In 2001 Nashville Ballet moved into The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet, a new state-of-the-art headquarters and studio located on the west side of Nashville.

In addition to its four dance studios, the facility boasts a costume shop, costume and prop storage, and offices for its school and administrative staffs. Nashville Ballet is guided by a Board of Directors and a twelve member Advisory Council, both comprised of community leaders, professionals, executives and philanthropists. The Board supports and oversees the activities of the organization through the Executive, Marketing, Development and Finance committees.

Enjoy rotating shows from local, regional and national artists in the Martin Center's Frist Gallery, available for public viewing from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Frist Gallery is looking for classical and contemporary works by new local visual artists for its 2008/2009 exhibitions. We are currently accepting submissions for any art that can be mounted using our cable and track system. Art for submission may be, but is not limited to, paintings, photography, framed artwork, and textile art.

To be considered materials must be received by April 14, 2008. All submissions will be reviewed by the gallery's artistsic committee, which meets on May 1, 2008, and artists will be notified by May 31, 2008.

The gallery is focused on upcoming artists and chooses its exhibitions based on the meret and quality of the art and not the artist's resume or volume of sales.

Submission Requirements

Digital portfolio with no fewer than 6 and no more than 20 images of work completed in the last two years. (No slides, please)
Annotated lists of works in order of appearance on CD. This should include artwork title, dimensions, medium, and price.
Artist statement about your work and process.
Artist biography, including who you are, where you come from, how you started, education, etc.
Artist resume, past, current and future exhibitions and any other related artistic endeavors.
Please do not e-mail digital portfolios. Submissions may be delivered or mailed to: Nashville Ballet, Linda Coulter/Gallery Director, 3630 Redmon Drive, Nashville 37209. Please contact gallery director prior to delivery.
Linda Coulter may be contacted at (615) 297-2966, ext. 21.