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
Families
July 01, 2020 - August 31, 2020 Summer Art Academy Free Online Class “Draw, Paint, Sculpt” for ages 3-4 Admission: Free Summer Art Academy Free Online Class “Draw, Paint, Sculpt” for ages 3-4. "Draw, Paint, Sculpt" explores a diverse range of art projects. Read More
Families
July 01, 2020 - August 31, 2020 Summer Art Academy Free Online Class "Recycle Your World" for ages 5-6 Admission: Free Summer Art Academy Free Online Class "Recycle Your World" for ages 5-6. Read More
Families
July 01, 2020 - August 31, 2020 Summer Art Academy Free Online Class "Museum Sleuth" for ages 10-12 Admission: Free Summer Art Academy Free Online Class "Museum Sleuth" for ages 10-12 Read More
Families
July 01, 2020 - August 31, 2020 Summer Art Academy Free Online Class "Process Play" for ages 3-4 Admission: Free Summer Art Academy Free Online Class "Process Play" for ages 3-4 Read More
Families
July 01, 2020 - August 31, 2020 Summer Art Academy Free Online Class "Art Extravaganza" for ages 5-6 Admission: Free Summer Art Academy 2020 Art Extravaganza Ages 5-6 Read More
Lectures
July 21, 2020 - August 31, 2020 Virtual Cocktails & Conversation with Professor Mary Campbell Admission: Free Cocktails & Conversation: A virtual lecture with UT Associate Professor of American Art History Mary Campbell Read More
Fundraisers
October 02, 2020 5:00pm - 9:00pm Artists on Location 2020 Admission: Free 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. 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
April 29, 2021 6:00pm - 8:00pm Sarah Jane Hardrath Kramer Lecture with Dr. Kellie Jones, Columbia University Admission: Free Sarah Jane Hardrath Kramer Lecture with Dr. Kellie Jones, Columbia University Read More
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