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Warhol–Wyeth: Portraits of Each Other

In January of 1977, Andy Warhol, the King of Pop, and Jamie Wyeth, Prince of Realism, exhibited their remarkable portraits of one another at Cheekwood in an exhibition celebrating the creative exchange between two artists from seemingly different worlds.

Now, fifty years later, Cheekwood revisits this landmark moment in its history, bringing these works together once more, alongside more recent portraits by Jamie Wyeth that offer a fresh perspective on this enduring artistic connection.

What began as an unlikely friendship grew into a remarkable artistic exchange. Spending time together at Warhol’s legendary Factory in New York, the two created portraits that challenged expectations of both artists’ work. Their collaboration spanned several years of creative dialogue, offering a rare glimpse into the worlds of two American artists who found inspiration in one another. Fifty years later, their portraits reunite at Cheekwood, bringing this extraordinary story full circle.

What began as an unlikely friendship grew into a remarkable artistic exchange. Spending time together at Warhol’s legendary Factory in New York, the two created portraits that challenged expectations of both artists’ work. Their collaboration spanned several years of creative dialogue, offering a rare glimpse into the worlds of two American artists who found inspiration in one another. Fifty years later, their portraits reunite at Cheekwood, bringing this extraordinary story full circle.

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F. Luis Mora (American,1874-1940), Shadows in the Orchard, 1910, Oil on canvas. From the collection of John and Susan Hainsworth.
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Adam Emory Albright (American 1862-1957), The Raft, 1895, Oil on canvas. From the collection of John and Susan Hainsworth.
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Julian Alden Weir (American, 1852−1919), At the Piano, c.1890, oil on canvas. From the collection of John and Susan Hainsworth.
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Verse and Vision: Of Earth and Sky

Verse and Vision: Of Earth and Sky, a Graphic Arts exhibition of works on paper from Cheekwood’s permanent collection, brings together visual art and ekphrastic poetry in a shared exploration of the natural world. The exhibition’s theme, Of Earth and Sky, invites reflection on the landscapes, atmospheres, and quiet moments that shape our relationship to nature, encouraging a deeper awareness of the environments that surround and sustain us.

Featuring ekphrastic poetry written by:

Rachel Bartek
Carson Colenbaugh
Ajla Dizdarević
Sarah Elliott
Kelly Ann Graff
Didi Jackson

Donneisha Jennings
Margaret Kingsbury
Andi Kopek
Emiliya Mailyan
Sydney Mayes
Judith Kittredge

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Gallery Talk with Artist-in-Residence, Maura Wright

Join Maura Wright for a special artist talk before the Thursday Night Out concert begins. Discover the inspiration behind the work and gallery installation as the artist shares insights about her experience.

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Maura Wright (b.1991), Yellow Amphora, 2024, earthenware, slip, glaze and luster. Photo by Alan Weiner.
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Image of Maura’s Studio, Photo by Will Warsalia.

During her residency, Wright will explore Cheekwood’s decorative arts holdings—including the museum’s porcelain collection—as well as the gardens and historic architecture of the estate. Nature, botanical forms, and historical design references often inform her compositions, which combine sculptural ceramics with painted environments that evoke frescoed interiors and decorative wall treatments. Through this approach, Wright creates installations that consider the relationship between objects, ornament, and the spaces they inhabit.

Wright received her MFA from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University in 2018 and her BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute in 2013. Her work has been exhibited at galleries and institutions across the United States and has been featured in Architectural Digest, Surface Magazine, Curbed, and Dwell, where her distinctive approach to contemporary ceramics and decorative form has drawn national attention.

The Artist-in-Residence program is made possible through the generous support of the Shallenberger family.

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Gardens Only Gardens + Mansion
Adults $21 $27
Youth (3-17) $14 $20
Ages 2 & Under FREE FREE
Member Adult FREE FREE
Member Youth FREE FREE

A $2 per item service fee will be added to all paid transactions.
Non-Members: $5 per order parking fee

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2026 Martin Shallenberger Artist-in-Residence: Maura Wright

Cheekwood is pleased to announce Maura Wright as the 2026 Martin Shallenberger Artist-in-Residence. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, Wright is a ceramic artist whose practice centers on intricately crafted clay vessels and sculptural forms. Working primarily in earthenware, she creates richly decorated objects with ornate handles, floral motifs, and layered surface treatments. Drawing inspiration from decorative arts, folk traditions, and historical ornament, Wright’s work reflects a deep engagement with craft, material history, and the decorative language of domestic objects.

