Step inside Music City's art world at art galleries around Nashville that offer free admission to view their latest exhibits. More than 50 art venues participate, presenting local and world-renowned artists and artwork, offering the opportunity to meet and discuss art with like-minded individuals. Every genre of art can be seen bringing a truly amazing artistic experience. Presenting local and world-renowned artists and artwork, the galleries offer rare opportunities to view diverse exhibitions featuring every genre of art.
Experience Cheekwood, the 55-acre estate constructed by the Maxwell House Coffee fortune constructed in Nashville, Tennessee. It is one of the finest examples of an American Country Place Era estate in the United States. This winter season, don't miss the annual Holiday LIGHTS and Holiday Teas or the latest art exhibit, Holidays at the White House with the First Ladies: Jacqueline Kennedy to Michelle Obama.
Frist Art Museum is a world-class art center dedicated to presenting an ever-changing schedule of exhibitions. Children love to take part in the Martin ArtQuest Gallery, a colorful interactive space offering thirty incredible hands-on stations that relate art concepts to Frist Art Museum exhibitions and examine ways in which art relates to everyday life and culture. Some of the winter exhibits this year include María Magdalena Campos-Pons: Behold, LaJuné McMillian: The Portal’s Keeper—Origins, and Journey through Japan: Myths to Manga.
Since 2003, LeQuire Gallery & Studio has represented contemporary paintings and sculptures from some of the area's most recognized artists, such as Ben Caldwell, and nationally established artists like Juliette Aristides and Maggie Rose. Owner Alan LeQuire is best known for Nashville’s most iconic sculptures, Athena Parthenos, the largest indoor sculpture in the western hemisphere, and Musica, one of the largest bronze figure groups in the world.
Founded in 1931, Nashville Children's Theatre presents a season of plays for kids and families by professional adult actors and year-round drama classes for youth. The Theatre will celebrate its 94th anniversary in 2024-2025 with dazzling new productions, exciting drama classes, and the most unique special events in the city. Some of the winter shows include Wheels on the Bus, Pippi Longstocking, Elijah Rock! A Jubilee Battle, and more.
OZ Arts Nashville is a destination for innovative contemporary art experiences. Housed in a newly-renovated former cigar warehouse, OZ’s modern, flexible performance and installation space enables leading artists from multiple disciplines to present brave new art in a non-traditional context. Performances include An Ambivalent Woman of 37, Symphony of Rats, My Body, My Archive, and more.
The Schermerhorn Symphony Center, home to the Grammy-winning Nashville Symphony, is among the best acoustically in the world. Musicians from across the country have come to play in this one-of-a-kind venue. During the winter season, the Symphony Center is filled with holiday concerts and offers the opportunity to enjoy classic Christmas films accompanied by the music of a live symphony.
With four theaters, TPAC is Nashville's official go-to spot for award-winning musicals, Broadway series, and breathtaking shows. Experience art through Broadway at TPAC, Nashville Ballet, Nashville Opera, and Nashville Repertory Theatre. Enjoy holiday classics like Nashville's Nutcracker or A Christmas Carol to make your trip to Nashville during the holidays even more memorable.