The art is ahhhhmmmaaazing in the alley! Wow! I would have loved to hang out and enjoy each piece…read moreof creativity more however, it's an alley. The smell was off putting. So we enjoyed each as much as we could and got to the end of the alley quickly. I've been to Artist Alley's in other major cities and somehow, some way the alley is kept clean and well lit for the public to actually enjoy.

Such a creative use of typically unused space and a great nod to our city and artist community. My…read morefriends, family, and I always make sure to stop by and see seasonal and new murals and take nerdy photos. To a thriving and growing downtown area, this alley (and other nearby murals) truly add to a growing sense of investment in the community. Did you know that Visit Knox has a map of murals to do a self-guided walking tour? So cool! Time to make my list and get my walking shoes on. https://www.visitknoxville.com/plugins/maps/map/knoxville-murals/5ab2b182977b8c8f375d13f0/

My husband and I went to see a movie downtown, but got there rather early, so we decided to walk…read morearound and see what we could find in the nearby area. The art market was a rather fun place to stumble upon. It's not just an art gallery, but an actual art co op, so the people you are buying art from art actually the artists (so be careful what you say!). The people working here were super nice, and some of the art was gooorgeous. They not only have paintings, but lots of photography, sculptures (one artist seems to have a particularly odd penchant for vegetable steamers), jewelry, and clothing. The ceramics and jewelry were pretty reasonably priced. Some of the artwork was reasonable, and some both my husband and I both agreed was waaaay overpriced. I imagine since the artists determine the price for their own artwork. There was one painting which I'm now wishing I had bought. Maybe if we have a little extra money next month I'll call and see if it's still there. In any case, we did buy a ceramic vase, which we are now housing our lucky bamboo. Overall, I really liked this little art co cop, and I would gladly go back.

I stumbled across this gallery while I was making my way to the farmers market. I'm glad I did! A…read morelovely variety of artwork - in mediums and styles. I would definitely recommend stopping if you get the chance!

My favorite place for First Friday. Every room is a different style of art or different artist…read more Sometimes there will be a competition and visitors can vote for their favorite work in the room. The main area at the bottom will highlight an artist's work. Wine and snacks aren't free here as some other First Friday Art locations, but they do sell beer by the bottle and wine.

I feel like one of the more slept on places here in Knoxville is The Emporium Center for Arts &…read moreCulture. The do so much for the community at large, house so many talented artists, and showcase a plethora of wonderful art pieces. I think a lot of folks know about it, but I worry not enough remember about it. They're also one of the best places to hold an event or wedding. I've attended many a wedding there, and it is such a beautiful background for a couple's most important day.

Such a fun visit while in Knoxville…read more The staff at the front desk was welcoming and informative. We particularly enjoyed seeing the model rooms and learning about the architecture. I want to go visit those houses now! Free museum. It's not too big but you can spend 1-2 hours here.

This museum is great for Knoxville. It's not very big, but you'll spend 1-2 hours there…read more Story time: It was weird. When we arrived, the lady up front for our check-in asked how we had heard of them. I'm like... "Uh... It's art. We go where art is. We love art." I couldn't think of any other answer that fit the boxes she was checking. I love art, and that's where you can find me. It didn't fit any of her checkboxes, she waited a moment like she was waiting for me to say something else before saying, "Oh, that's a new reason we're going to have to add" or something like that. One of the usher girls understood what I was saying. No shame on the lady... it was just odd. I don't just hear about museums. I see if a city has one and I go. In my world, that's a 100,000 percent normal thing. I still laugh about it. You'll have fun here. If you've visited major art museums in Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Philly, Chicago, NY, or SF, you'll still have fun here, but it won't be the famous paintings you're looking for. If you're in Knoxville and have time to spare, I'd visit, but it's not an absolute must-do thing.

The best little shop in Knoxville with a friendly and helpful staff! You can't walk past it without…read moregoing inside to see the latest goodies. I miss living downtown when I'd get to pop in often with my pup Oliver. Though I live slightly further away now, it's still the first place I go to for greeting cards, puzzles, and gifts. Hoping to make it to a first Friday here soon!

This store is unique and very cool! There is a free parking lot around the corner and down the…read morestreet, about a 3-4 minute walk. The staff was kind and I was pleased to see so many local artists on display! This would be a great place to come for gifts.

Unfortunately, part of the museum was under construction on our visit. I think that was the mummy…read moreexhibit. It's still a cute Museum and worth a stop for an hour or two. A few interesting older pieces.

First off, go to the website so receive your free admission to the museum. You can't enter it…read moreunless you have valid tickets. Now ok... I get that this museum is to preserve history we all understand this concept. But what I don't get is that more than half of the Native American artifacts in this section was removed by Tribes because it was viewed "incorrectly." Instead of having a Tribe member being in the museum to inform people they just removed the artifacts entirely from public eye. How I would do it, inform and educate rather than take down things. Just very odd to me. The bottom half of the museum (after you walk down the stairs) is interesting although the theory that we came from "apes" is uh... A different topic. It's a nice sized museum, very clean, quiet and people are respectfully when going into each section. P.S, if a Baseball game is nearby and they charge for parking let them know that you're visiting the museum not the game so you can get in to park. If not, you'll get charged $20 to park for free. It's far better than the Knoxville Museum of Art, now that's a different story to tell.

Art Galleria is the best original Art source in Knoxville. The knowledge and helpful service of the…read moreowners is outstanding. Highly recommend for the well curated home. W. Atchley- Sevierville, TN

My go to place for beautiful original art! They have a huge selection of art in many different…read morestyles. Don't buy mass produced unoriginal pieces. Joesph and his brother know fine art and will take the time to let you browse through their extensive collections and will help you find the perfect piece at a fair price.

If you're looking to buy quality, handmade, local goods, look no further than Pioneer House! Julie…read more& co. produce amazingly unique pieces of art. It's always a delight to pop in, spend some time browsing the supply. Also, you have to come back often, because they're always printing new materials. Looking for something special for a gift, look no further! Also be sure to check out Phil's wealth of vintage cowboy and baseball gear! A tone of amazing items, and, again, the supply is constantly turning over.

Located in an 1950s Bakers shoe store with lots of lovely windows, this charming shop has the…read moreperfect Nashville/Knoxville/Asheville aesthetic. Tons of vintage boots and one of a kind Rockmount embroidered western shirts are to be found with sadly appropriate prices ($250 on up). This is not a lucky find kind of shop but rather a special treat for a wearable souvenir. Interspersed throughout are letterpress posters and arty signs as there is indeed a print shop in the back.

Jeff at District Gallery is an artist and a great guy. I asked him to help me with a project where…read moreI was turning the doors to a set of cabinets into a display area for Disney art. I asked him if he could make some mats that would resemble film. I was very pleased with the results (my pictures don't do them justice). I have now had him do two other projects for me and the results are top-notch. This is the place to go if you want a creative professional that will do an outstanding job.

From the owner: At The District Gallery & Framery, our focus is on sharing a unique and beautiful experience with…read moreour customers. Providing everything from excellent custom framing to one-of-a-kind works of art, the gallery is home to hundreds of original art pieces from local, regional, and national artists. Whether your goal is to find unique jewelry or a handcrafted artisan gift, to bring home an inspiring painting, or to develop the perfect custom framing display, it is our pleasure to help you with each step of the process. We also proudly offer both residential and corporate art consulting services. Please contact us today to see how we can assist you.