The Watkins College of Art invites the public to enjoy gallery exhibitions and related programming. A current list of Events & Exhibitions can be found here, and admission is always free.
Upcoming Events
Exhibition Schedule
Practice + Persistence | MFA Alumni Exhibition
March 09 – May 22
Reception: March 19 from 4-6 pm
Leu Gallery
Practice + Persistence celebrates the enduring creativity of MFA alumni from the Watkins College of Art at Belmont University. Interdisciplinary in scope, it highlights the many ways these artists engage with contemporary ideas, materials, and forms. Collectively, the works embody both individual inquiry and the shared spirit of experimentation that defines the MFA program.
31st Annual Student Exhibition
March 02 – April 01
Watkins Awards Gala: March 26 from 4:30-6pm
Gallery 121 and the Leu Center for the Visual Arts Lobby
The Watkins College of Art and Kappa Pi student organization presents the professionally juried Annual Student Exhibition. Join us in celebrating student success with a vibrant showcase of outstanding work from across all programs and levels of study!
Upcoming Exhibitions
April 13 – May 08
Watkins Design & Art Crawl: April 21 from 5-7pm
Gallery 121 in the Leu Center for the Visual Arts
The Watkins College of Art at Belmont University proudly presents its annual exhibition of Fine Art senior thesis projects, celebrating the creative achievements of graduating students. The exhibition culminates in a reception featuring the presentation of senior design portfolios.
The Watkins College of Art invites the community to enjoy exhibitions and related programming. All galleries are free and open to the public. Sign up to receive the monthly WCA Gallery Newsletter and stay up to date on the latest open programming. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Do you have questions about our galleries? Please reach out via email to Katie Mitchell, Director of Galleries & Programming.
Galleries
The Watkins College of Art operates four art galleries in Nashville that promote the exhibition of current student, faculty, alumni, and contemporary artists.