An Immersive Art Destination in North Knoxville
A public art destination in North Knoxville walkable in just minutes from the historic Old City, KnoxWalls at Emory Place includes more than 7,000 sq ft of large-scale, permanent murals by prominent artists from across the country.
[Entrance at 609 N. Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37917 or enter through Lilienthal Gallery at 23 Emory Place]
Hours of Operation
KnoxWalls is open to the public weekly from Wednesday - Sunday | 12-6PM
This project began as a conversation between Dogwood Arts and property owner Ilana Brodt (a talented artist, owner of Lilienthal Gallery) who has been working toward her vision for Emory Place to become a hub for arts and culture for several years. Together, we brought prominent artists from all over the country together to transform an unassuming, little-used space into an art destination, helping to put Knoxville on the map alongside cities like Asheville, Miami, and Philadelphia as a must-visit location to appreciate art of all kinds.
Critical funding from Dogwood Arts and Visit Knoxville, personal investment from Ilana Brodt, and commitment by property owners Johnny and Libby Harb were all important elements that helped bring this dream to life.
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
The Site + Parking Info
KnoxWalls is located in the space behind Lilienthal Gallery, Pivot Point Gallery, French Fried Vintage, Design AF, NOI Knoxville, and Harb’s Carpeting & Oriental Rugs between N. Central Street and N. Broadway.
Entrance at 609 N Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37917
Parking information:
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Easily walkable from multiple parking sites in the Old City (~10 minute walk down N. Central Street)
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There is limited parking in Emory Place (in front of Lilienthal Gallery at 23 Emory Place, Knoxville, TN 37917)
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Free parking is available in the I-40 Lot East (entrance at 510 Williams Street, Knoxville, TN 37917) — just a short 7 minute walk down N. Central to KnoxWalls (0.3 miles)
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Street parking is available along N. Central Street, E. 4th Avenue, 3rd Avenue, Tyson Street, and Lamar Street.
SPONSORED BY
Sherry Jenkins
Executive Director,
Dogwood Arts
The high caliber of artists who responded to our nationwide call surpassed our expectations and our entire team is brimming with excitement to bring each of the artists selected to Knoxville — it’s an opportunity unlike any other for us to welcome and host internationally-recognized, award-winning artists to leave their mark on our City. Critical funding from Visit Knoxville and personal investment and commitment by Ilana Brodt (a talented artist, Lilienthal Gallery Owner, and owner of many of the buildings involved) were two important elements that helped bring this dream to life. We all hope Knox Walls at Emory Place will become a catalyst for community connection, economic growth, and accessibility to the arts in North Knoxville and beyond.
Ilana Brodt
Property Owner & Artist, Lilienthal Gallery
As I developed Emory Place into a hub for arts and culture, I wanted to extend the arts into the alley behind Lilienthal Gallery. When Dogwood Arts came and asked if they could have some murals painted there, I was very excited to collaborate. I remembered a project I was a part of in Miami- Wynwood Walls. I envisioned full scale, top to bottom murals, with a specific topic that all artists would work together on. The murals will be permanently on the walls, as an open exhibition, accessible to the public.
I was very excited to bring well-known mural artists from across the US to Knoxville, as well as collaborating with local artists. I always want to bring a taste of other places to raise the awareness of art here. These artists will work on their murals together, allowing them time to inspire each other and share connections. Community is very important to me from the aspect of working together as a group. Public art is an important part of Knoxville's culture. Street art is a global phenomenon which inspires those who see it as they pass by, it enriches an area, and brings civic pride.
Kim Bumpas
President,
Visit Knoxville
We are thrilled for the opportunity to continue our partnership with Dogwood Arts on this exciting creative endeavor. We know that murals and street art are a big draw for visitors in destinations across the country, and Knoxville is no exception. The Emory Place mural project will continue to showcase Knoxville as a nature-loving-adventure-seeking-ARTSY-kinda-town!