KnoxWalls at Emory Place: Grand Opening
Schedule
Fri Oct 04 2024 at 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
609 N Central St, Knoxville, TN 37917-7310, United States | Knoxville, TN
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Join us on Friday, October 4th from 5-9PM when KnoxWalls at Emory Place officially opens to the public! KnoxWalls at Emory Place is a brand new public art destination in the heart of North Knoxville that includes thirteen large-scale, permanent murals by prominent artists from across the country. Immerse yourself in over 7,000 square feet of murals as we celebrate the expansion of public art across Knoxville!KnoxWalls is a joint venture between Dogwood Arts, Visit
Knoxville, and Lilienthal Gallery. Participating artists include: Orel Brodt (Knoxville, TN), ARCY - Ryan Christenson (North Haven, CT), Cole Eisenhour (Ogden, UT), Detour - Thomas Evans (Denver, CO), Curtis Glover (Knoxville, TN), Naomi Haverland (Titusville, FL), Megan Lingerfelt (Oak Ridge, TN), Gared Luquet (Knoxville, TN), Pat Perry (Detroit, MI), Juan Rozas (Buenos Aires, Argentina/Miami, FL), Don Rimx - David Sepulveda (Puerto Rico/Orlando, FL), The Obanof - Hannah Webb (Los Angeles, CA), and Rachel Wolfe-Goldsmith (Oakland, CA). Find out more about each artist online at https://www.dogwoodarts.com/murals/knoxwalls.
Knox Walls at Emory Place is funded by Dogwood Arts, Visit Knoxville, Lilienthal Gallery, the Tennessee Arts Commission, and ORNL Federal Credit Union - presenting sponsor of Dogwood Arts. The project could not happen without the support and commitment of property owners Ilana Brodt, and Johnny & Libby Harb. Dogwood Arts would also like to thank Ken Knight and the Crowne Plaza for their incredible hospitality as the host hotel for the muralists during their time in Knoxville. Additional support was provided by Spray-Net Knoxville.
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About the Art in Public Places Program:
Dogwood Arts has commissioned more than 50 murals in Downtown Knoxville since starting the Art in Public Places Mural Program in 2019. The AIPP Mural Program was established to advance existing creative efforts in Strong Alley, transform unique public spaces in our community, provide opportunities for local and regional artists to create new artwork, and improve access to the arts for everyone. More information about the program can be found online at https://www.dogwoodarts.com/murals.
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Where is it happening?
609 N Central St, Knoxville, TN 37917-7310, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
