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Deadline: Feb 16, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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KnoxWalls Murals & Music Festival
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Date: May 30, 2026 12:00 pm - May 30, 2026 8:00 pm (EST)
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Emory Place, Knoxville, Tennessee 37917, United States
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Free

About the event

Get ready for a day bursting with color, creativity, and community as Dogwood Arts transforms Emory Place into an open-air art and music experience. Ten talented muralists will go head-to-head in a live painting competition, creating murals in real time while festival-goers watch the art unfold, enjoy performances by local & regional musicians, and explore the vibrant personalities of the businesses in and around Emory Place. Once the murals are complete, the public will have the opportunity to vote online to determine the 1st and 2nd place winners, who will each be awarded permanent mural commissions at sites around Knoxville. The completed 8’x8’ murals will then be sold through an online auction, with proceeds shared between the artists and Dogwood Arts’ Mural Program, helping fund even more public art across the city. Festival Highlights Include: Art in Action: 10 muralists painting live in the streets Live Music: Local and regional artists performing throughout the day Kids’ Hands-On Mural Experience: Interactive art zone for young creators Food Trucks + Local Vendors: A taste of Knoxville’s best flavors Mural Wall Auction: Bid on original art and support local artists Public Vote: Two winning muralists earn permanent commissions in Knoxville A Bold Next Chapter for Public Art in Knoxville Knoxwalls Murals & Music Festival expands on the momentum of Dogwood Arts’ Mural Program, which has commissioned more than 60 murals across East Tennessee since 2019, transforming public spaces and investing directly in regional artists.
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*Applications will be accepted through February 16, 2026 | Notifications will be sent out no later than March 3, 2026. If you have questions before filling out the interest form, please email info@dogwoodarts.com.

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User information

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Email
  • Gender
  • Birthday
  • Address

Additional information

  • Artist/Performing Group Name
  • Website
  • Social Media Handles/Links
  • Are you based in Knoxville or the surrounding area?
  • Preferred Performance Length
  • How much time will you need on stage prior to your performance?
  • What is the maximum number of people that will be on stage at any given time?
  • If applicable, please upload a stage plot.
  • List all sound/AV needs for your performance (1. number of microphones, 2. how many inputs needed, etc). Please indicate any equipment you will be bringing as well.
  • Please list any additional information about your performance requirements that we should be aware of:
  • Where are you based?
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