Artwork by Tina Curry and Ryan Blair

The Arts & Culture Alliance and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission will present the sixth 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 main lower gallery of the Emporium from January 3-31, 2020 with an opening reception on First Friday, January 3.

There is no entry fee. You may download the application at www.knoxalliance.com/mlk-tribute.

The exhibition seeks to feature works by artists living within 50 miles of Knoxville. Artwork should provide one or more of the following: A response to the 2020 theme of “Let Freedom Ring: Through Social Justice, Economic Empowerment, Love, Peace, and Unity”; A reflection of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and/or Pertinence to the themes of Unity, Community, Love, Reconciliation, Social Justice, and Civil Rights.

Artwork must be original and completed within the last five years in 2-D (painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, photography) or 3-D (sculpture of all media). Maximum allowed size is 60” x 60”. Each artist may bring up to three pieces for consideration.