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This advanced-level class is designed for students who have completed at least two full sessions of Connie Pico’s watercolor or acrylic courses and are ready to take their work to the next level. Building on a strong foundation of techniques, this studio experience focuses on refining artistic voice...
Our Homeschool Art Classes at the Fountain City Art Center in Knoxville, Tennessee provide a creative and engaging environment designed specifically for homeschool families.
Foundations in Drawing and Watercolor
Students begin with drawing and watercolor, developing strong foundational ...
A Place Where You Belong
Founded in the early 2000s, the Fountain City Art Center began as a vision shared by a collection of local artists who believed creativity should live at the center of community life. What started as a modest education and exhibition space has grown into a creative home ...
On Saturdays at 1:00 PM, something special is happening in Fountain City.
The Fountain City Art Center is now offering a free music class for elementary-aged students, presented by LeGrand Music Studios. This class is designed to introduce young students to the joy, structure, and creativity of music...
We will explore several techniques long known and used by painters to add a looseness and an impressionistic quality to your painting. This class is fun and meant to inspire your future projects. Saturday – 10 am to 12:30 PM - Six week duration. Materials list.
In this class, we will study artistic concepts involved in painting, a beautiful landscape, such as aerial perspective, composition and value structure, as well as painting techniques such as stumbling, brush, rolling, pallet, knife, work needed to take your landscape paintings to the next level. Si...
Want to master the art of painting? In this still life class, you'll work from carefully chosen references provided by your instructor—so every object is selected with intention and purpose. This method ensures that each student develops essential skills with clarity and confidence. Together, we’ll ...
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Becoming a Fountain City Art Center member is a simple and impactful way to invest in creativity, education, and community in Fountain City. Your $50 annual membership directly supports local artists, exhibitions, classes, ...
Creativity begins early—and every child deserves the chance to explore it. The Fountain CityArt Center is launching a new series of kids’ art classes starting in January, designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and nurture artistic skills in a fun, supportive environment.
David Liles, January 8-February 26, Reception: January 11, 2-4pm
Regional Juried Exhibition, March 8-April 26
Central High School Student Exhibit, April 29 - May 5
Fountain City Art Guild, May 26-June 30
Jerry's Artarama Staff Exhibition, July 3-August 11
Allan Sibley, August 17-September 29
The Watercolo...
Discover a community where music, art, and education come together. Our Events page highlights what’s happening across the Fountain City Art Center, LeGrand Music Studios, Knoxville Classical Guitar, and FlintMeryl Music—all united in celebrating creativity and connection.
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Beginners: Jump into the world of watercolor with this fast-paced, hands-on workshop! In just one day, you’ll learn six essential watercolor techniques that form the foundation of this expressive medium. Perfect for beginners, this class will introduce you to the fundamentals and building blocks you...
The Fountain City Art Center is dedicated to providing a variety of art experiences and opportunities for the public in an inviting and educational environment. The Fountain City Art Center is a venue for area artists, art groups, performing artists and students of all ages to exhibit their work, at...
The Fountain City Arts Center, located in Knoxville, TN, is currently seeking solo, two-artist, and group exhibition proposals for the 2026 exhibition season. The Fountain City Arts Center gallery includes 9 feet of wall space (that can accommodate approximately 30-50 2-D pieces), and 13 pedestals f...