Celebrating 70 Years of Art, Natural Beauty & Community — And Looking Ahead

As we close out our 70th anniversary year, we’ve been reflecting on what has made Dogwood Arts thrive for seven decades. The answer is beautifully simple: our community.

For generations, supporters like you have believed in the power of art and nature to shape a community. Because of that belief, Knoxville and East Tennessee have grown into a place where creativity is celebrated, neighborhoods bloom brighter, and young people discover confidence through artistic expression. The dogwoods lining our streets, the festivals that fill downtown with music and color, and the public art that inspires us every day—all of it exists because you have invested in this mission.

• Welcomed 90,000 event attendees

• Supported 2,050 volunteer hours

• Commissioned 27 new murals

• Planted 1,500 dogwood trees

• Distributed 7,500 art kits to local students

These numbers tell a story of impact, but the real story is the one we see in the joy on a child’s face during a hands-on art activity, in neighborhoods transformed by public art, and in visitors discovering Knoxville’s beauty for the first time.

We’re proud of how far we’ve come—but we’re even more excited about what lies ahead. To continue this momentum, we need your help.

As you consider your year-end giving, we ask you to invest in the next seventy years of creativity, connection, and community. Your tax-deductible donation—no matter the amount—directly ensures that Dogwood Arts can keep inspiring, empowering, and enriching East Tennessee.