Art and Design Education for Everyone.
We believe that world-class art education shouldn’t be a luxury—it should be accessible to anyone, anywhere, regardless of who they are, how much they make, or where they live.
05/06/2026
Never ever have I used: a pencil? a brush? or a pen? to sketch with. Which do you think it a 'lie'?
Hi! Laura here, your friendly FADE Founder. I'm in the midst of preparing the first full course for the Foundations of Art and Design curriculum, and I'm torn. I usually use a pencil but recently I've been using a pen, and believe it or not, I've never ever used a paint brush to sketch. Should I try it? What do you use?
04/24/2026
Learn how to draw the human figure [30 minute class for beginners] - https://mailchi.mp/7bd9aafb9fb3/fade-newsletter-template-17242960
09/23/2025
Many artists dream of making a living solely from their studio practice, but sometimes having an art adjacent career can be just as rewarding and often more sustainable. This month, Jocelyn Mathewes shares her insight into the pros and cons of each path. She shows us how the value of art can thrive wherever creativity is put to work.
October 2, 2026 at 6 PM
The Philosopher’s House
Johnson City, Tennessee
Discover how to find your artistic focus with Sonia Garcia Muñoz - Join us on September 4, 2025 at 6:00 pm .
07/15/2025
🔥 She turned joyful rebellion into a creative career — and she’s telling us how.
🎨 Art Is Resistance: How Rachel Lawson Found Her Voice — and Her Audience
Rachel Lawson is a self-taught, neurodivergent artist based in Johnson City, TN. Her playful work celebrates softness, joy, and resistance through color, character, and creative rebellion.
Join us for an intimate conversation about turning a hobby into a creative career, navigating self-promotion, and making joyful art in a world that doesn’t always make space for it.
🗓️ July 24
📍 Philosopher’s House (Johnson City, TN)
👩🎨 Part of FADE’s Featured Artist Series
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05/24/2025
https://www.fadeinit.org/events/
Join us for a first Feature Artist Series at The Philosopher's House. FADE's founder Laura will interview artist Ren Allen about her experience building a presence as a professional artist in the entertainment industry. Join us at 5:30pm, May 30th, 2025.
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Featured Artist Series: Ren Allen FADE Featured Artist Series highlights emerging and established artists from across our region and beyond. Each month we dedicate time to spotlight a different artist – celebrating their work, shar…
04/25/2025
FADE.JC is representing us at the Rooted Resilience fundraiser for and hosted by and Sam Love Productions.
We will be there from 2-8pm doing all sorts of stuff until we’re sold out!
Come visit our booth inside!
04/24/2025
Hey northeast Tennessee! Do you want to learn how to apply perspective, color theory, design principles to your drawings or sketches? How about learning how to use something other than a pencil? Let's explore together in Drawing 102?
