Inside Nashville’s Booming Art Scene
Nashville’s visual art scene is booming — with neighborhood art crawls, local galleries, the Frist Museum, and murals around every corner. But as Nashville keeps growing, what challenges do local artists face, and how can we better support them? Host Marie Cecile Anderson talks with gallery owner Ashley Bergeron and artist Elisheba Israel Mrozik about the state of art in Nashville, why the Downtown Art Crawl is worth checking out, and where to find hidden gems (and affordable local art!) across the city.
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