KnoxWalls Murals & Music Festival

Name: KnoxWalls Murals & Music Festival
Start: 2026-05-30T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-30T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Emory Pl, Knoxville, TN 37917, United States

Schedule

Sat May 30 2026 at 12:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Emory Pl, Knoxville, TN 37917, United States | Knoxville, TN

Get ready for a day bursting with color, creativity, and community as Dogwood Arts transforms Emory Place into an open-air art and music experience. Ten talented muralists will go head-to-head in a live painting competition, creating murals in real time while festival-goers watch the art unfold, enjoy performances by local & regional musicians, and explore the vibrant personalities of the businesses in and around Emory Place.
Once the murals are complete, the public will vote online to select the 1st and 2nd place winners, who will each receive permanent mural commissions at sites around Knoxville. The temporary 8’x8’ murals will then be auctioned online, with proceeds shared between the artists and Dogwood Arts’ Mural Program, fueling even more public art projects across the city.
Artist, Musician & Vendor Application: https://www.eventeny.com/events/knoxwallsmuralsmusicfestival-24994/
What to Expect:
→ Art in Action: 10 muralists go head-to-head in a one-day painting competition
→ Live Music: Performances from local and regional artists
→Hands-On Mural Experience: Interactive art for kids
→Mural Wall Auction: Bid on completed murals
→Public Vote: You decide which artists win permanent mural commissions around Knoxville!

If you love KnoxWalls at Emory Place, you’re going to love this next chapter. That project — created in partnership with Visit Knoxville and Lilienthal Gallery — transformed more than 7,000 square feet of walls and was the largest mural project in city history. We can’t wait to bring even more color and creativity to this growing arts district!
Keep an eye out for more information coming soon. And mark your calendars, because Artist Applications open Monday, November 10th at dogwoodarts.com/applications.
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Get Involved:
Dogwood Arts invites community partners, local businesses, and arts supporters to help bring this dynamic new event to life. Sponsorship packages are available for organizations looking to spotlight their brand while supporting Knoxville’s creative future (email [email protected]).
For sponsorship inquiries or to learn more about the Dogwood Arts Mural Program, visit www.dogwoodarts.com/murals
Dogwood Arts, presented by ORNL Federal Credit Union, is a 501(c)3 organization with a mission to promote and celebrate our region’s art, culture, and natural beauty. For more information on Dogwood Arts, visit www.dogwoodarts.com or call (865) 637-4561.