Campus Events Celebrate Black History Month
The month of February includes a variety of events and celebrations in honor of Black cultural contributions and achievements throughout history.
The Conversation: What Is Vernacular Art? A Visual Artist Explains
Awareness and recognition of vernacular art has grown over the past few decades.
Alumnae Design ‘It’s Great to Be a Tennessee Vol’ Mural
A new mural designed by UT alumnae showcases why it’s great to be a Tennessee Vol.
Art History Projects Inspired by African American Artists and Children’s Books
The Knoxville Museum of Art’s Spring exhibition, Beauford Delaney and James Baldwin: Through the Unusual Door, was set to be the focal point of Associate Professor Mary Campbell’s African American Art History course.
Film Light From Light Gives Students Hands-On Production Experience
This past spring, Paul Harrill’s students experienced filmmaking and the movie business through their involvement with his latest film, Light From Light, which had its world premiere at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.
Students Turn Recycled Materials into Art Exhibit
Students used recycled materials they collected to make sculptures for the sixth annual “The Art of Recycling,” exhibition, which runs through April 21 at the Knoxville Convention Center.
High Schools from Memphis to Knoxville Participate in UT Arts Academy
On March 2, the 18th annual UT High School Arts Academy featured 10 workshops for more than 100 students from 29 high schools.
UGA Printmaking Professor Collaborates with UT Faculty and Students
Associate Professor Jon Swindler of the University of Georgia recently spent a week working with UT School of Art printmaking faculty and students as part of a program promoting educational collaboration across Southeastern Conference schools.
School of Art Announces Spring Lecture Series
The UT School of Art is launching its spring lecture series.
Printmaking Students Share Messages of Peace
Messages of peace, empathy, justice, and inclusion appeared along Pedestrian Walkway as part of a public arts project to promote values important to the campus community.
Meet Artist Dana Lok, This Fall’s Artist-in-Residence in the School of Art
The School of Art’s Artist-In-Residence program welcomes Dana Lok, whose work bridges the gap between painting and theater.
UT to Host Conference Featuring Internationally Acclaimed Sculptor
The Knoxville community will have a chance to meet and hear from artist Chakaia Booker as she visits Knoxville for the 2018 Mid-South Sculpture Alliance conference, being hosted October 4–7 by the UT School of Art.