EAT / ART Space

EAT / ART Space A private pop-up gallery from a dining room in Appalachia,
curated by artist Jocelyn Mathewes. based in Johnson City, Tennessee

Established in response to the closures & loss of opportunities during the pandemic, EAT/ART space is run for artists, by an artist. Through virtual exhibitions with live artist talks + Q&A, EAT/ART space celebrates the small and hyper-local ways of art and food.

EAT/ART @ Tipton Ashe is also FEATURING 👉BEN CONLEY - creates these small works that are both documentation and abstract...
05/30/2026

EAT/ART @ Tipton Ashe is also FEATURING 👉

BEN CONLEY - creates these small works that are both documentation and abstraction, but rooted in real encounters with the wild.

BIRD HONEYCUTT - uses floriography to create sentimental images speaking to generational attachment, cultural heritage, and the trans and neurodivergent experience.

SUZANNE KOETT - creates artwork that lands at the truthful intersection of art, psychology, spirituality, and science; serving as a reminder that separation from nature and each other is an illusion.

MOLLY ISON - worked in the small space and thematic restrictions of the Tarot pysanky series that created a challenge in making fast decisions about which motifs she found most important and recognizable.
..and these are just SOME of the fabulous artists who appear at Tipton-Ashe!

Opening Reception June 5, 2026 from 6-8pm
401 Ashe Street, Johnson City, TN 37604

In partnership with ETSU Slocumb Galleries
Refreshments provided by The Philosopher's House

To join us, RSVP via link below or via link in bio! 👆
https://partiful.com/e/HYyGxla7rcTRo7UiMSvQ

FOLLOW THE ARTISTS
👉Ben Conley /
👉Bird Honeycutt /
👉Suzanne Koett /
👉Molly Ison /

P.S. Don’t miss all the other fabulous artists who are a part of the EAT/ART scene — explore our past exhibits and exhibit catalogs at https://www.eatart.space.

✨ EAT/ART @ Tipton Ashe is FEATURING 👉FAITH BELT -a visual storyteller, seeking the communion of story, style, and humbl...
05/29/2026

✨ EAT/ART @ Tipton Ashe is FEATURING 👉

FAITH BELT -a visual storyteller, seeking the communion of story, style, and humble material… inspired by stories that hold deep meaning like Biblical stories, medieval and Arthurian legends, ancient histories, myths, fairytales, and folk tales.

RUBY BERRY - started tinkering with souped film and emulsion manipulation just as a distraction from her usual style of photography… The more weird things she did to the film, the more she loved the wild and unpredictable results.

LAURA BOWMAN - creates textile art that is a study in tension; a visual expression of the internal chaos of anxiety that appears controlled and harmonious on the surface.

ANNA BUCHANAN - through drawing, seeks to make visible the often quiet negotiations of care, survival, and identity that shape women’s lives across generations.
..and these are just SOME of the fabulous artists who appear at Tipton-Ashe!

Opening Reception June 5, 2026 from 6-8pm
401 Ashe Street, Johnson City, TN 37604

In partnership with ETSU Slocumb Galleries
Refreshments provided by The Philosopher's House

To join us, RSVP via link below or via link in bio! 👆
https://partiful.com/e/HYyGxla7rcTRo7UiMSvQ

FOLLOW THE ARTISTS
👉Faith Belt / .art
👉Ruby Berry /
👉Laura Bowman / .artist
👉Anna Buchanan /

P.S. Don’t miss all the other fabulous artists who are a part of the EAT/ART scene — explore our past exhibits and exhibit catalogs at https://www.eatart.space.

DON'T MISS THIS EXHIBIT! 👀⚡🔥The dining room gallery is bringing a mighty crew of artists to downtown this summer. 🍽✨ EAT...
05/29/2026

DON'T MISS THIS EXHIBIT! 👀⚡🔥

The dining room gallery is bringing a mighty crew of artists to downtown this summer. 🍽

✨ EAT/ART @ Tipton Ashe Opening Reception ✨
🗓️ June 5, 2026, 6 - 8pm
📍401 Ashe Street, Johnson City, TN 37604

✨ FEATURED ARTISTS ✨
Faith Belt
Ruby Berry
Laura Bowman
Anna Buchanan
Ben Conley
Bird Honeycutt
Suzanne Koett
Molly Ison
Katie Murphy
Jen Otey
Eric Drummond Smith
Amanda Sprinkle
Carla Taylor
Stacie Williams
Camille Woods

On view through the end of July.
In partnership with East Tennessee State University.
Reception refreshments provided by The Philosopher’s House.

