The James L. Clayton Award is presented at an annual luncheon to the individual, family, foundation or business whose support of the Knoxville Museum of Art has been both uncommonly generous and sustained. The 21st annual award recipients are the Beall Family, with members of the Director’s Circle also being honored. Those members include all individuals, businesses and foundations that give $1,000 or more annually to the museum.

This major fundraiser of the Knoxville Opera Guild is an annual, elegant affair and includes cocktails, silent and live auctions, gourmet meal, live music and dancing. Attire: black tie/black tie optional. The 2018 theme is "Fire and Ice."

The Knoxville Museum of Art will hold an opening reception for the 13th Annual East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition. Attendees will be welcomed by state Sen. Becky Massey, chair of the Arts Caucus for the Tennessee General Assembly. Admission is free. The work will be on exhibit through Jan. 13.

Art House, an organization within the Knoxville Museum of Art dedicated to sparking appreciation for the arts in the under-50 generation, will host its 2019 Kick-off with a party featuring the works of Jered Sprecher. Sprecher will be discuss the large piece he has on display in the Currents exhibition at museum. The event, which also serves as a membership drive for Art House, includes food and a specialty cocktail. RSVP to Mollie Turner at [email protected].

L’Amour du Vin partners with Relais & Chateaux property Blackberry Farm to create a spectacular evening, now in its 16th year. Silent auction and wine tasting begin at 6 p.m. with dinner and live auction at 7:30 p.m. Featured guests include winemaker Eric Baugher of Ridge Vineyards, sculpture artist Andrew Erdos and guest chef Steven Satterfield, co-owner of Miller Union in Atlanta, who will be joined by the chefs and sommeliers of Blackberry Farm.

Appalachian Reckoning is a retort, at turns rigorous, critical, angry and hopeful, to the long shadow Hillbilly Elegy has cast over the region and its imagining. But it also moves beyond Hillbilly Elegy to allow Appalachians from varied backgrounds to tell diverse and complex stories through scholarship, prose, poetry and photography. The event will feature a panelists of contributors from the collection including: Meredith McCarroll, Robert Gipe, Linda Parson, Bob Hutton, Lou Murrey and Jeremy Jones. A cash bar and refreshments will…

Art House members will enjoy sushi and sake while viewing the art collection of Paige and James Bells in their home. Ticket cost is $35. Information about the Art House is available HERE.

This annual event, now in its 12th year, celebrates the life of Sarah Jane Hardrath Kramer and her passion for the arts and dedication to the Dulin Gallery of Art and Knoxville Museum of Art. This year’s speaker, Shawnya L. Harris, is the Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Curator of African American and African Diasporic Art at the Georgia Museum of Art, where she organizes group and solo exhibitions focused on both historical and contemporary artists of African descent. She…

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra's first UnStaged event in 2019 features an exploration of the relationship between music and visual arts as the KSO and Museum of Art join forces for a sensory experience.

A reception for Artists on Location, A Plein Air Painting Event, will be held by the Guild of the Knoxville Museum of Art. Artwork will be on display and available for sale to attendees. A cash bar and light "bites" will be available. The event is free and open to the public.

The Knoxville Museum of Art will host a “Kick-Off to Summer” party to benefit the museum’s operations and educational programs. The event features a cocktail buffet, full bar and live music from the The Atlanta Showstoppers party band. Attire: Dressy casual. The event also will coincide with the opening of the KMA's newest exhibition, Design by Time. For more information, contact Carla May Paré at [email protected].

The Knoxville Museum of Art will host a costume party exclusive to members of Art House, a group aimed at connecting the next generation to the KMA. Guests are encouraged to arrive in a costume, outfit or tie inspired by one of the works in the current exhibition, "Design by Time." For information about how to join Art House, email [email protected].

The Knoxville Museum of Art will host an opening reception for “Whistler & Company: The Etching Revival,” which includes nearly a dozen works by expatriate American artist James Abbot McNeill Whistler (1834-1903) and more than 50 etchings by some of his most accomplished American and European contemporaries.  Whistler’s images of the River Thames, Venice and Parisian scenes revived, at least in part, the art of etching in the 19th century. The revival took hold in France, England and the United…

Jack Neely, executive director of the Knoxville History Project, will introduce two new Knoxville Museum of Art acquisitions: Vine and Central, a 1940 painting by Knoxville artist Joseph Delaney, and Knoxville, Tennessee,1947 by internationally renowned photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson. The event is open to the public, and a  cash bar will be available.

