The Guild of the Knoxville Museum of Art was created in 1996 with the purpose to encourage participation and 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.
Purpose
The primary purpose of the Guild is to raise funds for the Knoxville Museum of Art. The Guild also educates and builds appreciation among Guild members for the vast richness of artistic expression. It assists in promoting the museum and its programs in the community and encourages its members to fully participate in museum activities.
Membership
You must be a member of the Knoxville Museum of Art to join the Guild. Membership dues are $35 for a single membership and $40 for a couple membership. Guild privileges include:
Behind-the-scenes tours of exhibits and collections
Art appreciation and education
Event planning and preparation
Access to exclusive home and studio venues
“Members Only” events
Guild Membership Directory with more than 300 names and addresses.
For more information or to join, please call Margo Carpenter at 865.525.6101 x223 or mcarpenter@kmaonline.org.
Annual Guild Events
Artscapes A two-day event that includes both live and silent auctions of art.
L’Amour du Vin A gala evening of food and wine, that includes a wine auction and silent auction.
Preparations for the 2008 event are underway. Download .pdfs if you would like to donate wine or other auction items. Donation forms for wine and other items are also available as Word documents.
Holiday Home Tour A luncheon and tour of Knoxville area homes that have been decorated for the season.
Artists on Location A two-day event where local and regional artists paint at designated locations in Knoxville
. The following day the art is available for purchase.
