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
Rhizome for President | 2024 MFA Thesis Exhibition
July 1 – 3
Reception: July 02 from 5–7pm
Leu Gallery in the Lila D. Bunch Library
“A rhizome has no beginning or end; it is always in the middle, between things” (Gilles Deleuze, A Thousand Plateaus). Embrace rhizomatic thinking, making connections rather than breaking them, with this group exhibition of final MFA thesis projects. This year's MFA candidates include Liz Hodder, Cj Lundblad, Jes Mercer-Monnig, Laurie Campbell Pannell, Ambrose Rouse, and Thaxton Fant Waters.
Upcoming Exhibitions
July 14 – August 09
Leu Gallery
Reception + Talk: July 15 from 4:30–6:30pm
Lines of Pressure is a solo exhibition of hand-carved prints by Alex Carmona. His works are revered for their detail, craftsmanship, and scale. In his short career as an artist, he has gained tremendous notoriety by creating woodcuts and marketing material for some of the biggest names in the music and automotive industry.
Lines of Pressure is co-sponsored by the Watkins College of Art at Belmont University and is made possible by generous gifts from the Tennessee Arts Academy Foundation.
July 08 – August 02
Gallery 121
Reception: July 16 from 5–7pm
Tennessee’s Best of the Best Student Art Exhibition is a collection of the best pieces in various media by student artists from the three grand divisions of the state. The students whose work will be featured have won college scholarships for their achievements and have had their work exhibited in museums throughout the state of Tennessee.
July 08 – August 02
LCVA Lobby
Reception: July 16 from 5–7pm
Connections: Tennessee Art Education Association Member Exhibition is a juried show featuring the work of kindergarten through higher education art educators from across Tennessee.
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.