Current Exhibits

Bernini and the Roman Baroque: Masterpieces from Palazzo Chigi in Ariccia

At the dawn of the seventeenth century, a new generation of artists emerged in Rome that would develop an artistic movement known as the Baroque period. Following the Renaissance, this eccentric new style spread rapidly through Europe and reached to the Americas. Bernini ...

From These Hills 2021: Contemporary Art in the Southern Appalachian Highlands

William King Museum of Art (WKMA) celebrates the diversity of regional artists with the 15th anniversary of its biennial exhibition, From These Hills: Contemporary Art in the Southern Appalachian Highlands. This major exhibition of new works by artists working in all ...

Tennessee Fancy: Decorative Arts of Northeast Tennessee 1780 – 1940

Tennessee Fancy: Decorative Arts of Northeast Tennessee 1780 – 1940 On Display April 1, 2021 – October 31, 2021 This exhibition takes a look at what made the decorative arts of Tennessee unique, and how style flourished across the state line. Known for a short time ...

Upcoming Events

FIRST FRIDAY – WRECK ART

Jun 04

6:00 pm

FIRST FRIDAY - FREE FRIDAY: WRECK ART

WKMA Brick Campaign

Aug 19

Create your own WKMA Legacy! William ...

2021 Mistletoe Market

Nov 04

2021 Mistletoe Market November 4-7 Location: Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center**, in Abingdon, VA, just off ...

November 2021 Family Day: Bernini and Family Coats of Arms

Nov 13

1:00 pm

November 2021 Family Day: Bernini and Family Coats of Arms Saturday, November 13th, 1...

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Monday 11/01, and Wednesday 11/03 From 4 PM to 5 P

Monday 11/01, and Wednesday 11/03
From 4 PM to 5 PM

Cost: $25 for non-members and $20 for members

Create your own naturalist sketchbook and use it to record ecological discoveries in this four-part outdoor art class

Field Explorers combines art and biology by using the naturalist sketchbook as a lens to investigate local plants and animals to understand identification and taxonomy

• This course includes four one-hour classes

• For kids ages 8 to 12

• Art supplies and sketchbook included

• Lessons include bookmaking, the history of scientific illustration, cyanotype printing, leaf rubbing, flower pressing, plant identification, and drawing from life

Register online at WilliamKingMuseum.org or by phone at (276) 628 – 5005 x114.

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FIGURE DRAWING: Additive value 11/5, Friday 8pm-1

FIGURE DRAWING: Additive value
11/5, Friday
8pm-10pm

COST: $25 non-members, $20 members

$10 drawing only, no instruction or supplies

In this series, a different approach to drawing the figure is presented each week. This class works with both art models and images of art models in study of form and anatomy. Supplies included with instruction. Age 18+.

Needs-based scholarships may be available. Call (276) 628-5005 #109 or email lbridges@wkmuseum.org for more information.

Register online at WilliamKingMuseum.org or by phone at 276-628-5005 ext. 109.

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FIGURE DRAWING: Reductive value Friday, 11/12 8pm-

FIGURE DRAWING: Reductive value
Friday, 11/12
8pm-10pm

COST: $25 non-members, $20 members

$10 drawing only, no instruction or supplies

In this series, a different approach to drawing the figure is presented each week. This class works with both art models and images of art models in study of form and anatomy. Supplies included with instruction. Age 18+.

Needs-based scholarships may be available. Call (276) 628-5005 #109 or email lbridges@wkmuseum.org for more information.

Register online at WilliamKingMuseum.org or by phone at 276-628-5005 ext. 109.

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Drawing From Observation: Additive Value Thursday

Drawing From Observation: Additive Value
Thursday 4pm-6pm, 11/11

COST: $25 non-members, $20 members

In this series, a different approach to drawing from observation is presented each week. Geared for beginners, but all levels are welcome. Supplies included with instruction.

Needs-based scholarships may be available. Call (276) 628-5005 #109 or email lbridges@wkmuseum.org for more information.

Register online at WilliamKingMuseum.org or by phone at 276-628-5005 ext. 109.

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Databending 11/11, 5-7 Cost: $35 non-members, $3

Databending
11/11, 5-7

Cost: $35 non-members, $30 members

Art from digital destruction- bring your image files and learn digital techniques to manipulate the data to achieve unpredictable and intriguing visual results. Students can print their favorite digital creation!

Last day to register: November 8

Needs-based scholarships may be available. Call (276) 628-5005 #109 or email lbridges@wkmuseum.org for more information.

Register online at WilliamKingMuseum.org or by phone at 276-628-5005 ext. 123.

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LUNCH & LEARN: Kyle Buckland November 10 12pm –

LUNCH & LEARN: Kyle Buckland
November 10
12pm – 1pm

FREE

Join us to hear from Kyle Buckland, plein air painter extraordinaire. This event will take place in Art Lab.

Register online at WilliamKingMuseum.org or by phone at 276-628-5005 ext. 109.

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