2023 Seeds of Literacy Winner Ellie Kittrell, Director of Early Care and Education Systems, and Jessica Ramsey, local artist (along with the musical talents of Jake Byrd and Rando Johnson), made 2023 a Seeds of Imagination Luncheon to remember. Ms. Ramsey painted a large canvas Dolly Parton painting, capturing imaginations and making art before our eyes. Guests bid on a silent auction, enjoyed champagne and the incredible views of Cherokee Country Club, and dined on full lunches.
If you want to be part of the experience in 2024, visit this link: 2024 Seeds of Imagination Luncheon and come join us!
All photos were provided by Scott Temple at https://templephotography.net/.
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Our entertainment for the Seeds of Imagination Luncheon 2023 was provided by the talented Jessica Ramsey, local artist, and the musical talent of Jake Byrd and Rondo Johnson.
Some of the members of the 2023 Advisory Board of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Knox County.
The parting gifts were filled butterfly chocolates from Downtown Knoxville specialty shop, Coffee and Chocolate, wrapped in a red box and topped with--what else--a butterfly!
Our 2023 Seeds of Literacy award winner was Ellie Kittrell, Director of Early Care and Education Systems at United Way of Greater Knoxville, for her unwavering dedication to early literacy in our community.
Senator Becky Massey attended the luncheon to present a certificate of honor from the Senator's Office to Ellie Kittrell, winner of the 2023 Seeds of Literacy award.
The other big highlight of the event was a live auction of Jessica Ramsey's Dolly Parton painting. Pictured here is the finished painting! From L to R: Abby Ham, emcee and friend of the artist; Jessica Ramsey, artist; Eugene Naughton and Lee Naughton, winners of the auction.
The flower arrangements were created by the talented Rainbow Roots Flower Farm. (Also, special thanks to Friends of the Knox County Public Library, who make Imagination Library of Knox County happen!)
Thank you for the magic of Seeds of Imagination 2023. We can't wait to see everyone in 2024!