Current Exhibitions

Closing soon
Jan 26–Apr 28, 2024

Southern/Modern

People walking through a gallery reading wall text
Mar 1–May 27, 2024

Monuments and Myths: The America of Sculptors Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Daniel Chester French

Man looking up at a large sculpture with Monuments and Myths on the wall beside him
Closing soon
Jan 26–Apr 28, 2024

Carving a New Tradition: The Art of LaToya M. Hobbs

Several people looking at LaToya Hobb's artwork
Apr 5–Sep 2, 2024

Black Joy, in Spite of. . .

Young man and woman looking at paintings
Aug 11, 2023–Jul 28, 2024

Afrofuturistic Visions: Dreamscapes of Sicasso

Three women looking around in an elevator with the walls covered in colorful art.
Shabazz Larkin leaning over looking closely at his art installation

Artist Shabazz Larkin's Installation Now On View in the Atrium

This year’s Art in the Atrium project is devoted to the work of Nashville-based artist Shabazz Larkin. In association with the exhibition Monuments and Myths, a large-scale adorned pillar made from a salvaged tree is installed in the Upper-Level bridgeway. The pillar is Larkin’s interpretation of the Nkisi Nkondi statuette tradition developed by the Kongo people of Central Africa.

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young girl and boy sitting at a table painting.

Get Creative in Martin ArtQuest!

During your next visit, be sure to stop by Martin ArtQuest and discover your inner artist at a variety of artmaking stations. Find inspiration in our galleries, and then create your own masterpieces.

We are currently featuring activities inspired by Southern/Modern. Use oil pastels and scratch tools to create dimensional drawings, sketch a Southern-inspired still life, design colorful abstract art, and more!

Make Art. Make Memories!
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Upcoming Events & Programs

Thursday, April 25, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Lecture: “After Permanence: The Future of Monuments”

Paul Farber
Saturday, April 27, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Teen ARTlab: Let’s Make a Sketch(book)!

Close up of a young woman sketching in a book
Sunday, May 5, 3:00–4:30 p.m.

Jazz on the Move: The Life and Music of Clark Terry with Rod McGaha

Jazz on the Move graphic with image of Clark Terry and Rod McGaha
Thursday, May 9, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Curtis Godino Presents 
Discorporation 

Four musicians playing instruments on stage with colorful lighting.
Friday, May 10, 10:45–11:45 a.m.

Making Memories: A Dementia Social Engagement Program

Three statues of Abraham Lincoln in a gallery
Saturday, May 11, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Nashville Monuments Trolley Tour 

Musica sculpture showing a group of nude people leaping and dancing.
Sunday, May 12, 1:00–5:30 p.m.

Family Sunday

Mom leaning over to look at what her daughter is drawing on an easel
Sunday, May 12, 2:30–3:30 p.m.

Mother’s Day Tea Tasting 

Thursday, May 16, 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Guided Meditation

Group of people sitting on the gallery floor, meditating, led by a standing woman
Saturday, May 18, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Adult ARTlab: Introduction to Figure Drawing

Black and white drawing of a female statue
Thursday, May 30, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Conversation: Ann Ray with Kelly Peck and Seth Feman

Photo of Alexander McQueen holding a model's hand wearing a white gown as they both smile.
Saturday, June 8, 2:30–4:30 p.m.

The Sweetness of Life: An Ice Cream Social, Still Life, and Edible Installation 

Table display of an assortment of colorful foods including watermelon, avocado, papaya, kiwi, ice cream and more
Sunday, June 9, 2:30–3:30 p.m.

Family Ice Cream Social  

Sixteen scoops of different flavored ice creams
Sunday, June 9, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Family Drop-In ARTlab: Be a Fashion Designer

Man and woman figures made of fabric and paper
Thursday, June 13, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Conversation: Shahpour Pouyan with Media Farzin and Trinita Kennedy

Shahpour Pouyan working in his studio
Saturday, June 15, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Adult ARTlab: Photography and Thread: Embroidering on Fashion Photographs

Black and white photograph of three children with yellow, green and pink embroidery on the photo
Thursday, June 20, 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Yoga in the Courtyard

Group of people doing yoga on mats on a grassy area
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