Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission – Gallery of Arts Tribute

This Exhibit Will Remain on Display January 4 thru January 31

The MLK Gallery of Arts Tribute will kick-off the 2019 King Week Celebration. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission is partnering with the Arts & Alliance of Greater Knoxville to provide this annual occasion. The Galley of Arts Tribute is a juried exhibition developed to recognize local artists and most importantly honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Fine art will be displayed in the Atrium and North Wall galleries of the beautifully-restored Emporium Center at 100 S. Gay Street, which is located in Knoxville’s downtown arts anchor location. The exhibit will be showcased from January 4 thru January 31 , 2019, which will feature works by African and African American artists that reflect the themes of Unity, Community, Love, Racial Reconciliation, Social Justice, and Civil Rights.

The Arts & Culture Alliance and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission announce a call for entries for the fourth annual Gallery of Arts Tribute, developed to recognize local artists and honor the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Approximately 40-50 fine art works of all media will be selected for display in the Balcony gallery of the beautifully-restored Emporium Center at 100 S. Gay Street, Knoxville’s downtown arts anchor location. The Emporium is free and open to the public Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and additional hours for special events.

For more information please contact Jackie Clay at Admin@MLKKnoxville.com