Section 1: April 10–24, 2014
Features work from the Antioch, Cane Ridge, Glencliff, Hillsboro, Hunters Lane, Pearl-Cohn, and Stratford clusters
Section 2: May 1–15, 2013
Features work from the Hillwood, Maplewood, McGavock, Overton, and Whites Creek clusters
Created as an opportunity to recognize the artistic accomplishments of Metro Nashville Public School students, Mayor Phil Bredesen launched the Mayor’s Art Show during the 1990s. The Frist Art Museum began hosting this annual art show in 2004 during Mayor Bill Purcell’s term and is continuing the tradition with Mayor Karl Dean.
Art teachers in each school selected two works per grade level for inclusion in the exhibition. The variety of images and subject matter reflects the diverse backgrounds and ideas of Metro school children.
The 2014 Mayor’s Art Show is composed of two sections. From April 10–24, the first show will feature works by students from seven clusters: Antioch, Cane Ridge, Glencliff, Hillsboro, Hunters Lane, Pearl-Cohn, and Stratford. From May 1–15, the second show will feature works by students from five clusters: Hillwood, Maplewood, McGavock, Overton, and Whites Creek.
The Frist Art Museum is supported in part by the Metro Nashville Arts Commission, the Tennessee Arts Commission, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
