The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present a collection of new works titled “Let’s Play with our Emotions” by Rafael Casco, the current Betsy Worden Memorial Artist-in-Residence at the Emporium Center.  
The exhibition features works created during the time of Casco’s residency (April through September 2010) that were inspired by the Toltec tradition in which people learn to have and show total respect for themselves and those around them.
Toltec tradition guides people to take care of their bodies, souls, and the planet.
“I use my imagination and art work to create a reality in which the world is a place of justice and happiness,” says Casco.
The exhibition includes acrylic paintings, airbrush technique, mixed media, plaster masks and sculptures, and hand-painted furniture and plates. Casco will also display a series of masks created by students with whom he works.
 “Let’s Play with our Emotions” will be displayed in the Balcony at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from September 3 through 24.  An opening reception will take place as part of First Friday activities on September 3 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with additional hours on September 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Emporium will be closed on Monday, September 6, for Labor Day.  For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543 or visit www.knoxalliance.com.

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