The words "The Art of Deception" are written in large white capital letters on a black background.

This year’s Couture Opera experience invites you into a world of shadows, silhouettes, and surprise.

The Art of Deception is Knoxville Opera’s most provocative evening yet—an immersive night where illusion reigns and elegance takes unexpected form. Hosted at a new, undisclosed location revealed only to guests, this intimate, fashion-forward event has limited capacity.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7
UNDISCLOSED LOCATION

Proceeds support Knoxville Opera’s artistic and community programming, making this evening of distortion and design a celebration with real impact.

TICKETS SOLD OUT

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED

A designer runway show styled by Grow, a Shane Archer Concept — featuring a live vocalist and ensemble weaving a moody sonic landscape, a roving illusionist bending perception through intimate sleight of hand, and cocktails crafted with dramatic precision.

Guests can adorn themselves in luxury from the Velvet Vault by Markman’s.

DRESS CODE: SHADOWS AND ILLUSION

Black and White. Metallics. Bold Structure. Unexpected Elegance.

TICKET PRICES

— Platinum $250 —
Includes Front Row Assigned Seating

— Gold $175 —
Includes Second Row Assigned Seating

— Silver $125 —
Third and Fourth Row General Seating

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

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Black background with the word KONAE in large white letters, with the moon as the O, and the word WILDCRAFT in smaller white letters below.
White text on a black background displaying 'MARC / NELSON' with a slash in between.
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Black background with white text that reads "Market Square Ventures".

— Atelier Sponsor —

Markman’s Jewelers

— Bespoke Sponsor —

Faith Ferguson & Donald Stoner
Sherry & Charlie Spencer

— Supermodel Sponsor —

FirstBank
Margaret & Wayne Ritchie

— Catwalk Sponsor —

Eden McNabb & Chris Bishop
Holden Caperton
Bill & Mary Walker

— Campaign Sponsor —

Market Square Ventures
Mardel Fehrenbach and Donna Wertz
Amy & Nathan Honeycutt
Brent Midyett & Melissa Gabor Midyett
Julia & Mike Mullaney
Alwyn & Sara Staley
Theresa Stone
Nicole & Bennie Underwood

BECOME A SPONSOR