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
From Where Loss Comes | Pradip Malde
March 10 – May 23
Reception + Talk: March 27 from 4–6pm
Leu Gallery in the Lila D. Bunch Library
From Where Loss Comes is a photography exhibition by Pradip Malde that takes an unblinking look at how sacrifice and belonging are deeply rooted in the human experience, specifically through female genital mutilation (FGM) and cutting in Tanzania.
The Art of Community
May 12 – 30
Gallery 121
Reception: May 16 from 5-7pm
Join Watkins Community Education in celebrating student work at The Art of Community, a juried exhibition featuring members of the community. This is an opportunity to connect with new and old friends in the community and commemorate the hard work it takes to be a life-long student.
Upcoming Exhibitions
July 02 – Aug 01
Leu Gallery in Bunch Library
Opening Reception: July 02 from 5-7pm
Ephemera features the thesis projects from 2025 MFA candidates Cat Buffington, Peyton Byrd, Emily Doty, Richard Heinsohn, Keria Nashed, Gina Selvera, and Michelle D. Wise. Please join us for an opening reception on July 2nd, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.
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.