October 12–18
Nashville’s visual art scene, all in one place.
This week, there are a few ways to get involved beyond visiting a gallery. Four Arts Commission committee meetings offer a look at the work happening behind the scenes, followed by a weekend of local art, printmaking, watercolor, and lantern making.
The monthly guide helps you plan your artsy itinerary ahead of time. Our weekly editions bring you those same schedules, with more detail before you head out.
Explore for seeing art, Create for hands-on activities, and Connect for meeting people and getting involved.
Tuesday, October 13
Arts Commission Grants and Funding Committee Meeting
October 13 · 1–3 PM
Connect · 1417 Murfreesboro Pike
Curious about arts funding in Nashville? Attend the Grants and Funding Committee meeting to follow the discussion and get more familiar with this part of the city’s arts support system.
Arts Commission Advocacy Committee Meeting
October 13 · 5:30–7 PM
Connect · McCabe Park Community Center
Spend an evening listening to the Arts Commission’s Advocacy Committee. If you’ve been looking for a way to get involved in Nashville’s arts community beyond attending events, a public meeting is one place to start.
Public comment: Sign up before the meeting to speak in person. Online comments must be submitted at least two hours before the meeting.
Wednesday, October 14
Arts Commission Executive Committee Meeting
October 14 · 2–3 PM
Connect · 1417 Murfreesboro Pike
Get a closer look at the Arts Commission’s work by attending its Executive Committee meeting. Members of the public can listen and offer comments during the designated portion of the agenda.
Thursday, October 15
Arts Commission Public Art Committee Meeting
October 15 · 11 AM–1 PM
Connect · 1417 Murfreesboro Pike
Interested in the art we encounter around the city? The Public Art Committee meeting is an opportunity to follow the conversations behind Nashville’s public art and share your perspective during public comment.
Saturday, October 17
Nima’s Retrospective
October 17 · 2–5 PM
Explore · Art & Soul, Sidco Drive
See a retrospective celebrating Arunima “Nima” Orr, artist and founder of Art & Soul. Nima plans to be there throughout the afternoon, sharing the stories and inspiration behind her pieces—a chance to see the work and hear from the person who made it.
Hatch Show Print Block Party
October 17 · 3–5 PM
Create · 224 Rep. John Lewis Way South · $75
Try your hand at relief printing with Hatch’s hand-carved blocks. Instructors will guide you through composing an image, layering, and using color before you print your own piece on paper or fabric.
Included: All materials and a blank tea towel or tote bag. No experience necessary. Ages 18 and up.
October Art Market at 100 Taylor
October 17 · 3–9 PM
Explore · 100 Taylor Street · Free
Wander through work by local artists and makers, from pottery and paintings to jewelry, textiles, and glass. Meet the people behind the pieces, find something for your home, or simply spend an evening browsing with friends.
Also on site: Food vendors, drinks, and music. Family- and dog-friendly.
Sunday, October 18
Eat Your Vegetables! With Kim Lane
October 18 · 11 AM–2 PM
Create · 801 Percy Warner Boulevard · $40 members / $50 nonmembers
Root vegetables become the inspiration for a colorful watercolor composition in this workshop with Kim Lane. Experiment with liquid watercolors, wet-on-wet techniques, and mark making, with room to play even if you’ve never painted before.
Included: All materials. No previous experience required. Children over 12 may attend with an adult.
Lantern Club: Franklin
October 18 · 4–6 PM
Create · The Fainting Goat Coffee, Franklin · $45
Join Nashville Craft Club for an afternoon of decoupage lantern making. Go spooky for Halloween or make something whimsical to brighten your space as the evenings get longer.
Have an event you’d like included in a future guide? I’d love to hear about it. Email me at vellaforma@gmail.com.
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