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SUMMARY:World Collage Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we co-host the 3rd annual World Collage Day celebration! \nDate: May 9\, 2026Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PMLocation: Knoxville Museum of Art\, Regal Commons Room (lower level) \nA1LabArts will provide materials\, including 5×7 and 8×10 mat boards and glue sticks. Participants are encouraged to bring any special collage materials for their own use or to share with others! Get to know your fellow collage lovers by sharing materials and making art! Mat Boards\, scissors\, and gluing materials will be provided. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/world-collage-day-2026/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Soundscapes at the KMA: May 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 2025–26 season of Soundscapes at the Knoxville Museum of Art promises to be one of the most dynamic and diverse yet — blending world-class artistry\, soulful grooves\, and unforgettable musical moments in one of Knoxville’s most beautiful cultural settings. Each month\, audiences are invited to come for the music\, stay for the art as Soundscapes continues its mission to bring together the region’s finest performers and national touring artists in an evening of live music\, art\, and community. \n  \nPRESENTING A TRIBUTE TO MINNEAPOLIS SOUND—\nA high-voltage evening honoring the legends of funk and R&B: Prince\, Morris Day & The Time\, and super-producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. This tribute celebrates the unmistakable sound that defined an era — purple grooves and all. \n  \n\n\n\nTICKETS:\nEVENT DETAILS:\n\n\n\n\nMembers: $20\nNon-Members: $25\nMember’s Pass: FREE\nKids under 12: FREE\n\n\n\n\nDoors open at 6:30 pm.\nMusic begins at 7:30 pm.\nFood will be available for purchase from a local food vendor. Cash Bar.\nGalleries remain open until 8:00 pm.\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Soundscapes Coordinator Brian Clay at bclay@knoxart.org \nPlease note: Online ticket sales are subject to online processing fees. Ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Masks are welcome but not required. Capacity is limited; purchase tickets early to secure your spot! \nPRESENTED BY
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/soundscapes-5-2026/
CATEGORIES:Soundscapes at the KMA
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SUMMARY:Labyrinth at Central Cinema
DESCRIPTION:Step into a world of imagination\, artistry\, and cult classic cinema at Central Cinema’s special screening of Labyrinth\, presented in celebration of Wayne White: Revenge of the Knoxville Girl. The evening begins with a rare treat: two music videos created by Wayne White\, offering a glimpse into the playful\, inventive visual style that has defined his career across film\, television\, and art. \nFollowing this special introduction\, settle in for Labyrinth\, the beloved fantasy film known for its surreal storytelling\, unforgettable characters\, and iconic visuals. Wayne White’s creative legacy—spanning projects like Pee-wee’s Playhouse and beyond—makes this pairing a perfect tribute to his influence on imaginative worlds and offbeat storytelling. \nJoin fellow film lovers\, art enthusiasts\, and fans of the fantastical for a night that celebrates creativity\, nostalgia\, and Knoxville’s own artistic spirit. \nDetails:Central Cinema: 1205 N Central St\nWednesday\, May 6th | 6:00 PMFree for KMA members | $5 for non-members
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/labyrinth-at-central-cinema/
LOCATION:Central Cinema\, 1205 N Central St\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T133000
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SUMMARY:Affirmation Hour – Healing Arts Program Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Affirmation Hour – Healing Arts Program Workshop\nDate: Saturday\, May 2\nTime: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM\nLocation: Knoxville Museum of Art\, Martin Studio\nCost: Workshop is Free to all! \nJoin us for an uplifting afternoon of creativity where art meets affirmation. Local painter Maxwell Edmonds will guide participants through a beginner-friendly floral painting experience on glass jars\, making it accessible and enjoyable for all skill levels. \nAs each piece dries\, participants will take time to write meaningful\, encouraging affirmations—reminders of their worth\, strength\, and growth. These messages will be placed inside the jar\, creating a personal keepsake to return to for moments of grounding and inspiration. \nCome ready to create\, reflect\, and leave with something both beautiful and deeply meaningful
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/affirmation-hour/
CATEGORIES:Families,Special Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T193000
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SUMMARY:Cocktails & Conversation: Rachel Milford and the Art of Puppets
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 30\, 2026 \n5:30-7:30pm \nLecture begins at 6pm \nMeet the creative spirit behind Knoxville’s Cattywampus Puppet Council\, Rachel Milford. For the past nine years\, Cattywampus has been bringing innovative theater\, youth programming\, people-powered parades\, and giant puppet magic to communities across East Tennessee and the South. In connection with the Wayne White: Revenge of the Knoxville Girl exhibition (up through July 12)\, Milford will share her experience working with giant puppets\, building community collaboration by organizing puppet parades\, and how that has influenced and shaped her career as an artist. \nRachel Milford\, Founder\, Executive Director\, & Art Director for Cattywampus Puppet Council\, is a Knoxville-based artist and brings with her over 20 years of experience in visual art\, theater\, storytelling\, and youth education. She’s worked as a teaching and performing artist with organizations throughout the region\, including the Knoxville Museum of Art\, Community School of the Arts\, Knox County Schools\, Johnson City Public Art\, and most recently as Community Arts Director for the Big Ears Festival. \nCocktails and Conversation is a relaxed learning experience where you can grad a drink and refreshments while exploring the arts in your community. \nFree and open to the public\, cash/credit bar and light refreshments. \nDoors open at 5:30\, lecture begins at 6pm.