🔥 CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE! 🔥

RSVP here so we can plan refreshments: https://partiful.com/e/HYyGxla7rcTRo7UiMSvQ

ETSU Slocumb Galleries The Philosopher's House ETSU Department of Art & Design

It started in a dining room in 2020. 🍽Six years later, over 70 artists have shared their work with the world through EAT...
04/30/2026

It started in a dining room in 2020. 🍽

Six years later, over 70 artists have shared their work with the world through EAT/ART space.

Now, a small contingent of the dining room scene leaps downtown to occupy the beautiful Tipton-Ashe Gallery for the summer—

✨ EAT/ART @ Tipton Ashe Opening Reception ✨
🗓️ June 5, 2026, 6 - 8pm
📍401 Ashe Street, Johnson City, TN 37604

FEATURING
Faith Belt
Ruby Berry
Laura Bowman
Anna Buchanan
Ben Conley
Bird Honeycutt
Suzanne Koett
Molly Ison
Katie Murphy
Jen Otey
Eric Drummond Smith
Amanda Sprinkle
Carla Taylor
Stacie Williams
Camille Woods

On view through the end of July.
In partnership with East Tennessee State University.
Reception refreshments provided by The Philosopher’s House.

🔥 CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE! 🔥

RSVP here so we can plan refreshments: https://partiful.com/e/HYyGxla7rcTRo7UiMSvQ

ETSU Slocumb Galleries The Philosopher's House ETSU Department of Art & Design

✨ Mark your calendars for our next exhibit! ✨ Our next exhibit is a delightful extravaganza in the beautiful space at Ti...
04/02/2026

✨ Mark your calendars for our next exhibit! ✨

Our next exhibit is a delightful extravaganza in the beautiful space at Tipton-Ashe Gallery in downtown Johnson City—

EAT/ART @ Tipton Ashe
🗓️ June 5, 2026
⏰ 6 - 8pm
📍401 Ashe Street, Johnson City, TN 37604

A curated collection of artists and works from EAT/ART’s alumni, collaborators, and collective will be on display.

On view through the end of July.
In partnership with East Tennessee State University.

✨ Thank you for an amazing season! ✨To close out this year’s season at EAT/ART space, I put together a newspaper for Yar...
11/21/2025

✨ Thank you for an amazing season! ✨

To close out this year’s season at EAT/ART space, I put together a newspaper for Yard pARTy, and a catalog of the downtown GENERATE show.

📰 Get your full color limited edition tabloid-style newspaper that tells the story of all three years of Yard pARTy here: https://www.eatart.space/shop/p/yard-party-newspaper

📘Or, grab a 20-page full-color 8.5x11” semigloss catalog featuring all 10 artists from GENERATE and photographs from the opening night here: https://www.blurb.com/b/12548282-generate

👀 I C Y M I 👀

This year, the third annual Yard pARTy featuring 23 artists and included a video installation and musical performance, dance, ceramics, painting, watercolor, zine-making, a Whimsey Machine, life drawing, broom-making and printmaking demonstrations, interactive textile art, and a magician.

Second, GENERATE, an exhibit featuring 10 local artists, was hosted in collaboration with 123 West Main Street Gallery in the heart of downtown Johnson City, along with an ambient musical performance and animation collaboration between Jason Flack and Lyberarchelulo.

So, what’s next? 👉

Our next exhibit is a delightful partnership with ETSU’s new Tipton-Ashe Gallery in downtown Johnson City. Keep an eye out for our next call for art, and an opening in June 2026.

08/26/2025

Don't sleep on GENERATE - DM for a private viewing. This group show celebrates the collective creative power of our regional artist community, and is closing at the end of August.

✨ FEATURED ARTISTS ✨
Benjamin Conley /
Russel Facemire /
Jason Flack /
Andrew Gibbens /
Bird Honeycutt /
Hilary Nylander /
Erin Simons /
Carla Taylor / .art
Leanne Trivett S. /
Stacie Williams /

Curated by the director of the pop-up dining room gallery EAT/ART space, and housed in the beautiful 123 West Main Gallery in downtown Johnson City ().

From the curator: "I called this group exhibit "GENERATE" because it's a reflection of what is true, and a call to action. I believe it is true that human artists contain immense generative power. I also believe human artists each have a calling to contribute the distinct and vital element that is their self into the community. I hope that this show reveals and inspires us to generate what is next."

What's next for the dining room gallery? We're hanging out DOWNTOWN! 🌇GENERATE is a group show that celebrates the colle...
07/29/2025

What's next for the dining room gallery? We're hanging out DOWNTOWN! 🌇

GENERATE is a group show that celebrates the collective creative power of our regional artist community. Curated by the director of the pop-up dining room gallery EAT/ART space, and in collaboration with 123 West Main Gallery ().

