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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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:20260516T022955
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:20260516T022955
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260516T022955
CREATED:20251023T155152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T174406Z
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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:20260516T022955
CREATED:20240319T172115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T165505Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260516T022955
CREATED:20250905T192722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T203932Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T203000
DTSTAMP:20260516T022955
CREATED:20250828T155700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T135045Z
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SUMMARY:Seeds of Regionalism Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Members Only Hour\, 5:30 pm\nGallery Talk with John L. Sanders\, FAIA\, 5:45 pm\nReception Opens to Non-Members\, 6:30 pm\nLive Music Performance\, 6:30-8:00 pm\n(Ryan Dunaway – Fiddle\, George Colyer – Mandolin\, Colleen d’Alelio – Cello)\nFood by Mama Lana’s Kitchen + Cash Bar + Specialty Beverage \nABOUT THE EXHIBITION—\nSeeds of Regionalism\, The Clauss Legacy: Early Modernism in the South excavates the unheralded legacy of Alfred and Jane West Clauss\, who\, in 1939\, created the first modern deed-restricted subdivision in America-known colloquially in Knoxville as “Little Switzerland.” In the process\, the Clausses laid the groundwork for what we now recognize as regional modernism. \nThrough original artifacts—including photographs\, drawings\, posters\, furniture\, graphic maps\, home videos\, and timelines—the exhibition traces the DNA of this architectural subdivision and explores how the Clausses’ move to East Tennessee inspired them to experiment with blending modernist ideas with local traditions and a strong sense of place. \nFREE and open to the public! \n\n \n\nOrganized by the Knoxville Museum of Art in conjunction with John L. Sanders\, FAIA w/ Sanders Pace Architecture and Richard-Allen Foster\, AIA w/ FOSTERiNG CREATiVE.\nImage: Clauss Cabin (1940)\, House F\, 428 Little Switzerland Road
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/seeds-of-regionalism-opening-reception/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Openings,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T022955
CREATED:20240124T193402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T201509Z
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SUMMARY:Special Sunday Family Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Sunday of free arts activities and family entertainment in partnership with the Knox Asian Festival! Activities will be inspired by the art of the KMA Collection and visiting exhibitions. Enjoy the food\, fun\, art-making\, and music while viewing the galleries.   \nWHAT TO EXPECT: \n\nIndonesian Wayang Puppetry presented by Ms. Clare Wolfowitz  from Santi Budaya | 11:15-11:45 am \nJapanese Green Tea Ceremony demonstration (limited tea samples provided) | 12:30-1:30 pm\nDancing performance by Knox Kpop followed by dancing | 2:00-3:00 pm\nFace painting by Royal Magic Events\nFood sold by The Dog House\nDoor prize raffle\nAND balloons are given out at the end of the day!\n\nHANDS-ON ART ACTIVITIES:\n \n\nMake your own Indonesian Wayang style puppet\nSurrealist Collage inspired by Catherine Wiley \nZodiac Origami\n\nGENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY KATHERINE & JOE FIELDEN AND SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS AT KNOX ASIAN FESTIVAL
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/family-day-82425/
CATEGORIES:Families,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T193000
DTSTAMP:20260516T022955
CREATED:20250730T134419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T171234Z
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SUMMARY:Arts Together: A Conversation Series
DESCRIPTION:Visual Art/Music/Theater/Opera \nFour Knoxville arts organizations invite you to join a thoughtful discussion on the topic of Changing Tides: Censorship in the Arts. A panel discussion comprised of leaders in Knoxville’s arts community\, representing the Knoxville Museum of Art\, the Knoxville Opera\, the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra\, and the Clarence Brown Theatre\, will explore the commonalities and unique approaches these organizations face in the changing climate of social and artistic censorship. Steven Matijcio\, David L. Butler Executive Director of the Knoxville Museum of Art\, will moderate a lively discussion between the four panelists as they examine what is taboo in the arts today and how each organization approaches it in their unique way. \nPanelists:\nClarence Brown Theatre – Jed Diamond\, Associate Professor\, Acting and Clarence Brown Company member\nKnoxville Museum of Art – Kelsie Conley\, Assistant Curator\nKnoxville Opera – Jason Hardy\, General Director & CEO\nKnoxville Symphony Orchestra – Aram Demirjian\, Music Director \nThis event is free and open to the public\, with light refreshments and a cash bar. \nThank you to the participating arts organizations for their collaboration and support of the arts in Knoxville.