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Maura Wright (b.1991), Yellow Amphora, 2024, earthenware, slip, glaze and luster. Photo by Alan Weiner.
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Image of Maura’s Studio, Photo by Will Warsalia.

During her residency, Wright will explore Cheekwood’s decorative arts holdings—including the museum’s porcelain collection—as well as the gardens and historic architecture of the estate. Nature, botanical forms, and historical design references often inform her compositions, which combine sculptural ceramics with painted environments that evoke frescoed interiors and decorative wall treatments. Through this approach, Wright creates installations that consider the relationship between objects, ornament, and the spaces they inhabit.

Wright received her MFA from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University in 2018 and her BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute in 2013. Her work has been exhibited at galleries and institutions across the United States and has been featured in Architectural Digest, Surface Magazine, Curbed, and Dwell, where her distinctive approach to contemporary ceramics and decorative form has drawn national attention.

The Artist-in-Residence program is made possible through the generous support of the Shallenberger family.

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Fleurs de Villes THE GILDED AGE 

Global flower show sensation Fleurs de Villes returns to Cheekwood to debut Fleurs de Villes THE GILDED AGE, presented in a flower-filled partnership with HBO Max® — a fresh floral celebration that brings the opulence, ambition, and iconic characters of the hit HBO® drama series to life through stunning fresh floral artistry.

From August 1–9, discover a curated collection of one-of-a-kind fresh floral mannequins displayed throughout Cheekwood’s Botanic Hall, Frist Learning Center, and Historic Mansion & Museum. This stunning showcase celebrates The Gilded Age, the acclaimed drama set in late 19th-century New York, where old money and new ambition collide in a time of extraordinary social change — reimagined through spectacular floral storytelling.

Created by Nashville’s talented floral designers, each floral masterpiece interprets the series’ distinct characters and opulent style — from the bold, aspirational gowns of Bertha Russell to the refined sophistication of Agnes van Rhijn, the understated elegance of Marian Brook, and the modern perspective of Peggy Scott — inviting visitors to experience the elegance and intrigue of The Gilded Age  in full bloom.

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From August 1–9, discover a curated collection of one-of-a-kind fresh floral mannequins displayed throughout Cheekwood’s Botanic Hall, Frist Learning Center, and Historic Mansion & Museum. This stunning showcase celebrates The Gilded Age, the acclaimed drama set in late 19th-century New York, where old money and new ambition collide in a time of extraordinary social change — reimagined through spectacular floral storytelling.

Created by Nashville’s talented floral designers, each floral masterpiece interprets the series’ distinct characters and opulent style — from the bold, aspirational gowns of Bertha Russell to the refined sophistication of Agnes van Rhijn, the understated elegance of Marian Brook, and the modern perspective of Peggy Scott — inviting visitors to experience the elegance and intrigue of The Gilded Age in full bloom.

Fleurs de Villes THE GILDED AGE Floral Mannequins

Character Name, Floral Designer, Location, and Patron

1. Mr. Bannister

By Flower Girls Floral Design
Located in the Historic Mansion & Museum

Sponsored by Gail Danner Greil and Joanne Slaughter

2. Gladys Russell

By Studio Izrada
Located in the Historic Mansion & Museum

Sponsored by Janice Morgan and Gus Mayer

3. Bertha Russell

By Rose Hill Flowers
Located in the Historic Mansion & Museum

Sponsored by Mrs. John Whitney Payson

4. George Russell

By Rose Hill Flowers
Located in the Historic Mansion & Museum

Sponsored by Barry Stowe and J. Michaels Clothiers

5. Larry Russell

By Village Revival
Located in the Historic Mansion & Museum

Sponsored by Russell Bates & Ben Scott

6. Mrs. Astor

By Laurel & Leaf
Located in the Historic Mansion & Museum

Sponsored by Northern Trust

7. Marian Brook

By Abbj Design
Located in the Frist Learning Center

Sponsored by Vicki & Kerry McCluggage

8. Peggy Scott

By By Gossamer
Located in the Frist Learning Center

Sponsored by Anonymous

9. Dorothy Scott

By Larson Floral Co.
Located in the Frist Learning Center

Sponsored by Lucie Cammack, Julia Cammack Truemper & John Truemper

10. Aurora Fane

By The Flower House
Located in the Frist Learning Center

Sponsored by Mimi Bliss

11. Agnes van Rhijn

By T Villager Designs
Located in the Frist Learning Center

Sponsored by Josephine Darwin, Sandra Lipman, and Mary Follin Simonsen

12. Ada Brook

By LL Floral
Located in the Frist Learning Center

Sponsored by Laurie & Steve Eskind

Presenting Patrons: Laurie & Jim Seabury | Denise Cummins

Floral Installations:
Opera in Bloom, by Florence Florals, in Botanic Hall, Sponsored by Theresa Godchaux Payne
The Gilded Floral Frame, by Florence Florals, Frist Learning Center, Sponsored by Pamela Darby Bollinger
The Gilded Peacock, by Flower Girls Floral Design, Historic Mansion, Horticultural Society of Middle Tennessee
Spring and Summer in Bloom, by LMA Designs, Historic Mansion

