STARRY NIGHT: September 10 at Centennial Park
Centennial Art Center 301 25th Avenue North, Nashville, TNPresented by Creative Parks Nashville w/ Metro Nashville Parks 2nd Annual Fundraiser with live music, art show (by The Chestnut Group), and silent auction to support Arts Education & Community Events in Nashville Metro parks. Learn More Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-us-in-centennial-park-to-support-community-arts-education-free-event-tickets-349589891777 About this event A wide variety of Nashville talent will be featured at the 2nd Annual […]
CAWS: “Painting Barns” with Gayle Levee, OnTrack Studios
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TNSaturday, October 1st, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. OnTrack Studios, 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin TN Price: $95 member / $125 non-member (must be logged in for member pricing option) In this full-day workshop, we will talk a lot about Tennessee barns! We review how to get the barn drawing right as well as painting techniques […]
RESCHEDULED DATE COMING SOON FOR: CAWS: Night with the Masters at MBA: Anne Blair Brown, Roger Dale Brown, Dawn Whitelaw
Montgomery Bell Academy 4001 Harding Road, Nashville, TNDUE TO A SCHEDULING CONFLICT, THIS EVENT IS BEING RESCHEDULED TO EARLY 2023 - more details coming soon. Ticket holders are being contacted for ticket roll-over or refund. Please stay tuned for the new date. This event will be one you won't want to miss in 2023! Many thanks to the artists and especially to […]
CAWS: “Value and the Limited Palette” – Kevin Menck, Shelby Park
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway NOW ONLINE, Nashville, TNInstructor: Kevin Menck Wednesday, October 12th, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Meet at Shelby Park Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St. | Nashville, TN 37206 Price: $65 member / $90 non-member Join Kevin Menck for an October afternoon in Shelby Park! This will be a plein air class on value and the limited palette. Chestnut Artist Workshop […]
CAWS: Plein Air 101 – Beginning Your Outdoor Painting Journey with Brenda Coldwell
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TNInstructor: Brenda Coldwell Saturday, October 15th , 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. OnTrack Studios, 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin TN Price: $95 member / $125 non-member This class is an introduction to “plein air” painting. Whether you have tried before or have never painted outside, I will get you started and moving in the right direction. There […]
CAWS: Emphasizing Oil Painting Basics en Plein Air with Donna Brumbergs
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway NOW ONLINE, Nashville, TNInstructor: Donna Brumbergs Thursday, October 20th , 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet at Shelby Park Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St. | Nashville, TN 37206 Price: $65 member / $90 non-member Join Donna on location at Shelby Park in preparation for the spring 2023 art show. Students will use a split primary palette to create cohesive […]
CAWS: Watercolors Simplified & Why They Help with Oils! with Judson Newbern
Warehouse 521 521 Heather Place, Nashville, TNInstructor: Judson Newbern Friday, October 21st , 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Warehouse 521, Berry Hill Neighborhood 521 Heather Place | Nashville, TN 37204 Price: $65 member / $90 non-member This half-day demo will take projected images from Shelby Park and explain breaking the scenes down into shapes, layers, and values, that lend themselves to explaining […]
CAWS: Capturing Clouds and Captivating Skies with Brigitte Hubbard
Historic Main Barn at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TNInstructor: Brigitte Hubbard Saturday, October 22nd, 9 a.m. to 12 noon Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Rd | Franklin, TN 37064 Price: $65 member / $90 non-member Join Brigitte Hubbard for a fun and informative morning to capture the sky en plein air. The sky is one of the most important elements in the landscape. Learn […]
ART SHOW & SALE – Friends of Franklin Parks
Friends of Franklin Park Event Facility 1368 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin, TN
SPECIAL EVENT: Night with the Masters
Montgomery Bell Academy 4001 Harding Road, Nashville, TNTHE TICKETING PERIOD CLOSES AT NOON TODAY. TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. SEE YOU TONIGHT! The Chestnut Group will host three of America's foremost landscape artists at MBA's Dead Poets Society venue for a moderated panel discussion about their artistic journeys. Panel Participants: Anne Blair Brown AISM; Roger Dale Brown OPAM, AISM, AMSAM; […]
ART SHOW & SALE – “The Colors of Shelby” to benefit Friends of Shelby Park & Bottoms
Online at https://chestnutgroupshow.comNOW ONLINE! Perfect for Mothers Day and seasonal gifts. Shop the show here: https://www.chestnutgroupshow.com
PYHO Workshop – Deconstruct and Re-Design with Pam Padgett
On Track Studios (1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN 37064)Paint Your Heart Out (PYHO) Chestnut Workshop Learn valuable lessons as you apply constructive criticism with Pam Padgett’s approach to re-freshing an existing painting. Bring in 3 - 4 small paintings that are currently in your "questionable pile” and work worth Pam on simplifying and improving your paintings. Pam will demo and share her approach […]
PYHO Workshop – The Light Effect with Dawn Whitelaw
On Track Studios (1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN 37064)THE LIGHT EFFECT For plein air painters ON TRACK STUDIOS-FRANKLIN TN. 1978 WILSON PIKE SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 9-4 CLASS DESCRIPTION: You will be learning about the light conditions you may encounter in the “wild.” However, you will be indoors for this workshop.To get the most out of this class, you will want to replicate your […]
PYHO Workshop – Still Life En Plein Air with Brenda Coldwell
On Track Studios (1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN 37064)Paint Your Heart Out (PYHO) Workshop Still Life En Plein Air Instructor: Brenda Coldwell Saturday, October 7th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. OnTrack Studios | 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN DESCRIPTION: Welcome to “Still Life En Plein Air” - Brenda is excited to be teaching this workshop and revisiting her old love of still life! […]
ART SHOW & SALE – Friends of Radnor Lake 50th Anniversary Show
Walter Criley Visitor Center at Radnor Lake 1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville, TN
RESCHEDULED: PYHO Workshop – Color Mixing 101 with Susan Elizabeth Jones
OnTrack Studios 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TNFriday Afternoon, November 17 from 2-5 p.m. OnTrack Studios at 1978 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN 37067 $75 / person - limit 12 seats Most of us are very familiar with the Color Wheel and all the colors that reside alond its edge, the primary colors and their relationship to each other. But rarely are these […]
PYHO: Morton’s Mill Trailhead – Saturday, Feb. 24th!
