Exhibitions

CRAFT NIGHT: THE SHOW

Open Gallery (Lipscomb University) / 507 Hagan St. December 7 - 28th

Nylah Bannister
Lilli Grace Barden
Molly Carlson
Liv Cullison
Daniela Diaz Tortolero
Margo Dobbs
Audrey Gaither
Finn Kise
Lily Ophelia
Amber Sawyer
Cara Tomiko
Toria Smith

Directed and Curated by Finn Kise

Featuring art by Nylah Bannister, Lilli Grace Barden, Molly Carlson, Liv Cullison, Daniela Diaz Tortolero, Margo Dobbs, Audrey Gaither, Finn Kise, Lily Ophelia, Amber Sawyer, Cara Tomiko, and Toria Smith. With contributions from Callie Daniel, Danya Parvin, Renae Redling, and Gracie Rodes.

Craft Night began as a simple recurring gathering where friends got together, hung out, and made things. Craft night is a space for pumpkin carving, rampant creativity, and complex artistry. Craft Night: The Show is inspired by the free exploration of creativity a relaxed environment provides. It takes its place in the intersection of fine art and craft; where the boundaries blur between traditional gallery art and the crafty, hands-on projects we create among friends. This show delves into the discourse of craft and fine art, witnessing two worlds collide.

Craft Night: The Show explores non-traditional art forms alongside traditional disciplines–through technique, medium, and concept. It displays how the artists’ interpretations interact in the realm of expression. The exhibition features the work of twelve Nashville based artists and creatives.

In addition to showcasing individual works of art, we transformed the gallery itself, exchanging the white gallery wall for a cozy room filled with color and life utilizing found objects. An assortment of trinkets and furniture create an immersive and welcoming environment. We explore the viewers' perception of what art can be.