Emporium Center

The Emporium Center is a contemporary arts and cultural venue in downtown Knoxville operated by the Arts & Culture Alliance. The center features multiple gallery spaces including the Balcony Gallery, Lower Gallery, Display Case, Atrium, and North Wall, hosting rotating exhibitions of fine art, quilts, woodturnings, photography, and mixed media. Beyond visual arts exhibitions, the Emporium Center serves as a flexible event and gathering space for the local arts community, with Friday evening gallery openings and receptions that draw crowds.