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/cocktails-conversation-rachel-milford/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Artists on Location presents "La Petite Show"
DESCRIPTION:The Guild of the Knoxville Museum of Art is pleased to introduce a new addition to this year’s Artists on Location festivities. La Petite Show will take place on the Saturday following the Friday evening Artists on Location Art Show and Sale and will feature original 8″x8″ works created by each participating plein-air artist. \nDesigned with accessibility in mind\, La Petite Show offers an inviting entry point for new and emerging collectors\, as well as young art enthusiasts beginning their collecting journey. The smaller scale allows visitors to acquire original artwork at a more approachable price point while still celebrating the creativity and craftsmanship of Artists on Location painters. The remaining artwork from Friday evening will also be available for purchase. \nLIVE PAINTING SITES—\n\n\n\nUniversity of Tennessee\nSunday 4/19\n1:00 – 4:00 PM\n\n\nThe Cove at Concord Park\nMonday 4/20\n9:00 – noon\n\n\nMarket Square Mall and Gay Street\nTuesday 4/21\nAll Day – 9:00 – noon\, 1:00 – 4:00 PM\n\n\nThe Old City\nTuesday 4/21\nAll Day – 9:00 – noon\, 1:00 – 4:00 PM\n\n\nFive Thirty Lounge Rooftop Bar at the Hyatt Place Hotel\nTuesday 4/21\n5:00 – 8:00 PM\n\n\nKnoxville Botanical Gardens and Arboretum\nThursday 4/23\n9:00 – noon\n\n\n\nProceeds of art sales will benefit both participating artists and the Knoxville Museum of Art. Artists on Location is organized by the Guild of the Knoxville Museum of Art.
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/artists-on-location-presents-la-petite-show/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Deaf Night at the KMA
DESCRIPTION:Deaf Night at the KMA welcomes Knoxville’s Deaf Community to an open house at the museum. Featuring presentations by KMA Docent Lee Handler and Artist Domina Thomsen\, an Art Activity led by Domina Thomsen and a KMA Museum Educator\, ASL tours of the KMA collection by Lee Handler\, and light refreshments for guests! \nSchedule: \n\n5:30-6:00 pm – Social Time\n6:00-6:30 pm – Greetings & Presentations\n6:30-8:00 pm – Gallery Tours\n\nFree and open to the public!  \nIn partnership with the University of Tennessee\, Center on Deafness and students from the Deaf Studies: Educational Interpreting Concentration  \nProgram Coordinator: Megan Wylie Potts \nFor more information\, contact: mpotts10@utk.edu \nSponsored by The East Tennessee Foundation \n \n 
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/deaf-night-at-the-kma/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T153000
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SUMMARY:Giant Puppet Workshop with Cattywampus Puppet Council
DESCRIPTION:Giant Puppet Workshop Inspired by the Art of Wayne White  \nSaturday\, April 11\, 2026\n1:00-3:30pm \nFree with preregistration\, age 13+ requirement   \nThe exhibition Wayne White: Revenge of the Knoxville Girl celebrates the art of giant puppetry and storytelling. Learn how to create your own stories through giant puppets with the help of Knoxville’s Cattywampus Puppet Council workshop held at the Knoxville Museum of Art on Saturday\, April 11\, 2026 from 1:00-3:30pm. Visit the exhibition for inspiration\, learn the basics of designing giant puppets\, then take your knowledge home to create a puppet to use in the local Cattywampus Parade & Block Party in May.   \nWorkshop is open to all skills levels age 13 and up\, registration required. Please register by Friday\, April 10th.   \nGiant Puppet Making 101:\nKMA in collaboration with Cattywampus Puppet Council \nJoin our friends from local arts nonprofit Cattywampus Puppet Council and learn how to make your own giant puppets! This workshop is designed for teachers\, community leaders\, and any other individuals ages 13 & up who would like to learn how to design and create giant puppets and other parade art for the Cattywampus Parade & Block Party happening on Sunday\, May 17th\, 2026 at Suttree Landing Park! Now in its 9th year\, Cattywampus’s people-powered Parade invites community members of all ages to create giant puppets\, costumes\, and other art and come together to parade as one. This year’s parade theme “Where the Waters Meet” will be in celebration of water and a commitment to protect our waterways and all of the life they support\, including our own.   \nDuring this workshop\, we will focus on papier-mâché\, cardboard sculpting\, rigging\, and other methods for making inexpensive parade art. There will not be enough time for participants to complete their own project during this workshop but each participant will receive a Giant Puppet Making & Parade Art Manual to take home\, plenty of hands-on experience\, and time to work on their own design/brainstorm a project for their group. To learn more about Cattywampus\, visit www.cattywampuspuppets.org.  \n \nThank you to Cattywampus Puppet Council for partnering with the KMA on this program.