The gala for "A Toast to the Arts: 2019" is held by The Knoxville Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, and supports the citywide efforts to recognize Beauford and Joseph Delaney, world-renowned artists and Knoxville natives. Gala proceeds will fund the performance of "Beauford," which will be presented in 2020 by Knoxville's Marble Opera Company. The opera was commissioned by Gathering Light: The Delaney Project. The gala includes dinner buffet, a tour of the museum and live entertainment. Call 865-410-2707 for…

The James L. Clayton Award is presented at an annual luncheon to the individual, family, foundation or business whose support of the Knoxville Museum of Art has been both uncommonly generous and sustained. The 22nd annual award recipients will be announced; members of the Director's Circle also will be honored. Those members include all individuals, businesses and foundations that give $1,000 or more annually to the museum.    

This major fundraiser of the Knoxville Opera Guild is an annual, elegant affair and includes cocktails, silent and live auctions, gourmet meal, live music and dancing. The 2019 event is called "The Butterfly Ball."

The Knoxville Museum of Art will hold an opening reception for the 14th Annual East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition. Attendees will be welcomed by E. Frank Bluestein, managing director of the Tennessee Arts Academy. The awards ceremony begins at 6:45 p.m. Admission is free. The work will be on exhibit through Jan. 12, 2020.

The Knoxville Museum of Art will host a private preview reception for "Beauford Delaney & James Baldwin: Through the Unusual Door," which features more than 50 paintings, works on paper, and unpublished archival materials that examine the relationship between painter Beauford Delaney and writer James Baldwin. The event is by invitation only for exhibition sponsors and lenders, collectors and scholars, high-level museum donors and community leaders. The exhibition opens to the public Friday, Feb. 7.

The University of Tennessee Humanities Center will hold an exclusive evening, called, "In a Speculative Light: An Evening Celebrating James Baldwin and Beauford Delaney," with Hilton Als, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, critic for The New York Times and contributor for The New Yorker. A reception will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. for viewing of the Knoxville Museum of Art's exhibition, "Beauford Delaney and James Baldwin: Through the Unusual Door." A cash bar and heavy hors d'ouevres will be available. From…

L’Amour du Vin partners with Relais & Chateaux property Blackberry Farm to create a spectacular evening, now in its 17th year. Silent auction and wine tasting begin at 6 p.m. with dinner and live auction at 7:30 p.m. A guest chef will be joined by the chefs and sommeliers of Blackberry Farm. The guest chef will be Tory McPhail of Commander's Palace in New Orleans. The guest vintner will be Ben McWilliams of Arista Winery in the Russian River Valley…

(As a proactive measure against the COVID-19 virus, this event has been canceled.) Stephen Wicks, Curator at the Knoxville Museum of Art, will discuss “Creation of an Exhibition: Through the Unusual Door.” Feel free to bring lunch. Drinks will be provided. The event is free and open to the public.

(As a proactive measure against the COVID-19 virus, this event has been postponed until Oct. 27.) This annual event, now in its 13th year, celebrates the life of Sarah Jane Hardrath Kramer and her passion for the arts and dedication to the Dulin Gallery of Art and Knoxville Museum of Art. This year’s speaker, Dr. Kellie Jones, is a professor in art history and archaeology and the Institute for Research in African American Studies at Columbia University. Her research interests include…

The Knoxville Museum of Art is supporting the Beck Cultural Exchange Center’s efforts to restore and re-purpose the Delaney family home on the Beck campus. The museum will host a kickoff of the Beck Cultural Exchange Center’s fundraising campaign. Beauford and Joseph Delaney are two of the greatest modern painters of the 20th century. The campaign  seeks to restore the Delaneys' only remaining ancestral home and preserve an extraordinary piece of Knoxville's history.

(As a proactive measure against the COVID-19 virus, this event was postponed until June 26.) The Knoxville Museum of Art will host a “Kick-Off to Summer” party to benefit the museum’s operations and educational programs. The event features a cocktail buffet, full bar and live music from the The Atlanta Showstoppers party band. Attire: Dressy casual. For more information, contact Carla May Paré at [email protected].

The Knoxville Museum of Art will host a “Kick-Off to Summer” party to benefit the museum’s operations and educational programs. The event features a cocktail buffet, full bar and live music from the The Atlanta Showstoppers party band. Attire: Dressy casual. For more information, contact Carla May Paré at [email protected]. (This event was rescheduled from May 8.)

(As a proactive measure against COVID-19, this event is canceled in 2020. The 2021 date is April 23.) A reception for Artists on Location, A Plein Air Painting Event, will be held by the Guild of the Knoxville Museum of Art. Artwork will be on display and available for sale to attendees. A cash bar and light “bites” will be available. The event is free and open to the public.

(As a proactive measure against COVID-19, this event has been canceled on this date.) This major fundraiser of the Knoxville Opera Guild is an annual, elegant affair and includes cocktails, silent and live auctions, gourmet meal, live music and dancing.

