Downtown Knox ArtWalk
Friday, May 3
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Painting + Mixed Media
Sculpture + Ceramics
Photography
Music + Performance
Fiber + Leather
Wood + Glass
Painting + Mixed Media
Awaken Coffee
Opening reception for mixed media artist Amber Purdy, blending vintage imagery, nature themes, and up-cycled materials into arresting new compositions.
6 PM—8 PM.
Painting + Mixed Media, Sculpture + Ceramics
Emporium Center
The Arts and Culture Alliance presents:
Virginia Derryberry: Private Domain and Lisa Kurtz: Earth and Fire
Large scale figure narrative paintings by Derryberry and exhibition of works by clay artist Kurtz.
Tennessee Watercolor Society: Biennial Juried Exhibition
Showcase of 50 original watercolor paintings selected by distinguished juror, Don Andrews.
Rulla Habiby: Happiness
Abstract and figurative paintings by multi-media artist Habiby.
CT Kellar: Paper Work
M. Kobe & Dongyi Wu: Alternating Remnants
Music by Nicholas Horner, DJ Morrison and Maggie Tharp.
5 PM—9 PM.
Sculpture + Ceramics
Rala
Opening of “Pottery From Somewhere Else Entirely” by Micheal Arpino.
6 PM—8 PM.
Painting + Mixed Media, Sculpture + Ceramics
Art Market Gallery
Opening reception for painter Vincent Drake and glass/porcelain sculptor Julie Boisseau-Craig. Complimentary refreshments and music. Explore the marketplace of more than 60 juried-in East TN artists.
5:30 PM—9 PM.
Painting + Mixed Media
Dogwood Arts
Opening reception of the 2024 Epiphone Student Guitar Design Exhibition & Auction. The exhibition includes 22 guitars designed and painted by youth artists from across East Tennessee.
5 PM—8 PM.
Music + Performance
Pilot Light
For over 22 years, the Pilot Light has been the go-to for independent and experimental music. On Friday, Rich Ruth with Mat Bat. Tickets at door.
8 PM.
Painting + Mixed Media
Bethie Lou's
Bright and beautiful acrylic mixed media by artist Diane Smith. Plus a very special 'Dolly' piece available for pre-order in preparation for Rhinestone Festival First Friday.
5 PM—9 PM.
Able Trade
Printmaker @log_the_human will be the spotlight artist—drawings, prints, books, comics, more. While you're there, take a peek at the studios and meet some of the makers! 5:30 - 8:30 PM.
Painting + Mixed Media, Sculpture + Ceramics, Wood + Glass, Fiber + Leather
Curio at Maker Exchange
Browse work by 150+ local artists and enjoy a cocktail or bite in the Tavern at Maker Exchange! Don't miss new work by Amber Purdy, Alex Broussard, Fado Made, and many more on display now.
Painting + Mixed Media
RED Gallery
"Whisk(ey), Broom, Feathers", a duo exhibition of paintings and collages by Lisa Mullikin and Deb Shmerler.
5 PM—9 PM.
Painting + Mixed Media, Sculpture + Ceramics
UT Downtown Gallery
Art Source 2024. An exhibition dedicated to showcasing the artistic talents of Knox County art educators.
5 PM—9 PM.
Painting + Mixed Media
Culture Hair Studio
Exhibition featuring nearly 40 pieces by by Patsy Ferrell White.
5 PM—8 PM.
Gallery 1010
'This Page Intentionally Left Blank,' a graduate book show. At the UT student run gallery in Downtown Knoxville.
5 PM—9 PM.
Pretentious Glass Co
Hot shop Glassblowing Demonstrations at nationally known Pretentious. Don’t miss this.
5 PM—9 PM.
Music + Performance
Bijou Theatre
It's opening night as Knoxville Opera presents Cindrillon, an enchanting take on the Cinderella story. Check for tickets on venue website. 7:30 PM.
Arrowmont Gallery
Works by Craft & Culture Fellow Talcon Quinn in the permanent off-campus exhibition space.
5 PM—9 PM.
Music + Performance
Old City Performing Arts Center
World Premier of The Burn Vote, a new musical to commemorate the centennial of the 19th Amendment, and Tennessee representative Harry T. Burn’s contribution to its ratification. Check for tickets on venue website. 7:30 PM.
Painting + Mixed Media, Photography
Christopher Robin Arts
Original oils by Robin Rohwer and photography by Christopher Rohwer. Husband and wife artists in studio until 9 PM.
Music + Performance
Theatre Knoxville
Final weekend of Art, the translation of a French-language play set in Paris. Check for tickets on venue website. 7:30 PM.
Music + Performance
Bistro at the Bijou
Enjoy jazz with versatile bass player and composer Kevin Krapf Trio. Great spot for dinner and cocktails. 8 PM—10:30 PM.
Music + Performance
Knoxville Civic Auditorium
Experience the magic of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone™ with a live orchestra. Check for tickets on venue website. 7:30 PM.
Music + Performance
Boyd's Jig & Reel
High energy sound of Marble City Band. 21+. 9 PM.