The Guild of the Knoxville Museum of Art was created to encourage support for KMA as a cultural center for our area. The name "The Guild" was taken to honor the former organization, The Dulin Gallery of Art Guild, which promoted art in the East Tennessee region.

The primary purpose of the Guild is to raise funds for the Knoxville Museum of Art. The Guild also educates and builds appreciation among members for the vast richness of artistic expression. It assists in promoting the museum and its programs in the community, and gives KMA members an opportunity to go above and beyond regular membership by participating in extra museum activities.