Permanent Collection Galleries
February 26, 2021 – Ongoing
Cheekwood’s permanent collection galleries contain paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from 1875-1940.
Wellness 360
March 03, 2021 – October 27, 2021
The launch of Wellness 360 will bring new menu offerings from Café 29, yoga, outdoor classes led by local instructors, and mindfulness walks on The Carell Trail.
Storytime in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden
March 09, 2021 – September 14, 2021 10:00 AM, 10:45 AM, 11:30 AM
Join us outside in the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden as we read nature and art inspired children’s books each week!
Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! Made with LEGO® Bricks
May 01, 2021 – September 05, 2021
From acclaimed artist Sean Kenney and produced by Imagine Exhibitions, this exhibition features 38 sculptures made from more than 800,000 LEGO® Bricks.
Sound Bath Meditation with The Yogi Bassist
May 02, 2021 – August 29, 2021 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Join “The Yogi Bassist” Jo-Jo Jackson for a 60-minute sound bath meditation experience.
Member Mornings
May 05, 2021 – October 27, 2021 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Members enjoy an extra morning hour on Wednesdays to explore the gardens and trails before we open to the public.
Thursday Night Out
May 06, 2021 – October 28, 2021 5 PM - 9 PM
Join us on Thursday nights for live music and programming combining art and nature! Please note Cheekwood will not be hosting Thursday Night Out on September 2 or September 9.
Downward Dogs at Dusk with Triluna Wellness
May 06, 2021 – August 26, 2021 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Celebrate the longer days with a yoga class at dusk!
Sunset Sound Bath Meditation with The Yogi Bassist
May 06, 2021 – August 26, 2021 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join “The Yogi Bassist” Jo-Jo Jackson for a 60-minute sound bath meditation experience.
MINIMALISM
May 08, 2021 – August 29, 2021
MINIMALISM invites visitors to explore works on paper by American artists of the 1960s - 1970s in the wake of Abstract Expressionism.
En Plein Air
June 04, 2021 – September 05, 2021
For the second year, Cheekwood will invite established Nashville painters to use our spring blooms as inspiration in the annual En Plein Air exhibition.
Thirsty Third Thursdays | Cocktail Crawl
June 17, 2021 – October 21, 2021 5 PM - 9 PM
Join us for Thirsty Third Thursdays on this specially ticketed Cocktail Crawl throughout the gardens!
Garden Closures
July 05, 2021 – September 22, 2021
Wills Perennial Garden, Sigourney Cheek Literary Garden, and the Reflection Pool in the Martin Boxwood Gardens will be temporarily closed for renovations.
Sensing Nature with Tai Chi and Qigong
July 07, 2021 – August 25, 2021 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Join Cindy Lio of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine of Vanderbilt to experience the flow of gentle Tai Chi and Qigong movements and to tune into the rhythm of nature.
Forest Bathing Immersion with Forest Therapy Nashville
July 07, 2021 – August 25, 2021 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Explore a unique way to immerse yourself in nature through Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of forest bathing.
Intermediate Yoga with Small World Yoga
July 11, 2021 – August 29, 2021 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
This popular class aims to build mental awareness and challenge your flexibility, balance, and strength.
Art Bark Exhibit: Crayon Sculptures by Nashville Artist Herb Williams
August 03, 2021 – August 29, 2021
Cheekwood will feature four canine sculptures made entirely out of crayons by Nashville artist Herb Williams in the Frist Learning Center.
Dog Nights of Summer
August 05, 2021 – August 26, 2021 5 PM - 9 PM
We're going to the dogs! Pack up the whole family and join us for dog-friendly nights in the garden Thursday evenings in August.
Wellness 360 Talk: Summer Gazpacho with Fresh Herbs with the Herb Society of Nashville
August 08, 2021 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
The history of Gazpacho and how this chilled dish became one of Spain’s most treasured soups will be shared along with recipes to make your own version of this summer cooler!
The Sculpture of William Edmondson: Tombstones, Garden Ornaments, and Stonework
August 12, 2021 – October 31, 2021
The Sculpture of William Edmondson: Tombstones, Garden Ornaments, and Stone Work is the first large-scale museum examination of the artist’s career in over twenty years.
African American Cultural Family Celebration
August 14, 2021 – August 15, 2021
Cheekwood is excited to debut its inaugural African American Cultural Family Celebration, featuring a weekend of activities, highlighting both the visual and performing arts.
Block Printing Workshop
August 14, 2021 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Work with local artist Ashley Seay to create your own linocut blocks and print on various materials.
Portrait Photography Workshop
August 14, 2021 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Local photographers DaShawn Lewis and Kim Manson will discuss content, composition, and more in this photography workshop examining the art of William Edmondson.
Sound Bath Meditation In the Galleries
August 15, 2021 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Join “The Yogi Bassist” Jo-Jo Jackson for a special 60-minute sound bath meditation experience in the galleries as part of the African American Cultural Family Celebration.
2021 Martin Shallenberger Artist-in-Residence Michael McMath
August 20, 2021 – October 17, 2021
Michael D. McMath works in Venetian plaster and encaustics, also known as the technique of painting with hot wax.
SOLD OUT – Songwriters Under the Stars
August 27, 2021 – August 28, 2021
Join us for an evening of song and symphony on Cheekwood's gorgeous Swan Lawn featuring the critically acclaimed show Music City Hit-Makers and backed by the Music City Symphony.
Classic Car Show
September 04, 2021
Stroll among impeccably maintained classic cars from the early to mid-twentieth century during our Classic Car Show!
INTERVENTIONS: Beth Katleman
September 18, 2021 – January 02, 2022
Beth Katleman, will install her whimsical and satirical work offering a creative temporary shift in perspective on the museum’s permanent collection.
Tots! Now Tuesday through Saturday
September 18, 2021 – Ongoing 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Beginning Saturday, September 18, Tots! returns with hands-on activities, storytime, and the curiosity cart five days a week.
Cheekwood Harvest
September 18, 2021 – October 31, 2021
We're celebrating all things fall with 6 weeks of harvest activities and entertainment!
Scarecrows!
September 18, 2021 – October 31, 2021
Silly and serious, big and small, frightening and friendly-scarecrows created by our Nashville community are invading our gardens again this fall.
Japanese Moon Viewing
September 19, 2021
Join us for our seventh annual celebration of Otsukimi, the Japanese Moon Viewing festival!
Symposium: William Edmondson in Context
September 24, 2021 – September 25, 2021
Cheekwood and the Department of the History of Art and Architecture at Vanderbilt University will hold a two-day scholarly symposium on the work and legacy of William Edmondson.
Member Appreciation Day
September 27, 2021
Come out, bring a picnic, and enjoy 55 acres of breathing room this fall!
Halloween Pooch Parade
October 23, 2021
You're invited to our canine costume paw-ty! Parade around the gardens with your pup during our Halloween Pooch Parade.
El Día de los Muertos
October 30, 2021 – October 31, 2021
Cheekwood brings the traditions of Mexico and Latin America to Nashville during the 22nd Annual El Día de los Muertos festival.
Manhattan Memories: Soaring Towers and Park Visions of Jefferson Hayman and A.C. Webb
November 20, 2021 – February 13, 2022
Manhattan Memories: Soaring Towers and Park Visions of Jefferson Hayman and A.C. Webb explores how two artists, generations apart, are captivated by New York City.
Holiday LIGHTS
November 20, 2021 – January 09, 2022
Delight in the joy of the holiday season during Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood. Nashville's favorite tradition returns with Santa's reindeer, trains, and one mile of lights!