Honors Program
University Honors
Date of Award
5-2012
Thesis Professor(s)
Donald Davis
Thesis Professor Department
Art and Design
Thesis Reader(s)
Michael Cody, Charles Olson
Abstract
Gatlinburg, Tennessee is a tourist town. I was born and raised in this area, and am currently employed at a ceramics shop in the historic Arts and Crafts Community. Due to this job, I have decided to research the importance of the town and crafts area. In this paper, I will present an overview of the history of the town and its art community, and also present an inside look at life and business in a tourist town. Although the Arts and Crafts Community has grown to be a tourist attraction, its roots still lie in the traditional handmade trades, and its artisans attempt to balance the integrity of their crafts with modern demand and economic realities.
Document Type
Honors Thesis - Open Access
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Recommended Citation
Noseworthy, Molly, ""Ya'll Come Back" Continuing Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg." (2012). Undergraduate Honors Theses. Paper 36. https://dc.etsu.edu/honors/36
Copyright
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