Tennessee Triennial Weekend at the Knoxville Museum of Art | July 11–12 Celebrate Tennessee Triennial Weekend with an unforgettable weekend of art, music, film, family activities, and special appearances by acclaimed artist Wayne White. Saturday, July 11 Start the celebration at the Knoxville Museum of Art from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM with KMA's Mini Giant-Puppet Parade, […]
Enjoy a summer morning watercolor painting in the gardens of the newly restored Eugenia Williams House! In partnership with the Knoxville Museum of Art's Finding Higher Ground program, we invite you to explore painting en Plein Air, painting outdoors, like a few of our celebrated East Tennessee artists. This is not formal watercolor painting class, however, […]
Enjoy a summer morning watercolor painting in the gardens of the newly restored Eugenia Williams House! In partnership with the Knoxville Museum of Art's Finding Higher Ground program, we invite you to explore painting en Plein Air, painting outdoors, like a few of our celebrated East Tennessee artists. This is not formal watercolor painting class, however, […]
Enjoy a summer morning watercolor painting in the gardens of the newly restored Eugenia Williams House! In partnership with the Knoxville Museum of Art's Finding Higher Ground program, we invite you to explore painting en Plein Air, painting outdoors, like a few of our celebrated East Tennessee artists. This is not formal watercolor painting class, however, […]
Join the Knoxville Museum of Art for a special screening of The Maltese Falcon (1941) at Central Cinema, introduced by Eleni Palis, Associate Professor of English and Cinema Studies at the University of Tennessee. This event celebrates Melancholia in Arcadia, the current exhibition at the Eugenia Williams House, and explores the visual language shared by […]
Inspired by the visionary work of Kentucky coal-miner-turned-evangelist Harrison Mayes after he experienced a life-changing epiphany, No-Man’s-Land explores genres, beings, and geographies that exceed singular definition. Born in Tennessee in 1898, Mayes’ placed concrete beacons across the country, with plans for them to reach outer space, and beyond. He installed these markers in so-called “no-man’s-land”—narrow, […]
Members: $20 | Non-Members: $25
Saturday Storytelling in the Gallery Join the Knoxville Museum of Art for Saturday Storytelling in the Gallery, a fun and engaging morning designed especially for children ages 3–8 and their families. Enjoy interactive storytime sessions inspired by the exhibitions on view, bringing art and literature together in a creative museum setting. Our books this week are: Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel Niko Draws a Feeling The Carrot Seed Joseph Had a Little Overcoat 2026 […]
Join acclaimed Dutch artist Gabriel Lester for an artist talk exploring his work and installation, Melancholia in Arcadia, currently on view at the Eugenia Williams House through August 29. Lester will discuss the ideas, influences, and creative process behind Melancholia in Arcadia, offering an inside look at the work and its relationship to the historic […]
KMA is happy to be hosting a free daytime concert with Music for Seniors, a non-profit group that connects area musicians with older adults through live and interactive music programs designed to engage, entertain and educate seniors – promoting health and wellbeing, reducing isolation and enriching the lives of all participants. Thursday, August 27, 2026 […]
Please join us for the closing reception of Melancholia in Arcadia, a quietly enchanting installation by acclaimed Dutch artist Gabriel Lester, on view at the Eugenia Williams House. Set within the historic interiors of the Eugenia Williams House, Lester's immersive work creates a thoughtful dialogue between contemporary art and the home's rich history, evoking the enduring […]
Get ready for a day of creativity, color, music, and celebration! Join us for FREE arts activities and family-friendly fun inspired by the incredible works in the KMA Collection and our exciting visiting exhibitions. Spark your imagination with hands-on art-making, explore the galleries, and soak up the lively atmosphere filled with live music, delicious food, […]