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A variety of businesses, arts organizations, and galleries host artists and makers in their downtown spaces. If you are interested in exhibiting your work, review the list below of venues that are actively looking to connect.
It is recommended that you read the profiles carefully to determine venues that are best suited for your work as every space is unique; then submit a completed Artist Form (along with photos of your work) to the appropriate contacts.
Type of Business: Gallery and Shared Wood & Metal Shop
Interest: Variety! Venue includes many 3D art displays, but open to most anything.
From the venue: "We are a 24,000 sq. ft. maker space with over 25 artists/businesses so a good crowd likes to come through during ArtWalk knowing many makers will have items on display ."
Contact: [email protected]
Type of Business: Coffee Shop
Interest: photographs, textiles, mixed media
From the venue: "The brick in our homey space shows off art really well. We have a good stream of people coming in just to see the walls."
Contact: [email protected]
Type of Business: Retail
Interest: Anything created by a Knoxville-based artist that fits within the aesthetic and style of the store.
From the venue: We are located across the street from the Downtown Grill & Brewery, Blackhorse Pub, and right next door to Cruze Farm. Foot traffic is excellent in this location and we are open 7 days a week. We're proud to be one of the oldest retail businesses currently in downtown Knoxville and excited to offer a fresh alternative to the standard retail experience."
Contact: [email protected] or 865.219.2703
Type of Business: Hair Studio
Interest: Paintings, mixed media, textiles, performance art, unique art installations
From the venue: "Great location, large grey/beige wall, unique clean aesthetic."
Contact: [email protected]
Type of Business: Office, Gallery, and Arts & Culture Nonprofit
Interest: Contemporary and fine art of all styles created by individual artists, collaborative groups, and arts organizations.
From the venue: "Professional gallery located at the Dogwood Arts office in the Old City hosting group and solo exhibitions every month."
Contact: Sherry Jenkins at [email protected] or 865.637.4561
Type of Business: Gallery, Office, and Artist Studios
Interest: Individual and group installations of contemporary and fine art of all styles. See exhibition policy for more information.
From the venue: "The Emporium is managed by the Arts & Culture Alliance. Five exhibition spaces are rotated each month, and our community draws 1,500+ on a First Friday! We also welcome numerous visitors throughout the month for private events, receptions, fundraisers, etc."
Contact: [email protected], 865.523.7543
Type of Business: Coffee & Gift Shop with goods & plants.
Interest: photographs, paintings
From the venue: "Jacks on 133 S Gay St is a local coffee shop that sell coffee, goods, and plants with vintage brick wall. We love supporting local artists and vendors."
Contact: [email protected]
Type of Business: Local Craft Beer Bar + Epicenter of Knox Brew Tours
Interest: Knoxville artists; Must be family friendly.
From the venue: "We have limited space for a curated show to feature your photographs or paintings!"
Contact: [email protected]
Type of Business: Retail
Interest: Knoxville-themed items, photography, original art, prints, jewelry, pottery, ceramics, etc.
From the venue: "Centrally located on Gay street between the Old City and Market Square, we have a versatile space to showcase all types of work. There's also live music, which generates foot traffic."
Contact: Monica Armstrong at [email protected]
Type of Business: Hair Salon
Interest: Something that's unique done in an unusual medium or subjects presented in an atypical way.
From the venue: "We're located in an historic building in the Old City with old brick walls and very high ceilings. Not your typical four white walls."
Contact: [email protected]
Type of Business: Cocktail Lounge
Interest: We are open to photography, paintings, 2D art, etc.
From the venue: "We allow business cards, brochures, additional placard, etc. with artist/purchasing information. We aid in promotion with social media posts, Facebook event pages, etc. "
Contact: Emily Stevens at [email protected]
Type of Business: Distillery and Tasting Room
Interest: Anything from local artists including but not limited to photography, painting, mixed media, etc.
From the venue: "Fun and energetic space featuring locally made spirits and cocktails."
Contact: Stanton Webster at [email protected]
Type of Business: Restaurant/Taproom
Interest: 2-D paintings, photography, mixed media, any type of hanging art
From the venue: "Large, open space in the Old City. We are open 7 days a week with a high volume of customer traffic."
Contact: [email protected] or 865.337.5726
Type of Business: Gallery
Interest: Skilled craftsmanship that blends with the existing glass pieces and/or local talent.
From the venue: "Live studio space that connects to the bar next door brings lots of traffic to the gallery."
Contact: [email protected]
Type of Business: Retail
Interest: Unique and diverse original artworks including paintings, prints, ceramics, jewelry, and more.
From the venue: "Located in the historic Daniel building in the Old City with high ceilings and great window visibility."
Contact: [email protected]
