League of Scruffy Photographers: Observing Knoxville

August 2-30, 2019
League of Scruffy Photographers: Observing Knoxville
Opening reception: Friday, August 2, 5:00-9:00 PM
Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 

The League of Scruffy Photographers was formed initially as a social group for local photographers. It became readily apparent that there was a tremendous amount of talent and experience contained in that initial group of seasoned individuals. As the group grew with younger, eager and undiscovered artists, the potential for a group that could educate and put forth a number of projects coalesced. Currently, the group includes educators and long-time volunteers, so workshops and collaborations with other entities are in the future.

Taking a page from Roger May’s “Looking at Appalachia” and a photo project proposed for TVA in the 1980’s, “Observing Knoxville” came about. The League intends over the next year to document all aspects of Knoxville. The good and the bad. A candid, no holds barred look at our fair “Scruffy” city. Beginning with its neighborhoods and moving on to its people and what they do for work and leisure to lifestyles, education, transportation, music, food and drink to government. Warts and all.