First Friday: Fragile Exhibition
Schedule
Fri Nov 07 2025 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
123 W Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37902 | Knoxville, TN
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Join us for the First Friday Opening Reception of FRAGILE, a group exhibition featuring sculptural and functional ceramics by 39 local and regional artists. The exhibition will be on display at the Dogwood Arts Gallery in Downtown Knoxville from November 7th-26th, showcasing an incredible range of handcrafted works—from decorative pieces to striking functional items perfect for everyday use or thoughtful holiday gifts. It’s the ideal opportunity to start your holiday shopping early while supporting talented makers from our region.
Don't miss your chance to pick out a one-of-a-kind, handmade mug from our Mug Wall—a special tradition that lets you take home a piece of the experience (or find the perfect gift for someone else!).
First Friday: (Nov. 7th) 5-8PM
Exhibition on Display: November 7th - 26th
123 W. Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
Regular Gallery Hours: M-F | 10AM-5PM
Come sip, shop, and celebrate local art in Downtown Knoxville!
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FRAGILE is a juried exhibition featuring work by: Kendra Barth, Jessica Bledsoe, Alexandra Boyum, Alex Broussard, Jordan Butzine, Jose Calabres, Brad Cantrell, Maggie Connolly, Alexa Corbett, Rachel Sevier Dallery, Garrett Durland, Amy Evans, Avery Flatford, Bailey Fritz, Brian Fuson, Alyssa Fuson, Erin Gleason, Leslie Hinton, Julia Johnson, Lisa Kurtz, Hannah Langer, Eric Liu, Vanessa M. Hartman, Asia Mathis, Cornelia Mazzan, Carol Morgan, Ty Murray, Kenta Nolin, Diahn Ott, Justin Paulk, Ashley Pipkin, Kaitlin Rough, Jeanne Seifried, Kirsten Springer, Willow Stevenson, Cindy Sugg, Jimmy Toade, Laiken Whittredge, and Bryan Wilkerson.
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About First Friday:
🎨 It happens the first Friday of every month—rain or shine. It's free! Enjoy a casual evening of ART in all forms. Exhibits vary from place to place → https://www.downtownknoxville.org/artwalk/
🖼️ Explore galleries, studios, and artist collectives; roam through shops hosting open houses and local artist exhibits; enjoy performance art and live music in a variety of venues; drop in restaurants along the way and treat yourself to drinks and great food.
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First Friday at Dogwood Arts is sponsored by ORNL Federal Credit Union, Cherokee Distributing, and the Tennessee Arts Commission.
📸 Cover Photo: Detail of 'Garbled Reach' by Kirsten Springer
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Where is it happening?
123 W Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37902Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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