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/giant-puppet-workshop-with-cattywampus-puppet-council/
CATEGORIES:Families,Special Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T211500
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SUMMARY:Soundscapes at the KMA: April 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 2025–26 season of Soundscapes at the Knoxville Museum of Art promises to be one of the most dynamic and diverse yet — blending world-class artistry\, soulful grooves\, and unforgettable musical moments in one of Knoxville’s most beautiful cultural settings. Each month\, audiences are invited to come for the music\, stay for the art as Soundscapes continues its mission to bring together the region’s finest performers and national touring artists in an evening of live music\, art\, and community. \n  \nPRESENTING ANDREA LISA—\nHailing from South Africa and raised in New Zealand\, singer\, guitarist\, and songwriter Andrea Lisa brings her internationally inspired sound — a fusion of soul\, jazz\, and pop — to Knoxville for a night of global grooves and fresh musical storytelling. \n  \n\n\n\nTICKETS:\nEVENT DETAILS:\n\n\n\n\nMembers: $20\nNon-Members: $25\nMember’s Pass: FREE\nKids under 12: FREE\n\n\n\n\nDoors open at 6:30 pm.\nMusic begins at 7:30 pm.\nFood will be available for purchase from a local food vendor. Cash Bar.\nGalleries remain open until 8:00 pm.\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Soundscapes Coordinator Brian Clay at bclay@knoxart.org \nPlease note: Online ticket sales are subject to online processing fees. Ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Masks are welcome but not required. Capacity is limited; purchase tickets early to secure your spot! \nPRESENTED BY
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/soundscapes-4-2026/
CATEGORIES:Soundscapes at the KMA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T130000
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SUMMARY:Music for Seniors Songwriting Workshop with Bill Cabage
DESCRIPTION:Music for Seniors Songwriting Workshop with Bill Cabage \nThursday\, April 9\, 2026\n11:00am-1:00pm\nFree with registration   \nSpace is limited\, register in advance: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   \n(Registration is conducted through Music for Seniors)  \nJoin Music for Seniors for this FREE songwriting workshop sponsored by the Tennessee Art Commission and hosted by the Knoxville Museum of Art!  \nEveryone has a story to tell\, and our gifted songwriter\, Bill Cabage\, facilitates a fun and interactive songwriting workshop. As they learn the basic elements of a good song\, participants contribute ideas and creativity to write one together. By the end of the workshop\, their song has been crafted both lyrically and musically\, and the group performs it together\, led by the teaching artist.  \nThe Knoxville Museum of Art is happy to partner with Music for Seniors on this program. Check back for our fall concert collaboration on August 27th!   \nMusic for Seniors 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.  \nMUSIC FOR SENIORS \nWorkshop attendees should plan to arrive early and visit the Wayne White: Revenge of the Knoxville Girl exhibition. Wayne White created giant\, large-than-life-size puppets based on the very old Murder Ballad The Knoxville Girl\, famously recorded by the Louvin Brothers in the 1950s but dating back to traditional English and Irish murder ballads of the 1800s. In White’s version\, the Knoxville Girl takes revenge on the lover who did her wrong\, and the puppets dance and play the fiddle.
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/music-for-seniors-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T200000
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SUMMARY:A Celebration of Poetry Month with the Knoxville Writers Guild
DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of Poetry Month with the Knoxville Writers Guild and KMA \nKnoxville Writers Guild Partners with the Knoxville Museum of Art for April 2 Literary Celebration\nThursday\, April 2\, 2026 | 6:30 PM \nThe Knoxville Writers Guild proudly announces a special partnership event with the Knoxville Museum of Art on Thursday\, April 2\, 2026\, beginning at 6:30 PM. Doors open at 6pm. Refreshments and a cash bar will be available. \nThe evening opens with featured readings from the winners of the 2026 Knoxville Writers Guild Poetry Contest\, followed by a special presentation from newly appointed Knoxville Youth Poet Laureate\, Nia Thompson. These voices represent both emerging and established excellence within our regional literary community. \nFollowing the readings\, award-winning poet and scholar Natalie J. Graham will lead “Making Concrete Float: Metaphor and Photography.” This interactive workshop explores poetic strategies and forms that use photography as a gateway into memory\, metaphor\, and personal narrative. Participants are encouraged to bring a photograph—personal\, historical\, or found—and come prepared to draft short poems during the session.\nDr. Graham is the author of Begin with a Failed Body\, selected by Kwame Dawes for the Cave Canem Poetry Prize. She currently serves as Professor of Africana Studies and Interim Department Head at the University of Tennessee\, Knoxville.\nNatalie Graham’s presentation is inspired by the photographs in the spotlight exhibition Raking Light: Photographs of East Tennessee and the American South\, part of Higher Ground: A Century of the Visual Arts in East Tennessee at the KMA.  \nThis event is free and open to the public\, continuing the Guild’s long-standing commitment to making literary arts accessible across Knoxville and surrounding counties.\nWriters\, readers\, students\, educators\, and arts supporters are warmly invited to attend this evening where visual art and written word meet in community. \nThank you to the Knoxville Writers Guild and Natalie Graham for partnering with the KMA on this event.
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/a-celebration-of-poetry-month/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T200000
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SUMMARY:Daughters of the Dust with introduction by Natalie Graham
DESCRIPTION:KMA presents Daughters of the Dust with introduction by Natalie Graham \nWhere: Central Cinema\, 1205 N Central St\, Knoxville\, TN 37917 \nWhen: Wednesday April 1\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00 pm \nCost: Free for KMA & Knoxville Writers Guild Members\, Non-Members: $5 \nNatalie Graham\, Ph.D\, M.F.A.\, is a poet\, workshop facilitator\, and scholar. She served as Orange County’s Poet Laureate\, 2021-2023. She is a professor and interim head of Africana Studies at University of Tennessee\, Knoxville. She will be performing two pieces inspired by artwork in A Two-Way Mirror: Double Consciousness in Contemporary Glass by Black Artists at the KMA. Natalie will also perform these pieces at the KMA on April 2 as part of the Knoxville Writers Guild event Natalie Graham\, Ph.D\, M.F.A.\, is a poet\, workshop facilitator\, and scholar. She served as Orange County’s Poet Laureate\, 2021-2023. She is a professor and interim head of Africana Studies at University of Tennessee\, Knoxville. She will be performing two pieces inspired by artwork in A Two-Way Mirror: Double Consciousness in Contemporary Glass by Black Artists at the KMA. Natalie will also perform these pieces at the KMA on April 2 as part of the Knoxville Writers Guild workshop“Making Concrete Float: Metaphor and Photography” — add link when available \n“Daughters of the Dust” is a 1991 film directed by Julie Dash that explores the lives of three generations of Gullah women from the Peazant family as they prepare to migrate from their island home in South Carolina to the mainland in 1902. Daughters of the Dust screened at the 1991 Sundance Film Festival where it was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize and won the Excellence in Cinematography Award. It was the first feature film made by an African-American woman to be distributed theatrically in the United States. \nThis screening is free for members of the KMA and Knoxville Writers Guild\, and $5 for non-members.
