James-Ben: Studio & Gallery Art Center
James-Ben: Studio & Gallery Art Center
James-Ben: Studio & Gallery Art Center
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“I am so pleased and excited to continue our role as a fixture on Greeneville’s Main Street, particularly in this building that symbolizes the effort to preserve and renew Greeneville's history,” says gallery director JamesBen Stockton. The connection to generations past is reflected in the new location of James-Ben: Studio and Gallery Art Center in Greeneville’s downtown historic district. Already enjoying its new home within the Crescent School #201, which is the old band room for the former elementary school, the young people of Greeneville were taught from 1925 to 1981. We were recruited to come from Franklin, TN to be a center for the arts community, to interface between our arts community and Greene County at large and to provide arts employment by merchandising the spectacular works created by the remarkable artists and artisans in Upper East Tennessee. One of the most appealing features of the space is the natural light coming from high windows on the north, west, and south sides. “There is a good reason artists prefer natural light for creating their work,” says Stockton."I'm frequently asked how a gallery with the range and quality of art featured in our small gallery arrived in this Historical Community. That answer is extremely simple and obvious: we LOVE interacting and being a part of our community! We were recruited to come from Franklin, TN to be a center for the arts community, to be a interface between our arts community and Greene County at large and to provide arts employment by merchandising the spectacular works created by the remarkable artists and artisans in upper East Tennessee.
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DrThwing
Greeneville, Tennessee69 contributions
Sept 2019 • Solo
It was an interesting and wonderful little store, but sadly it is closed now.
They kept an ebay business going for a while, but I'm pretty sure that's gone now, too
They kept an ebay business going for a while, but I'm pretty sure that's gone now, too
Written 13 August 2020
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LovesToGo_1
Greeneville, TN114 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
It is nice to see some businesses doing well in downtown Greeneville. I always like looking at the displays whether I am downtown to shop or if I am just out for a walk.
Written 11 March 2018
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volfromtn
Tennessee103 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
This business has been closed for several years. A new gift shop is available at this location. Richland Creek Gifts has a good assortment of items for yourself or to give as gifts.
Written 7 September 2016
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Lawrence L
Greeneville, TN133 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
James-Ben has passed away
There is not a lot one can say to get to 100 characters.
The Gentleman has died ....
There is not a lot one can say to get to 100 characters.
The Gentleman has died ....
Written 22 April 2015
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DrThwing
Greeneville, Tennessee69 contributions
Nov 2014 • Friends
The owner has died, and now this gallery is a very nice gift shop called Richland Creek Gifts. This is actually *much* better than James Ben was in its declining years, and well worth a visit!
Written 8 November 2014
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1Spartan
Greeneville, TN17 contributions
Jul 2013
This to establishment is getting a facelift so it's closed. It has been under renovation and is still not open the public. It is August 2013 and it's still not open or completed.
Written 30 July 2013
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Thomas S
Greeneville, Tennessee, United States25 contributions
Jan 2012 • Solo
The gallery is located in a free standing building in historic downtown Greeneville on the corner of Main and Church Streets. I have been going there since shortly after it opened and presently have several items from there in my home. The Gallery is an ever changing showcase of local art spanning the spectrum from oils and watercolors to very detailed wood inlays to original, hand crafted jewlery,crystal, glassware and more.. It is not very large but it is a space filled with an amazing assortment of pieces that keep bringing you back. James-Ben himself is a jovial, outgoing and entertaining man who can regale you wth stories about the individal artists and delight you with his historical knowledge of the NE Tennessee area.
I will definitely recommend the Studio and Gallery to you as a "must see" place to visit.
I will definitely recommend the Studio and Gallery to you as a "must see" place to visit.
Written 30 January 2012
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