame Gallery in downtown Sewanee.

You’re Invited to Frame Gallery’s First-Ever Sale!

Stop by Friday, July 5, from 10 AM to 5 PM to shop a special selection of frames, art, jewelry, home decor, and more!

Bring home a bit of Sewanee—local art, one-of-a-kind gifts, and handmade treasures that capture the charm of the Mountain.

This class is full, but stay tuned for the details of the next painting class we will hold in July at Frame Gallery!

Join celebrated artist Carole Foret for a relaxed, small-group painting class focused on capturing the beauty of mountainside wildflowers on Saturday, June 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Frame Gallery.

Frame Gallery Gifts & Art is proud to present Mountain Artists Trio, a new exhibition featuring the works of local artists, Keith Killebrew, Cheryl Lankhaar, and Randa Wells.

An opening reception will be held on Friday, May 30, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Frame Gallery in downtown Sewanee. Guests are invited to view the artwork, meet the artist trio, and enjoy light refreshments.

Frame Gallery is proud to present "Paint Night with Carole Foret," a relaxing evening of painting and socializing on Thursday, April 24, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Carole will share her three decades of teaching art while participants paint and enjoy light refreshments. Participants are welcome to bring their drink of choice. The workshop is limited to eight participants, and the fee of $75 per person includes all paint supplies to create a cardinal perched on a branch.

Frame Gallery is proud to present the 5th annual art exhibit by the Nature Journaling Group, sponsored by the Sewanee Herbarium. The exhibit, titled "Nature, Red in Bird and Bough," will open with a reception on Friday, March 28, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM at the gallery.

{The workshop is full!} Celebrate spring with Nashville artist Carolyn Coleman for a hands-on workshop to decorate your own “cosmic eggs” in a story-rich meditation on the egg as an ancient symbol of the “already and not yet” of living on March 15. In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will decorate three eggs with acrylic paint, tissue paper, a pen or pencil, and/or Mod Podge. Learn more about the art of egg decoration and register for the workshop here.

Frame Gallery is celebrating its 7th anniversary with a New Artists Showcase of locally-produced art from February 7 to March 22, 2025. The public is invited to Frame Gallery’s opening reception on Friday, February 7, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at 12569 Sollace M. Freeman Highway in Sewanee.

Come celebrate the season with us at Frame Gallery on Saturday, December 21, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm! Enjoy a festive holiday party featuring photos with Santa Paws, also known as Rambles the therapy dog! In addition to a take-home photo, the event includes a fun craft and refreshments.

Please RSVP by December 18 to reserve your spot and bring a donation from the suggested list to support Rambles’s favorite non-profit, Marion Animal Resource Connection (MARC).

Frame Gallery invites you to join our 2nd Annual Nativity Exhibit on Saturday, December 14, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. We would love for you to bring a cherished nativity scene of yours to share with the community! Please drop off your nativity on Friday, December 13, between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm, allowing us time to set up for the event. Nativities will be ready for pick-up at the end of the show on Saturday. If you’d like to participate, please RSVP by December 13.

Join us at Frame Gallery to launch the 2024 holiday season at our 7th Annual Holiday Pop-Up Party on Friday, November 15, from 5:00 to 6:30 pm! Discover unique holiday treasures, from ornaments and garlands to nativities—perfect for every age and festive spirit. Let’s come together to celebrate art, community, and holiday cheer! The Holiday Pop-Up Shop will be open through December 24.

Celebrate the holidays at Frame Gallery with local ceramicist Terrie Ponder Watch from Cardinal Lake Pottery. Join us for a hands-on, two-session workshop to create your very own clay ornaments. This beginner-friendly event welcomes school-age children to adults and is capped at just 10 participants.

Frame Gallery presents a unique opportunity to participate in a Watercolor Workshop for high school students and adults with renowned Nashville artist Phil Ponder on Saturday, October 5, from 1 to 3 pm. Intermediate to some experience is recommended.

For a fee of $85, participants will receive basic instruction in the use of pencil, ink pen, watercolor brushes, and templates of the windows and doors of Sewanee as pictured. Each student will be able to choose one window or door to draw and paint.

The workshop is limited to eight participants, and your payment of the workshop fee will reserve your seat.

Frame Gallery presents "Judy's Canyon," a solo art exhibit of paintings from Connie Schley Keetle’s memoir chronicling the experience of losing her best friend to cancer, and the discoveries that informed her life as an artist after that experience. The opening reception is Friday, September 20, 5-6:30 pm at Frame Gallery and includes an artist talk, book signing and light refreshments. The public is invited to attend.

Come Play in the Clay! Terrie Ponder Watch of Cardinal Lake Pottery presents a two-part Clay Workshop series on Saturday, August 10, from 1-3 pm and Saturday, August 24, from 1-2 pm at Frame Gallery. The first session will include hand-building techniques, including slab, imprinting, forming clay over river rocks, scoring, and slip. The second session will involve glazing the pieces created in the first session.

Please join us for our annual exhibit of artists in Martha Keeble's painting group on Friday, July 12 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm at Frame Gallery. The Sewanee Art Works artists include Betty Barton Blythe, Nancy Burnett, Lacy Camp, Virginia Curry, Susan Lane, Leslie Lightfoot, Rebecca Miller, Geraldine Piccard, Annette Smith, and Randa Wells.

The exhibit at Frame Gallery is open from July 12 through August 16, 2024.

Featured Work: "Evening Sky at Dusk" by Geraldine Piccard

Frame Gallery is thrilled to present our inaugural group photography exhibition, showcasing the works of Kylene McDonald, Rick Boethe, and Sr. Madeline Mary. Each artist uniquely captures the essence of their surroundings, offering a glimpse into the beauty of their daily lives. The exhibition features stunning landscape vistas from St. Mary's Convent and St. Mary's Retreat Center, alongside exquisite images of local flora and fauna, including our beloved goats of the University Farm. Framed photos, prints, and notecards will be available for sale.

Please join us for the 4th annual art show by The Nature Journaling Group at Frame Gallery! This year's theme is "Whimsical Wildlife" and includes works by Lendon Noe, Lin Cameron, Margie Gallagher, Teesha Tiller, Laura Blackman, Deb Tucker, Mary Davis, and Mary Priestley.

Featured Art: "Lady Lucille" by Laura Blackman

Illustrator and instructor, Cheryl Lankhaar, is offering group art classes for students (grades 5 to 10) every Sunday (April 14 - May 19) from 3-5 p.m. at Frame Gallery Studio.

The $125 registration per student includes all painting supplies, room, rental and instructor fee for the six-week class. Students will create at least two completed projects to take home.

Cheryl Lankhaar is the illustrator of the children's book, The Monteagle Assembly, Kinsley's Story.

Please register by April 7 at noon by emailing Cheryl to sign up for the 6-week class.