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/daughters-of-the-dust-screening/
LOCATION:Central Cinema\, 1205 N Central St\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:BEAUTY IS EMBARRASSING - Screening at Central Cinema
DESCRIPTION:KMA presents BEAUTY IS EMBARRASSING with special guest Wayne White • $5 screening Wednesday March 18\n\n\nWe’re thrilled to welcome Chattanooga born\, LA based pop art legend Wayne White to Central Cinema as he introduces this 2012 documentary about his varied and fascinating career. This one-off screening ($5 for the general public and FREE for KMA members and members of the Poetry Guild) is presented as part of our ongoing series with Central Cinema.\n\n\nBEAUTY IS EMBARRASSING is a funny\, irreverent\, joyful and inspiring documentary featuring the life and current times of one of America’s most important artists\, Wayne White. Raised in the mountains of Tennessee\, Wayne White started his career as a cartoonist in New York City. He quickly found success as one of the creators of the TV show\, Pee-Wee’s Playhouse\, which led to more work designing some of the most arresting and iconic images in pop culture. Most recently\, his word paintings\, which feature pithy and often sarcastic text statements crafted onto vintage landscape paintings\, have made him a darling of the fine art world.\n\n\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, March 18th\nTime: 7:45 pm\nTickets: $5 for the public | FREE for Knoxville Museum of Art members – Tickets can be purchased at the door.\n\n\n\nBEAUTY IS EMBARRASSING chronicles the vaulted highs and the crushing lows of a commercial artist struggling to find peace and balance between his work and his art. Acting as his own narrator\, Wayne guides us through his life using moments from his latest creation: a hilarious\, biographical one-man show. At its core\, BEAUTY IS EMBARRASSING is a reminder that we should all follow our passion. It is those creative impulses that will lead us to where we need to go.\n\n\n“A vivid\, fluorescent-colored portrait of a sane man possessed with insane creativity.”- Village Voice
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/beauty-is-embarrassing/
LOCATION:Central Cinema\, 1205 N Central St\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T193000
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SUMMARY:Soundscapes at the KMA: March 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 2025–26 season of Soundscapes at the Knoxville Museum of Art promises to be one of the most dynamic and diverse yet — blending world-class artistry\, soulful grooves\, and unforgettable musical moments in one of Knoxville’s most beautiful cultural settings. Each month\, audiences are invited to come for the music\, stay for the art as Soundscapes continues its mission to bring together the region’s finest performers and national touring artists in an evening of live music\, art\, and community. \n  \nPRESENTING RAGAN WHITESIDE—\nAcclaimed flautist Ragan Whiteside brings her chart-topping contemporary jazz hits and infectious energy to the Soundscapes stage\, blending funk\, R&B\, and jazz in her unmistakable style. \n  \n\n\n\nTICKETS:\nEVENT DETAILS:\n\n\n\n\nMembers: $20\nNon-Members: $25\nMember’s Pass: FREE\nKids under 12: FREE\n\n\n\n\nDoors open at 6:30 pm.\nMusic begins at 7:30 pm.\nFood will be available for purchase from a local food vendor. Cash Bar.\nGalleries remain open until 8:00 pm.\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Soundscapes Coordinator Brian Clay at bclay@knoxart.org \nPlease note: Online ticket sales are subject to online processing fees. Ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Masks are welcome but not required. Capacity is limited; purchase tickets early to secure your spot! \nPRESENTED BY
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/soundscapes-3-2026/
CATEGORIES:Soundscapes at the KMA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T193000
DTSTAMP:20260516T014954
CREATED:20250902T183002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T174120Z
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SUMMARY:KMA Book Club Discussing "Saving Vincent"
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss Saving Vincent: A Novel of Jo Van Gogh by Joan Fernandez. The KMA Book Club meets every 4 months to review an inspiring piece of literature that relates our lives to artists\, history\, and culture! Contact Margo Clark\, mclark@knoxart.org\, for details.\n\nABOUT THE BOOK—\nHow did a failed belligerent Dutch painter become one of the greatest artists of our time? \nIn 1891\, timid Jo van Gogh Bonger lives safely in the background of her art dealer husband Theo’s passionate work to sell unknown artists\, especially his ill-fated dead brother Vincent. When Theo dies unexpectedly\, Jo’s brief happiness is shattered. Her inheritance—hundreds of unsold paintings by Vincent—is worthless. Pressured to move to her parents’ home\, Jo defies tradition\, opening a boarding house to raise her infant son alone\, and choosing to promote Vincent’s art herself. But her ingenuity and persistence draw the powerful opposition of a Parisian art dealer who vows to stop her once and for all\, and so sink Vincent into obscurity. \nSaving Vincent reveals there was more than one genius in the Van Gogh family. \nFREE and open to the public! 
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/kma-book-club-2-2026/
CATEGORIES:KMA Book Club,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T014954
CREATED:20260107T151352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T154548Z
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SUMMARY:College Night at the KMA
DESCRIPTION:Come hang out at the KMA for an after-hours night of art\, music\, and making. Meet the leaders of the museum\, explore the galleries\, and connect with fellow arts and humanities students. \nCrafts • DJ • Snacks • Staff Meet-and-Greet • Raffle \nFeb 18 | 6–8 PM \nFREE and open to the public!
