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?? SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, September 12. ?? ?? Join Metro Arts on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 6:00 p.m. during the annual Nashville fair at Nashville Fairgrounds for the dedication of “Loqui”, the city’s newest large-scale sculpture by artist Blessing Hancock. ??“Loqui”, (to speak in latin) stands 32’ tall with an exterior of stainless-steel panels that depict the voices of Nashville. Hancock completed a series of community engagements while also enlisting local artist Miriam Speyer, to help capture the thoughts and emotions of Nashville’s community by prompting such questions as, “What makes Nashville your home?” and “What is your hope for the future?” This captivating artwork holds 415 phrases, 4,417 words and 22,020 characters that also illuminates in the evening, providing a striking nighttime presence. ?? Come celebrate with us on this momentous occasion! We hope to see you there! ?? Mention “Metro Arts” at the gate and get in the fair for $5. *Only valid between 5-7 p.m. ?? Date: Thursday, September 12 Time: 6:00 p.m. – Remarks 6:30 p.m. Location: The Fairgrounds Nashville by Expo 3

Upcoming Metro Arts Meetings Join us for upcoming Metro Arts Commission and Committee Meetings this month. These meetings are open to the public. If possible, please try to arrive at least 10 minutes before the meeting starts. Once you arrive, please check-in with a Metro Arts staff member who will direct you to meeting materials and the public seating area. If you have any questions, please contact the Arts Commission at [email protected]. Learn more at bit.ly/metro-arts-meetings

The August Coffee Talk with Metro Arts will be Wednesday, 8/7, from 9:30am-11am at Portland Brew East located at 1921 Eastland Ave. Join us as we meet the organizers and talk all things Tomato Art Fest! Whether you're new to Nashville or a long-time resident, make plans to experience this classic East Nashville celebration!

? Lending Library Opening Reception Tonight ? We are excited to celebrate an expansion of the Lending Library Collection with an opening reception on July 18th from 5:30pm-8pm at the Mezzanine Gallery of Nashville Public Library’s Main Branch. Metro Arts has purchased 53 new works from local artists to distribute across five Nashville Public Library locations: Donelson, Green Hills, Old Hickory, Hermitage, and East. Library patrons will be able to view the entire collection at the Main Library Mezzanine Gallery from July 11 until August 16. The works will then be distributed to the new branches and available to check out with a library card. Join us on July 18th from 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. to celebrate this exciting new chapter for the Lending Library! The Main Library is located at 615 Church St. Top left: Come What May, LeAndra Crystal. Top center: Nest, Ember Tharpe. Top right: The Gate, Alexander Milford. Bottom left: Lady Bird, Heidi Ruckman. Bottom center: Ocean Drive, Amadeo Lasansky. Bottom right: Floral Nebula #1, Joshua Lynn.

Public Art Celebration! Join us for a family-friendly celebration of mural artist Elisheba Israel Mrozik’s installation at Kossie Gardner Sr. Park, Elements of Art Out Norf. The work is a 71 ft long and 9 ft tall depiction of North Nashville’s history, diverse community, unity and prosperity. We are looking forward to celebrating Elisheba and this artwork on July 27th at 4:30pm at Kossie Gardner Sr. Park. We’ll have pizza, ice cream, music, free art supplies, and fun for the whole family!

? You’re Invited! Reception This Thursday ? We are excited to celebrate an expansion of the Lending Library Collection with an opening reception on July 18th from 5:30pm-8pm at the Mezzanine Gallery of Nashville Public Library’s Main Branch. Metro Arts has purchased 53 new works from local artists to distribute across five Nashville Public Library locations: Donelson, Green Hills, Old Hickory, Hermitage, and East. Library patrons will be able to view the entire collection at the Main Library Mezzanine Gallery from July 11 until August 16. The works will then be distributed to the new branches and available to check out with a library card. Join us on July 18th from 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. to celebrate this exciting new chapter for the Lending Library! The Main Library is located at 615 Church St. Top left: Antelopes of Southern Sudan, James Kuol Makuac. Top center: Kissing Devotion (Hand), Virginia Togrye. Top right: Snodgrass Building, David Morel. Bottom left: Future Flora, Sierra Jasmin. Bottom center: Sometimes It Rains I, Jessica Eichman. Bottom right: Betty, Valentina Harper.

Lending Library Reception This Week! (7/18) We are excited to celebrate an expansion of the Lending Library Collection with an opening reception on July 18th from 5:30pm-8pm at the Mezzanine Gallery of Nashville Public Library’s Main Branch. Metro Arts has purchased 53 new works from local artists to distribute across five Nashville Public Library locations: Donelson, Green Hills, Old Hickory, Hermitage, and East. Library patrons will be able to view the entire collection at the Main Library Mezzanine Gallery from July 11 until August 16. The works will then be distributed to the new branches and available to check out with a library card. Join us on July 18th from 5:30pm- 8pm to celebrate this exciting new chapter for the Lending Library!

Artist Alex Braden will reveal and discuss his design proposal for a public art lighting installation called Be As Water for community members at this Morgan Park community engagement event on Saturday, July 13 from 10:30-11:30am. ?Click the link in our bio to register or visit https://lnkd.in/d4_KW44T Be As Water, a public art lighting installation for the Arthur Ave. overpass, begins to address the harm experienced by the North Nashville community after the construction of the interstate bisected the thriving neighborhood. Be one of the first to see the proposed design! We’ll have Slim and Huskie’s cinnamon rolls for everyone!

Lending Library Reception and Exhibition We are excited to celebrate an expansion of the Lending Library Collection with an opening reception on July 18th from 5:30pm-8pm at the Mezzanine Gallery of Nashville Public Library ’s Main Branch. Metro Arts presents 53 new works from local artists to distribute across five Nashville Public Library locations: Nashville Public Library - Donelson , Nashville Public Library - Green Hills, Old Hickory, Nashville Public Library - Hermitage, and East. Library patrons will be able to view the entire collection at the Main Library Mezzanine Gallery from July 11 until August 16. The works will then be distributed to the new branches and available to check out with a library card. Join us on July 18th from 5:30pm- 8pm to celebrate this exciting new chapter for the Lending Library! Top left: A Front Porch With A View, Tony Teal. Top center: Division, Andy King. Top right: Probably Promenade In Pink, Joseph Christy. Bottom left: Afternoon Books, Sarah Clinton. Bottom center: Lunar, Carla Ciuffo. Bottom right: Growing Boy, Mark Hosford.

Coffee/Talk - July Edition The July 2024 Coffee Talk with Metro Arts will be Wednesday, July 10, from 9:30am-11am. It will take place at Visual Arts, Inc. located at 100 Taylor Street, Unit A3. There will be a pop-up/mobile coffee shop provided by the local company Roast & Brews. The owner of Roast & Brews, Juan Matias, is also a local photographer who will be on site to speak about his work. The director of Visual Arts, Inc., Joshua Snodgrass, will be on site to speak about his gallery and the creative community at 100 Taylor Street. Visual Minds, Inc. = https://visualmindsco.com/ Roast & Brews = https://lnkd.in/dxnDA-wj