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/arts-together-a-conversation-series/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T143000
DTSTAMP:20260516T022955
CREATED:20250604T203224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T203224Z
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SUMMARY:Deaf Day Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join KMA Docent Lee for a Daytime Deaf Tour of the summer exhibition\, Electricity for All. The first hour will be a guided tour of the exhibition in American Sign Language. The second half hour is a time to explore the exhibition and ask questions with the docent. An ASL interpreter will be on site to assist visitors. The tour is free and open to the public. The tour is open to all ages. Hearing impaired\, deaf\, and hearing individuals are all welcome. Please register in advance on Eventbrite because space is limited. \nREGISTER\nThank you to East TN Foundation for sponsoring Deaf Community programs at the KMA.
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/deaf-day-tour/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T022955
CREATED:20250602T161803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T162908Z
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SUMMARY:folx percussion Showcase
DESCRIPTION:A performance of folx percussion with the Ensemble Track as the student ensemble-in-residence at Nief-Norf Summer Festival Residency 25\, working with a composition fellow to premiering a new piece as well as performing a 1-hour showcase within Nief-Norf’s inaugural SYNNERGY event! \nSYNNERGY is a high-energy celebration of cutting-edge music\, collaboration\, and community. SYNNERGY is the culmination of Nief-Norf’s season\, uniting our local and international audiences in the Nief-Norf Summer Festival. Featuring performances\, presentations\, masterclasses\, interactive workshops\, panel discussions\, & so much more\, SYNNERGY offers an immersive experience that showcases the vibrant spirit of contemporary music today! For more info on this and other performances go niefnorf.org/synnergy.
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/folx-percussion-showcase/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T022955
CREATED:20250602T162442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T204224Z
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SUMMARY:Playing with Shadows & Light with Circle Modern Dance
DESCRIPTION:An art and movement collaborative workshop with Circle Modern Dance. Join us for a community event full of family friendly activities that explore some of the inspiration behind the Circle Modern Dance show Shadows and Light that will be taking place on June 7th in the stunning KMA galleries! This event will include interactive activities for kids and adults alike to explore shadows\, art inspired movement\, and a chance to learn some fundamentals of dance. This event will take visitors through the beautiful KMA museum spaces on first floor\, and is totally free—drop-in anytime! \nThanks to Circle Modern Dance for their collaboration with the KMA on this Education Program.
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/playing-with-shadows-and-light/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T022955
CREATED:20250527T204811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T204850Z
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SUMMARY:Shadows & Light by Circle Modern Dance
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the museum for a collaboration of dance\, music\, and art as Circle Modern Dance\, Knoxville Museum of Art\, and Composer William Wright present Shadows & Light. A dance show that moves throughout the museum\, inspired by the art of the KMA’s permanent collection and temporary exhibition\, Electricity for All. \nThis is a site-specific performance that creates a summer’s evening of dance in conversation with the collection throughout the museum and its grounds. “The audience is invited to be engaged observers\, noticing their effect on the dancers and how the dancers affect them\, inspiring them to move out of their seats on the way to the experiences that await in the upper levels of the KMA.” \nFeaturing original choreography by Angela Hill\, Kimberly Matibag\, Nate Barrett\, Heather Coker Hawkins\, and Jill Frere\, this immersive performance invites you to see art in a whole new way—through motion\, energy\, and sound. \nDoors open at 6:30 pm. Performance begins in Bailey Hall at 7:00 pm. Light refreshments and cash bar will be available starting at 6:30 pm and again during a brief intermission. Because of this performance’s progressive nature throughout the museum’s three floors\, seating is not guaranteed. \nTickets are $20 in advance on TicketTailor and $25 at the door with a $5 discount for students\, seniors\, military service members\, and Knoxville Museum of Art Members. Shadows & Light is a show for all ages and participates in the Penny4Arts program\, allowing children to attend for one penny when accompanied by an adult. \nPURCHASE TICKETS\nVisit circlemoderndance.com for additional show information. \nCollaboration Partners: Circle Modern Dance and Composer William Wright draw inspiration from the KMA’s Collection in Shadows & Light.
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/shadows-light-by-circle-modern-dance/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T203000
DTSTAMP:20260516T022955
CREATED:20250421T185805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T170122Z
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SUMMARY:Electricity for All Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Members Only Hour and Curator’s Tour\, 5:30 pm\nReception Opens to Non-Members\, 6:30 pm\nPerformances by Ignite! Powered by Dancers Studio\, 7:00\, 7:30\, 8:00 pm\nFood by Silver Queen Catering + Cash Bar + Specialty Beverage \nABOUT THE EXHIBITION—\nElectricity for All examines the complex relationship between technology\, information\, and power through the historical framework of the Tennessee Valley Authority\, a key New Deal initiative from the 1930s that introduced electricity to the Tennessee River Valley. The featured artists provide diverse perspectives on the social implications of technological advances\, questioning the histories that were lost and the new narratives that emerged. \nOrganized by the Knoxville Museum of Art and curated by KMA’s Assistant Curator\, Kelsie Conley.
