William Holbert – The Celebrity Show

November 7-29, 2025
William Holbert – The Celebrity Show
Opening reception: Friday, November 7, 4:00-9:00 PM
The Emporium, 100 S. Gay Street. Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 9-5; Sat 10-1; Additional hours: Sat Nov 8, 10 AM – 5 PM; Sun Nov 9, 11 AM – 2 PM; Fri Nov 14, 5-7 PM; Fri Nov 21, 5-7 PM.

The Celebrity Show is a collection of paintings of well-known actors, musicians and athletes in a variety of media including oil, acrylic, colored pencil, and alcohol ink.

William “Bill” Holbert has been creating art for as long as he can remember. A native of Knoxville, he flourished as a young child and doesn’t remember a time when he was not creating something. He began by drawing pictures of cereal boxes and has expanded his art ever since. Creating art has opened up a whole other world for Holbert — a creative world filled with friends with the same ideals as himself. Holbert’s true love is oil painting, and he has won multiple awards for his art. He practices his art daily, takes commissions on a regular basis, and hopes viewers will see joy and sadness equally expressed through his art.