(As a proactive measure against COVID-19, this event has been canceled in 2020. The new date in 2021 is April 29) This annual event, now in its 13th year, celebrates the life of Sarah Jane Hardrath Kramer and her passion for the arts and dedication to the Dulin Gallery of Art and Knoxville Museum of Art. This year’s speaker, Dr. Kellie Jones, is a professor in art history and archaeology and the Institute for Research in African American Studies at Columbia…

L’Amour du Vin partners with Relais & Chateaux property Blackberry Farm to create a spectacular evening, now in its 18th year. The events begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7:30 p.m. A guest chef, vintner and artist will be announced. The 2021 event will be adjusted for in-person events with modifications for health and safety, such as reduced capacity, contactless check-in and guest-selected seating.

A reception for Artists on Location, A Plein Air Painting Event, will be held by the Guild of the Knoxville Museum of Art. Artwork will be on display and available for sale to attendees. Reservations are requested due to COVID-19 protocols with information HERE. The event is free and open to the public.

A socially distanced operetta concert will be held at the Knoxville Museum of Art starring Donata Cucinotta, soprano; Kirk Dougherty, tenor; and Sean Anderson, baritone. Admittance is free, but seating is limited. Reservations required; all reservations are in sets of two. Sign-up information is available HERE.

The Knoxville Museum of Art will host a “Kick-Off to Summer” party to benefit the museum’s operations and educational programs. The event features heavy hors d'oeuvres by Holly's Eventful Catering and live music from the The Atlanta Showstoppers party band. Dressy casual attire. For more information, contact Carla May Paré at [email protected]. Tickets are available HERE.

Renowned artist Richard Jolley will preview the feature segment, "Craft in America: HARMONY," on PBS featuring Jolley and KSO Music Director Aram Demirjian discussing how art inspired a violin concerto. Wine and light refreshments will be served at 6 p.m. with the preview and Q&A with Jolley at 7 p.m.  The invitation-only event will be held at the Knoxville Museum of Art.

This major fundraiser of the Knoxville Opera Guild is an annual, elegant affair and includes cocktails, silent and live auctions, gourmet meal, live music and dancing. The theme is The Phoenix Ball. Attire: business to black tie.

L’Amour du Vin partners with Relais & Chateaux property Blackberry Farm to create a spectacular evening, now in its 19th year. Silent auction and wine tasting begin at 6 p.m. with dinner and live auction at 7:30 p.m. The featured winery will be Luc and Jodie Morlet of the Morlet Family Winery; chef, Stephanie Izard of Chicago; and artist, Gordon Cheung.

This annual event celebrates the life of Sarah Jane Hardrath Kramer and her passion for the arts and dedication to the Dulin Gallery of Art and Knoxville Museum of Art. This year’s speaker, Dr. Kellie Jones, is a professor in art history and archaeology and the Institute for Research in African American Studies at Columbia University. Registration is available HERE, and reserved seats will be held until 6 p.m. Masks are required for the event. Jones' research interests include African…

A reception for Artists on Location 2022, a Plein Air Painting Event, will be will be held by the Guild of the Knoxville Museum of Art. From April 19-23, talented artists selected through a careful, juried process will be painting outdoors in and around the Knoxville area. The paintings will be sold April 23 at the museum. Proceeds of the sale will benefit both participating artists and the Knoxville Museum of Art. The featured artist is Kathie Odom. The event…

The Knoxville Museum of Art will host a “Kick-Off to Summer” party to benefit the museum’s operations and educational programs. The event features a cocktail buffet, full bar and live music from the party band Universal Crush. Attire: Dressy casual. Tickets are available HERE. For more information, contact Carla May Paré at [email protected].

The "Radcliffe Bailey: Passages" exhibit opens Aug. 12 with a reception and meet the artist in conjunction with the series finale of Alive After Five. The reception event is free, and a cash bar will be available. Working primarily between the mediums of sculpture and painting, contemporary artist Radcliffe Bailey, who was born in 1968, incorporates found objects and photographs into richly layered and textured compositions that address history, ancestry, migration and collective memory. Several works reference turbulent voyages at…

The James L. Clayton Award is presented at an annual luncheon to the individual, family, foundation or business whose support of the Knoxville Museum of Art has been both uncommonly generous and sustained. The 2022 annual award recipients are The Trust Company of Tennessee and Sharon Pryse with members of the Director’s Circle also being honored. Those members include all individuals, businesses and foundations that give $1,000 or more annually to the museum.

This major fundraiser of the Knoxville Opera Guild is an annual, elegant affair and includes cocktails, silent and live auctions, gourmet meal, live music and dancing. The theme is The Phoenix Ball.

L’Amour du Vin partners with Relais & Chateaux property Blackberry Farm to create a spectacular evening, now in its 20th year, with silent and live auctions, wine tasting and dinner. Honored guests include featured vintner David Hejl of Domaine Della winery and featured artist Hamlett Dobbins. Additional details to come. For questions and information about L’Amour du Vin sponsorships, contact Carla May Paré at 865-934-2043 or [email protected].

