Reminder: The second year of Arts & Antiques in the Square kicks off Saturday, April 29, in Jackson Square.
You can have items appraised at the kickoff. The appraisals will be done by Case Antiques Inc. of Knoxville. It’s the Tennessee Treasures Appraisals Fair, which is part of the April 29 kickoff of Arts & Antiques in the Square. Items can be appraised for $10 per item, or $50 for six items. The appraisals will be done from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 29, in Jackson Square.
“Browse our shops and Arts & Antiques vendors while your items are appraised,†the Jackson Square Merchants Association said. If you have furniture to be appraised, you don’t have to bring it. You can bring photos or send them in advance.
Arts & Antiques in the Square itself is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 29.
The series is usually, but not always, held on the last Saturday of the month. The events highlight the arts: dance, music, visual arts, and theater. They also allow vendors to showcase and sell their products.
“We’re trying to revitalize Jackson Square to its former glory,†said Linda Johnston, owner of Through the Looking Glass Antiques and Collectibles. “This used to be where everybody came.†[Read more…]