Current Exhibits
We are on summer hiatus. Our 2026-27 Exhibit Season starts August 14. Check out our season of upcoming exhibits below.
Upcoming Exhibits
AUGUST 14 - SEPTEMBER 18
Reception Friday, August 21, at 5:00 PM
Willson Exhibit Room
We’re starting AACA’s 2026-27 exhibit season with a community art project, honoring America 250 and we need YOU to help us create it!
COMMUNITY “PIECE” PROJECT
SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 30
Receptions Friday, October 2, at 5:00 PM
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 26
Willson Exhibit Room
Annual Open Exhibit & Art Show is a curated and judged art show for artists in McMinn and surrounding counties.
OPEN EXHIBIT & ART COMPETITION
AN EXHIBIT BY PAT ARMSTRONG AND FRIENDS
Hallway Gallery
More information about this exhibit will be available in August 2026.
RESIST-STITCH
Gallery Wall in the Peggy Dow Performance Center
More information about this exhibit will be available in August 2026.
AN EXHIBIT BY ADAM ROMANO
NOVEMBER 6 - DECEMBER 11
Receptions November 17 at 5:00 PM
Willson Exhibit Room and Hallway Gallery
More information about this exhibit will be available in September 2026.
AN EXHIBIT BY CHRIS INGRAM
Gallery Wall in the Peggy Dow Performance Center
More information about this exhibit will be available in September 2026.
AN EXHIBIT BY REAGAN SCHMISSRAUTER
JANUARY 8 - FEBRUARY 19
Receptions Friday, January 8, at 5:00
Willson Exhibit Room and Hallway Gallery
More information about this exhibit will be available in November 2026.
AN EXHIBIT BY THE HART GALLERY
Gallery Wall in the Peggy Dow Performance Center
More information about this exhibit will be available in November 2026.
AN EXHIBIT BY BRENT WESTON
FEBRUARY 26 - APRIL 9
Receptions Friday, February 26, at 5:00
Willson Exhibit Room and Hallway Gallery
More information about this exhibit and registration information will be available in December 2026.
POTTERY EXHIBIT
Gallery Wall in the Peggy Dow Performance Center
More information about this exhibit will be available in January 2027.
AN EXHIBIT BY SARA GOOD
APRIL 16 - MAY 21
Receptions Friday, April 16, at 5:00
Willson Exhibit Room and Hallway Gallery
More information about this exhibit and registration information will be available in February 2027.
AN EXHIBIT BY TODD NEWMAN
EXPOSURE: PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT AND COMPETITION
Gallery Wall in the Peggy Dow Performance Center
More information about this exhibit and registration information will be available in January 2027.
About Our Galleries
The Arts Center is home to two galleries that show everything from local student art to well-known regional artists to traveling exhibitions curated by professionals in their field. The Willson Exhibit Room is a wide space perfect for larger works and sculpture, while the Hall Gallery is more intimate and perfect for smaller works that invite you to get up close.
We also organize annual competitions for artists of all ages and experience. We are proud to feature work in these exhibits from residents of the area, and include separate divisions with cash prizes.