A reception for Artists on Location 2023, a Plein Air Painting Event, will be will be held by the Guild of the Knoxville Museum of Art. In April, talented artists selected through a careful, juried process will be painting outdoors in and around the Knoxville area. The paintings will be sold April 22 at the museum. Proceeds of the sale will benefit both participating artists and the Knoxville Museum of Art. Admission is free with a cash bar.

This annual event celebrates the life of Sarah Jane Hardrath Kramer and her passion for the arts and dedication to the Dulin Gallery of Art and Knoxville Museum of Art. The 2023 speaker is New Jersey-based artist Willie Cole, a featured artist in the Tennessee Triennial. He is a contemporary sculptor, printmaker and conceptual artist known for his innovative and unorthodox arrangements of disparate elements inspired by African and African American histories and traditions. A nationally recognized artist, Cole's work…

The Knoxville Museum of Art will host a “Kick-Off to Summer” party to benefit the museum’s operations and educational programs. The event features a cocktail buffet, full bar and live party band. Tickets will be available early 2023. Attire: Dressy casual. For more information, contact Carla May Paré at [email protected].

Art House will kick off the 2023-2024 season with international artist Jane Cassidy. Enjoy drinks and small bites with familiar faces and new friends before experiencing Drink Up the Moon, a celebration of connection with the natural world. The event is for members of Art House, and information to join is available HERE.

The special event, hosted by the Delaney Legacy Committee, will celebrate renowned Knoxville artists Beauford and Joseph Delaney and the Delaney family. Delaney Legacy Committee organizations will share plans to promote and preserve the legacies of Beauford and Joseph Delaney and debut a new work by internationally renowned poet Nikki Giovanni, commissioned for the occasion. Light refreshments and a cash bar will be available. Click HERE to RSVP by Oct. 10. The legacy committee comprises Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Estate…

Donors and sponsors will be able to preview a new installation of the the Knoxville Museum of Art's flagship permanent exhibition, "Higher Ground." The event is by invitation only.

"Higher Ground: A Century of the Visual Arts in East Tennessee," the Knoxville Museum of Art’s flagship permanent exhibition, has been reimagined, expanded and relocated to newly renovated galleries. The 70+ works in the exhibition are drawn mostly from the KMA’s growing holdings and showcase works dating ca. 1860-1980 by artists with ties to the region. The celebration and reception is free and open to the public with a cash bar.

L'Amour du Vin, the annual wine auction and dinner now in its 21st year, partners with Relais and Chateaux property Blackberry Farm to create a spectacular evening at the Knoxville Museum of Art. The 2024 featured chef is Mitsunobu Nagae, and the 2024 featured winery is DANA Estates. For questions and information about L’Amour du Vin sponsorships, contact Taylor Broyles at 865-444-5486 or [email protected].

A reception for Artists on Location 2024, a Plein Air Painting Event, will be held by the Guild of the Knoxville Museum of Art. In April, talented artists selected through a careful, juried process will be painting outdoors in and around the Knoxville area. The paintings will be sold April 20 at the museum. Proceeds of the sale will benefit both participating artists and the Knoxville Museum of Art. Admission is free, and a cash bar will be available.

This free annual event celebrates the life of Sarah Jane Hardrath Kramer and her passion for the arts and dedication to the Dulin Gallery of Art and Knoxville Museum of Art. The 2024 speaker is Karen LaMonte, who has created sublime and enigmatic works in glass, ceramic, bronze, iron, paper and marble ranging from monotype prints to monumental stone sculptures that explore themes of beauty, gender, identity and the natural world. LaMonte earned her BFA from the Rhode Island School of…

KMA will host a Summer Soiree presented by Art House to benefit the museum’s operations and educational programs. The event features hors d’oeuvres prepared by Holly’s Eventful Catering, cocktail buffet,  bar and live party band 1 More Song.

Knoxville History Project executive director and historian Jack Neely and KMA curator Stephen Wicks will discuss the KMA’s recently expanded cornerstone exhibition, "Higher Ground: A Century of the Visual Arts in East Tennessee," its genesis and some of the twists and turns in the ongoing effort over the past century to establish a thriving art scene in Knoxville. Light refreshments and a cash bar start at 5:30 p.m.; the lecture begins at 6: p.m. The event is free and open to…

The James L. Clayton Award is presented at an annual luncheon to the individual, family, foundation or business whose support of the Knoxville Museum of Art has been both uncommonly generous and sustained. The 2024 award recipients are Nancy and Charlie Wagner. Members of the Director’s Circle – individuals, businesses and foundations that give $1,000 or more annually to the museum – also are honored. The event is invitation only.