Knoxville Museum of Art

Join the Knoxville Museum of Art for a special screening of The Maltese Falcon (1941) at Central Cinema, introduced by Eleni Palis, Associate Professor of English and Cinema Studies at the University of Tennessee. This event celebrates Melancholia in Arcadia , the current exhibition at the Eugenia Williams House, and explores the visual language shared by film noir and Gabriel’s evocative installation. Widely regarded a

Drop-in for hands-on art activity taught by a certified art teacher on the second Sunday of every month. FREE and open to the public!

Join us for a Docent Guided Tour on the second Sunday of every month at 2:00 pm. KMA visitors can follow a trained docent educator through the galleries to learn more about the KMA collection and temporary exhibitions. Tours are 60 minutes; visitors can meet at the front desk at 1:55 pm to join the tour. FREE and open to the public!

No-Man’s Land | August 13 – November 8, 2026 Inspired by the visionary work of Kentucky coal-miner-turned-evangelist Harrison Mayes after he experienced a life-changing epiphany, No-Man’s-Land explores genres, beings, and geographies that exceed singular definition. Born in Tennessee in 1898, Mayes’ placed concrete beacons across the country, with plans for them to reach outer space, and beyond. He installed these markers in so-called “no-man’s-land”—narrow, ambiguous strips o

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 m

Saturday Storytelling in the Gallery Join the Knoxville Museum of Art for Saturday Storytelling in the Gallery , a fun and engaging morning designed especially for children ages 3–8 and their families. Enjoy interactive storytime sessions inspired by the exhibitions on view, bringing art and literature together in a creative muse

KMA is happy to be hosting a free daytime concert with Music for Seniors, a non-profit group that connects area musicians with older adults through live and interactive music programs designed to engage, entertain and educate seniors – promoting health and wellbeing, reducing isolation and enriching the lives of all participants. Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 1:00-2:00 pm Free and Open to the public 50 Years Ago – The Music of 1976 with Wendell Werner On behalf of

Drop-in for hands-on art activity taught by a certified art teacher on the second Sunday of every month. FREE and open to the public!

Join us for a Docent Guided Tour on the second Sunday of every month at 2:00 pm. KMA visitors can follow a trained docent educator through the galleries to learn more about the KMA collection and temporary exhibitions. Tours are 60 minutes; visitors can meet at the front desk at 1:55 pm to join the tour. FREE and open to the public!