Dogwood Arts | Knoxville, TN

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Promoting and celebrating the art, culture, and natural beauty of East Tennessee since 1955

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Dogwood Arts

Knoxville, TN

Dogwood Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a 71-year history of arts advocacy, environmental stewardship, and economic impact in East Tennessee.

We produce year-round events & programs that help make Knoxville a great place to live, work and play.

MISSION & HISTORY

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Recent Posts:

Young Artist at KnoxWalls Murals & Music Festival

Young Artist at KnoxWalls Murals & Music Festival

Supporting Artists at Every Stage

Sculpture at ORNL Federal Credit Union

Sculpture at ORNL Federal Credit Union

Art, Out in the Open

Ashton Ludden Solo Exhibition

Ashton Ludden Solo Exhibition

Keeping Trees: A Solo Exhibition by Ashton Ludden

Contact Us

123 W. Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902

Office/Gallery Hours: M-F 9AM-5PM

info@dogwoodarts.com

(865) 637-4561

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20.2K followers

4K following

A #Knoxville-based 501(c)3 with a mission to promote and celebrate our region's art, culture, and natural beauty. Proud to be presented by @ornlfcu!

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Every child is creative 🎨 Sometimes, all they need is the opportunity - and the tools - to discover it.

Dogwood Arts provides a free Art Kit for every 5th grader in Knox, Anderson, and Blount Counties—giving 7,500 students per year the tools to create, explore, experiment, and discover their own creative voice ✨

A program like this takes a village 🧡 This fall, an incredible crew of volunteers put in 180 hours getting kits ready to make their way into 8️⃣3️⃣ schools across East TN

And we couldn’t do it without our amazing sponsors and printing partners who believe in the power of creativity and investing in the next generation of artists.

✨ Want to learn why this program matters & see the incredible community behind it? Read the full story on our website at the Link in Bio 🔗

Every child is creative 🎨 Sometimes, all they need is the opportunity - and the tools - to discover it.

Dogwood Arts provides a free Art Kit for every 5th grader in Knox, Anderson, and Blount Counties—giving 7,500 students per year the tools to create, explore, experiment, and discover their own creative voice ✨

A program like this takes a village 🧡 This fall, an incredible crew of volunteers put in 180 hours getting kits ready to make their way into 8️⃣3️⃣ schools across East TN

And we couldn’t do it without our amazing sponsors and printing partners who believe in the power of creativity and investing in the next generation of artists.

✨ Want to learn why this program matters & see the incredible community behind it? Read the full story on our website at the Link in Bio 🔗

🎸 Calling all #YouthArtists! Applications are now open for the 2027 Epiphone Guitar Design Contest!

Middle + high school students in East TN are invited to create original artwork to customize real guitars. Selected designs will be brought to life and displayed at the Dogwood Arts Gallery + Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort in May/June 2027.

💵 Prizes + Dollywood tickets for winning artists!
🗓️ Apply online by January 25, 2027
👉 Submit your design at the Link in Bio

🎸 Calling all #YouthArtists! Applications are now open for the 2027 Epiphone Guitar Design Contest!

Middle + high school students in East TN are invited to create original artwork to customize real guitars. Selected designs will be brought to life and displayed at the Dogwood Arts Gallery + Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort in May/June 2027.

💵 Prizes + Dollywood tickets for winning artists!
🗓️ Apply online by January 25, 2027
👉 Submit your design at the Link in Bio

October in Bloom 🌸 See what's happening this month at Dogwood Arts!

October in Bloom 🌸 See what's happening this month at Dogwood Arts!

🌮🌿 What a night!

A big, heartfelt THANK YOU to our wonderful Host Committee for making Tacos & Treasures such a special evening at the Hanford Garden. We’re so grateful to Dayton & Jane Hanford for sharing their beautiful space with us and the many hands and generous spirits who brought this gathering to life 💚

That’s a wrap on Garden Gatherings for 2026, but we’re already looking forward to sharing some new garden gems with you in 2027! 🌸

🌮🌿 What a night!

