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KNOXVILLE MUSEUM OF ART
1050 World's Fair Park Drive - Knoxville, TN 37916
- 8655256101 ext. x230
Beverly Broyles | bbroyles@kmaonline.org
www.knoxart.org
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Disciplines
Visual Arts
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Type of Program
In-school
After school
Weekends
All day
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Age Range
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
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| Organization |
| Mission: | |
To serve as the premier visual arts resource for the diverse communities througout East Tennessee through the museum's collections, exhibitions, interpretation and preservation of original works of art.
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| Founder: | |
The Knoxville Museum of Art was formerly the Dulin Gallery of Art housed in a historic mansion located near the University of Tennessee prior to moving in 1990 to its new facility on the site of the 1982 World's Fair.
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| Founded: | |
1960
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| Vision: | |
To continue to serve as the premier visual arts resource for the diverse communities througout East Tennessee and to serve as an educational opportunity for students of all ages.
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| Honors: | |
The Knoxville Museum of Art has been accredited b0y the American Association of Museums(AAM). The Museum's "Alive After Five" friday night jazz performance series, now completing its eight season of 39-40 performances per year, received the Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts in 1996.
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| Program |
| Programs: | |
Summer Art Camp for ages 5-17; Fall, Winter/Spring Classes and Workshops for Adults and Children; Family Days celebrating exhibitions; "Alive After Five" friday night jazz; lectures/symposia; Film and video; Educational Tours led by Docents; "Meet the Master" art in the classroom
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| Youth Served: | |
7,000
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| Gender Specific: | |
No
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| Season: | |
Year-long, Academic year, Summer
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| Schedule: | |
Daily
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| Method of Evaluation: | |
Exhibition, Survey
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| Free Program: | |
No
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| Scholarships: | |
Yes
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| Administration |
| Primary Instructor: | |
Artist
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| Professional Development for Artists or Teachers: | |
Yes
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| Curriculum Guides or Lesson Plans for Teachers: | |
Yes
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| Funding: | |
Earned revenue, Private support, Government and/or foundation grants, Corporate underwriting
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| Governing Board: | |
Yes
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| Advisory Board: | |
Yes
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| Community |
| Service Area: | |
Multiple county
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| Serve At-risk Youth: | |
Some
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| Collaborations: | |
Schools, Libraries, Cultural institutions, Museums, Businesses, Social Services
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