Florally Supported by

Fleurs de Villes THE GILDED AGE Events

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Fleurs de Villes Gifts & Keepsakes Pre-Sale

Fleurs de Villes official merchandise now available online! Shop the Fleurs de Villes Pre-Sale to reserve your official merchandise. Orders will ship during the exhibition or select in-store pickup to pick up your items at Cheekwood.

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The Museum Shop will feature Fleurs de Villes merchandise, along with elegant items and gifts inspired by the Gilded Age including; books, stationery, jewelry, gilded barware, lace fans, and accessories. Be sure to stop by the shop for botanical bracelets, birth flower necklaces, botanical-infused cocktail syrups, and more!

Reserve Tickets

Garden & Mansion ticket is required to experience the full exhibition.

Gardens Only Gardens + Mansion
Adults $23 $29
Youth  $16  $22
Ages 2 & Under FREE FREE
Member Adult 9AM – 5PM FREE FREE
Member Youth 9AM – 5PM FREE FREE
Member Adult 5 – 9PM $10 $16
Member Youth 5 – 9PM $5 $14

$2 service fee per paid item
Non-Members: $5 per order parking fee

Featured Floral Designers

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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 Collection as it has rarely been seen, outside its permanent home of the Parthenon for the first time in nearly 40 years.

Gifted to the city nearly a century ago by James M. Cowan, this extraordinary collection reveals how American artists at the turn of the twentieth century shaped a national artistic identity. Featuring works by fifty-seven painters, many linked through shared training and artistic collaboration, the collection traces a pivotal moment in American art history.

Gifted to the city nearly a century ago by James M. Cowan, this extraordinary collection reveals how American artists at the turn of the twentieth century shaped a national artistic identity. Featuring works by fifty-seven painters, many linked through shared training and artistic collaboration, the collection traces a pivotal moment in American art history.

At its heart are sweeping landscapes and luminous plein-air paintings that capture the drama, beauty, and variety of America, from lush fields and forests to dynamic coastal scenes. Together with a select group of compelling portraits, these works reflect Cowan’s bold, personal vision and his enduring belief in the power of art to tell an American story.

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Thomas Moran (American, 1837-1926), Town Pond– East Hampton, 1909, Oil on canvas. On loan from the Nashville Parthenon.
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Albert Bierstadt (German American, 1830-1902), Mount Tamalpais, c.1873, Oil on canvas. On loan from the Nashville Parthenon.
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Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910), Rab and The Girls (Over the Hills), 1875, Oil on canvas. On loan from the Nashville Parthenon.
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INTERVENTIONS: Karen LaMonte

American artist Karen LaMonte is renowned for her ethereal sculptures which explore the interplay of drapery, light, and the absence of the female form through her life-sized and small-scale Nocturnes, Etudes, and the kimonos from her Floating World series. In addition, LaMonte’s Cloud series are a paradox of weight and weightlessness.

The beautiful sculptures with their delicate folds and fluid details reveal both presence and mystery. Created in glass and metal, they capture fleeting moments of stillness while reflecting and refracting light, illuminating the space around them.

Now in its fifth year, INTERVENTIONS is an arts initiative to activate the Mansion’s period rooms. The series invites renowned artists from around the globe to imagine and implement a connection between their contemporary work and the fine and decorative arts within the period rooms. INTERVENTIONS is made possible by the Sandra Schatten Foundation.

Featured Image: Karen LaMonte (b.1967), Reclining Nocturne 1, 2019, Cast glass. Photo by Sam Angel.
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Pictured: Karen LaMonte (b.1967), Kabuki, 2013, Cast glass. Photo by Sam Angel.
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Pictured: Karen LaMonte (b.1967), Reclining Nocturne 3, 2015, White bronze. Photo by Sam Angel.
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Pictured: Karen LaMonte (b.1967), Nocturne 3, 2015, Cast glass. Photo by Sam Angel.
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