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/college-night-at-the-kma/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T211500
DTSTAMP:20260516T014954
CREATED:20240924T165058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T220213Z
UID:10000418-1771011000-1771017300@knoxart.org
SUMMARY:Soundscapes at the KMA: February 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 2025–26 season of Soundscapes at the Knoxville Museum of Art promises to be one of the most dynamic and diverse yet — blending world-class artistry\, soulful grooves\, and unforgettable musical moments in one of Knoxville’s most beautiful cultural settings. Each month\, audiences are invited to come for the music\, stay for the art as Soundscapes continues its mission to bring together the region’s finest performers and national touring artists in an evening of live music\, art\, and community. \n  \nPRESENTING VALENTINE’S WITH JAZMIN GHENT—\nSmooth jazz saxophonist Jazmin Ghent returns to Knoxville for a romantic Valentine’s edition of Soundscapes. Her soulful melodies and captivating stage presence make for an unforgettable evening of love and music. \n  \n\n\n\nTICKETS:\nEVENT DETAILS:\n\n\n\n\nMembers: $20\nNon-Members: $25\nMember’s Pass: FREE\nKids under 12: FREE\n\n\n\n\nDoors open at 6:30 pm.\nMusic begins at 7:30 pm.\nFood will be available for purchase from a local food vendor. Cash Bar.\nGalleries remain open until 8:00 pm.\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Soundscapes Coordinator Brian Clay at bclay@knoxart.org \nPlease note: Online ticket sales are subject to online processing fees. Ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Masks are welcome but not required. Capacity is limited; purchase tickets early to secure your spot! \nPRESENTED BY
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/soundscapes-2-2026/
CATEGORIES:Soundscapes at the KMA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260516T014954
CREATED:20260113T173258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T173539Z
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SUMMARY:Curator's Talk on Raking Light: Photographs of East Tennessee and the American South
DESCRIPTION:KMA curator Stephen Wicks will lead an informal talk on Raking Light: Photographs of East Tennessee and the American South\, a special display within the museum’s flagship Higher Ground exhibition. Raking Light features a selection of 19 black and white prints that attest to the growth of the Knoxville Museum of Art’s photography collection through the recent acquisition of works documenting the region’s shifting social landscape. The selection also attests to the richness of East Tennessee’s photographic history\, a history shaped by outstanding local artistic talent\, influential artists with ties to the area\, and visiting photographers drawn here by an abundance of compelling subject matter. Together\, they helped document the region’s evolving identity over the course of much of the twentieth century and\, in several cases\, their artistic paths intersected. \nCocktails and light refreshments at 5:30 pm\, the talk will begin at 6:00 pm in Regal Commons. Guests are invited to explore the Spotlight on Higher Ground exhibition – Raking Light in the 2nd floor gallery before and after the talk. \nFREE and open to the public!
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/curators-talk-on-raking-light/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260516T014954
CREATED:20251222T202727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T204220Z
UID:10000635-1770399000-1770409800@knoxart.org
SUMMARY:A Two-Way Mirror Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:5:30 pm Members Only Hour\n5:45 pm Curatorial Talk with Jabari Owens-Bailey\n6:30 pm Reception Opens to Non-Members\nHors d’oeuvres by B.A.D. Kitchen and Catering\nCash Bar + Specialty Beverage\nMusic by Will Boyd Trio\n\nABOUT THE EXHIBITION—\nA Two-Way Mirror features works in glass by international contemporary Black artists who use this material to explore social\, cultural\, gender\, and racial identity. Due to its reflectivity and translucence\, glass is an especially effective medium to examine notions of identity as in the theory of double consciousness presented by W.E.B. Du Bois in his seminal work\, The Souls of Black Folk. Curated by Jabari Owens-Bailey. Organized by Museum of Glass\, Tacoma\, Washington. \nFREE and open to the public! \nThis exhibition is made possible thanks to the generous support of Truist Bank\, Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass\, Ms. Mary Hale Corkran\, Ms. Alexandra Rosen and Mr. Donald Cooney\, Ms. Vicki S. Kinser and Mr. John Jarnagin\,Mr. and Mrs. Jan Peters\, June and Rob Heller\, and Tommie Rush and Richard Jolley. \nLeft: Layo Bright (Nigerian\, born 19 91). Adebisi I\, 2020. Kiln formed glass; 11 1/2 x 12 x 3 in. Courtesy of the artist.\nRight: Layo Bright (Nigerian\, born 19 91). Adebisi VII\, 2020. Kiln formed glass; 11 1/2 x 111/2 x 3 in. Courtesy of the artist.
