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2026 Middle Tennessee Scholastic Art Exhibition

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Students submit photographs of their works online to be judged at Cheekwood by expert panels of jurors. Jurors pour over hundreds of works of art, looking for the following: originality, technical skill, and emergence of a personal vision.

This is Cheekwood’s 35th year hosting the awards, and it is bigger than ever! Gold and Silver Key awarded works are displayed in the Frist Learning Center Great Hall during the Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition March 14 – April 5, 2026.

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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 visual expressions. With bold typography, Pop Art energy, and nods to everyday American culture, these works explore how we communicate through both text and image. Mixing cultural references, bold graphics, and a wink of humor, Lost for Words turns language into an adventure in visual communication. Come get delightfully, creatively lost.

Photo Credit: Ed Ruscha (American, b.1937), News (from News, Mews, Pews, Brews, Stews & Dues), 1970, Organic ink, background printed with blackcurrant pie filling over red salmon roe on paper. Gift of Mr. Victor Dorman. 1981.1.10.1.1.
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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 a rich visual survey of American painting from the mid-19th to early 20th century. The two Nashville-based collections displayed alongside one another create a dialogue, revealing shared cultural aspirations and contrasting artistic visions. The exhibition examines major American art movements from the Hudson River School to American Impressionism and the Ashcan School. Together, the two collections enhance one another, offering a vibrant perspective on American art.

F. Luis Mora (American,1874-1940), Shadows in the Orchard, 1910, Oil on canvas. From the collection of John and Susan Hainsworth
F. Luis Mora (American,1874-1940), Shadows in the Orchard, 1910, Oil on canvas. From the collection of John and Susan Hainsworth.

The two Nashville-based collections displayed alongside one another create a dialogue, revealing shared cultural aspirations and contrasting artistic visions. The exhibition examines major American art movements from the Hudson River School to American Impressionism and the Ashcan School. Together, the two collections enhance one another, offering a vibrant perspective on American art.

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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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Devoted: The Life and Work of Louise Dahl-Wolfe and Meyer Wolfe

Louise Dahl-Wolfe and Meyer Wolfe shared a devotion—to their craft and each other. This Graphic Arts exhibition curated from Cheekwood’s permanent collection illuminates the intertwined lives and legacies of two artists who once called Nashville home. Louise gained recognition as a pioneering photographer known for her modern, iconic work for Harper’s Bazaar. Meyer, a sculptor and draftsman, explored the human figure and spirit. Devoted honors not only their singular brilliance, but what they built together.

Photo Credit: Photograph © Margaretta Mitchell, 1977
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Sip & Stroll: Fleurs de Villes Cocktail Crawl

Sip, stroll, and celebrate Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE at our summer Cocktail Crawl. Wander through the gardens, savor floral-inspired cocktails and be dazzled by the 12 stunning floral mannequins on display throughout Cheekwood’s Botanic Hall, Frist Learning Center, and the Historic Mansion and Museum. Dress up in your favorite summer florals for extra flair!

Reserve Tickets

$50 Not-Yet Members
$45 Not-Yet Members with rideshare
$40 Members

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INTERVENTIONS: Shawn Huckins

American painter, Shawn Huckins, recreates classical works of art with the addition of painted textiles and fabrics to showcase his appreciation of history while examining and challenging contemporary culture. Huckins’ installation will consist of 7 paintings throughout the period rooms inspired by works from Cheekwood’s permanent collection and the surrounding landscape.

Now in its fourth year, INTERVENTIONS is an arts initiative to activate the historic 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: Shawn Huckins painting in his New Hampshire studio. Image provided by Shawn Huckins Studio.
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Jazz Greats: Classic Photographs from the Bank of America Collection

The magic that happens when a photographer captures a precise moment in a performing artist’s life – on or off stage – is on view in Jazz Greats: Classic Photographs from the Bank of America Collection. The exhibition consists of 33 photographs by 15 photographers that date from the 1920s to the 1980s. The photographs portray jazz legends such as Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong and celebrate the dynamic nature of the genre. This exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program.

Featured Image: William Gottlieb (American, 1917–2006), Dizzy Gillespie, 52nd St., New York, N.Y., c.1948, Gelatin silver print. 19 ¼ x 10 ⅛” (48.9 x 25.7 cm). Bank of America Collection. This exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program.
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William Gottlieb (American, 1917–2006), Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Brown, Milt (Milton) Jackson, and Timmie Rosenkrantz, Downbeat, New York, N.Y., 1947, Gelatin silver print. 18 ¾ x 15 ⅛” (47.6 x 38.4 cm). Bank of America Collection. This exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program.
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William Gottlieb (American, 1917–2006), Apollo, c.1950, Gelatin silver print. 15 ⅛” x 15 ½” (38.4 x 39.3 cm). Bank of America Collection. This exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program.

The magic that happens when a photographer captures a precise moment in a performing artist’s life – on or off stage – is on view in Jazz Greats: Classic Photographs from the Bank of America Collection. The exhibition consists of 33 photographs by 15 photographers that date from the 1920s to the 1980s. The photographs portray jazz legends such as Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong and celebrate the dynamic nature of the genre. This exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program.

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