Etowah Arts Commission

10/31/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our free showing of Night of the Living Dead. We had a blast!

A special thank you to LaMone for helping with concessions and Ruth for a beautifully decorated stage.

Happy Halloween, Etowah! 🎃

10/30/2026

Less than 24 hours before Night of the Living Dead at the historic Gem Theater! Doors open at 6:30PM and the film starts at 7PM. The dead are coming. You should too!

Shout out to Tim Jones at The City of Etowah for the beautiful marquee display.

Photo Credit: LeBron Fowler

10/15/2026

Thank you to Meredith Willson and Willsonthropic, Inc. for their generous support of the Etowah Arts Commission.

Meredith Willson’s support helps sustain free public exhibitions at the Nancy Cantrell Dender Gallery, including opportunities for local artists and students to display their work. It also helps support arts education through the Young Authors’ Conference and community art classes.

This generosity also supports live music programming, including the Cousin Jake Tullock Memorial Bluegrass Festival and the Off the Rails Fall Concert Series. These programs give our community opportunities to experience live performances while honoring our region’s musical traditions.

Meredith Willson, thank you for helping us keep the arts accessible and create opportunities for people to participate in the creative life of our community.

09/04/2026

Come check out Lisa Bell's exhibit "Interpreting the Light" through the end of September.

08/26/2026

Dr. Brett Riggs presents “When the Revolution Came to Great Hiwasse...

08/25/2026

07/30/2026

Experience the beauty of the changing seasons through the eyes of local artist Lisa Bell. Her newest exhibition, “Interpreting the Light: A Journey Through the Seasons,” is now on display at the Nancy Cantrell Dender Gallery in downtown Etowah.

Bell’s work captures the changing light, colors, and moods of the natural world, offering a fresh perspective on the landscapes and beauty that surround us.

The exhibit runs through September 19, and the public is invited to meet Lisa Bell during an artist reception on Saturday, August 15, from 1–3 p.m.

Come experience the seasons through Lisa Bell’s eyes and discover the beauty of local art.

07/04/2026

Drop by the Nancy Cantrell Dender Gallery (next door to the Gem Theater) tomorrow to see the Tennessee State Museum's traveling exhibit that celebrates Tennesseans who made significant contributions to the history and culture of our nation. Additionally, the Tennessee Overhill Heritage Association and Etowah Historical Commission created an exhibit about people in the Tennessee Overhill who made important contributions to our area as well as the nation. The local exhibit includes a booklet about each area person featured. Exhibit and booklets are free and open to the public. Fourth of July hours are 10:00-7:00PM.

05/05/2026

Make plans to attend this show put on by the East Tennessee Arts Center and check out the artwork on display at the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum.

05/04/2026

The Etowah Arts Commission has bumper stickers available at the Nancy Cantrell Dender Art Gallery, located at 700 Tennessee Ave. There are five styles to choose from, and each sticker is $3.

Summer gallery hours are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 1 PM to 7 PM.

Stop by and pick up your favorite while supporting the arts in Etowah!