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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, below is a list of venues looking to connect.
Every space is unique. Determine venues best suited for your work and 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 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 2,500+ 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; must be family friendly
From the venue: "Jacks on 133 S Gay St is a local shop that sells coffee, goods, and plants with vintage brick walls. 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 uniquely 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: Restaurant
Interest: Open to all artwork to display in large lobby area and throughout the restaurant.
From the venue: "We are nestled in one of the many historical buildings in the Old City and have a quaint basement spot. A unique and fun spot in the vibrant and rebuilding Old City since 1993."
Contact: [email protected] and/or 865-971-5400
Type of Business: MedSpa
Interest: Paintings, mixed media, photography, local vibe.
From the venue: "Unique space with tall ceilings, great for larger pieces; busy location with lots of traffic throughout the month."
Contact: Ashton Byrne at [email protected] or 865.247.5057
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]
Type of Business: Custom Menswear Clothing Store
Interest: Anything by Knoxville artists that complements the aesthetic of the store.
From the venue: "Great location in a historic building with lots of window visibility. Larger pices may require longer advance notice to accomodate."
Contact: [email protected]
