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February 2024 by Robert Marshall
Not open during opening hours.
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August 2023 by Rachael DK
The Carl Van Vechten Gallery—named after writer, photographer, and Harlem Renaissance patron, was the ideal size gallery so I would not overwhelm myself with multiple levels and stairways. I love museums and galleries, but I try to look for something more manageable since I am not always able to walk as far or as long as other friends and family members. I want to mention this for any visitors who may bring along an elderly relative or someone with an illness or restrictions to their movements.While in Nashville with my husband, I knew I would like to tour some of Fisk University's campus and take pictures because I enjoy the rich history of African Americans. I was not anticipating such a powerfully creative display as we toured the exhibit full of collages, paintings, ceramic sculptures, and textile-based work. Reading about the artist and professor, Alicia Henry, was both inspirational and meaningful. In the 20 works of art, you will gain an opportunity to witness the artist’s outsized talent.We found out the gallery changes exhibits every several months, so I can't wait to visit again, if I'm ever in the Nashville, Tennessee area. I must take time to mention the gallery director and curator, Jamaal Sheats, who was so welcoming and friendly even before we got inside. We just happened to pass by him outside as we were walking towards the building. I had no idea who we were chit-chatting with until we went in the gallery, and he came in explaining things to us and answering questions we had. Stopping here, as well as touring the whole campus, was a highlight of our morning!
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March 2023 by Terresa Caine-Clary
People were professional, courteous and friendly!
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February 2023 by Ron Melvin
Beautiful art gallery with amazing student staff.
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December 2022 by Katherine Lundy
Steiglitz Collection is wonderful, treasures by Georgia O’Keefe.
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August 2022 by Roslyn Rawles
You must visit this gallery on Fisk Universitywhen you travel to Nashville Tennessee. This “Art” is fantastic.
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June 2022 by Collins Ijale
Learn a great deal about HBCU professors & artists such as Aaron Douglas, Hale Woodruff, Hayward Oubre, Ernie Barnes and many more. All of these extraordinary artists have impacted the nation's art tremendously.
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May 2022 by Casey Gordon
Wonderful experience. Personal tour from a Fisk student, which included some good discussion about the pieces. Current exhibit is fantastic. Don’t miss the basement exhibit.
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July 2021 by Price Chambers
Fantastic tour by Jordan and Jamal. They are a wealth of information about the exhibits on display here and they really know how to interpret each of these amazing works. I brought my history class from another college and felt so lucky for the students to have a chance to see original Alfred Stieglitz photographs and a variety of unique paintings - they have a Renoir, a Picasso and several from Georgia O'Keefe among others. Bravo!
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November 2020 by Blyss Buitrago
Fisk University itself is a MUST see! You can feel the history of the space as the first HBCU. This art gallery hosts black artists to dive deeper into the black stories and share historical perspectives many folks may not know.
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July 2020 by Andrew Goodwyn
I got to attend an event at the Fisk Galleries put on by Urbaanite. The event was great’ we got to explore the gallery and learn the history behind all of the different pieces. Here is a pic of Jamaal telling us all about a piece that he created!Truly a great experience!
