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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T220000
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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T170000
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T203000
DTSTAMP:20260516T031103
CREATED:20250828T155700Z
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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
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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
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CREATED:20250730T134419Z
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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
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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:20260516T031103
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
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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
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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:20260516T031103
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
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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
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250330
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T031103
CREATED:20241216T152702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T172944Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260516T031103
CREATED:20241003T161244Z
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SUMMARY:Interpretations in Dance and Art\, Fearless Motion
DESCRIPTION:Jill Frere and company\, of Fearless Motion will present a structured improvisational dance performance inspired by the artwork in the exhibition Jo Sandman/TRACES.  Jill is dancing with Nate Barrett\, Laura Bergamy\, and Angela Hill to the live music of Knoxville’s beloved jazz pianist Ben Maney.  Fearless Motion is excited to explore what happens when we take our own bodies to be found art\, then deconstruct that to create room for a genuine process of transformation and regeneration.  The event\, happening in the gallery\, amongst the works that inspired it\, begins with a brief discussion of that inspiration followed by a live dance and music structured improvisation. \nFree and open to the public! 
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/interpretations-in-dance-and-art-fearless-motion/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T031103
CREATED:20230926T202047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T192404Z
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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— Jo Sandman/TRACES\, Currents: Contemporary Art from the KMA Collection\, 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 the students and faculty at the Tennessee School for the Deaf for their continued participation in this event. Thank you to our partners for their collaboration and support of this event; including Lee Handler (KMA Volunteer and Docent)\, Sean Burke (KMA Volunteer)\, 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.)
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/deaf-night-10-2024/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T031103
CREATED:20240724T170607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T185049Z
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SUMMARY:Jo Sandman / TRACES Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:6:00-7:00 PM / MEMBERS ONLY HOUR\n6:15 PM / CURATOR TALK WITH ALICE SEBRELL\n(Curator of TRACES and Director of Preservation of Black Mountain College Museum + Art Center)\n7:30 PM /  REMARKS BY STEVEN MATIJCIO\, STEPHEN WICKS\, & ALICE SEBRELL\n8:00 PM / SPECIAL MUSICAL PERFORMANCE BY RUBENS GHENOV\nSUMMER REFRESHMENTS / INCLUDING A SIGNATURE COCKTAIL \nABOUT THE EXHIBITION / For more than seventy years\, Jo Sandman fearlessly explored an interdisciplinary mix of painting\, drawing\, experimental sculpture\, installation\, and photography. TRACES offers viewers a rare opportunity to experience the evolution of the artist’s journey over multiple decades. Jo Sandman/TRACES is on view at the Knoxville Museum of Art through November 10\, 2024. \nABOUT ALICE SEBRELL / Alice Sebrell is the Director of Preservation for the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center in Asheville\, NC. She earned her MFA in Photography from The Savannah College of Art and Design and her BFA from the University of Delaware. Sebrell has written and spoken about Black Mountain College for multiple publications and gatherings and has curated many exhibitions during her time at the museum. \nJo Sandman / TRACES is organized by the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center\, Asheville\, NC.\nIMAGE HEADER: Jo Sandman (1931 Boston; lives and works in Boston)\, Untitled\, 1952\, oil on canvas\, 39.75 x 31.5 inches. [DETAIL]
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/jo-sandman-traces-opening-reception/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Openings,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260516T031103
CREATED:20230926T202629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T203105Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Academy 2024
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2024 SUMMER ART ACADEMY BROCHURE  \nThe Knoxville Museum of Art’s Summer Art Academy offers quality educational opportunities that will ignite your child’s imagination through drawing\, painting\, sculpture\, and more! Summer Art Academy will continue to offer classes and workshops for ages 3-17. Workshops will be held in Bailey Hall\, the Sarah Jane Hardrath Kramer Education Center\, and Martin Studio. \nIncreased pricing for Summer Art Academy to be announced! Partial and full scholarships will continue to be offered for students demonstrating financial need. These scholarships are available on a first come\, first served; as monies allow.  Thanks to the help of our generous sponsors\, scholarships cover 100% of expenses for students in need\, except for transportation. We believe in the importance of art education for all children\, please take advantage of this fantastic opportunity! \nFor more information\, call (865) 525-6101 ext. 241 or e-mail education@knoxart.org. \nREGISTER ONLINE \n\nPRESENTING SPONSOR:Publix Super Markets Charities \nLEAD SPONSORS:Emerson Automation Solutions • L’Amour du Vin Fund-A-Cause \nADDITIONAL SPONSORS:Michael Mervis • Axle Logistics • City of Knoxville • Knox County Health Department • Knox County Government • The Guild of the KMA • American Alliance of Museums • Tennessee Arts Commission • National Endowment of the Arts • Arts & Culture Alliance \nThis project is supported in part by federal award number 21.027 awarded to Knox County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Arts & Culture Alliance\, and by the federal award number SLFRP5534 awarded to the State of Tennessee by the U.S. Department of Treasury.
URL:https://knoxart.org/event/summer-art-academy-2024/
CATEGORIES:Families,Special Events,Workshops
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