Inaugural Member Art Show, June 25-27, 2021 at MBA
In celebration of 20 years of Painting to Preserve the natural and historic landscapes of Middle Tennessee, we are pleased to announce The Chestnut Group will partner with Montgomery Bell Academy (MBA) to host the inaugural Chestnut Member Art Show, June 25-27, 2021.
The Chestnut Group presents
20 years of
Painting to Preserve
Inaugural Member Art Show
June 25-27, 2021
This first-of-its-kind member art show celebrates The Chestnut Group’s 20-year artistic journey across middle Tennessee’s natural landscapes and historical properties. It celebrates the mission of the Chestnuts who have served as active fundraisers and proud partners to more than 35 local organizations and institutions who are dedicated to the common goals of Conservation, Education, and Community. As our new partner for this event, MBA has graciously offered their beautiful gallery space as our venue. They are also excited to invite their school and alumni communities to attend this event.
The 20th Anniversary Member Art Show provides a broad opportunity to paint your favorite spots throughout middle Tennessee. You are encouraged to paint any and/or all past, current and future Chestnut partners properties. (see partial list below) If you ever wanted to paint a particular spot, now is your chance. You are free to do so! Paintings submitted to a prior show with one of our partnering organizations may be included in this exhibit; however, please refrain from submitting any work associated with Radnor Lake as we look to reserve those for the upcoming Radnor show November 3-7 of this year. Arrangements for organized paint outs will be forthcoming. Individual painting is certainly your prerogative and done so at your convenience.
Additionally, you are free to paint any of your favorite locales throughout middle Tennessee including urban and rural settings. Wildlife paintings are welcomed as well.
If reference photos are used, they must be taken by the artist. Please have photographs available in the event an issue arises.
All submitted works regardless of locale or subject matter, should reflect the Chestnut Groups tenants of plein air painting.
Past, Present and Future Partners (partial list)
- Cheekwood Botanical Gardens
- Centennial Park
- The Hermitage
- Harpeth River
- Cumberland River
- Warner Park
- Franklin Parks
- Cummins Falls
- Duck River
- Belmont College
- Belle Meade Plantation
- Leipers Fork
At this time no special access to restricted areas is planned for any of the partner locations.
The official show FACT SHEET and promotional POSTER are in the works and will be shared with you soon.
We hope you are excited about what is sure to be a great opportunity, show, and celebration!