KnoxWalls Murals & Music Festival

Dogwood Arts is thrilled to announce the inaugural KnoxWalls Murals & Music Festival, taking place on May 30, 2026, in Knoxville, TN. This event offers ten muralists the opportunity to create side by side in a supportive, collaborative environment—sharing their talents and most importantly, having fun.

While traditional RFPs often take place behind the scenes and feel competitive, this festival invites the public to engage directly in the process, offering the community a voice in shaping the art that defines Knoxville. During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite mural. The two winning artists will be commissioned to paint permanent Prize Walls (1st Place: $12,000 and 2nd Place: $7,000) within one year. The two Prize Wall muralists will be announced during the festival on Saturday, May 30th.

MOBILE FOOD VENDOR REQUIREMENTS

All Mobile Food Vending Units must provide a current copy of the City of Knoxville Mobile Food Unit permit with current inspection along with their application (if applicable for your business type). Food vendors with pre-packaged goods that do not require heating or cooking on-site do not require a Mobile Food Unit Permit. Food Vendor shall comply with all legal requirements established for Mobile Food Vendor operations as put forth by the City of Knoxville, Knox County, the health department, the Knoxville Fire Marshall, and the State of Tennessee. Dogwood Arts bears no responsibility or liability for non-compliance.

RATES & FEES

• If selected as a Mobile Food Vendor, the fee for participating is 15% of the total revenue sold during the event.
• Approved/selected vendors will receive an official agreement and will confirm acceptance by submitting that document along with a $150 security/damage deposit. (A sample agreement can be found in the Documents tab). This deposit is non-refundable but will apply to the total amount due at the end of the event if there are no damages to the vending site caused by Food Vendor’s activities during the event.

*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.