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/a-two-way-mirror-opening-reception/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Openings,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T014954
CREATED:20250507T135928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T211507Z
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SUMMARY:The Bikeriders Screening at Central Cinema
DESCRIPTION:A continuing collaboration with Central Cinema! \nLocation: Central Cinema\, 1205 N Central St\, Knoxville\, TN 37917 \nABOUT THE FILM—\nThe Bikeriders (2023) is a crime drama directed by Jeff Nichols starring Jodie Comer\, Austin Butler\, Tom Hardy\, and Michael Shannon. Inspired by the photo book of the same title by Danny Lyon\, the film depicts the lives of the Vandals Motorcycle Club\, a fictional version of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club. Danny Lyon\, portrayed in the film by Mike Faist\, spent years embedded in the Chicago Outlaws Motorcycle Club. From 1963 to 1967 Lyon documented the club and captured a fascinating and popular body of work. \nIn 1967 Lyon stopped by the small town of Knoxville\, Tennessee to visit the birthplace of one of his idols\, James Agee\, while on his way to New Orleans. Lyon had only intended to make a short visit to Agee’s hometown\, but enamored by the city and people of Knoxville\, he ended up staying for days and produced what he said\, at that point\, had been his most productive and prolific 5 days of photography. \nA selection of those 1967 Knoxville photographs is currently on view in the ongoing KMA exhibition\, Higher Ground. “Finding Higher Ground” is an ongoing series of events intended to expand upon the historical exhibition and catalog Higher Ground: A Century of the Visual Arts in East Tennessee. The KMA’s Higher Ground spotlight exhibition Raking Light: Photographs of East Tennessee and the American South celebrates the growth of the KMA’s photography collection through the recent acquisition of works documenting the region’s shifting social landscape. It also attests to the richness of East Tennessee’s photographic history\, a history shaped by outstanding local artistic talent\, influential artists with ties to the area\, and visiting photographers drawn here by an abundance of compelling subject matter. This Higher Ground spotlight exhibition will be on view through April 12\, 2026. \nMembers: FREE | Non-members: $5
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/the-bikeriders-screening-at-central-cinema/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTSTAMP:20260516T014954
CREATED:20251230T174320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T184125Z
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SUMMARY:The Voice a Song: Oral Histories and Songs of Labor and Community in East Tennessee
DESCRIPTION:**Program moving to Zoom! 2pm EST Sunday\, February 1\, due to weather.** \nOut of concern for road conditions and wanting to be sure we still have a good audience for our presenters we have decided to move The Voice a Song program to a virtual program. It will happen via Zoom on Sunday\, February 1 at 2pm. Registration info is below\, you can join in at any time. So get out some colorful paper for our hands-on art activity\, grab a cup of hot cocoa\, and listen to the stories and sing along with the songs of labor\, community\, and collaboration inspired by the exhibition The Body is a Drum\, the Voice a Song\, the Soul a Fire. \nKMA Zoom Program\nWhen: Feb 1\, 2026 02:00 PM Eastern Time \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JHTeTKiYSaCx__aevntBMQ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nEnjoy an afternoon of songs\, stories\, and reminiscing about the rich culture of collaboration from East Tennessee community and labor organizers past and present. The oral history stories will be led by Jessie Wilkerson\, University of Tennessee history professor and author of To Live Here\, You Have to Fight: How Women Led Appalachian Movements for Social Justice (2019). Asheville musician\, Saro Lynch-Thomason\, will conduct a sing-a-long of songs about labor and social justice inspired by the music archives of the Highlander Center. The audience is encouraged to participate in a collaborative-paper-quilt based on the stories and music. \nThis event will take on zoom using the link above. \nABOUT THE PARTICIPANTS—\nJaz Brisack (who grew up in East Tennessee) is a union organizer and cofounder of the Inside Organizer School\, which trains workers to unionize. After spending one year at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar\, they got a job as a barista at the Elmwood Starbucks in Buffalo\, New York\, becoming a founding member of Starbucks Workers United and helping organize the first unionized Starbucks in the United States. As the organizing director for Workers United Upstate New York & Vermont\, they also worked with organizing committees at companies ranging from Ben & Jerry’s to Tesla. \nRon Davis has lived in Knoxville for 36 years. He came to Tennessee to work with the Highlander Research and Education Center in New Market\, TN. Ron worked with The Highlander Center for seven years (1989 to 1996). Subsequent to Highlander he formed a community organizing consulting practice\, served as project director for The Commission on Religion in Appalachia\, and the Center for Health Environment and Justice in Fall Church\, VA. His vocation is community organizing and he is still at it. \nDaniel Urquieta is a Mexican American law student at the Lincoln Memorial University School of Law. Daniel has been a case management intern for the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition\, a graduate student in Sociology at the University of Tennessee\, and a union organizer across public universities in the Southeast. He loves to read\, watch basketball\, and spend time with family. He hopes to work in some combination of immigration and labor law in the future after graduation. \nFREE and open to the public!  \nThanks to our partners who helped make with program possible: Jobs with Justice of East Tennessee Highlander Research and Education Center United Campus Workers of Tennessee Teamsters Local 519 Communications Workers of America (CWA) 3805 Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 205 Knoxville Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) Knoxville-Oak Ridge Central Labor Council.
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/the-voice-a-song-oral-histories-and-songs-of-labor-and-community-in-east-tennessee/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JHTeTKiYSaCx__aevntBMQ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T211500
DTSTAMP:20260516T014954
CREATED:20240924T165442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T163401Z
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SUMMARY:Soundscapes at the KMA: January 2026
DESCRIPTION:🚨 Online ticket sales have officially ENDED! Only a very limited number of tickets will be available at the door—arrive early! \nThe 2025–26 season of Soundscapes at the Knoxville Museum of Art promises to be one of the most dynamic and diverse yet — blending world-class artistry\, soulful grooves\, and unforgettable musical moments in one of Knoxville’s most beautiful cultural settings. Each month\, audiences are invited to come for the music\, stay for the art as Soundscapes continues its mission to bring together the region’s finest performers and national touring artists in an evening of live music\, art\, and community. \n  \nPRESENTING A TRIBUTE TO EARTH\, WIND & FIRE— \nThe new year begins with high energy and unstoppable grooves as Atlanta-based brass ensemble Sōlful Hornz takes the stage for a tribute to the timeless music of Earth\, Wind & Fire — guaranteed to get audiences dancing and singing along. \n  \n\n\n\nTICKETS:\nEVENT DETAILS:\n\n\n\n\nMembers: $20\nNon-Members: $25\nMember’s Pass: FREE\nKids under 12: FREE\n\n\n\n\nDoors open at 6:30 pm.\nMusic begins at 7:30 pm.\nFood will be available for purchase from a local food vendor. Cash Bar.\nGalleries remain open until 8:00 pm.\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Soundscapes Coordinator Brian Clay at bclay@knoxart.org \nPlease note: Online ticket sales are subject to online processing fees. Ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Masks are welcome but not required. Capacity is limited; purchase tickets early to secure your spot! \nPRESENTED BY