A big, heartfelt THANK YOU to our wonderful Host Committee for making Tacos & Treasures such a special evening at the Hanford Garden. We’re so grateful to Dayton & Jane Hanford for sharing their beautiful space with us and the many hands and generous spirits who brought this gathering to life 💚

That’s a wrap on Garden Gatherings for 2026, but we’re already looking forward to sharing some new garden gems with you in 2027! 🌸

Make plans to join us this #FirstFriday for 'Keeping Trees,' a solo exhibition by @ashton_ludden 🌳

🌿 Friday, Oct. 2nd: 5-8pm
📍 123 W. Jackson Avenue

@treesknoxville will also be joining us for a tree adoption event outside of the gallery! Read all about the exhibition at the Link in Bio

📸 @jared_worsham

Make plans to join us this #FirstFriday for 'Keeping Trees,' a solo exhibition by @ashton_ludden 🌳

🌿 Friday, Oct. 2nd: 5-8pm
📍 123 W. Jackson Avenue

@treesknoxville will also be joining us for a tree adoption event outside of the gallery! Read all about the exhibition at the Link in Bio

📸 @jared_worsham

🚨 Last Call 🚨

Tomorrow is the deadline to apply for 'FRAGILE,' an annual ceramic exhibition in the Dogwood Gallery 👉 Submit your work online at the Link in Bio by 11:59PM tomorrow!

⏰ Application Deadline: Monday, Sept. 28th
🗓 Exhibition: November 6th - December 17th
🎉 Opening Reception: First Friday, November 6th | 5–8PM

🚨 Last Call 🚨

Tomorrow is the deadline to apply for 'FRAGILE,' an annual ceramic exhibition in the Dogwood Gallery 👉 Submit your work online at the Link in Bio by 11:59PM tomorrow!

⏰ Application Deadline: Monday, Sept. 28th
🗓 Exhibition: November 6th - December 17th
🎉 Opening Reception: First Friday, November 6th | 5–8PM

🌸 20,000 🌸

We just hit 20,000 followers on Instagram, and we’re feeling incredibly grateful!

Whether you’ve been with us for years or just found us yesterday, thank you for being part of the Dogwood Arts community. And if you’re new here, welcome! We’re glad you’re here 👋

You may know us for the Dogwood Arts Festival? Our mural program? Chalk Walk? Maker Exchange? The Dogwood Trails? Or maybe you found us through a favorite local artist!

But there’s a lot more to Dogwood Arts than just the festival - or any one program.

All year long, we work to support local artists, celebrate East Tennessee’s natural beauty, transform public spaces, and create opportunities for our community to connect. Swipe to learn about our year-round programs and events! ➡️

So…what exactly is Dogwood Arts?

For more than 70 years, we’ve been celebrating and supporting the art, culture, and natural beauty of East Tennessee 🎨🎶🌸

From artists and makers to gardens, trails, festivals, murals, public art, and community programs — we have a LOT going on all year-round!

We support artists at every stage 🎨

Dogwood Arts creates opportunities for artists to show, sell, create, connect, and grow with programs like:

Chalk Walk
Art Kits for Kids
Dogwood Gallery
First Friday
Emerging Maker Initiatives
Dogwood Arts Festival
Regional Exhibition
Maker Exchange

We make art a part of everyday life ✨

Murals. Sculptures. Public installations. Creative spaces throughout our community.

Art belongs everywhere—and we’re working to make sure it gets there.

And yes…there’s also a festival 🌸

The Dogwood Arts Festival ➡️ Always the last weekend of April in @downtownknox

Three days of:
🎨 100+ juried artists
🎶 Live performances
🌸 Blooms
🛍️ Maker Markets
👋 Thousands of people coming together

But that’s just one piece of our story ➡️

We’ve also been celebrating the natural beauty of East TN since 1955 🌿🌸

From spring-blooming dogwood trees to beautiful gardens and miles of trails, we connect people with the places that make our region special.

We create opportunities for our community to connect ✨

For kids. For families. For artists. For gardeners. For makers. For everyone.

Maker

🌸 20,000 🌸

We just hit 20,000 followers on Instagram, and we’re feeling incredibly grateful!

Whether you’ve been with us for years or just found us yesterday, thank you for being part of the Dogwood Arts community. And if you’re new here, welcome! We’re glad you’re here 👋

You may know us for the Dogwood Arts Festival? Our mural program? Chalk Walk? Maker Exchange? The Dogwood Trails? Or maybe you found us through a favorite local artist!

