Permanent
Permanent Collection Galleries
The galleries located on the second floor display a rotating arrangement of works from Cheekwood’s permanent collection. American paintings, sculpture,…
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February 7, 2026
- March 8, 2026
POSTPONED – 2026 Middle Tennessee Scholastic Art Exhibition
Students submit photographs of their works online to be judged at Cheekwood by expert panels of jurors. Jurors pour over…
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March 7, 2026
- June 21, 2026
Common Ground: The Hainsworth Collection in Conversation with Cheekwood’s Permanent Collection
Common Ground brings together, for the first time, paintings from the Hainsworth family collection and Cheekwood’s permanent collection to create…
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March 7, 2026
Orchid Still Life Drawing
Capture the grace and beauty of orchids in this drawing workshop focusing on composition and mark making. The class will…
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March 7, 2026
- April 12, 2026
Cheekwood in Bloom: Red, White & Blooms
Celebrate history in full bloom! This spring, Cheekwood’s annual festival of flowers honors America’s 250th anniversary with a spectacular sea…
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March 7, 2026
- August 23, 2026
An American Story: Paintings from the Parthenon’s Cowan Collection
Discover the remarkable story behind one of Nashville’s greatest artistic treasures. An American Story invites visitors to experience the Cowan…
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March 7, 2026
- June 21, 2026
Lost For Words
Lost for Words is a pop-infused graphic arts exhibition featuring prints from Cheekwood’s permanent collection that transform language into playful…
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March 7, 2026
Orchid Terrariums
Learn about the art of flower preservation while creating an orchid terrarium to take home. Instructor Abigail Boroughs Location Frist…
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March 7, 2026
Orchid Still Life Drawing
Capture the grace and beauty of orchids in this drawing workshop focusing on composition and mark making. The class will…
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March 7, 2026
Orchid Image Transfers
Experiment with the art of image transfers while using orchids as subject matter. Transfer printed orchid imagery onto gel plates…
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March 14, 2026
- May 31, 2026
INTERVENTIONS: Karen LaMonte
American artist Karen LaMonte is renowned for her ethereal sculptures which explore the interplay of drapery, light, and the absence…
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March 14, 2026
Math in Bloom
Celebrate Pi Day at Cheekwood as we explore mathematics through three significant concepts—Pi, Infinity, and Fibonacci—during a festive daytime event supporting…
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March 28, 2026
- March 29, 2026
Middle Tennessee Daffodil Show
This annual show is hosted by The Middle Tennessee Daffodil Society, approved by the American Daffodil Society. See some of…
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March 28, 2026
Holi at Cheekwood
Join Cheekwood as we celebrate Holi, the Indian “Festival of Spring” and “Festival of Colors.” This educational event will introduce…
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Special Event
April 3, 2026
- April 4, 2026
Great Spring Art Hop
Join us for a lively weekend filled with 48 egg hunts for children in every age group. The excitement is…
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April 11, 2026
Native Plant Sale
The Garden Club of Nashville, committed to the protection of native plants vital to Middle Tennessee, will host its 19th…
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April 18, 2026
- April 19, 2026
Dogs & Dogwoods
Dogs plus dogwood trees equals a perfect spring weekend! Bring your furry friend to Cheekwood for a stroll through the…
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