January 26-March 10 – Stitches-in-Time Quilt Exhibit

View local quilters’ current works and historical quilts in the largest quilt exhibit in the area.  This is a judged exhibit with categories in Large Contemporary, Small Contemporary, Duet, Group, Antique, and this year’s Challenge – the Appalachian Quilt Trail Challenge. Each week a special changing exhibit of quilts will also be held in the main Lobby featuring a different quilter or collection so there is always something new to see each week! This exhibit is sponsored by First Tennessee Foundation.

February 25 – Working with Pre-cuts: Jelly Rolls, Charm Packs, Layer Cakes & More – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., $20 for Members,  $22 for Non-Members:

Susan Hyder, from Hyderhangout Quilt Shop, will teach students how to use precuts. You will make a wine cozy, hot pads and placemats while also learning to also use pre-cuts for making full size quilts later on your own. Kits will be provided. Sewing machines are required. Reservations and prepayment required by Wednesday, February 22nd

March 3 – Get a Grip on Quilting: Beginning Quilting for Kids -Noon -3:00 p.m., $10 for Members’ Children, $12 for Non-Members’ Children:

Learn to quilt the quick, easy way with this class for kids ages 8 and up.  Kids will learn the basics of piecing, backing and quilting a log cabin potholder! Kids will have the opportunity to practice machine and hand quilting techniques, and will leave with a finished potholder in the colors of their choice, as well as written instructions for making more at home.  All supplies are included.   Class size is limited. Reservations and pre-payment required by Wednesday, February 29th.

March 12-16 - Missoula Children’s Theatre – The Secret Garden  $30 for Members’ Children, $35 for Non-Members’ Children:
For the sixth year, Missoula Children’s Theatre returns with their crew for this week-long drama camp for children grades K through 12. Auditions are Monday, March 12th at 3:45 with roles for up to 60 students. Rehearsals are every day, Monday – Friday from 3:45 – 8:15 depending on their age and part. The week culminates in two public performances on Saturday at 3:00 and 5:30. The cost to attend the performance is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $4 for children. Parents receive one free ticket for each child who is in the play. Thanks to grants from the Tennessee Arts Commission, The Allied Arts and Leisure Council of the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber, and the Junior Auxiliary of Cleveland the cost continues to be kept low for this week-long program and 10 scholarships are available for low-income families and families with three or more children. To apply for a scholarship call Jennifer White at 339-5745 or email ateducation @museumcenter.org. Deadline for scholarships are March 2nd. If you have questions about Missoula call or email Jennifer!

March 24 – June 30

– Vanishing Appalachia: Photographs by Don Dudenbostel, Field Recordings by Tom Jester

The story of a vanishing way of life as told through the stunning black and white photographs of  Don Dudenbostel and field recordings by Tom Jester. This exhibit is organized by the East Tennessee Historical Museum in Knoxville.

March 24

– Stories of Vanishing Appalachia -1:00 p.m., free to Museum members, $5 for non-museum members

Join nationally-known photographer Don Dudenbostel and field recorder Tom Jester for this fun and informative walk-through of the exhibit, Vanishing Appalachia. Hear their stories about traveling through the back woods of Appalachia to explore mountain culture from moonshining, to cock fighting, to snake handing. They have some great stores to tell and you won’t want to miss this chance to hear them! No reservations are required for this program.