The Soul Within: “They Draw Me In, I Draw Them Out” The Work of Lynn Earnest
Lynn Earnest is a contemporary, Appalachian, draftswoman who weaves together history, art, and the essence of place. Similar to a mathematical proof, Earnest leaves the history of her mark making, […]
Animal Instinct: The Drawings of Adonna Khare
Adonna Khare is a world-renowned, American master carbon-pencil artist. Her style has been compared to the photo-realistic illustrations of Audubon, but the surreal worlds and strange inhabitants she creates can […]
A Tapestry of Movement: The Art of James Griffin
EXHIBIT DETAILS A Tapestry of Movement: The Art of James Griffin On view in the William King Museum of Art Panoramic Gallery August 22, 2024 – January 5, 2025 Reception […]
Betsy K. White Cultural Heritage Collection
The Cultural Heritage Project was born when an exhibition of historic quilts at the William King Museum of Art became enormously popular. In 1994, inspired to host more humanities-style exhibits […]
O. Winston Link: A Day on the Abingdon Branch
This rare photography collection captures the last steam train on the Virginia Creeper rail line. Of the Abingdon Branch, photographer O. Winston Link said, “At times the locomotives are almost […]
NASCAR: A Driving Culture
This collection is not currently on view. Stock car racing has been an integral part of our region’s culture for decades. A number of area dirt tracks draw hundreds […]
Flack Attack: The Appalachian Battery
This solo exhibition features the work of famed Johnson City, TN, artist, Jason “Jay” Flack. Jay’s work is characterized by his bold use of color, illustrative designs, and expressionist energy. […]
The Virginia Highlands Festival: Celebrating 75 Years of Appalachia
75 years ago, Robert Porterfield began a cultural experience unparalleled to our region. The Virginia Highlands Festival has continued to grow in size and scope to become a destination for […]
Empty Air: The Art of Maggie Connolly
ARTIST INFORMATION Artist Statement I am classically trained in high craft, specifically in the material of ceramics. This means that every starting point comes from the perspective of understanding materials, processes, and […]
The Art of Advertisement: Art Nouveau Posters of the Late 19th Century
In light of the current power uncertainties and in an effort to prioritize the safety of the artwork, we regret to announce the immediate closure of both the Art Nouveau […]