The Knoxville Museum of Art Introduces Contemporary Focus

The Knoxville Museum of Art introduces Contemporary Focus, a new series that recognizes, supports, and documents the development of contemporary art in East Tennessee. Each year the KMA will feature several emerging artists who work in new and experimental ways....

KMA Acquires Important New Contemporary Works

The Knoxville Museum of Art announces the acquisition of a painting and seven drawings by Knoxville-based artist Jered Sprecher and a photograph by Israeli artist Ori Gersht. The museum purchased Jered Sprecher’s painting, A Type of Magic, with the assistance of...

KMA Receives Gift of Major Work of Art

The Knoxville Museum of Art has commissioned sculptor Richard Jolley to create a permanent installation in glass and metal for the walls of the museum’s Great Hall. The as-yet-untitled work is the gift of Ann and Steve Bailey, longtime supporters of the KMA....