The Ewing Gallery of Art and Architecture is named in honor of C. Kermit “Buck” Ewing who initiated the art curriculum at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1948.

Begun in 1981, the Ewing Gallery of Art and Architecture is a professionally managed university gallery, funded jointly by the School of Art and the College of Architecture and Design. The Ewing Gallery has developed and maintained a permanent collection for the purpose of scholarly research and the enrichment of the University and regional communities.

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Monterey Jazz Festival

Four men, one in profile and three playing instruments.

Jazz Combo

Four musicians—including saxophone, piano, and upright bass.

Artists Meeting

Head portraits of two men, one with hand on chin.

Seated Man

Profile drawing of man wearing a suit and seated on a stool.

Mother and Child

Mother holding baby in her arms