Exhibitions

STORIES IN BLUE: ART FROM THE NASHVILLE COLLECTIVE BLUE HOUSE CREATIVES

Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center / 1017 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville, TN September 22 - October 25th (Reception: September 26 3:00pm - 6:00pm)

Beth Barnard, Julia Tong, Beverly Patterson, Ashley Mintz, Jackie Lewis, Mark Schlicher, Pegah Kadivar, Mariah Leggett, Martha Morales Purucker, LeAndra Crystal, Shayla Holt, Amy Krimsier Sterling, Lyn Stevens, Leroy Hodges, Jr., Barbara Hodges, Roberta Bell, Tricia Townes, Nadine Shillingford

Blue is a color of endless stories. It is the calm of open skies and still waters, the depth of memory, the weight of longing, and the quiet promise of hope. In Stories In Blue, artists from the Nashville collective Blue House Creatives explore the many emotions and meanings this color holds.

The exhibition, on display in the MACC’s Papillon Gallery, celebrates the strength of creative community. Artists from different disciplines come together, each bringing a unique perspective while contributing to a shared story. Through diverse approaches and experiences, the exhibition reveals how a single color can express countless emotions. Whether blue represents serenity, resilience, melancholy, or wonder, every artwork reminds us that our stories become richer when shared. The artists invite you to slow down, immerse yourself in blue, and discover the emotions that resonate with your own.