Cheekwood Presents INTERVENTIONS: Ann Carrington, Opening June 29
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Cheekwood Estate & Gardens has announced that international sculptor Ann Carrington will be the featured artist for the 2024 INTERVENTIONS exhibition. The show will run from June 29 to October 27, 2024. Launched in 2021, INTERVENTIONS is an arts initiative designed to bring new life to the historic period rooms at Cheekwood and draw inspiration from the Cheek family’s legacy. The series invites renowned artists to create contemporary works that interact with the historic pieces in the Cheekwood Mansion.
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Sarah Sperling, Cheekwood’s Vice President of Museum Affairs, expressed enthusiasm for Carrington’s participation. “Visitors will be delighted by Ann Carrington’s vision and expertise, she is an incredibly talented artist,” Sperling said. “The INTERVENTIONS series exemplifies how artistic collaboration adds vibrancy and engagement to the period rooms at Cheekwood. We appreciate each artist’s approach to the program, and we look forward to sharing Ann Carrington’s creativity with our community.”
Ann Carrington, based in Margate, England, studied at The Royal College of Art. She is known for creating ornate sculptures from discarded and found objects such as knives, spoons, buttons, cans, and coins. Her recent exhibitions include shows at the Musee des Impressionnismes Giverny and Kunsthalle in Munich. The upcoming INTERVENTIONS exhibit will feature 33 of her works, inspired by Cheekwood’s gardens and the Cheek family, displayed throughout the period rooms.
The INTERVENTIONS program is made possible by the Sandra Schatten Foundation. For more information on current and upcoming exhibitions, ticketing, and other details, visit www.cheekwood.org.
About Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
Cheekwood, a distinguished Country Place Era estate, was the family home of Mabel and Leslie Cheek in the 1930s. The estate includes a 30,000-square-foot Mansion and 55 acres of gardens, now serving as a botanical garden, arboretum, and art museum. The property features 13 distinct gardens, a 1.5-mile woodland trail with outdoor sculptures, and permanent collection galleries devoted to American art from the 18th to mid-20th centuries. Cheekwood hosts seasonal festivals and is recognized as a leading botanical garden and historic place. Cheekwood is located eight miles southwest of downtown Nashville at 1200 Forrest Park Drive. It is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., with extended hours depending on the season. For current hours and ticket information, visit cheekwood.org.
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