Events

Adult Art Classes

To register, contact Rosalind Martin at 865.523.6349 or rmartin@knoxart.org



Knitting Workshop - Instructor Veronica Ludlow

Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, and 22
10:00am - 1:00pm
$100 KMA members / $125 non-members

Beginners workshop, bring your fancy yarns and work your way through lessons, and one...two...three...you’re knitting! Neck warmers and scarves will be the focal points.



Basic Drawing Course - Instructor Bobbie Crews

Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28; March 6 and 13
10:00am - 1:00pm
$130 Members/ Non-members $160

Class begins by assessing where each student stands with his or her drawing skills, and progresses from there. Each student is unique and will receive encouragement and attention according to their needs. Demonstrations and critiques are an essential part of the class and materials used will consist of traditional drawing media.



Oil Painting - Instructor Kathy Holland

Wednesdays, March 14, 21, 28; April 4, 11, 18, and 25
10:00am - 1:00pm
$130 KMA members / $160 non-members

This class is for all levels of painting ability, but especially those with little or no painting experience. Technical topics will include use of materials, painting supports, sound studio practices, use of color, and choice of source material. Topics will also include developing a personal approach to painting and the process of developing a painting from idea to finished work. Plenty of individual attention will be provided. Some previous drawing experience or instruction would be helpful.



Exploring Mixed Media - Instructor Donna Conliffe

Tuesdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24, and May 1
10:00am - 1:00pm
$100 KMA members / $130 non-members

Have fun painting and experimenting using a variety of materials and techniques! By starting with texture, adding paint and collage, you will learn how to incorporate paint with various images and materials to recreate what you started with. At times, you will totally transform your original work. You will work with layering, transfer techniques and collage. Learn to personalize your paintings using found and treasured items. This is an evolving process that will allow each person to discover and actively participate in bringing their own experiences to each work.

Museum Hours

The museum opens at 10am for school tours by appointment, Tuesday-Friday.

For more information on any of these programs, contact the KMA at 865.525.6101, ext. 226.

Planning Your Visit

To schedule a tour please call the museum Monday through Friday at least three weeks in advance. Admission for guided tours is $2 per student, with one adult chaperone admitted free for every 15 students; a 1/15 ratio is required. The maximum number for each tour is 60, and larger groups will require two tour times

Ticket Subsidy Program

The Knoxville Museum of Art participates with the Ticket Subsidy Program administered by the Tennessee Arts Commission. The program provides funding that helps cover the cost of transportation and admission to the museum. To apply for funding go to http://tac.roster.ercsystems.com. Funds are limited and distributed on first-come, first-served basis

Penny 4 Arts

Penny Performances give every child in Knox County, including home-schooled and private-schooled students, an opportunity to attend arts and culture events/activities at the maximum cost of ONE PENNY when accompanied by an adult during the 2011/2012 academic school year. The Penny Performances program meets the local arts community's long-term goal of serving and educating East Tennessee's children. http://www.penny4arts.com/

Thank you to Dick Blick (www.dickblick.com) for donating art supplies to Penny 4 Arts.

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Education programs at the Knoxville Museum of Art are sponsored by:

  • Anderson Foundation
  • ArtREACH Fund
  • The Arts Fund for East Tennessee
  • Artscapes – Fund a Cause 2011
  • Aslan Foundation
  • B&W Y-12
  • Carton Service Inc.
  • City of Knoxville
  • Cornerstone Foundation
  • Emerson Process Management-PSS/AO Division-Knoxville
  • Home Federal Bank
  • Institute of Museum and Library Services
  • Knox County
  • Laura & Jason Bales
  • Mary Ellen Brewington
  • The Melrose Foundation
  • Mendenhall Design
  • Mercy Health Partners
  • Regal Entertainment Group
  • Scripps Howard Foundation
  • Target
  • Tennessee Arts Commission
  • Thompson Charitable
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