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/soundscapes-1-2026/
CATEGORIES:Soundscapes at the KMA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T211500
DTSTAMP:20260516T014954
CREATED:20240924T165333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T215956Z
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SUMMARY:Soundscapes at the KMA: December 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 2025–26 season of Soundscapes at the Knoxville Museum of Art promises to be one of the most dynamic and diverse yet — blending world-class artistry\, soulful grooves\, and unforgettable musical moments in one of Knoxville’s most beautiful cultural settings. Each month\, audiences are invited to come for the music\, stay for the art as Soundscapes continues its mission to bring together the region’s finest performers and national touring artists in an evening of live music\, art\, and community. \n  \nPRESENTING CHRISTMAS AT THE MUSEUM—\nThe season kicks off with a holiday celebration featuring country/pop duo The Young Fables and soul-jazz saxophonist Brittany Atterberry. This festive evening combines the warmth of the holidays with the signature smooth Soundscapes vibe. \n  \n\n\n\nTICKETS:\nEVENT DETAILS:\n\n\n\n\nMembers: $20\nNon-Members: $25\nMember’s Pass: FREE\nKids under 12: FREE\n\n\n\n\nDoors open at 6:30 pm.\nMusic begins at 7:30 pm.\nFood will be available for purchase from a local food vendor. Cash Bar.\nGalleries remain open until 8:00 pm.\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Soundscapes Coordinator Brian Clay at bclay@knoxart.org \nPlease note: Online ticket sales are subject to online processing fees. Ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Masks are welcome but not required. Capacity is limited; purchase tickets early to secure your spot! \nPRESENTED BY
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/soundscapes-12-2025/
CATEGORIES:Soundscapes at the KMA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T014954
CREATED:20251120T210306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T211136Z
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SUMMARY:Awards Reception 20th Annual East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 20 years of Student Art! \nWelcome to the 20th Annual East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition\, presented by the Knoxville Museum of Art. The ETRSAE showcases the strength and diversity of art education programs in East Tennessee\, celebrates talented middle and high school students\, and supports arts education. This annual exhibition provides the opportunity for students to participate in a juried exhibition and to have their artworks displayed in a professional art museum environment. We are so delighted by the quality of the artworks\, the dedication of the teachers\, and the commitment of the museum staff to establish a museum and school tradition for our community. \nAs part of the 20th Annual East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition\, we will have a special exhibition of the Best in Show works from past exhibitions from Jim Dodson’s personal collection. \nWe will start the celebration at 6:00 pm with a performance from The Tri-M Quintet from Oak Ridge High School. \nThe Awards presentation begins at 6:45 with remarks from: \n\nSteven Matijcio\, David L Butler Executive Director\, Knoxville Museum of Art\nAnne Templeton\, Knox County Board of Education\, District 2 & Director of Maker Initiatives\, The Maker City\nJim Dodson\, City of Oak Ridge Mayor Pro Tem and Student Art Exhibition Co-organizer\n\nThe galleries will be open from 5:00-8:00 pm \nPresenting Sponsor: Emerson Automation Solutions \nSponsored by: Home Federal Bank\, Rotary Club of Knoxville\, Ann & Steve Bailey\, The Guild of the KMA \nSpecial Thanks to: Aside Project Studio\, Becky & Jim Dodson\, City of Knoxville\, Coleman’s Printing and Awards\, LLC.\, Express Frame\, Jerry’s Artarama\, Knox County\, Tennessee Arts Commission\, Tennessee Art Education Association\, Knoxville Museum of Art \nThe 20th Annual East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition is presented by the Knoxville Museum of Art.
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/etrsae-awards-reception/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T103000
DTSTAMP:20260516T014954
CREATED:20251125T174413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T174448Z
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SUMMARY:Full Life/Creative Work (Very Much in Progress)
DESCRIPTION:On December 4th\, the one and only Chris McAdoo—serial entrepreneur\, painter\, printer\, renowned raconteur\, creative innovator\, and man about town—will present Full Life/Creative Work (Very Much in Progress) at KMA.\n\nChris will share his remarkable story\, from building a painting career to founding and successfully exiting a brand agency. \nHe’ll discuss the big wins\, the bigger mistakes\, the gut punches\, and why “making it” is a moving target (at best). \nIf you’re an emerging creative trying to find your way\, or a seasoned pro still in the ring fighting\, this will remind you to stay in motion\, hold tight to your creative energy\, and always live as a work in progress. \nSave your spot at https://bit.ly/4i7dgQ9. \nEVENT DETAILS: \n\n\n8:30-9:00 am Mingling\n9:00 am Chris McAdoo’s Talk\n10:00 am Docent Tours\n\nCoffee and light breakfast provided thanks to TEKsystems.\nFull Life/Creative Work (Very Much in Progress) is brought to you by the Knoxville Museum of Art\, The Creative Kind\, and Knox Creatives.
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/full-life-creative-work-very-much-in-progress/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T220000
DTSTAMP:20260516T014954
CREATED:20251021T210723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T173346Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Higher Ground: Beauford at the Bistro at the Bijou
DESCRIPTION:What happens when you mix art\, jazz\, and fine cuisine in an intimate downtown setting? Beauford at the Bistro at the Bijou! \nThis special event at Bistro at the Bijou in collaboration with the Knoxville Museum of Art is designed to offer guests a memorable evening of live jazz performed by the Greg Tardy Quartet and gumbo based on Knoxville-born modernist painter Beauford Delaney’s very own recipe. This celebration of Delaney’s life is part of the KMA’s series “Finding Higher Ground”\, which seeks to explore and expand upon the rich history of the visual arts told in the museum’s ongoing exhibition\, Higher Ground: A Century of the Visual Arts in East Tennessee. \nThe Bistro will seat dinner guests according to its regular seating chart and capacity; tables are first-come\, first-served. Please note: Guests will be responsible for the cost of their own dinner and drinks. Thank you to the Bistro at the Bijou for hosting this event. \n“Finding Higher Ground” is an ongoing series of events intended to expand upon the historical exhibition and catalog Higher Ground: A Century of the Visual Arts in East Tennessee.
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/finding-higher-ground-beauford-at-the-bistro-at-the-bijou/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260516T014954
CREATED:20250922T202759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T154603Z
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SUMMARY:The Body is a Drum\, The Voice a Song\, The Soul a Fire Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:5:30 pm Members Only Hour\n5:45 pm Artist Dialogue with Tabatha Arnold and Dianna Settles\nModerated by KMA Assistant Curator Kelsie Conley\n6:30 pm Reception Opens to Non-Members\n7:00 pm + 8:00 pm Performances by The Knox Honkers and Bangers\nA Program Under Cattywampus Puppet Council\nHors d’oeuvres from Real Good Kitchen + Cupcakes from Magpies Bakery\nCash Bar + Specialty Beverage\n\nABOUT THE EXHIBITION—\nThe Body is a Drum\, The Voice a Song\, The Soul a Fire  brings together the work of Tabitha Arnold\, Dianna Settles\, and Lewis Hine— artists who call attention to the lives shaped by labor: its intimacies\, its struggles\, its persistence. Arnold’s tapestries weave together a history of labor movements in the Southeast\, Settles’ paintings reveal the collective heartbeat where everyday life and organizing work meet\, and Hine’s photographs capture the daily realities and inequities of industrial labor in early 20th-century East Tennessee. The exhibition draws from the audio archives of the Highlander Center\, a wellspring of resistance that has preserved the music and voices of labor organizers\, civil rights leaders\, and the people who built this country with their hands. These images and sounds\, both past and present\, are not just records of labor\, but testaments to the histories that shape us still. \nFREE and open to the public! \nIMAGE (LEFT TO RIGHT): Dianna Settles\, Hundredth Repetition\, After High Noon\, 2025\, acrylic and colored pencil on panel\, 24 x 32 inches; Dianna Settles\, Hundredth Repetition\, After High Noon\, 2025\, acrylic and colored pencil on panel\, 24 x 32 inches; Lewis Hine photographs are courtesy of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) on permanent loan to the Hunter Museum of American Art\, Chattanooga\, Tennessee; Tabitha Arnold\, Mill Town\, 2024. Punch-needle-embroidered wool yarn on linen backing\, mounted on wood and brass banner poles. Courtesy the artist
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/the-body-is-a-drum-opening-reception/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Openings,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Raking Light: Photographs of East Tennessee and the American South
DESCRIPTION:Raking Light: Photographs of East Tennessee and the American South celebrates the growth of the KMA’s photography collection through the recent acquisition of works documenting the region’s shifting social landscape. It also attests to the richness of East Tennessee’s photographic history\, a history shaped by outstanding local artistic talent\, influential artists with ties to the area\, and visiting photographers drawn here by an abundance of compelling subject matter. This special Higher Ground spotlight exhibition will be on view from November 1\, 2025 through April 12\, 2026. \nIMAGE: Henri Cartier-Bresson (Chanteloup-en-Brie\, France 1908-2004 Céreste\, France)\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 1947\, gelatin silver print\, 12 x 16 inches\, Knoxville Museum of Art\, 2019 purchase with funds provided by June and Rob Heller\, Jim Martin\, James L. Clayton\, Hei Park\, John Cotham\, Jayne and Myron Ely\, Dorothy and Caesar Stair\, Ebbie Sandberg\, John Trotter\, KMA Guild\, Mardel Fehrenbach\, Kitsy and Louis Hartley\, Sylvia and Jan Peters\, Mary Rayson\, Alexandra Rosen\, John Z.C. Thomas\, and Lisa Carroll
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/raking-light/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T014954
CREATED:20240319T172115Z
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SUMMARY:Deaf Night at the KMA
DESCRIPTION:Deaf Night at the KMA welcomes Knoxville’s Deaf Community to an open house at the museum. Join us for an exclusive evening exploring the KMA’s current exhibitions— Seeds of Regionalism The Clauss Legacy: Early Modernism in the South\, Currents: Recent Art from East Tennessee and Beyond\, Higher Ground: A Century of the Visual Arts in East Tennessee\, Cycle of Life: Within the Power of Dreams and the Wonder of Infinity\, Facets of Modern and Contemporary Glass\, and the Thorne Rooms. Accessible tours will be given throughout the evening\, and KMA docents accompanied by student interpreters from the University of Tennessee and the community will be available in the galleries. Enjoy an evening of light refreshments\, learning about the art\, interactive and accessible activities with friends and family. \nFree and open to the public!  \nQuestions? Contact DeLena Feliciano at dfeliciano@knoxart.org or 865-934-2041. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS FOR THEIR COLLABORATION AND SUPPORT OF THIS EVENT!\nLee Handler (KMA Volunteer and Docent)\, Sean Burke (KMA Volunteer)\, Teachers and students from Tennessee School for the Deaf\, In partnership with the University of Tennessee\, Center on Deafness and students from the Deaf Studies: Educational Interpreting concentration. Program Coordinator: Megan Wylie Potts; for more information\, contact mpotts10@utk.edu. \nSupport provided by The Frank and Virginia Rogers Foundation
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/deaf-night-10-2025/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T150000
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SUMMARY:Music for Seniors: Hollywood Trio at the KMA
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Hollywood Trio will share their fun set of eclectic jazz and songs from your favorite TV shows & Movies! \nFor groups over 4\, please contact Natalie Thomas at natalie@musicforseniors.org. For more information on Music for Seniors go to musicforseniors.org. We hope you’ll join us! \nReserve your spot\nFREE and open to the public! \n \n  \n  \nThis program is made possible by support from the Tennessee Arts Commission and National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/music-for-seniors/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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