We are excited to announce the first Paint Your Heart Out Workshop of the year!! Judson Newbern and Jessica Lewis will be co-teaching a workshop at the Harpeth River Greenway: Finding the Compositional Bones in Basic Landscapes Date: Saturday, February 24th Time: 1:30PM - 4:30PM Location: Morton's Mill Trailhead Member Price: $50 Non-Member Price: $70 For more […]
Paint Your Heart Out Workshop
Join us for a captivating Plein Air workshop led by landscape architect and artist Judson Newbern and artist Jessica Lewis. Immerse yourself in nature at the Morton Mill Trailhead at the Harpeth River Greenway, exploring diverse sites amongst the small lake and the Harpeth River. In this 3-hour session, you’ll discover the art of mark making, composition […]
Painting the Greenways Art Show & Sale
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“Painting the Greenways” Online Art Show!
SHOP NOW! All proceeds raised at exhibition events are donated to protect natural open spaces, waterways, and historic landmarks and structures from commercial development. The Chestnut Group drives local purpose with the fortitude of a unified, dedicated community.
“Painting the Outdoor Still Life” with Tiffany Foss
Enjoy the day in Leiper’s Fork painting and being inspired! Join Tiffany Foss for a morning demonstration of painting an outdoor still life, then receive guidance while the artists paint the same setting or pick a spot in picturesque Leiper’s Fork. The changing light requires quick decisions to gather the important information that expresses the light of […]
“Sunshine & Shadows” Art Show
"Sunshine & Shadows" Galerie Tangerine (A Branch of Daigh Rick Landscape Architects) 900 South Street #104 Nashville, TN 37203 Directions: Click here Show hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM , Monday - Friday Featuring Tennessee landscapes by The Chestnut Group artists.
Fall PYHO Workshops
The Fall PYHO workshops are open to MEMBERS* for registration! From demos to working with shapes and light, there is something for everyone. Thank you in advance for the generosity of our talented teachers this fall, Anne Blair Brown, Trey Finney, Brenda Coldwell, Pam Padgett, Todd Saal and Dawn Whitelaw. To browse and register for the workshops, click HERE! *The Chestnut […]
“Tennessee Landscapes” Art Show at AshBlue
Visit the Tennessee Landscapes Art Show at AshBlue September 1 - 30, 2024 The Chestnut Group members will be the featured artists at AshBlue during the month of September. The paintings will be Tennessee landscapes and wildlife celebrating The Chestnut Group's unique mission to preserve fragile local environments, threatened habitats and protected natural areas. Gallery Preview, […]
Workshop with Brenda Coldwell
LESS IS MORE: FINDING FEWER SHAPES IN THE LANDSCAPE In this class with Brenda Coldwell, we will paint small studies with three to seven shapes. This is an exercise in simplifying the number of shapes within your painting to make it a more impactful piece. I’ve been experimenting with limiting the number of shapes, looking out […]
Workshop with Pam Padgett
Deconstruct and Re-Design Pam Padgett will demonstrate reworking an older painting. Asking and analyzing possible ways to greatly improve a painting that just isn't working. Learn valuable lessons and new techniques as you apply constructive criticism with Pam Padgett’s approach to refreshing an existing painting. 8 spots available. REGISTER HERE! Date: Friday, October 4th Time: 9:00am - […]
Workshop with Todd Saal
Applying Plein Air Lessons in the Studio with Watercolor Learn how Todd Saal approaches subjects while painting in the studio from photos and sketches. This workshop will focus on how he uses reference material as a foundation to capture the moments he experiences during his travels. He will discuss and demonstrate his overall process of creating studio work utilizing his […]
Workshop with Dawn Whitelaw – SOLD OUT!
THE LIGHT EFFECT Hey, the light changed! Dawn Whitelaw will teach practical ways to deal with different lighting conditions and ever moving light and shadow in plein air painting. You will be learning about the light conditions you may encounter in the “wild.” However, you will be indoors for this workshop. To get the most out […]
“The Colors of Shelby” Art Show and Sale
Visit our fall show, “The Colors of Shelby”! This show will offer loyal Shelby supporters and nature enthusiasts the chance to own original artwork, painted 'en plein air' in this beloved community park. Participating local Chestnut artists donate almost half of the funds generated from art sales to support Friends of Shelby’s efforts to preserve […]