NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Paintings, sculpture, prints, and decorative arts from the permanent collection at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens are now on display in the second-floor galleries of the Historic Cheekwood Mansion & Museum. Each gallery emphasizes a different sub-category of the collection, including American painting, 20th-century sculpture by William Edmondson, and Worcester Porcelain.
Through this re-contextualization, Cheekwood can exhibit works that have been in storage for extended periods. “We are excited to share more fine art and decorative arts from our permanent collection with visitors and our community,” stated Sarah Sperling, Cheekwood Vice President of Museum Affairs. “It is the first time since our major exhibition of William Edmondson in 2021 that we have the opportunity to display a large quantity of his work at one time.”
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In the American Portraiture gallery, visitors can see paintings from the 1790s to the 1930s, ranging from small portrait miniatures to large family portraits. Other galleries include American landscape painting, American Impressionism, and works by notable Tennessee artists like George Inness, Childe Hassam, and Gilbert Gaul. Additionally, the Worcester Porcelain gallery showcases fine examples of English porcelain from the Ewers-Tyne collection, illustrating the rich history of Worcester through various patterns and styles.
Visitors will encounter limestone sculptures by Nashville native William Edmondson upon entering the galleries. Edmondson was a prominent sculptor active during the 1930s and ’40s, now considered one of the most important self-taught American artists of the 20th century. Cheekwood holds the largest collection of Edmondson’s work among public institutions in the U.S., with most of his sculptures now on display.
The exhibition “Wonder Women: Women Printmakers of the 1970s” highlights prints created by women who advocated for their work in a male-dominated field. The exhibition includes 19 works on paper from Cheekwood’s permanent collection, featuring artists like Marisol Escobar, Chryssa Vardea, Helen Frankenthaler, Louise Nevelson, Alima Rita, Liliane Lijn, and Linda Plotkin.
“Selections from Cheekwood’s Permanent Collection” and “Wonder Women: Women Printmakers of the 1970s” are on view in the Historic Mansion & Museum from July 27 until November 4. Admission is free for Cheekwood members, while non-members must purchase a Gardens and Mansion ticket. Tickets can be reserved at cheekwood.org.
About Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
Cheekwood, a leading Country Place Era estate, was formerly the family home of Mabel and Leslie Cheek. The 1930s estate, featuring a 30,000-square-foot Mansion and 55 acres of gardens, now serves as a botanical garden, arboretum, and art museum. The property includes 13 distinct gardens, including the Blevins Japanese Garden and the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden, and a 1.5-mile woodland trail with outdoor monumental sculpture. Cheekwood hosts seasonal festivals such as Cheekwood in Bloom, Summertime at Cheekwood, Cheekwood Harvest, and Holiday LIGHTS. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Visit cheekwood.org for more information and to purchase advance tickets required for admission.
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