Knoxville Museum of Art

06/18/2026

Neuroimaging research shows that viewing art activates the brain’s reward systems- the same systems that respond to food, physical touch, and social connection. Scroll to learn more. 🧠

06/18/2026

Reminder: the KMA will be closed to the public Friday, June 19th and Saturday, June 20th in observance of Juneteenth and for Taste of Summer: Wine and Food Festival.

We appreciate your understanding and we will see you from 1-5 pm on Sunday!

06/18/2026

The countdown is on for Taste of Summer: Wine and Food Festival! 🍷🍓

There is one more day to snag your tickets, join us for all the good summer vibes. ✨

https://knoxart.org/event/taste-of-summer/

06/17/2026

Taste of Summer: Wine and Food Festival is this Saturday! 🍷🍇

Check out this segment from WATE 6 On Your Side and Living East Tennessee featuring one of our talented Taste of Summer Chefs, Nan Brown, preparing an inspiring hors d'oeuvres she plans to present at the event! Amber Lynn also spoke with Taylor Lolley, our Director of Fundraising Events at the KMA, about what folks should expect to experience at Taste of Summer.

There are still a few tickets left, visit our website to get yours!

The Taste of Summer: Wine and Food Festival is an unforgettable evening where culinary artistry meets world-class winemaking.

06/17/2026

Who says summer learning can't include a movie day? 👻🍿

The Knoxville Museum of Art is excited to present Casper at Central Cinema on Friday, June 26th at 2 PM!

FREE for Summer Art Academy students and KMA Members and just $5 for everyone else!

Grab a pal and join us this family-friendly favorite on the big screen.

06/16/2026

Huge thanks to Living East Tennessee WATE 6 On Your Side for having us on the segment to talk about Gabriel Lester's Melancholia in Arcadia at Eugenia Williams House.

This stunning exhibition is on view at Eugenia Williams House until early September, and you can see it Saturdays from 12-4 pm.

See this new exhibition in Knoxville: "Melancholia in Arcadia."

06/16/2026

Next month Christmas is coming early to Central Cinema! 🎄

Beat the summer heat with two beloved holiday classics during our Christmas in July screenings!

Double Feature:
Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special
Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas

When: July 1 & July 11
Where: Central Cinema
Cost: Free for KMA members | $5 non-members

Plus, on July 11, stick around for a special appearance by artist and puppeteer Wayne White!

Grab your favorite holiday sweater (or Hawaiian shirt) and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year...six months early. 🥳

06/16/2026

This is a must listen!

In the latest episode of Made In Tennessee Podcast our own KMA Curator Stephen Wicks discusses the extraordinary lives and artistic legacies of brothers Beauford and Joseph Delaney, two groundbreaking artists whose journeys began right here in Knoxville.

Learn how their work shaped American art and why their legacy remains at the heart of the Knoxville Museum of Art.

Listen now: https://madeintennessee.org/

06/15/2026

Visiting an art museum like the KMA can have a wide range of benefits for people experiencing dementia and memory loss, including stimulating their cognitive function, evoking emotions and memories, and providing a sense of calm and relaxation. Additionally, the vibrant colors, shapes, and textures of the artwork can help to spark conversations, reduce anxiety, and even encourage physical activity, all of which can greatly enhance the quality of life for individuals living with dementia and memory loss 🫶❤

06/15/2026

There are still spots available for Watercolor at the Eugenia Williams House, this Wednesday, June 17th! Join us for all the inspiration this beautiful property holds. 🎨🌳

Sign up to reserve your spot today: https://knoxart.org/event/watercolor-at-the-eugenia-williams-house-3/