But there’s a lot more to Dogwood Arts than just the festival - or any one program.

All year long, we work to support local artists, celebrate East Tennessee’s natural beauty, transform public spaces, and create opportunities for our community to connect. Swipe to learn about our year-round programs and events! ➡️

So…what exactly is Dogwood Arts?

For more than 70 years, we’ve been celebrating and supporting the art, culture, and natural beauty of East Tennessee 🎨🎶🌸

From artists and makers to gardens, trails, festivals, murals, public art, and community programs — we have a LOT going on all year-round!

We support artists at every stage 🎨

Dogwood Arts creates opportunities for artists to show, sell, create, connect, and grow with programs like:

Chalk Walk
Art Kits for Kids
Dogwood Gallery
First Friday
Emerging Maker Initiatives
Dogwood Arts Festival
Regional Exhibition
Maker Exchange

We make art a part of everyday life ✨

Murals. Sculptures. Public installations. Creative spaces throughout our community.

Art belongs everywhere—and we’re working to make sure it gets there.

And yes…there’s also a festival 🌸

The Dogwood Arts Festival ➡️ Always the last weekend of April in @downtownknox

Three days of:
🎨 100+ juried artists
🎶 Live performances
🌸 Blooms
🛍️ Maker Markets
👋 Thousands of people coming together

But that’s just one piece of our story ➡️

We’ve also been celebrating the natural beauty of East TN since 1955 🌿🌸

From spring-blooming dogwood trees to beautiful gardens and miles of trails, we connect people with the places that make our region special.

We create opportunities for our community to connect ✨

For kids. For families. For artists. For gardeners. For makers. For everyone.

Maker

🌳 Have you seen Keeping Trees yet?

Ashton Ludden’s beautiful solo exhibition is on display in the Dogwood Gallery through October 23rd, reflecting on trees lost to growth and development - and the love, memories, and hope they leave behind. @ashton_ludden

And you don’t have to wait for First Friday to experience it! 👀 Stop by Monday–Friday, 10 AM–5 PM ➡ 123 W. Jackson Ave

Read all about the exhibition at the link in bio!

📸 @jared_worsham

🌳 Have you seen Keeping Trees yet?

Ashton Ludden’s beautiful solo exhibition is on display in the Dogwood Gallery through October 23rd, reflecting on trees lost to growth and development - and the love, memories, and hope they leave behind. @ashton_ludden

And you don’t have to wait for First Friday to experience it! 👀 Stop by Monday–Friday, 10 AM–5 PM ➡ 123 W. Jackson Ave

Read all about the exhibition at the link in bio!

📸 @jared_worsham

Deadline Reminder 🚨

Don't miss your chance to submit work for FRAGILE: a group exhibition showcasing functional + sculptural ceramic art from emerging and established artists across our region!

⏰ Application Deadline: Sept. 28th
👉 Submit your work at the Link in Bio
🗓 Exhibition: November 6th - December 17th
🎉 Opening Reception: First Friday, November 6th | 5–8PM
🏆 Awards: $350 + $150 Mighty Mud Gift Cards

Deadline Reminder 🚨

Don't miss your chance to submit work for FRAGILE: a group exhibition showcasing functional + sculptural ceramic art from emerging and established artists across our region!

⏰ Application Deadline: Sept. 28th
👉 Submit your work at the Link in Bio
🗓 Exhibition: November 6th - December 17th
🎉 Opening Reception: First Friday, November 6th | 5–8PM
🏆 Awards: $350 + $150 Mighty Mud Gift Cards

Reminder 📣 We are now accepting vendor applications for the 2027 Dogwood Arts Festival [April 23-25th in @downtownknox]!

🎨 Fine Art
🎶 Entertainment
🌸 General Vendors
🌟 Maker Market
& More!

Apply today 🔗 | Presented by @ornlfcu

Reminder 📣 We are now accepting vendor applications for the 2027 Dogwood Arts Festival [April 23-25th in @downtownknox]!

🎨 Fine Art
🎶 Entertainment
🌸 General Vendors
🌟 Maker Market
& More!

Apply today 🔗 | Presented by @ornlfcu

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Dogwood Arts hosts 20 annual events & programs. ORNL Federal Credit Union sponsors them all.

Together, We Thrive.

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