From the curator: "I called this group exhibit "GENERATE" because it's a reflection of what is true, and a call to action. I believe it is true that human artists contain immense generative power. I also believe human artists each have a calling to contribute the distinct and vital element that is their self into the community. I hope that this show reveals and inspires us to generate what is next."

🎸 Ambient music by Lyberarchelulo / Andrew Gibbens
🗓️ Date: Friday August 1st
⏰ Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
📍 Location: 123 West Main Gallery
🎟️ Admission: Free to the public

✨ FEATURED ARTISTS ✨
Benjamin Conley /
Russel Facemire /
Jason Flack /
Andrew Gibbens /
Bird Honeycutt /
Hilary Nylander /
Erin Simons /
Carla Taylor / .art
Leanne Trivett S. /
Stacie Williams /

WHAT'S IN STORE AT YARD PARTY? 👀This year we have zine-making, demonstrations, immersive video installation, storytellin...
07/18/2025

WHAT'S IN STORE AT YARD PARTY? 👀

This year we have zine-making, demonstrations, immersive video installation, storytelling, watercolors, block printing, pottery, jewelry, painting, and literal magic!

Music by Lyberarchelulo x Travis Goyette begins 6pm
🕺 w/special guest Alejandro Odom

Drawing session w/Brett Cook beginning around 7pm

Dillon Williams will make some magic around 7:30pm

Vianna Isbister will close us out by telling a story around the campfire

ALL THROUGHOUT THE EVENT artists will be on the lawn sharing their art, demonstrating skills, painting live, and everyone is invited to contribute and enjoy an evening of creative exploration.

Join us at EAT/ART space in Johnson City TN for the fun and festive atmosphere. 🔥 RSVP to reserve your spot: https://partiful.com/e/41UVhIUoa1OqSxehgCNy 🔗

✨ ARTIST LINEUP INCLUDES ✨
Aria Asbury /
Catherine Ballew /
Kayla Byrd /
Julianna Catapano /
Brett Marcus Cook
Adriana Dew /
Jai Gervin / .gervin.art
Travis Goyette /
Bird Honeycutt /
Vianna Isbister /
Molly Ison /
Brittannie Khaysavang /
Rebecca Miller /
Alejandro Odom / alix100107 on TikTok
Jen Otey /
Spicey Pate /
Devin Renshaw /
Erin Simons /
Kassandra Strangeways
Rebecca Tolley /
Anna Whitted /
Dillon Williams /
Stacie Williams /

Barbecue and light refreshments provided, BYO festive beverages/snacks. 🍽 The dining room gallery is located in a private neighborhood, so we encourage ridesharing.

The event is open to everyone, and a suggested donation of $10-20 will help support EAT/ART Space's mission. However, everyone is welcome to attend regardless of their ability to contribute financially.

RSVP now to reserve your spot: https://partiful.com/e/41UVhIUoa1OqSxehgCNy 🔗

YARD PARTY is also *ALSO* FEATURING 👉KASSANDRA STRANGEWAYS is bringing The Whimsy Machine to Yard pARTy -- a miniature a...
07/10/2025

YARD PARTY is also *ALSO* FEATURING 👉

KASSANDRA STRANGEWAYS is bringing The Whimsy Machine to Yard pARTy -- a miniature art project with the purpose of distributing tiny art and artifacts into the community. The Whimsy Machine asks that you engage with even the small things and wonder about them.

ANNA WHITTED is an Appalachian contemporary artist from Southwest Virginia. Holding a BFA in Kinetic Imaging from Virginia Commonwealth University, her professional art career began with experimental animation, video, sound, and extended tech media. For the past 5 years, Whitted has created several large-scale, abstract oil paintings experimenting with color and texture to craft ethereal dreamscapes. For Yard pARTy, she is making a piece encompassing growing up in Appalachia and the experience of grief and nostalgia.

DILLON WILLIAMS is a magician and mentalist based in Tennessee with over 12 years of experience. He has performed for audiences of all ages—on stage, up close, and online—earning a social media following of over half a million. Dillon performs alongside his wife, Courtney, who creates amazing balloon art for all ages.

STACIE WILLIAMS is an illustrator and printmaker living and working in Johnson City, TN. From her studio, Asterosperma, she produces original hand-pulled fine art screen prints. Her work, which is extremely colorful and shiny, is typically inhabited by be***al forms, both real and imaginary, but she also drew Dolly Parton that one time. She takes inspiration from classical art, medieval painting, cartoons, and video games. To create this imagery, she uses bold, saturated colors and metallic papers and inks.
..and there are MORE artists yet to come on July 25th from 6-9pm at Yard pARTy!

To join us, RSVP via link below or via link in bio! 👆
https://partiful.com/e/41UVhIUoa1OqSxehgCNy

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