Take 121 Arts will be relocating on Oct. 1 to 3656 Trousdale Drive

Here is a message from Chad Hollingsworth from Take 121 about their upcoming move from downtown Nashville and also the architectural tour.
~Corey

Chad: If you haven't heard, Take 121 Arts will be relocating on Oct. 1 to 3656 Trousdale Drive, near Harding & I-65 in order to provide parking and better access to our creative art and framing. Yes, we are leaving downtown.

Please join us this Thursday for an Architectural Tour & BLOWOUT SALE in Germantown

Prior to the move, and in conjunction with Nashville's finest developers, we are hosting an ARCHITECTURAL TOUR & ART SALE in Germantown from 5 - 9 pm. this Thursday, Sept 4. Come tour some of the most innovative condos in Nashville and take advantage of 20 - 50% off on a huge selection of fine art. We are offering a broad range of pricepoints from classical to decorative arts and there is something for everyone with over 500 pieces of artwork for sale. Works will be for sale by all of our favorite artist, and you'll see some clever ideas in home design.

Condos on the tour include:· Fourth & Monroe· Morgan Park Place· District Lofts· Harrison Square.

I would recommend starting at Harrison Square & District Lofts at 3rd and Harrison near the Stockyard Restaurant, who generously sponsored advertising for the event. It is a short drive to the other units, or you can ride the shuttle provided by the Downtown Partnership. -What a great evening on the town, with appetizers and wine - and a great chance to pick up a deal on some artwork!If you enjoy "art crawls" then you will realy enjoy Thursday's event.

Since this is our relocation event, I would like to ask that you please forward this invitation to your friends, and cohorts, and help us liquidate some inventory before we move. Thanks to everyone who has supported our efforts on 3rd Avenue in the Old Associated Salvage Building. It was a wonderful part of our journey, and we look forward to seeing you in our slick, new joint on Trousdale!

Best,
Chad Hollingsworth
Owner, Take 121 Arts

Find more info about the gallery, the move and the tour on their blog.

Nashville Art District Comes Together

The hope of an art destination spot on downtown's Fifth Avenue is becoming reality.

The street has been revived in the last year, as more art galleries have opened between Church and Union streets and in the Arcade.

Read the complete article in the Nashville Business Journal.

First Saturday Art Gallery Crawl- December 1

First Saturday Gallery Crawl
Saturday, December 1. Various locations.
6 - 9 pm.
Free.
Art galleries throughout downtown host receptions and art openings on the first Saturday of every month. Most galleries serve free wine and other refreshments. A free shuttle provides transportation among the galleries from 6 pm to 10 pm. See the shuttle map and gallery listing here. Listings below include additional information about some of the openings. Please NOTE that 19 galleries are officially on this month's tour. The map (hyperlink above) includes a complete list of galleries that will be open this Saturday.

The Arts Company
215 5th Avenue North
254-2040
6 - 9 pm
Free
11th Annual Holiday Arts Market and three new exhibits on display. "Elastro Pops" features paintings April Street. "Staged Narrative Paintings" features works by Jim Hubbman. "Contemporary Tintypes" features vintage Christmans Ornaments by David Sokosh. Exhibits on display through December 22.

The holiday arts market is full of new artwork by gallery artists, including Brother Mel, Lekhleti, Bob Schatz, John Nikolai, John Guider, and many others. Plus, art books, new photography, paintings, sculpture.

Dangenart Gallery
83 Arcade
251-1616
6 - 9 pm
Free
"Self Series" features photography by Laura Young. Exhibit on display Saturday night only.

Estel Gallery
115 Rosa Parks Blvd (8th Avenue N)
251-8997
6 - 9 pm
Free
"The Paradox of Change" features paintings by by Richard Heinsohn. Also, TAG's show "Assembling Utopia" featuring works on paper by Paul Roden and Valerie Lueth, will be on display at Estel. Both exhibits close on December 21.

The Rymer Gallery
219 6th Avenue North
752-6030
6 - 9 pm
Free
Featuring works by Tom Baril, Drew Galloway, and Richard Jolley. On display through January 4, 2008.

SQFT Gallery
61 Arcade
837-2606
6 - 9 pm
Free
Deck the Walls: an affordable art holiday show featuring works by Agnes Barton-Sabo, Eleanor Grosch, Caitlin Keegan, James Keegan, Jessica Rosenkranz, and Shea Steele.

Susan Tinney Gallery
237 5th Avenue North
255-7816
6 - 9 pm
Free
"Narratives" features figurative paintings by Greg Decker. Exhibits on display through December 24.

Tennessee Art League
808 Broadway
6 - 9 pm
Free
Featuring works by Martin Coffeen and Stephanie Helmey. Exhibits on display through December 31.

Take 121 Arts
121 3rd Avenue South
6 - 9 pm
Free
"Holiday Art Crawl" showcasing small format artists. These technical, small works make great holiday gifts. $50 gift certificates for $25 through December 31.

Tazza
510 Church Street
742-3223
6 - 9 pm
Featuring the exhibit, "Contemporary Art of Julian Cole." On display through December 15.

Twist Art Gallery
73 Arcade
6 - 9 pm
Free
"Plate Tone Printshop" on display through January 26, 2008. Plus unique, affordable art for purchase for the holidays!

Ruby Green
514 5th Avenue South
244-7179
"Composite Things" features works by Steven Finke. Free parking at Ruby Green. This gallery is not a stop on the shuttle route, but is open for the First Saturday Gallery Crawl!

Art-Luck
Downtown Presbyterian Church
154 5th Avenue North
254-7584
6 - 7 pm
Potluck dinner and art show opening = Art-Luck. Bring a dish to share and go gallery hopping afterwards. This month's show highlights works from the collections of members and friends of the Downtown Presbyterian Church. Exhibit on display through December 7.

Dunn Bros. Coffee - Live Music & Art
401 Church Street
252-2567
Open until 10 pm
The walls of the shop are lined with paintings, portraits and photographs. Works by water color artist Wendy Latimer and painter Marleen De Bock are currently on display. Show runs through December 31. Live music by the Karen Johns Band from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

Fire Finch
305 Church Street
942-5271
6 - 9 pm
Open house featuring refreshments. First Saturday Gallery Crawl attendees are encouraged to drop in to see one of downtown's newest retail shops!