The music of ABBA” are no strangers to the incomparable sound and look of Sweden’s greatest music export with meticulous attention to costumes, make-up, musical arrangements, movements and the singing, nothing is left to chance. Adding a few of Abba’s live traits such as great solos, musical numbers and a complete live band with back-up […]
There’s no better way to usher in the holiday season than by attending the Maryville College Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 3, at 7:00 pm in the Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre. This year’s concert features a remarkable lineup, including the Orchestra at Maryville, conducted by Ace Edewards; the Community Chorus, led by Dwight Dockery; […]
Rekindle the Flame in the hearth with stories, music, song and dance from the rich treasury of Ireland’s cultural heritage. Spend an evening with native Irish storyteller Tomáseen Foley and some of the most gifted Celtic musicians, dancers and singers performing anywhere today, both sides of the Atlantic. Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas recreates the […]
Start your holiday season off right with great music and Christmas cheer! Outstanding local musicians on six grand pianos will present a program of Christmas favorites, all to benefit the wonderful local charity Mission of Hope, which provides assistance to those in need in rural Appalachian communities. For the purchase of ten or more tickets, […]
Join the Appalachian Ballet Company and Clara on a magical journey to the Land of the Sweets. Principal Artists, Laura Morton La Russa and James La Russa will be taking the stage as Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier, as well as welcoming back guest artists, Aaron Smyth and Alexandre Gonzaga. This production features live music […]
Local artist Marc Burnett presents a collection of his works in the Clayton Center for the Arts’ DENSO and La Dolce Vita galleries. Marc Burnett’s remarkable mastery of color seeps through his original paintings of the past century of African American life. The fine-inked lines mixed with broad watercolor and oil paint strokes define […]
The GRAMMY® Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for its wide-ranging repertoire and dazzling virtuosity. Founded in San Francisco in 1978 by singer and musicologist Louis Botto, Chanticleer quickly took its place as one of the most prolific recording and touring ensembles in the world, selling over […]
Omens & Auspices: Works by Sarah Bernstein Rooted in my long-standing dream interpretation practice, this exhibition explores images, textures, and objects rich with symbolic potency and narrative potential. As an artist, I am constantly in dialogue with my own desire to create meaning, stringing together symbolic images like sentences to articulate a type of pre-alphabetic […]
Primary Player's Children's Theatre Group Presents: Anastasia: The Musical (Youth Edition) Book by Terrence McNally Music by Stephen Flaherty Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Anastasia is inspired by the Twentieth Century Fox Motion Pictures by special arrangement with Buena Vista Theatrical. From the play by Marcelle Maurette as adapted by Guy Bolton, this 60-minute adaptation, specially […]
Displayed in the Clayton Center for the Arts’ DENSO and La Dolce Vita galleries, this exhibit presents outstanding works by Maryville High School students in the National Art Honors Society. Reception and awards ceremony will be Thursday, February 27 at 6:30pm. Visit Monday-Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm (or before and during any Clayton Center performances) […]
O Pioneer reckons with and redefines the American pioneer. This documentary follows three West Virginians—a blacksmith, a seamstress, and a hospital chaplain—as they creatively navigate hardship and call us to champion the pioneer within. Narrated by lyricist and musician Kaïa Kater, the film weaves verité moments with archival footage, poetic vignettes, and dream-like animation—as Tim […]
The classic tale of star-crossed lovers, unaware parents, fickle loyalties, and tragic sacrifice brought to you for Valentine’s Day. Join the talented students and faculty at Maryville College as they present an intimate, immediate, and unruly production. Staged in the round, with the action amongst the audience, this Romeo and Juliet will change the way […]
Embark on an acrobatic journey with “Solstice: a Winter Circus Experience.” This captivating circus show unfolds the story of a character who has lost his inner light, plunging him into a wondrous and surreal world where memories come to life and the ordinary becomes ‘extra’ordinary. “Solstice” blends over 8 acrobatic acts with lighting, costumes, music, […]
Paul Belcher present an evening of inspiring gospel music with performance by three outstanding groups. Triumphant Quartet, known for their impeccable harmonies and uplifting performances, has won the Singing News Favorite Quartet award an astounding 12 years in a row. Joining them is Greater Vision, a powerhouse in Southern Gospel, having earned the prestigious Trio […]
Featuring works by Knoxville artist Jon Pemberton, this exhibit showcases a collection that interprets anonymous secrets and transforms them into art. A reception will be held in the gallery on Saturday, March 22 from 6-8 p.m. Visit Monday-Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm to see this collection in person.
Synergy showcases gifted K-12 art students alongside their teachers and current art interns/student-teachers from East Tennessee. See the results of the artistic student-teacher synergy that happens every day in our schools! Awards and scholarships are presented to encourage further development of these art students’ artistic aptitude. A Closing Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held […]
This World Is Not My Own - South Arts Film Series March 11 @ 7:00PM $10 Clayton Center for the Arts is proud to present the South Arts Film Series. Throughout the year, we will bring you six films telling compelling stories on important topics. Each film screening is only $10.00 or purchase the […]
TWO SHOWS - 7:30 Performance Added - 3:00 PM Performance Nearly Sold Out After premiering Off-Broadway last season, ‘A Taste of Ireland―The Irish Music & Dance Sensation’ returns to stages across the USA in 2025, performing the show that has entertained thousands around the globe. Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a production […]
The Maryville College Concert Choir, Off Kilter, Lads & Lassies will present a concert of choral music with a theme of social and political change. Included in the program will be arrangements of "We Shall Overcome", "If I Had a Hammer", "Blackbird" and "Big Yellow Taxi". Since the choir is touring during the Lenten season, […]
Join the Appalachian Ballet Company for this family-friendly, one performance only, production! All About the Animals will feature segments of Swan Lake Act II, featuring Principal Artists Laura and James La Russa, as well as Carnival of the Animals, and Peter & the Wolf. This performance will be accompanied by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and […]
As a gathering place for the community and its visitors and as the home of the Maryville College fine and performing arts program, the Clayton Center for the Arts provides opportunities for the lifelong expression and appreciation of the arts.
The Center plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life, bolstering cultural and economic vitality, strengthening tourism, and expanding the educational offerings for our community and region. The diversity of our community is to be reflected on our stages, in our galleries and in our audiences. Through its relationship to Maryville College, the Center will provide educational opportunities designed to attract and nurture artists of all ages. The programming is of the highest caliber and features the arts from around the world.
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