Calendar of Events

Second Sunday Art Activity, 1-4 PM. Drop-in for hands-on art activity taught by a certified art teacher on the second Sunday of every month.

Second Sunday Docent Tour, 2-3 PM. Join us for a Docent Guided Tour. 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!

Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tu-Sa 10-5, Su 1-5. Information: 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org. Admission and parking are free.

The Knoxville Museum of Art (KMA) is thrilled to announce the reopening of its newly renovated, hands-on creative space which will include the debut of commissioned artworks by Knoxville-based artists, a new name and signage, a scavenger hunt, as well as new interactive art-making activities. The space formerly known as Creative Corner will now be named “Aubrey Jaye’s Art Play,” in honor of Aubrey Jaye Burleson and the transformative support of her parents Melissa and Randy Burleson. The Burlesons have been long-time supporters of the KMA in a variety of ways, and were motivated to offer a family-friendly space to museum-goers that cultivates and inspires the creative energy of children, as well as all those young-at-heart. Aubrey Jaye’s Art Play encourages young visitors and their families to make art while surrounded by art – offering both traditional media (drawing & painting) as well as custom-designed digital tablets loaded with a plethora of possibilities.

Aubrey Jaye’s Art Play is conveniently located next to the museum's front desk, making it a perfect first stop – or finale – for visitors. This colorful, engaging space encourages children to channel their inherent artistic talents into masterpieces that can speak to what they see and feel in the Museum. While children immerse themselves in play and exploration, guardians are encouraged to join in on the fun, making it a dynamic destination for visitors of all ages.

The renovation, which began in October 2024, is a collaborative project featuring the work of five esteemed local artists: Denise Stewart-Sanabria, Carl Gombert, Jean Hess, Paris Woodhull, and Annie Rochelle. The artists toured the space individually and collectively, to ultimately create a harmonious environment where their individual styles merge into something magical beyond the sum of its parts. In addition to its installations and warm new design, Aubrey Jaye’s Art Play will feature state-of-the-art technology developed by Protozone Interactives.

Aubrey Jaye’s Art Play is set to reopen on Sunday, February 9, 2025, in conjunction with the museum’s regularly scheduled Second Sunday Art Activity. Families in the Knoxville community are warmly invited to visit, explore, and enjoy this creative space with their children.

Located at 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive in downtown Knoxville, the museum is open Tuesday through Saturday (10:00 AM–5:00 PM) and Sunday (1:00–5:00 PM). Admission and parking are free. Learn more at www.knoxart.org.

2/8 • Reading the Landscape: Geology
2/8 • Becoming a Survivalist: Beginner Outdoor Skills
2/8 • Woodcock Walk: Guided Birding Program
2/9 • Reset, Renew, Rejuvenate Workshop
2/12 • Full Moon Hike
2/15 • Paint with a Turkey Vulture and American Kestrel
2/16 • Reset, Renew, Rejuvenate: Yoga Workshop and Sauna Session

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Visitor Center open daily 10-6; grounds and trails open daily from 8 AM - dusk. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

Primary Player’s Children’s Theatre Group Presents:
Anastasia: The Musical (Youth Edition) Performances are February 7 through February 9 at Clayton Center for the Arts.

Anastasia is inspired by the Twentieth Century Fox Motion Pictures by special arrangement with Buena Vista Theatrical.
From the play by Marcelle Maurette as adapted by Guy Bolton, this 60-minute adaptation, specially tailored for young actors, is based on the spectacular Broadway musical about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be.

There will be a sensory-friendly performance on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. Other performances are:
Friday, February 7, 2025 7:00 PM
Saturday, February 8, 2025 2:00 PM
Saturday, February 8, 2025 7:00 PM
Sunday, February 9, 2025 2:00 PM
Tickets at: https://claytonartscenter.com/event/anastasia-the-musical-presented-by-primary-players

Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Information/tickets: 865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

Wicked - Movie Night - Watch Wicked on the event lawn.
Feb 5th | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST

Tennessee Basketball Watch Party - Come grab a bite and a drink at Kern's Food Hall while watching the Tennessee Ba...
Feb 5th | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST

Live Music - BEN STEPHENS
Feb 7th | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM EST

SALSA/BACHATA in the taproom 9pm-1am
Feb 7th - 8th
Feb 14th - 15th
Feb 21st - 22nd

Live Music - DANIMAL PINSON
Feb 8th | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST

Live Music - COURTNEY HOLDER
Feb 14th | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST

Live Music - COLE GRAHAM & THE WHISKEY RIVER
COLE GRAHAM & THE WHISKEY RIVER 7-9pm
Feb 15th & 22nd

Live Music - MILKSHAKE FATTY
Feb 21st | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Live Music - LE GATO
Feb 22nd | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Kerns Food Hall, 2201 Kern’s Rising Way, Knoxville, TN 37920
https://kernsfoodhall.com/events/

States 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 a traveling exhibition curated by Fitsum Shebeshe and produced by Independent Curators International (ICI), New York.

States of Becoming Opening Reception
Friday, January 31, 2025, 6:00-9:00 pm
Members Only Hour, 6:00-7:00 pm
Gallery Talk with Curator Fitsum Shebeshe, 6:15 pm
Reception Opens to Non-Members, 7:00 pm
Musical Performance by Artist Miatta Kawinzi, 8:00 pm
Food by Tarik’s North African + Cash Bar + Specialty Beverage
https://knoxart.org/event/states-of-becoming-opening-reception/

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Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tu-Sa 10-5, Su 1-5. Information: 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org. Admission and parking are free.

The McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, announces a new exhibition, “Homelands: Connecting to Mounds Through Native Art,” opening to the public on January 25, 2025. The project sets a new standard for collaborative exhibition practices at the McClung and represents the museum's most significant renovation in more than 20 years.

"‘Homelands’ is a defining moment for the McClung Museum. It’s the largest project we’ve undertaken in over two decades, but its impact goes far beyond its scale,” said Claudio Gómez, Jefferson Chapman Executive Director of the museum. “This exhibition has challenged us to rethink how we collaborate, bringing in new perspectives and allowing us to honor Native voices in ways that are both respectful and forward-thinking.”

“Homelands” showcases contemporary art by 17 Native artists to emphasize the enduring ties between Native Nations and Knox County. As a result of the exhibition, the museum has acquired 22 new works for its permanent collection.

https://news.utk.edu/2025/01/07/mcclung-museum-to-open-exhibition-centering-native-voices-and-contemporary-art/

McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 1327 Circle Park Dr on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. Hours: Tu-Sa 9-5, Sun 12-4. Information: 865-974-2144, https://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu/