Knoxville Arts Center

Parks and Recreation Director

Sheryl Ely
[email protected]
(865) 215-4311

Lakeshore Park
5930 Lyons View Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919

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  OUR STORY!

Knoxville Arts Center (KAC) has been a valuable addition to the Knoxville Parks & Recreation Department's programs for over thirty years. The program has grown to serve thousands of Knoxvillians and citizens in surrounding counties. For more information on specific classes and to register online, please click here or call 865-523-1401 and we'll send you a copy of our current schedule.
Learn More About the Center
   
  HOURS OF OPERATION
  Mon: 9:00 am-4:30 pm
Tues: 9:00 am-4:30pm 
Wed: 9:00 am-4:30 pm
Thurs: 9:00 am-4:30 pm 
Fri: 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Sat: 9:30 am-2:00 pm 
Sunday: Closed
   
  OPEN STUDIO HOURS

Please check the studio calendar at this time. Open Studio currently has restrictions due to Covid-19.

 
CONTACT INFO

1127 N. Broadway, Suite B
Knoxville, TN 37917
Phone: 865-523-1401
Fax: 865-523-1615
Email: [email protected]

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COVID-19 INFO

There are no mask mandates at this time, please wear a mask at your comfort level. Please stay home if you are sick. 


STAFF

Kelly Sullivan, Arts Specialist, Sr.
Amanda Humphreys, Arts Specialist
Kelly Lueschow, Arts Assistant
Emily Morin, Arts Assistant 


INSTRUCTORS
Diann Bishop, Drawing, Painting
Alex Bonner, Drawing, Papercutting 
Rebecca Buglio, Clay, Broom making  
Sheri Burns, Basketmaking 
Dustin Cecil, Broom making 
Tina Corea, Cookie Decorating
Cortney Hall, Clay 
Hannah Hancock, Watercolor 
Sandy Larson, Ballet & Belly Dance
Katie Lindsey, Painting, Teen Classes 
Emily Webb, Clay 


CLASS LISTINGS 

CURRENT CLASS CATALOGS & FLYERS


Update Coming Soon!




HOW TO REGISTER

You can register for classes online now, register by phone at 865-523-1401 or register in person at KAC. Online registration for all 4, 6 and 8-week classes ends 1 week prior to the class start date. Online registration for all 1 and 2-day classes and workshops will end 3 days prior to the class start date. Call us to see if there is still room in a class to register after the online deadline.

Payment is due at the time of registration and no later than 14 days prior to the class start date. Please note that no student's spot will be held without full payment. We accept cash, checks and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard and Discover). We cannot prorate sessions. 

NOTE: If you receive a payment confirmation but not a registration confirmation please contact Kelly Sullivan, [email protected]

Effective September 1, 2018, all registrations and payments that are made less than 5 days prior to class (excluding 1 and 2 day classes) will be subject to a late fee.

Register for current classes online now


Adult Classes YogaCANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY
(updated November 11, 2021)
KPRD Refund Policies [PDF]

Classes Canceled Due to Low Registrations 

Participants will receive a full refund or credit on their account if KAC cancels the class due to low enrollment.

All classes scheduled at Knoxville Arts Center require a minimum number of participants.  KAC makes every effort to inform people in advance of cancellations. Long (4, 6 or 8-week) classes that do not meet the minimum registration requirement are cancelled one (1) week prior to the start date of that class. Short (1, 2 or 3-day) workshops and classes that do not meet the minimum registration requirement are cancelled three (3) days prior to the start date of that class/workshop.

All participants will be informed via email if the class is cancelled.

Participant Withdrawal from Class 

A participant who withdraws from a class must inform KAC prior to the close of registration for the class to receive a full refund.

A participant who withdraws from a class after the close of registration for the class will receive a refund or credit of 30% of the registration fee.

Long (4, 6 or 8-week) class registration ends one (1) week prior to the start date of that class.

Short (1, 2 or 3-day) workshop and class registration ends three (3) days before class.


Youth ClassesHOMESCHOOL ART CLASSES

KAC is proud to offer Homeschool Art classes! For the 2020-2021 School Year we have changed some of the formatting of our current program and have added additional classes for our Homeschool Artists! Mondays and Wednesdays we are offering History + Process. In these classes students will learn the History of Art based on a monthly theme and then get to make a project based on the history that they learned about in class. These classes are offered for 6-15 year-olds and take place from 10:30 am-12:00 pm.

We are also offering  Clay classes on alternating Thursdays throughout the school year. Our clay classes are a new project every class where kids will get to learn the processes of working with clay. We all know kids love clay!


SCOUT BADGE WORKSHOP

These workshops are offered based  on scheduling availability

Scout leaders call us to schedule your badge workshop. We provide everything your scouts will need to obtain their next badge. Call for more information. Pricing is based on badge requirements and scheduling is based on availability.


Adults Pottery ClassGIFT CERTIFICATES

Looking for a meaningful gift?  Give your loved one an art experience at KAC with a gift certificate for an art class!  Gift Certificates are available in any amount and can be applied towards any class offered at KAC.


DIRECTIONS


From East Knoxville: Take I-40 Westbound to exit #389 (Hall of Fame Drive). Turn left onto Hall of Fame Drive. At the first light, turn right onto Gill Ave. At the street's end turn right onto N Broadway. The Craft Center will be 1/8 of a mile on the left. From West Knoxville: Take I-40 Eastbound to exit #389 (Hall of Fame Drive). Turn right onto Hall of Fame Drive. At the first light, turn right onto Gill Ave. At the street's end turn right onto N Broadway. The Knoxville Arts Center will be 1/8 of a mile on the left.


KAT BusKAT BUS

Ride the KAT Bus to the Arts & Fine Crafts Center by taking Route 22 to Broadway at Wells Avenue.