Calendar of Events
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Old City Market: Sunday Market
Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Festivals, special events, Fine Crafts, Free event, Kids, family and Meetup
Shop the Old City Market! On West Jackson Avenue. The Old City Market transforms the historic Old City into a curated, outdoor market showcasing artists, crafters, and creative makers.
First Friday Markets: Apr 4 · May 2 · Aug 1 · Sep 5 · Oct 3 · Nov 7 · Dec 5, 5PM to 9PM
Sunday Markets: Apr 13 · May 18 · Rhinestone Fest June 7 · June 15 · July 20 · Aug 17 · Sep 21 · Oct 19 · Nov 16 · Small Business Saturday Nov 29, 11AM to 4PM
Knoxville Opera: Rossini Festival
Category: Culinary arts, food, Dance, movement, Exhibitions, visual art, Festivals, special events, Fine Crafts, Free event, Kids, family, Music and Theatre
Join us for Knoxville Opera’s annual Rossini Festival, an international street fair celebrating the music, food, art, and culture that shape East Tennessee! This beloved event transforms downtown Knoxville into a vibrant, family-friendly celebration with non-stop entertainment, delicious food, and local artisan vendors. April 12 & 13, in Downtown Knoxville Admission: Always FREE!
• Live Performances on Four Stages – Enjoy opera, jazz, gospel, classical, ballet, modern, and ethnic dance for 11 hours each day!
• Food & Drink Vendors – Savor delicious international and local flavors!
• 75+ Artisans & Vendors – Discover handmade jewelry, clothing, home décor, and more from talented creators across East Tennessee.
• The Y FunZone – A special area packed with activities to keep the kids entertained!
For over 20 years, the Rossini Festival has been a must-attend event, bringing together more than half a million visitors to experience the arts and culture of Knoxville. Don’t miss this fun, family-friendly celebration—there’s something for everyone at the Rossini Festival!
Knoxville Opera: 865-524-0795, https://www.knoxvilleopera.org/rossini/
Townsend Visitor Center: Exhibition and Sale
Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Fine Crafts and Free event
April 11-13, 9:00-4:30
We are excited to share our artwork reflecting the Spring season. Sixteen artists will be displaying their fiber arts, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, and woodworking. Demonstrations are planned for each day so you can explore our techniques and, maybe, answer questions about some of your own pursuits.
Meet the artists, enjoy unique locally created arts, and find gifts for yourself, friends and family.
The Gallery will also be open and the original work of forty artists will be displayed. The work will include fine art, fine craft and gifts of drawings, fiber arts, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, pottery, stained and fused glass, and woodworking.
Join us at the Townsend Visitor Center, 7906 East Lamar Alexander, and at the Townsend Art Center, 7719 East Lamar Alexander in Townsend. https://www.tnvacation.com/local/townsend-smoky-mountains-visitor-center-townsend
Art Market Gallery: Carol Quinn and Patrick Deason
Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Fine Crafts and Free event
First Friday Reception: April 4th, 5:30 - 9 pm
April Featured Artists
Carol Quinn, Mixed Media
Carol has painted and exhibted since the late 1980’s, mostly in the Southeast. She has also been in exhibitions in
NYC through World Fine Art Gallery, Ariel Gallery, and Abney Gallery. Carol is inspired by nature and the local beauty of her local area, as well as the psychological processes that create this inspiration. She has been a member of Art Market Gallery since 2018. In the last few years Carol has participated in many solo and group shows in the Knoxville area. Carol was educated at the University of Tennessee (BS, MS, and PhD.) in Human Ecology. She began painting in the early 80’s as a watercolorist painting mostly nature, and rapidly moved into various mixed media, larger creations, and more abstraction in design. Her work consists of self-exploration and experimentation with different mediums, and the passion of exploring color and textures.
Patrick Deason, Sculpture
Patrick's art in metal grew out of other interests. His skills are self-taught and many of the tools he uses to shape metal were made by him. Patrick spent a large part of his career on the coastal waters of Georgia and Florida, hence the many marine related pieces. His whimsical works are intended to bring smiles and curiosity. Patrick's studio is in a house in the woods he shares with his wife, two dogs, and a very talkative parrot.
Art Market Gallery, 422 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Tu-Sa 11-6, Su 1-6. Information: 865-525-5265, www.artmarketgallery.net, www.Facebook.com/ArtMarketGallery
The Arrowmont Gallery & Marketplace: Botanicals
Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Fine Crafts and Free event
The Arrowmont Gallery & Marketplace: Botanicals: A Showcase of Work from Arrowmont’s Programming Team
Through diverse materials and styles, “Botanicals: A Showcase of Work from Arrowmont’s Programming Team” celebrates nature through a botanical lens, inviting reflection on the interconnectedness of life and the environment. This exhibition features work by Kelly Hider, Mathilde Frances Lind, Lindsay Rogers, Alex Simental, Rebecca Smedley, and Heather F. Wetzel, and is in tandem with the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage Artist of the Year Exhibition in the Geoffrey A. Wolpert Gallery at Arrowmont, featuring the work of Andi Kur.
The opening of “Botanicals: A Showcase of Work from Arrowmont’s Programming Team” at the Arrowmont Gallery will take place on First Friday, April 4th, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM, with select artists present for the event. This exhibition will be on view from April 4-26, 2025.
For more information on this exhibition and others, please visit our site at https://arrowmont.org/galleries/
110 S Gay St. Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 | (865) 436-7511
McClung Museum: Homelands: Connecting to Mounds Through Native Art
Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Fine Crafts, Free event, History, heritage and Kids, family
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.
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/