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/electricity-for-all-opening-reception/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Openings,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T123000
DTSTAMP:20260516T022955
CREATED:20250324T195843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T203514Z
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SUMMARY:Wire Car Cruise with Artist Chido Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Knoxville Museum of Art for a unique and inspiring event featuring artist Chido Johnson! The event begins with a Wire Car Cruise outside the KMA as UT students and teachers who have already created wire cars are invited to participate. The public is welcome to watch and cheer on the participants as they showcase their creative designs. After the cruise\, enjoy a coffee break with complimentary coffee and snacks while connecting with other attendees. The highlight of the event is a public talk by the artist in the Regal Commons at 11:30 am. Chido will share insights into the wire car project and his other artistic work\, followed by an open Q&A session. The event will wrap up with an invitation to explore the States of Becoming exhibition for a deeper look into the creative process. Seating is limited to 60 people\, so arrive early to secure your spot. \nAbout Chido Johnson—\nChido Johnson is a Detroit artist\, recent 2009 Kresge Fellow\, 2009 MacDowell Colony Fellow\, and Knight Foundation recipient 2013-16. Johnson was born and raised in Zimbabwe and Zambia\, then moved to the U.S.A. Both his BFA degrees in Sculpture and Painting\, with a minor in Drawing\, were from the University of Georgia\, Athens. Johnson earned his MFA in sculpture from the University of Notre Dame in 2000. Johnson has worked\, exhibited\, and taught both nationally as well as internationally. Some of these shows include PAFA Museum in Philadelphia\, Museum of Contemporary Art in Detroit (MOCAD)\, the Detroit Institute of Art (DIA)\, Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art (iMOCA)\, the Sullivan Galleries in Chicago\, Printed Matter in New York\, Umea University in Sweden\, Chinhoyi University of Technology\, the Cortona Study Abroad Program in Italy\, and the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Harare\, Zimbabwe. His work has been reviewed in Art Papers\, Sculpture Magazine\, Bad in Sports as well as other notable publications and catalogues. Founder of the Wire-car Auto Workers Association of Detroit\, and co-founder of the Zimbabwe Cultural Centre of Detroit. Currently he is a full-time associate professor and the section chair of Sculpture at the College for Creative Studies\, Detroit.
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/wire-car-cruise-with-artist-chido-johnson/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T203000
DTSTAMP:20260516T022955
CREATED:20240409T154752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T151330Z
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SUMMARY:Sarah Jane Hardrath Kramer Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Caledonia Curry\, aka Swoon \nThis annual event celebrates the life of Sarah Jane Hardrath Kramer and her passion for the visual arts and learning\, and recognizes her many years of tireless\, enthusiastic\, and dedicated service to the Dulin Gallery of Art and the Knoxville Museum of Art. The fund established by Sarah’s family\, friends\, and others committed to the arts supports lectures by a prominent artist\, art historian\, art educator\, or expert in a related field. We hope that all who attend will share in Sarah’s love for the arts and for the museum. \nLecture by American street artist Caledonia Curry/Swoon 6:30-7:30 pm. Followed by a reception 7:30-8:30 pm. Cash bar. Free and open to the public! \nQuestions? Contact DeLena Feliciano at dfeliciano@knoxart.org or 865-934-2041. \nRSVP \nABOUT CALEDONIA CURRY/SWOON—\nCaledonia Curry\, aka Swoon\, is a Brooklyn-based street artist. Drawing on both realistic and fantastical elements\, Curry has been transforming the world with her immersive installations\, wheatpaste portraits\, and community-based social justice projects for the last two decades. Her overarching aim is to create accessible art that transports audiences while simultaneously shedding light on pressing social and environmental issues. \nADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING AT MARYVILLE COLLEGE:\nIn 1997\, Sarah Kramer became an adjunct instructor of art history at Maryville College where she had the opportunity to share art with others\, something that had always brought her joy. KMA is grateful to collaborate with Maryville College during this year’s Kramer Lecture.\nHosted by the Maryville College Division of Fine Arts. Caledonia Curry/Swoon will give a talk to students and faculty at Maryville College on the morning of Tuesday\, April 1 at 10:00 AM in the Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall in the Clayton Center for the Arts at Maryville College. This program is also open to the public. Hosted by the Maryville College Division of Fine Arts. There will be a brunch reception to follow in the lobby outside the Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall. \nThis event is made possible by the Sarah Jane Hardrath Kramer Fund and is supported by The Melrose Foundation and Wayne R. Kramer. With special thanks to Maryville College.\nIMAGE: Swoon/Caledonia Curry (New London\, Connecticut 1977; lives and works in Brooklyn)\, Moni and the Sphinx\, 2018\, triptych with hinged wings\, block print and acrylic gouache on paper and wood\, 84 x 76 x 1 inches\, used by permission of the artist
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/kramer-lecture-2025/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Big Ears Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Big Ears Festival brings together artists and music lovers from all over the world for an exhilarating\, unforgettable four days of musical adventure\, discovery\, and fun. Nestled in Knoxville’s intimate and historic downtown\, festival goers are offered nearly 200 performances during the festival—at restored historic theaters\, soaring churches\, refurbished warehouse spaces\, museums\, galleries\, and clubs—with pop-up events and performances\, exhibitions\, films\, literary readings\, workshops\, markets and talks taking place in cafes\, bars\, hotels\, restaurants\, in alleyways and other nooks and crannies of the city. The festival experience is full of surprises. Learn more about Big Ears Festival at bigearsfestival.org. \nSet against the stunning backdrop of World’s Fair Park\, the Knoxville Museum of Art celebrates the creative spirit of East Tennessee through a vibrant collection of regional art. As a Big Ears venue\, the museum offers an inspiring setting where visual and musical artistry converge\, inviting audiences to experience performances surrounded by thoughtfully curated exhibitions that reflect the rich cultural landscape of the area. This unique space is a place for reflection\, exploration\, and a deep appreciation of the arts. All performances at the Knoxville Museum of Art are free and open to the public. \nWednesday\, March 26\, 2025\n6:00 pm — Boundless: Works by Donald Brown \nThursday\, March 27\, 2025\n2:00 pm — UT x Pangrok Sulap (South Garden)\n6:00 pm — Fred Moten & Brandon Lopez\n8:00 pm — Adam Rudolph & Tyshawn Sorey Duet \nFriday\, March 28\, 2025\n11:00 am — Laughter: The Best Medicine Playshop\n12:00 pm — UT x Pangrok Sulap (South Garden)\n1:30 pm — Brìghde Chaimbeul\n2:45 pm — UT x Pangrok Sulap (South Garden)\n4:00 pm — Kalia Vandever\n5:15 pm — UT x Pangrok Sulap (South Garden)\n6:30 pm — eucademix (Yuka Honda)\n9:00 pm — Carlos Niño Salon Night 1: Subtle Movements Trio \nSaturday\, March 29\, 2025\n11:00 am — Laughter: The Best Medicine Playshop\n12:00 pm — UT x Pangrok Sulap (South Garden)\n1:30 pm — Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves\n2:45 pm — UT x Pangrok Sulap (South Garden)\n4:00 pm — June McDoom\n4:45 pm — UT x Pangrok Sulap (South Garden)\n6:30 pm — Fred Moten & Brandon Lopez\n9:00 pm — Carlos Niño Salon Night 2: First Time Trio \nSunday\, March 30\, 2025\n1:15 pm — Larry & Joe\n3:45 pm — Mivos Quartet
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/big-ears-festival-2025/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:States of Becoming Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Members Only Hour\, 6:00-7:00 pm\nGallery Talk with Curator Fitsum Shebeshe\, 6:15 pm\nReception Opens to Non-Members\, 7:00 pm\nMusical Performance by Artist Miatta Kawinzi\, 8:00 pm\nFood by Tarik’s North African + Cash Bar + Specialty Beverage \nABOUT THE EXHIBITION—\nStates of Becoming examines the dynamic forces of relocation\, resettling\, and assimilation that shape the artistic practices of a group of contemporary African diaspora artists in the United States. The exhibition is inspired by curator Fitsum Shebeshe’s 2016 move from Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia\, to Baltimore\, and subsequent firsthand experience with cultural assimilation. States of Becoming is on view at the Knoxville Museum of Art through April 27\, 2025. \nStates of Becoming is a traveling exhibition curated by Fitsum Shebeshe and produced by Independent Curators International (ICI)\, New York. \n\n 
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/states-of-becoming-opening-reception/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Openings,Special Events
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