The Knoxville Museum of Art celebrates the art and artists of East Tennessee, presents new art and new ideas, educates and serves a diverse community, enhances Knoxville’s quality of life and economic development, and operates ethically, responsibly, and transparently as a public trust.

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Exhibitions
Currents: Recent Art from East Tennessee and Beyond Ongoing
Higher Ground : A Century of the Visual Arts in East Tennessee Ongoing
Thorne Rooms Ongoing
Facets of Modern and Contemporary Glass Ongoing
Cycle of Life: Within the Power of Dreams and the Wonder of Infinity Ongoing
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Upcoming Events
Alive After Five
April 10, 2020 6:00pm - 8:30pm CANCELLED - Alive After Five with Cheryl Renée & Wendel Werner Admission: $15 General Admission. $10 with Membership or college student ID. Free for ages 17 and under CANCELLED - Alive After Five with Cheryl Renée & Wendel Werner Read More
Families
April 12, 2020 1:00pm - 4:00pm CANCELLED - Second Sunday Art Activity Day Admission: Free CANCELLED - Second Sunday Art Activity Day Read More
Tours
April 12, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm CANCELLED - Second Sunday Docent Tour Admission: Free CANCELLED - Second Sunday Docent Tour Read More
Alive After Five
April 17, 2020 6:00pm - 8:30pm CANCELLED - Alive After Five with Soul Connection Admission: $15 General Admission. $10 with Membership or college student ID. Free for ages 17 and under CANCELLED - Alive After Five with Soul Connection Read More
Lectures
April 21, 2020 5:30pm - 7:00pm CANCELLED - Cocktails & Conversation with Mary Campbell, University of Tennessee Admission: Free CANCELLED - Cocktails & Conversation with Mary Campbell, University of Tennessee Read More
Families
June 01, 2020 - July 31, 2020 Summer Art Academy 2020 Admission: Check individual classes for pricing. Each week of Summer Art Academy offers a new and exciting age-appropriate art class that will nourish and challenge your child. Read More
Fundraisers
June 26, 2020 7:00pm - 11:00pm *PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE. Kick-Off to Summer Admission: $125 general admission includes full bar and cocktail buffet prepared by Holly Hambright. Tickets go on sale January 1, 2020. *PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE - Dance your way into summer to the high-energy, non-stop music of party band the Atlanta Showstoppers! Full bar and cocktail buffet prepared by Holly Hambright. Read More
Fundraisers
October 02, 2020 5:00pm - 9:00pm *PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE - Artists on Location 2020 Admission: Free *PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE - The ninth annual Artists on Location returns in October 2020. Artists have an opportunity to paint outdoors over several days at sites in and around Knoxville. Well-known landmarks will be perfect for interactions with the public from the Zoo to Market Square. An exclusive reception will be held for artists and patrons. Artists will show and sell their resulting work at the Knoxville Museum of Art during the Awards Reception and Sale on Friday, October 2 from 5 to 9pm. Read More
Lectures
October 27, 2020 6:00pm - 8:00pm PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE- Sarah Jane Hardrath Kramer Lecture with Dr. Kellie Jones, Columbia University Admission: Free PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE. Sarah Jane Hardrath Kramer Lecture with Dr. Kellie Jones, Columbia University Read More
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