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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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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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Summer Soirée

Celebrate the global debut of Fleurs de Villes THE GILDED AGE with an exclusive evening of cocktails and floral artistry.

Fleurs de Villes Patron | $2,500
For questions about Fleurs de Villes: THE GILDED AGE patron opportunities, please contact Andi Holbrook, Sr. Director of Development, at aholbrook@cheekwood.org.

Join us for an unforgettable kick-off celebration marking the highly anticipated return of Fleurs de Villes to Cheekwood! This year’s theme, Fleurs de Villes: THE GILDED AGE, invites you to step into a world of glamour and grandeur amidst the dazzling beauty of Cheekwood’s historic estate and gardens.

Sip handcrafted cocktails, savor elegant hors d’oeuvres and immerse yourself in a global flower show unlike any other – all while supporting Cheekwood’s mission to preserve, nurture, and inspire.

Attire: Summer Florals

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