Owner
Nancy Fischman
Nancy Fischman has been working with clay for a long time, but most seriously since she turned 60 and could audit classes at ETSU without paying tuition. Starting with the basic introductory classes, Nancy reacquainted herself with wheel throwing and hand-building, realizing that she was better suited physically to the hand-building technique. First under Don Davis and then under Lindsay Rogers, Nancy began to develop a style that was both decorative and functional using slabs and various bisqued molds to form her work. She was delighted to be able to use the various kilns at ETSU, including wood and gas, as well as electric. Her dream was to one day have her own studio space to work in and to create a community-oriented arts space.
In 2016, Nancy was fortunate to find a building that would lend itself not only to her own studio space, but to 14 other studio spaces, a gallery, and a bakery/cafe. The transformation of the old wholesale grocery warehouse into Atelier 133, Fischman Gallery, and Lazy Lady Baking Co. would take six years, with an interruption around the COVID-19 pandemic. In May, 2022, Atelier 133 and Fischman Gallery came into being with a grand opening and ribbon cutting by the Chamber of Commerce.
Since May, 2022, Fischman Gallery has hosted monthly exhibits showcasing local and regional artists in Northeast Tennessee. There are 14 dedicated artists who work in various media in residence at Atelier 133. The bakery is thriving. The gallery has been host to other events, including spoken word and music, pop-up arts markets, and several private parties. The intention is to continue to be a community resource for the arts in all forms.
Nancy's studio is active (when she has time from gallery and administrative duties) and she continues to produce work adapted to her new situation, including experimenting with new glaze recipes and adapting to full use of electric kilns. She is amazed at the response from the community–from artists as well as patrons of the arts–to the gallery, and is excited to see her dream become reality.
Resident Artist
Jane Broderick
I identified as an artist at a young age. My images emerge from a place where dreams, deep reflection or meditation, and waking life reality connect. Oil painting, watercolor, pastel, and charcoal captured my focus for many years. I consider myself a colorist, using color symbolically. The ideas in each image intertwine in a non-linear fashion as a sort of dialogue with the meaning unfolding and becoming clear when the work is complete.
Currently I use threads and stitchery to form my images. I am excited to work with naïve figurative forms, geometric shapes, and the patching together of rich textures and colors in ways that sometimes seem visually competitive, in either a striking or extremely subtle way. Hand stitching is a must. The repetitive stitching process is a form of prayer for me. Each artifact imbued with the sense of healing and gratitude forplacesandencountersin life.
Resident Artist
Brandon Austin
Brandon Austin is a mixed media artist from East Tennessee and is currently a resident at Atelier 133. Brandon is highly involved in the local art scene, participating in various art markets and exhibitions. As the creator of Johnson City Art Popup, he coordinates events and shows for local artists to come together and sell their work, helping build the art community of East Tennessee. He is a self taught artist who loves trying new techniques and media, and is currently in his pyrography era. He has been experimenting with wood burning, painting, and other techniques to create beautifully illustrated artworks, drawing inspiration from nature and pop culture.
Resident Artist
Pam Faw
I'm Pam and I was born here in Johnson city. I'm 64 years old, and I have always loved art. My mom was a domestic house cleaner, cook, and seamstress. We learned our crafts from her. My sister got Mom’s seamstress skills, and I got her crafting skills. We taught ourselves other skills like crocheting, embroidery, painting, and making things. We all love to share our craft with friends and family. We would make something and give it away as a gift because we had no money to buy gifts. Where I grew up was a village, and we all shared our gifts with each other. It might be quilting, cooking, making clothes, or cleaning. I make my art out of love.
Resident Artist
Kristen Olinger Dalpiaz
Originally from southwest Virginia, Kristen currently resides in Johnson City, Tennessee. She has always had a love for creating artwork and has previously studied fine arts and graphic design. Kristen is currently an independently represented artist. She continues her journey through the self-education of new techniques and exploring various mediums and designs. Her primary focus currently is in the mediums of acrylics and watercolors with a colorful palette.
Resident Artist
J Gervin
I am a “creative visionary” with the soul of an artist & the heart of a Social Worker.
I was born, raised, and still live in Johnson City, TN. I believe that this small, typically conservative, town forced me to find alternative creative outlets even as a child. As I grew up, my artistic nature was not valued in my family, so I didn’t tap in to my creative side for many years. During the pandemic I began to desire to create again, this time as an adult with no rules or lines to color within. I find the most joy working with mixed media by combining ordinary things with other mediums that don’t traditionally “fit” together; much like myself. I have found great joy and healing via this avenue and am excited to be able to share it with folks that appreciate it and find their own joy through my lens.
Resident Artist
Elena Corradino
I am a self taught painter from the corner of east TN, where I currently live with my husband and dog! I’ve been making art since I could hold a pen in my hand. All I've ever wanted to do is create, and I've spent my entire life working to make this my reality! I take inspiration from everything all the time, with emotions being the driving force behind my creations. My subjects or whatever I'm obsessed with painting changes based on what's happening in my life. Lately I can't stop painting clouds! Currently I sell my art online via my website or IG, live paint with local bands, and do local markets and commissioned art when possible. I LOVE commissioned work so please feel free to approach me if that is something you're interested in! Finally, since March 2025 I have been the current gallery assistant for Fischman gallery. Mostly my life is consumed by art and frankly I wouldn't want it any other way!
Resident Artist
Russell Lawson
Russell Lawson; wire sculptor, tinkerer, flute maker, teacher. I work primarily in metal and more specifically wire. I use no heat or welding of any kind in my formal wire sculpture. I produce concert quality stoneware ocarinas. I am currently a resident artist at Atelier 133 in Johnson City, TN and produce my sculptures there.
Resident Artist
Susan Lachmann
I am Artist in Education, meaning I have a solid background in academia and alternative learning environments (early childhood, public schools, adult education programs, universities, creative conflict resolution training, etc) as well as a diverse background in creative expression ( vocal performance, radio broadcast, events production, culinary arts demonstrations, visual artworks, etc).
Mixed media is my jam. A big fan of using found materials and up-cycling, I believe in the box. And the packing materials. Whatever is easy to deconstruct, readily available, adaptable and economical, I’ll use it.
My favorite expressions are art cards, mini artworks suitable for framing sent as greetings, encouragements, expressions of love and care.
I am fortunate to count John F. Kennedy Center for the Arts, WQED Pittsburgh, Very Special Arts of Virginia, New England Kindergarten Conference and various arts councils in the southeast as clients for educational presentations. Currently, I continue to host and produce Women On Air for NPR member station WETSfm and present monthly in WJHL Daytime TriCities.
Laughing One Studios is a goal realized. The name comes from the translation of my surname, Lachmann, meaning ‘one who laughs.’ It is plural because I produce works in various arenas.
I was born in Philadelphia, later moved with my family to northeast Tennessee as a child. Now residing in Jonesborough, TN with Augusto Fortissimo (cat), I gladly claim northeast's Tennessee as home.
Resident Artist
Carla Taylor
Carla Taylor is a multi-media artist living in Johnson City, TN. Although she has worked in textiles, clay and other mediums, at present she works mainly in mixed media collage. Her work usually puts emphasis on the element of line as its tool for expression. She creates figurative and abstract narratives based on her own experiences. She has been included in various exhibitions including Women’s Works at the Old Court House Arts Center in Woodstock, IL and From These Hills: Contemporary Art in the Southern Appalachian Highlands, at the William King Museum in Abingdon, VA. Her work has also been featured in several additions of The Hand Magazine. She is currently pursuing her MFA at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art.