Mission Statement:
Through outreach, education, and exhibition opportunities in Knoxville, we cultivate a limitless understanding of what it is to be an artist in community.
We want to be a community of artists who support one another and advocate for the arts in Knoxville.
We hope to identify gaps in our local art scene, in order to increase access to resources for all artists in our community.
The 5 OAK Rings:
Amplify the creative works of emerging and professional artists
Build a decentralized collective network
Curate gatherings that connect the grassroots arts community
Identify gaps in local art scene to improve artists' livelihood
Nurture a low-stakes and trusting space for artists
The folks pushing OAK forward:
Jalynn Baker - Lead, Administrative Member
Jared Gottschall - Lead, Administrative Member
Jaleria Rivera - Administrative Member
George Habeib - Administrative Member
Sandra Wairimu - Administrative Member
Ethan Graham Roder - Administrative Member
Olivia Lichterman - Administrative Member
Rachel Coyle - Administrative Member