The first day of spring is almost here, which means Dogwood Arts is gearing up for its annual springtime celebration with a number of exciting events and programs for the entire family. Hop-scotch through Chalk Walk on Market Square, take in the natural beauty of our region on over 85 miles of blooming Dogwood Trails, make memories at the Dogwood Arts Festival all during April and discover your new favorite band at Rhythm N’ Blooms––now in May!
Since 1955, Dogwood Arts has hosted Knoxville’s favorite springtime celebration. What started as a neighborhood beautification project has blossomed into a year-round celebration of our region’s art, culture, and natural beauty.
Now it’s time again to welcome another blooming East Tennessee spring! Follow Dogwood Arts on Facebook or visit dogwoodarts.com to discover more about the events, performances, and exhibits featured this season.
2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MARCH 29 | ARTITUDE
A celebration of art, courage, and survivorship produced in partnership with the Cancer Support Center.
APRIL 1 - MARCH 2020 | ART IN PUBLIC PLACES EXHIBITION
An exhibition of large-scale outdoor sculptures in downtown Knoxville, the McGhee Tyson Airport, Zoo Knoxville, and Oak Ridge. Sculpture installation will take place March 22-23, 2019.
APRIL 1-30 | EPIPHONE GUITAR ART EXHIBITION
An exhibition of student artwork produced on Epiphone Guitars, on display at the Songbirds Guitar Art Museum in Chattanooga until April 30th before moving to Knoxville in May.
APRIL 4 - APRIL 30 | DOGWOOD TRAILS, OPEN GARDENS, AND CAMERA SITES
Twelve blooming trails covering over 85 miles of residential neighborhoods in the Knoxville area. Farragut is the 2019 Featured Trail. A ribbon-cutting on April 4th on the Farragut Trail will officially open the Dogwood Trails.
APRIL 6 | CHALK WALK
A day-long chalk festival that turns downtown Knoxville sidewalks into a vast canvas for the region's most talented professional and student artists.
APRIL 13 & 14 | FEATURED GARDENS
Remarkable private gardens open to the public for one weekend only.
APRIL 14 |BIKES & BLOOMS (Spring)
Organized bike rides showcasing Knoxville’s natural beauty the lean, green way.
APRIL 26 - 28 | DOGWOOD ARTS FESTIVAL
Downtown Knoxville becomes a dynamic street festival showcasing artwork from local and national artisans, live entertainment, food trucks, children’s activities, and much more!
APRIL/MAY | HIKES & BLOOMS
Guided hikes that highlight interesting facts, features, and flora, produced with Covenant Health.
MAY 17 - 19 | RHYTHM N’ BLOOMS
This 3-day music festival features emerging acts in American roots music - encompassing blues, country, jazz, rock, indie, and everything in between.
JUNE 1 - 2 | SUMMER FEATURED GARDEN
One of Knoxville’s exceptional gardens opens to the public for this weekend only.
JUNE 7 - 31 | REGIONAL ART EXHIBITION
An exhibition of fine art showcasing emerging and established regional artists.